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Where Minnesota officials are testing speed safety cameras
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University of Minnesota Study Finds Adhering to Speed Limits Reduces Fuel Consumption with Minimal Impact on Travel Time
A study from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities indicates that motorists who adhere to posted speed limits can reduce national fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions with minimal impact on total travel time. Researchers identified this behavior as an immediate strategy for lowering energy use that does not require the replacement of existing vehicles.
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Upcoming I-494 closures scheduled across Twin Cities this week
(FOX 9) - Drivers should prepare for major I-494 closures and detours this week as construction ramps up across the Twin Cities. The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) says I-494 will be closed in both directions between Highway 100 and Highway 77 from 10 p.m. Friday, July 17, through 5 a.m. on Monday, July 20.
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Minnesota gas prices rise as oil markets react to U.S.-Iran conflict
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) - Drivers in the Twin Cities are seeing a sharp rise at the pump, with average gas prices climbing more than a quarter per gallon over the past week. According to GasBuddy’s latest survey of 1,106 stations, average gasoline prices in the Twin Cities rose 25.4 cents in the past week, landing at $3.86 per gallon.
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Franklin Avenue Construction Impacts
Hennepin County construction crews are advising drivers to plan ahead as work on the north side of Franklin Avenue in Minneapolis along County Road 5 shifts to the south side between Fourth and Chicago avenues. Starting Wednesday, July 8, eastbound traffic on Franklin Avenue will remain open and shift to...
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Hastings: Public meeting set on $30M reconstruction of U.S. 61
The Minnesota Department of Transportation is hosting a public meeting on July 14 at Hastings High School to present the planned reconstruction of U.S. 61 between Third Street and 36th Street in Hastings, including new roundabouts, safety improvements, and a new traffic signal. Community members are invited to learn more...
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An ongoing campaign focuses on pedestrian safety in St. Paul
Mayor Kaohly Her is one of several St. Paul city officials to appear in a video urging motorists and pedestrians to be safe following at least five deadly crashes involving pedestrians this year in the city: "Help yourself by not getting a traffic citation or worse, hurting someone or getting hurt yourself."
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Rochester poised to transition bus services with new $77.8 million, 5-year contract
Rochester City Council to consider approving a $77.8 million, five-year contract with Via Transit Twin Cities LLC to operate city-owned buses, including the future Link Bus Rapid Transit service. Jul. 1—ROCHESTER — A new contractor for Rochester Public Transit operations will be considered Monday. The Rochester City Council...
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Lake Elmo Avenue and Minnesota 36 intersection to close Monday
Minnesota 36 at Lake Elmo Avenue will close for two years to construct a grade-separated interchange with buttonhook-style ramps aimed at improving safety and reducing congestion. Access to and from Minnesota 36 at Lake Elmo Avenue will soon close for two years as crews work on a $43 million grade-separated...
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Twin Cities light rail lines need repairs, so riders will jump on buses this summer
Starting next week in the Twin Cities, light rail trains will stop running on the entire Blue Line — and part of the Green Line — for weeks. Buses will take their place as crews work on the rails and stations. It’s part of a $175 million update that Metro Transit is calling “Renew the Blue.”