Policy & Funding
Discover why better policy and investments in transit, walking, biking, and rolling are the best move for Minnesota.
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June 28, 2024
A Photo-Worthy Trip on the New Borealis Train to Chicago
Last month, I took a four-day trip to Chicago with my daughter. We took the Empire Builder Amtrak train there and the brand new Borealis train on the return. The trip itself was a joy and it also provided an opportunity to reflect on the current and potential role of intercity rail in Minnesota and beyond.
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May 20, 2024
Our New Wins for Transit and Climate at the State Capitol
Move Minnesota and Move Minnesota Action worked with advocates and elected allies to expand our nation-leading policy wins and put our climate and communities first this session.
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April 25, 2024
Driving Change: Move Minnesota Policy Leadership Ushers in a New Era of Nation-Leading Climate Action in MN
Instead of endlessly expanding highways that divide our communities and pollute our air, more Minnesotans will be able to enjoy safe biking and walking connections or take fast, reliable public transit—thanks to a groundbreaking climate law secured by the advocacy of Move Minnesota and Move Minnesota Action.
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March 11, 2024
New Legislative Session Is an Opportunity to Build on Historic Wins for Public Transit
So much of how we get around is tied up in the way our roads and communities are designed. Proposed policy changes at the State Capitol would address critical land use issues to cut climate pollution and make it easier for Minnesotans to walk, roll, bike, or bus. With backing from advocates and elected allies, these policy changes can help ensure ongoing transit investments can have the greatest positive impact for years to come.
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February 28, 2024
Early Results Show Metro Transit Free Fare Pilot Benefits Riders and Boosts Ridership
Metro Transit is currently piloting free fares on Routes 62 and 32 in the Twin Cities. Early data and our conversations with bus riders and community members show the pilot is making a positive impact. Required by the groundbreaking transportation legislation Move Minnesota Action secured in 2023, the new pilot is part of an ongoing, nationwide conversation about the cost of living, the role of fares, and the future of public transit.
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October 6, 2023
New Report: Funding a Transit Transformation
New analysis from Move Minnesota details the way transformative transit funding and policy changes will benefit our daily lives, our climate, and our communities in Minnesota.
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September 7, 2023
Listening to Young Adults: 8 Key Priorities for Transit Justice
Throughout the month of August, Grace Basskle organized four listening sessions for young adults aged 15 to 30 years old to discuss different ways of living and interacting with each other and our communities. Together, they dove into one primary question: How do young people navigate the Twin Cities — and how could better transit impact our mobility?
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August 29, 2023
A Playbook for the New Metro Transit General Manager
Since the departure of the previous Metro Transit General Manager, Move Minnesota has been advocating for a leader with a strong vision to make the Twin Cities transit system among the best in the nation. Following the announcement of Lesley Kandaras as the new GM, Executive Director Sam Rockwell published a commentary in the Minnesota Reformer highlighting key priorities for her first 100 days.
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May 24, 2023
Transit Advocates Secure Nation-Leading Wins at the State Capitol
Move Minnesota and allies are celebrating historic transit funding and policy wins at the State Capitol after years of persistent advocacy! This is the transformative victory we’ve been working toward to protect our climate, connect our communities, and improve our daily lives.