Transportation

January 11, 2021 5:00 AM

Four finalists in running to claim and reuse historic Minnesota bridge

The Minnesota Department of Transportation has been hosting a competition seeking a new owner for the nearly 150-year-old Kern Bridge.

by Hannah Yang

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December 29, 2020 4:05 PM

Boeing Max returns to U.S. skies with first passenger flight

American Airlines flew a commercial flight using a Boeing 737 Max, the first one in U.S. skies since Max planes were grounded after two deadly crashes.

by The Associated Press

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December 28, 2020 3:23 PM

U.S. implementing 1st-ever airplane emission rules; critics say they're ineffective

The Environmental Protection Agency said the new rules will not result in a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Environmentalists are calling for more stringent measures.

by Reese Oxner

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December 20, 2020 2:59 PM

MnDOT seeing a blizzard of submissions in its 'Name a Snowplow' contest

"Plow" Bunyan? "Salter" Mondale? The Minnesota Department of Transportation has received thousands of submissions like those in the first days of its new "Name a Snowplow" contest. There were about 8,000 entries just in the first day.

by Andrew Krueger

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December 15, 2020 1:46 PM

Biden to nominate former rival Buttigieg as transportation secretary

Onetime presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg will be the first openly LGBTQ person nominated to a permanent Cabinet post.

by Brian Naylor

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December 11, 2020 4:00 AM

Met Council wants help picking next three fast transit line routes

Three new bus rapid transit lines are slated for the Twin Cities, to be completed between 2025 and 2030. With 10 options, the transit agency needs to narrow the list, and wants public input.

by Tim Nelson

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December 6, 2020 2:27 PM

New highway in southern Minnesota will include passageway designed for deer

All across Minnesota, highways of concrete and asphalt cross thoroughfares of a different kind: corridors used by wildlife as they seek food and shelter. A new highway in southern Minnesota is taking that into account, in a way that’s a first for state road construction projects.

by Andrew Krueger

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December 2, 2020 5:16 PM

Grounded: Emotional support animals no longer guaranteed free flights

The Department of Transportation won't require airlines to accommodate animals other than legitimate service dogs. The decision comes after reports of fraudulent service animal claims.

by Dustin Jones

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November 23, 2020 2:42 PM

American Airlines reverses policy that imposed weight limit on wheelchairs

American Airlines reversed a recent policy that banned wheelchairs weighing more than 300 pounds, which includes many power wheelchairs, from some of its regional jets following an NPR report.

by Joseph Shapiro

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November 23, 2020 1:13 AM

Minneapolis, St. Paul lower speed limits on residential streets

The cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul have both lowered speed limits on residential streets. Minneapolis completed the process of installing 1,400 new speed limit signs last week.

by Jon Collins

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