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Looking for new and notable information to help you dig deeper into an issue? Start with these featured reports and web sites, and then browse through our full selection by topic.

Reports: Featured

Bicycling and walking in the United States: 2012 benchmark report
Alliance for Biking and Walking, January 2012
This report collects and analyze data on bicycling and walking in all 50 states and the 51 largest U.S. cities. It includes data on: bicycling and walking levels and demographics; funding for bicycle and pedestrian projects; written policies on bicycling and walking; bike-transit integration; public health indicators; and the economic impact of bicycling and walking. more info >

Aging in place: A state survey of livability policies and practices
National Conference of State Legislatures; AARP Public Policy Institute, December 2011, 84 pp.
This report provides state legislators and officials concrete examples of state laws, policies and programs that foster aging in place. It focuses specifically on land use, transportation and housing strategies that help older adults age in their communities. more info >

Healthy corridor for all: A community health impact assessment of transit-oriented development policy in Saint Paul, Minnesota
Policy Link, December 2011, 48 pp.
Part of a project to understand the potential impacts of the proposed transit-oriented land use changed on the communities that live in the Central Corridor, this report includes an overview of the project, describes key findings, discusses impacts and identifies recommendations. more info >

Smart investments for transportation for Minnesota: Goals and targets to spur growth and expand propserity
Growth & Justice, October 2011, 26 pp.
Report focuses on using evidence and analysis to identify options in transportation that can spur economic growth, expand prosperity and improve quality of life, such as freight efficiency, better connections for low-income Minnesotans, increased travel choices and reduced greenhouse gas emissions. more info >

Central Corridor key outcomes: Baseline indicators report
Central Corridor Funders Collaborative, March 2011, 43 pp.
This reporting tool presents baseline data, gathered before construction of the Central Corridor, on the progress made toward realizing the outcomes for the surrounding area identified by the Funders Collaborative. The report focuses on 13 indicators that will be used to measure outcomes and provides detailed breakouts for the East, Middle and West segments of the corridor. more info >

Planning to succeed? An assessment of transportation and land use decision-making in the Twin Cities region
Surface Transportation Policy Partnership, Transit for Libable Communities, Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy, January 2011, 32 pp.
This report examines the institutional framework and decision-making process for transportation investment and associated land use in the Twin Cities. more info >

Driving down Minnesota's greenhouse gas emissions: Issues and ideas for reducing vehicle miles traveled
Growth & Justice, October 2010, 24 pp.
This report explores three approaches to reducing Minnesota’s vehicle miles traveled: land use and transit-oriented development, transit service, and pricing strategies. more info >

2030 Transportation policy plan
Metropolitan Council, September 2010, 424 pp.
This plan contains policies and plans to guide development of the transportation system in the Twin Cities metro area to the year 2030. It addresses problems and issues in preserving the region’s mobility and describes actions that will be undertaken to preserve, improve, and expand the region’s highways, transit, and other transportation modes more info >

Annual Minnesota transportation report, 2009
Minnesota Department of Transportation, May 2010, 58 pp.
Second annual report aiming to provide a customer view of transportation performance in Minnesota.
The report features 18 performance measures and monitoring indicators that track progress on the 10 policy goals of the Minnesota Statewide Transportation Policy Plan 2009-2028. more info >

Greater Minnesota gets on board: Transit ridership grows while investment declines
Minnesota 2020, December 2009, 18 pp.
Public transit needs of Greater Minnesota and funding issues. more info >

Better connections: Linking Minnesotans with low incomes and limited transportation options to jobs and other important destinations
Growth and Justice, July 2009, 27 pp.
Presents facts and findings about transportation issues for Minnesotans with low incomes and limited transportation options. The report outlines options for public-sector investments and policies that address the transportation challenges of these populations. more info >

Web sites

Center for Transportation Studies, University of Minnesota
Research, news, and events related to transportation in Minnesota. more info >

Surface Transportation Policy Partnership
A nationwide coalition working to ensure safer communities and smarter transportation choices. Provides transportation-related statistics, policy, fact sheets, and reports. more info >

Abogo: Transportation costs made transparent
Type in an address and find out the the average cost of getting around and CO2 generated. more info >