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Vibrant Streets Duluth @vibrantstreetsdlh.bsky.social · 4d

Campus Connector Trail public meeting THIS THURSDAY (Oct 9, 5-7 PM, Chester Park Commons).
Segments 4 & 5 construction planned for 2026. Come learn about the design and raise concerns about Woodland Ave crossing safety and winter maintenance.

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Vibrant Streets Duluth @vibrantstreetsdlh.bsky.social · 8d

Want a safe, comfortable route from East Duluth to downtown that’s -not- the Lakewalk? Ride 1st St with us tomorrow, 8 AM @ City Hall! Show support for a First Street Flow Street!

More info: www.vibrantstreetsduluth.org/flow-streets

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Vibrant Streets Duluth @vibrantstreetsdlh.bsky.social · 11d

Friday, Oct 3rd, 8am. City Hall.

Group ride along 1st Street to show support for a Flow Street (Fun + Slow). Lower speeds, people-first design, safer connections between neighborhoods and downtown.

All experience levels welcome.
RSVP: www.facebook.com/events/65794...

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Vibrant Streets Duluth @vibrantstreetsdlh.bsky.social · 24d

6th Avenue East is changing! 🎉

Four lanes becoming three. Green medians going in. This highway relic dividing Hillside is becoming a street that connects the neighborhood again.

Shows what happens when neighbors organize and refuse to accept dangerous streets.

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Vibrant Streets Duluth @vibrantstreetsdlh.bsky.social · Sep 7

Streets should be safe for everyone. A Transportation Commission puts community members at the table where decisions get made. The vote to create Duluth’s is Monday, Sept 8th.

Have you contacted your councilor yet? Find yours at the link in our bio.

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Vibrant Streets Duluth @vibrantstreetsdlh.bsky.social · Aug 16

Have you tried bringing your bike on the DTA bus? Our bike was nervous, but we think they had a great time in the end! #publictransit #bikecommuting #bikeslovebusses @bikemn.bsky.social

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Vibrant Streets Duluth @vibrantstreetsdlh.bsky.social · Jul 17

We haven't forgotten Steven Hoover, killed biking on Mesaba Ave.

Monday 7/21, Duluth votes on creating a Transportation Commission to bring all voices to the table when designing our streets.

📧 Email your councilors NOW
📍 Pack chambers 6pm Monday
www.vibrantstreetsduluth.org

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Vibrant Streets Duluth @vibrantstreetsdlh.bsky.social · May 16

Biking to work means starting your day with joy!
Happy #BikeToWorkDay Duluth! Even our mayor rode in today. 🚲

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Vibrant Streets Duluth @vibrantstreetsdlh.bsky.social · May 4

Walking on this pedestrian-only path through Washington Square and realized how rare these dedicated walkways are. No traffic, direct route, peaceful journey. Duluth's forgotten walking network could be the key to making our city more connected if we valued these spaces again.

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Vibrant Streets Duluth @vibrantstreetsdlh.bsky.social · Apr 29

Meet Val, who values the outdoor walking time their Denfeld-to-downtown bus commute adds to their day, but crossing Grand Ave safely can be a challenge.

Tips for new riders? Start with a simple trip when time isn't tight.

#duluthmn @bikemn.bsky.social #transitequity

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Meet Val, Bus Commuter

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Vibrant Streets Duluth @vibrantstreetsdlh.bsky.social · Apr 19

Tired of London Road's disappearing bike lanes? Good news: City planning road diet (4➝2 lanes + center turn) with bike lanes to 26th Ave E!

Make your voice heard:
• 4/23: 9:30AM @ Days Inn
• 4/24: 5PM @ Endi

Your support matters for safer streets!

#duluthmn #safestreetsforall #roaddiet

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Vibrant Streets Duluth @vibrantstreetsdlh.bsky.social · Apr 19

Tired of London Road's disappearing bike lanes? Good news: City planning road diet (4➝2 lanes + center turn) with bike lanes to 26th Ave E!

Make your voice heard:
• 4/23: 9:30AM @ Days Inn
• 4/24: 5PM @ Endi

Your support matters for safer streets!

#duluthmn #safestreetsforall #roaddiet

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A. Zivarts @nondriver.bsky.social · Apr 7

The best part about getting to travel is having the opportunity to have in depth conversations about nondriver transportation access. I am so excited to host this roundtable conversations

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Vibrant Streets Duluth @vibrantstreetsdlh.bsky.social · Apr 7

All aboard! Discover how passenger trains vanished from America with Aaron Branksy on April 17th at Duluth Folk School. Free lecture at 5:30pm. From the golden age of rail to freight-hopping adventures, this Transit Talk explores how trains shaped Duluth and our region 🚂

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Transit Talk - The Rise and Fall of Midwest Passenger Rail

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BikeMN @bikemn.bsky.social · Apr 1

Day 1 of the #30DaysOfBiking Pledge!

The right destination is the one you'll ride to!

Where will you go and who will you become along the way?

Make the Pledge today at www.30DaysOfBiking.com

#BikeMN @30daysofbiking.bsky.social

blue tinted photo of a bike on a path. White Text reads: "Day 1"

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Vibrant Streets Duluth @vibrantstreetsdlh.bsky.social · Mar 31

$270K for new bike parking across Duluth! Coming 2027: Bayfront, schools, events, commercial areas. Safe parking = more everyday rides.

Thx to the @zeitgeistduluth.bsky.social needs assessment, the city of Duluth, and the DSMIC for making it happen! 🚲 🔒 @bikemn.bsky.social

A bike locked to a "staple" bike rack in an urban environemtn.

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Vibrant Streets Duluth @vibrantstreetsdlh.bsky.social · Mar 27

Yeah, I can totally see that. Really, crossing anywhere across Central Entrance is less than ideal.

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Vibrant Streets Duluth @vibrantstreetsdlh.bsky.social · Mar 26

Traffic signals that make us wait too long to cross aren't just annoying—they're dangerous.

Research shows pedestrians start crossing against the light after 30+ seconds.

Our streets prioritize car flow over pedestrian safety and convenience.

What's your least favorite intersection to cross?

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Vibrant Streets Duluth @vibrantstreetsdlh.bsky.social · Mar 23

Our first Transit Talk explored what happens when you can't drive in a city built for cars. 30% of Americans don't have a license—who gets left out when transportation requires driving? Eye-opening stories from our panelists. Join our next discussion on passenger rail coming soon!

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Vibrant Streets Duluth @vibrantstreetsdlh.bsky.social · Mar 20

While I-35's cut-and-cover design through downtown and East Hillside has won awards, many ignore the freeway's impact just east of the tunnels. Just a few poorly designed pedestrian bridges are available to access our greatest asset by walking or rolling.

Google Street View image of I-35 along Lake Superior in Eastern Duluth, near 21st Ave E.

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Vibrant Streets Duluth @vibrantstreetsdlh.bsky.social · Mar 20

The most talked about disconnect is I-35's impact on connectivity between Downtown Duluth and Canal Park, two of Duluth's largest economic and tourism centers. Curb tight sidewalks and dangerous crossings await anyone looking to cross. I-35 harms our tourism industry more than it helps it.

Google Street View image of the I-35 / Lake Ave bridge, with an aerial map overlaid showing the location of the bridge within the context of Downtown Duluth and Canal Park.

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Vibrant Streets Duluth @vibrantstreetsdlh.bsky.social · Mar 20

A big one many Duluthians forget: Highway 53 was plowed vertically through Lincoln Park, destroying hundreds of homes and splitting the neighborhood in two. Did Duluth recoup the damage this highway expansion wrought? 🤔

Google Street View image of Highway 53 running through Lincoln Park.

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Vibrant Streets Duluth @vibrantstreetsdlh.bsky.social · Mar 20

Another: Hwy 53 / 21st Ave W splits and pollutes Lincoln Park, a community where nearly 20% of households don't own vehicles. Unfortunately, this overpass was recently reconstructed as part of the Twin Ports Interchange project.

A Google Streetview image showing a Highway 53 overpass N 21st Ave W in Lincoln Park.

Vibrant Streets Duluth @vibrantstreetsdlh.bsky.social · Mar 20

Here's a few spots we can think of:
Central Ave / I-35 Crossing - connecting Irving to Spirit Valley

Google Street View image of I-35 / Central Ave crossing in Duluth, MN

Vibrant Streets Duluth @vibrantstreetsdlh.bsky.social · Mar 20

Article: nextcity.org/urbanist-new...

Highways Block Social Connection. A New Study Shows Just How Much.

New research shows that urban highways have weakened social ties in all of America’s 50 largest cities.

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