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Dave Van Hattum. Minnesota Grown Transportation Solutions. Better understand transportation options Put everything closer together Expand transportation options . . Car dependent transportation system is costly . . Car Sharing. . Nice Ride. Peace Coffee / Velo Veggies .
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Dave Van Hattum Minnesota Grown Transportation Solutions Better understand transportation options Put everything closer together Expand transportation options
. Car dependent transportation system is costly
. Car Sharing
. Nice Ride
Sister Camelot • Carsharing • Bikesharing • Bike racks on buses • New food delivery services
Why should you be excited about food trucks? Because they allow creative chefs like Roy (Choi) without a lot of money, to start creating and selling their stuff, introducing themselves to the world without having to gather up $1 million or credulous partners. And they’re affordable. They’re democratic. And they are faster, better and infinitely preferable to fast food like the king and the clown and the colonel.” Anthony Bourdain, Parts Unknown TV Show
Transportation Options Program • Understanding today’s transportation options • Bus, bike, car share, etc. • Know your allies at transit agency, Transportation Management Organization
More Compact Development Thrive MSP Goals: A multi-modal transportation system safety, affordably and reliably connects people and freight with destinations in the region and beyond. Frogtown Urban Farm Fair Housing Equity Assessment
Greater Minnesota Transit • 70 counties with countywide service • 8 counties with municipal service only • Clearwater, Cass, Nicollet, Le Sueur, Rice, Blue Earth, Olmstead • 2 counties with no public transit service • Wilkin & Waseca • 6 Urbanized • 40 Rural • 13 Small Urban (includes Mankato)