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Together, we’re fighting to make transit, biking, and walking the easiest and best ways to get around in the Twin Cities and across the state.
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May 24, 2023
Transit Advocates Secure Nation-Leading Wins at the State Capitol
Move Minnesota and allies are cheering major transit funding and policy wins at the State Capitol after years of persistent advocacy! The transportation bill passed by the Minnesota Legislature Sunday night includes some of the most substantial gains for public transit in more than a decade. Together they represent the transformative victory we’ve been working toward to protect our climate, connect our communities, and improve our daily lives.
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March 29, 2023
Get on board: Transit funding will take us places!
A metro-wide transit system that is fast, reliable, and convenient while increasing our region’s economic competitiveness is not just aspirational – it’s also achievable as part of a comprehensive transportation package. This means things like cleaner air, more affordable cities, and stress-free commutes. It means more bus-rapid transit, less wait time, and safer public transit options. Funding transit will result in an improved quality of life for Twin Cities residents, increased accessibility for visitors, and a more equitable transportation system for all.
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May 24, 2023
Transit Advocates Secure Nation-Leading Wins at the State Capitol
Move Minnesota and allies are cheering major transit funding and policy wins at the State Capitol after years of persistent advocacy! The transportation bill passed by the Minnesota Legislature Sunday night includes some of the most substantial gains for public transit in more than a decade. Together they represent the transformative victory we’ve been working toward to protect our climate, connect our communities, and improve our daily lives.
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March 29, 2023
Get on board: Transit funding will take us places!
A metro-wide transit system that is fast, reliable, and convenient while increasing our region’s economic competitiveness is not just aspirational – it’s also achievable as part of a comprehensive transportation package. This means things like cleaner air, more affordable cities, and stress-free commutes. It means more bus-rapid transit, less wait time, and safer public transit options. Funding transit will result in an improved quality of life for Twin Cities residents, increased accessibility for visitors, and a more equitable transportation system for all.
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March 21, 2023
We’re Hiring: Associate Director
Move Minnesota seeks a strategic and motivated Associate Director to provide direction for organizational advocacy strategy and implementation, overall internal organizational and financial management, as well as Human Resources oversight and administration. The Associate Director also provides oversight to Move Minnesota Action, and will have an understanding of 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) rules and regulations. In collaboration with the Executive Director, the Associate Director is responsible for oversight of federal grant funding and management.
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February 22, 2023
New poll shows Minnesotans want a transportation system that works for everyone
A new poll shows a resounding majority of Minnesotans want a different approach. They want to drive less and want to use transit more — and they overwhelmingly support shifting money from highway investments to other modes. This report examines the key findings of this statewide poll and recommends three actions.
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February 8, 2023
Building on the Legacy of the Civil Rights Struggle, Advocates & Riders Testify on Transit Equity Day
Created in 2018 by labor and climate advocates, Transit Equity Day is an annual celebration of Rosa Parks’ birthday and a call to carry on her fight for a public transportation system that works for everyone. Here in Minnesota, we elevated this national day of action with hearings in both chambers of the state legislature, amplifying the voices of more than two dozen transit riders and advocates.
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February 3, 2023
How State Lawmakers Can Improve Mobility for All Minnesotans in 2023
We all benefit when it’s easy to walk, roll, bike, and bus. These essential ways of getting around are dramatically underfunded every year. During the 2023 state legislative session, we call on lawmakers to ensure communities of all sizes have enough resources to build out the solutions that fit their needs.
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January 30, 2023
As Metro Transit Leadership Cuts More Service, Bus Riders & Allies Push for Improvements
In December, Metro Transit leadership cut more service on dozens of Twin Cities bus routes. Fed up, more than 50 transit riders and supporters gathered in the cold for a rally at Metro Transit headquarters, demanding improvements to speed up buses and trains.
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January 12, 2023
A Milestone for Statewide VMT Reduction
Move Minnesota has been working on a Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) advisory council to set specific goals to create a less car-dependent transportation system. In December, MnDOT took a historic first step by acknowledging and addressing this critical need by including a vehicle miles traveled reduction target in the 2022-2041 Statewide Multimodal Transportation Plan.
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September 21, 2022
Twin Cities High School Students Head Back to School and onto the Public Bus
As teens head back to school this fall, many are making the switch from riding a yellow school bus to finding their own way to get to the classroom for the first time. Through our new initiative, Move Minnesota aims to help more local students transition to public transit.
Tell Metro Leaders to Boost the Bus
It’s time to paint more bus lanes and give buses a green light to make Twin Cities bus service quick and convenient. Add your name to show support!
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