September 22 is World Car-Free Day

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly 60% of Minneapolis workers drove alone to work in 2015. Move Minneapolis, an organization that promotes sustainable transportation in downtown Minneapolis, would like to raise public awareness of other, more environmentally-friendly options through an annual celebration of World Car-Free Day. Single occupant drivers are encouraged to consider carpooling, walking, biking, or taking public transportation on September 22. Visit http://moveminneapolis.org/car-free-day/ to take the pledge to not drive alone that day and register for a prize drawing.

World Car-Free Day is observed in 1.500 cities in more than 40 countries. Council Member Kevin Reich will be presenting a resolution at the September 20th City Council meeting designating that September 2 henceforth be World Car-Free Day in the City of Minneapolis

Nicollet-Central Transit Open House

The City of Minneapolis is hosting another public open house to share new information about the Nicollet-Central Transit Alternative Study and the enhanced bus and modern streetcar being considered on Central Ave NE, Nicollet Mall, and Nicollet Ave S:

• Nic-Central Alternatives Analysis Open House.pdf

• Monday, September 9, 5 – 7 p.m. (Presentation at 5:30 p.m.) Minneapolis Central Library300 Nicollet Mall

You may find further information, including proposed route and stops, in the attached PDF.