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What Minnesota can learn from Japan about street safety
Axios Twin Cities
October 3, 2025
For drivers and transit users, job access in nearly all major US cities is on the decline
streets.mn
September 26, 2025
Twin Cities transit ridership still struggling post-pandemic, lags behind most big cities
Star Tribune
August 21, 2025
Metro Transit proposing to end Northstar Commuter Rail in January
Minnesota Public Radio
August 6, 2025
Riders have been slow to hop on the new Gold Line bus route, but there are signs of an ‘uptick’
Star Tribune
July 16, 2025
Is Twin Cities traffic getting worse? Depends when and where you go.
Star Tribune
June 22, 2025
Twin Cities traffic trends explained
Fox-9 TV News
June 2, 2025
Northstar train ridership dip leads to rethinking of commuter transit
Minnesota Public Radio
March 3, 2025

CTS Articles Featuring the Observatory

St. Croix Crossing study highlights need for accessibility measures in DOT decision making
October 30, 2025
For drivers and transit users, access to jobs in nearly all major US cities is on the decline
September 23, 2025
Reaching essential destinations in rural Minnesota: Measuring differences across the state
April 22, 2025
Study offers insight into transportation access disparities in Appalachia
November 13, 2024
For Black workers, housing segregation hinders job access
October 29, 2024
Return of congestion and reduced transit service lead to lower job access nationwide
October 16, 2024
COVID-19 pandemic substantially changed commuting patterns, job access
October 9, 2023
Future of Mobility: Accessibility and unity for communities
August 15, 2023
Gap between transit and auto accessibility may not explain commuters’ choices
December 15, 2021
University of Minnesota national study aims to improve US transportation system with accessibility data
February 17, 2021