Tag: Traffic

Norway to Allow Cities to Set Zero Emission Transport Zones (And Why it Matters in Minot)

by: Josh Wolsky  |  

The Norwegian government is taking steps to reduce transportation-related emissions by enabling cities to establish zero-emission zones. These zones would restrict access to high-emission vehicles, encouraging the use of electric and hydrogen-powered transport. To make this possible, the Ministry of Transport has tasked the Norwegian Public Roads Administration with drafting legislation that would grant municipalities

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LA’s Traffic Ordinance Went Into Effect 100 Years Ago. It Changed Streets Across America.

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

A century ago, Los Angeles rewrote the rules of the road, and America has been living with the consequences ever since. The 1925 Los Angeles Traffic Ordinance prioritized cars over people, redefining streets as spaces for speed rather than shared public life. Jaywalking laws, higher speed limits, and a shift away from streetcars helped solidify

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City to study transit, reconfigure avenue

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Minot’s transit system is evolving, with the City Council advancing plans to improve accessibility and efficiency. A new agreement with Souris Basin Transportation ensures paratransit services continue for individuals with disabilities, part of a broader effort to align with federal regulations. Over the next two years, the city will refine routes, evaluate equipment, and develop

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When is a Round About a Smart Traffic Solution?

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by: MinotVoice  |  

Charles Marohn is the founder of Strong Towns and has been a regular key note speaker at North Dakota’s Main Street Summits. He’s also a licensed engineer and someone who’s studied communities, the decisions they make, and the path to community prosperity more than the average person. His conclusion — doing the smallest things, and

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Keeping an Eye on Traffic

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by: Josh Wolsky  |  

Bonnie Campo talks with Jim Redding of the North Dakota Department of Transportation on the increase of traffic in the state and how we’re dealing with it.

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