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Becoming Multi-Modal in the Twin Cities in the Last Ten Years
Publication Date:
November 1, 2010
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The Twin Cities metro area has greatly expanded non-auto options over the past decade. Cities across the metro are actively seeking a new transitway for LRT, BRT or commuter rail, new bike lanes and more walkable public spaces.
Since 1990, the Twin Cities:
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