Open Streets MPLS @OpenStreetsMPLS
By opening our streets to people, we get an opportunity to experience our city in a whole new way. For advocacy: @OurStreetsMpls Cover photo by Jacob Albright openstreetsmpls.org Minneapolis, MN Joined October 2010-
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It's already mid April and two of the five planned @OpenStreetsMPLS events for this summer don't even have hosts yet—including Franklin Ave in Seward. After ending ties with @OurStreetsMpls, what is Mayor Frey's plan to ensure these quintessential Mpls summer festivals continue?
It's already mid April and two of the five planned @OpenStreetsMPLS events for this summer don't even have hosts yet—including Franklin Ave in Seward. After ending ties with @OurStreetsMpls, what is Mayor Frey's plan to ensure these quintessential Mpls summer festivals continue?
The @OpenStreetsMPLS you know and love isn't happening this year. Here's why. youtu.be/g95iylU24H8
Want to learn more about @OpenStreetsMPLS and our new Imagine event series? Listen to the latest @WedgeLIVE podcast interview with our executive director @YesWayDrJose. youtube.com/watch?v=CbiweZ…
Read more about the partial funding of @OpenStreetsMPLS: ourstreetsmpls.org/the_future_of_…
Read more about the partial funding of @OpenStreetsMPLS: ourstreetsmpls.org/the_future_of_…
I visited some neighbors today to pick up books, and we chatted for about an hour. They asked me if Open Streets was funded, and I was happy to share it was — in part. Looking for other sources for the rest of the budget. The support for @OpenStreetsMPLS is strong!
I visited some neighbors today to pick up books, and we chatted for about an hour. They asked me if Open Streets was funded, and I was happy to share it was — in part. Looking for other sources for the rest of the budget. The support for @OpenStreetsMPLS is strong!
One note about @OpenStreetsMPLS funding: the organization that has put on the event for the last decade says in a press release that $250,000 is "$600,000 short of what is needed to make a five-event series next year a reality."
"After years of fostering community engagement and relationships, we remain steadfast in the belief there is no Open Streets without Our Streets.” -@YesWayDrJose
"After years of fostering community engagement and relationships, we remain steadfast in the belief there is no Open Streets without Our Streets.” -@YesWayDrJose
We are glad to find out the Minneapolis City Council passed funding for the 2024 Open Streets program. Unfortunately, because the council relied on misinformation from the Public Works Department, the funding amount falls well short of the actual cost for hosting the events.
We are glad to find out the Minneapolis City Council passed funding for the 2024 Open Streets program. Unfortunately, because the council relied on misinformation from the Public Works Department, the funding amount falls well short of the actual cost for hosting the events.
Here's a timeline of the @CityMinneapolis budget process as it relates to #PlowMPLSSidewalks and #SaveOpenStreets🧵
Some of our successes🧵 We've hosted 100,000+ at annual @OpenStreetsMPLS events (and are tirelessly working to save the program).
Good morning, and happy #GTMD23! We know there are many important organizations to support, but we hope you consider supporting our mission to make our streets places where people can easily and comfortably walk, bike, roll, and use public transit. givemn.org/organization/O…
There is no @OpenStreetsMPLS without @OurStreetsMpls 🖐️🎤⬇️ Jeremy Winter testified in front of Minneapolis City Council two weeks ago, emphasizing the importance of @OpenStreetsMPLS and safe streets. tiktok.com/@ourstreetsmpl…
Beloved former Minneapolis Mayor RT Rybak agrees that losing Open Streets MPLS would be crushing. Take action to #SaveOpenStreets - we only have a few days until City Council budget amendments are due. @MayorFrey @MAKMinnesota tiktok.com/@ourstreetsmpl…
"Jimmy Lonetti described how last year’s Open Streets Minnehaha was a boon for window shopping and random connections, telling me that a record number of 'looky Lous' came through, using word of mouth to spread the word about the business." #SaveOpenStreets
"Jimmy Lonetti described how last year’s Open Streets Minnehaha was a boon for window shopping and random connections, telling me that a record number of 'looky Lous' came through, using word of mouth to spread the word about the business." #SaveOpenStreets
There are 13 days until budget amendments are due. Join these organizations in voicing support to #SaveOpenStreets! actionnetwork.org/letters/save-o…
There are 13 days until budget amendments are due. Join these organizations in voicing support to #SaveOpenStreets! actionnetwork.org/letters/save-o…
The public budget committee meeting is happening now. You can ask City Council to amend the budget to include funding for @OpenStreetsMPLS and municipal sidewalk plowing. #SaveOpenStreets #PlowMPLSSidewalks youtube.com/watch?v=fCFhx3…
Thank you to all of those who came to support @OpenStreetsMPLS tonight! We are excited to find a path forward, and your action steps are making all the difference. These public hearings are extremely important, and your participation is key.
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2K Followers 1K Following To be a relentless force for a world of longer, healthier lives. ❤️ We serve all of Minnesota, including your hometown.It's already mid April and two of the five planned @OpenStreetsMPLS events for this summer don't even have hosts yet—including Franklin Ave in Seward. After ending ties with @OurStreetsMpls, what is Mayor Frey's plan to ensure these quintessential Mpls summer festivals continue?
The founder and longtime organizer of Minneapolis’ popular @OpenStreetsMPLS street fairs will not be involved at all this year Our Streets says the city is basically six months behind — and 2 of 5 planned events in 2024 don’t even have new organizers yet axios.com/local/twin-cit…
Ellison concerned that after years of growth for Open Streets, we're going to see a reduction in the number of corridors.
Council Member Ellison, another co-author of last year's Open Streets budget amendment: How are we making sure funding doesn't become a barrier for an org like the West Broadway business coalition?
Wonsley says she took staff's recommendation that more funding wouldn't be necessary, "in retrospect I wish we'd have taken seriously" concerns raised by Our Streets, the contractor that previously put on the events.
West Broadway Business Area Coalition must raise $100k to supplement the city's insufficient funding ($50k). 150k x 5 events = 750k. The budget we proposed last August (~850k) doesn't look so unreasonable now (because we based it on the true cost of these events!)
This year's plans for Open Streets events. Only 3 of the 5 events have organizers: Lyndale, W Broadway, Nicollet. City still seeking organizations to take on the other 2. Presentation today at the Minneapolis City Council's AEO Committee. lims.minneapolismn.gov/RCA/12720
Wonsley says the West Broadway Business Coalition is fundraising an additional $100,000 to supplement $50,000 per event assistance from the city. Raises equity concerns for future events if these orgs are expected to raise money to bring events to their community.
The @OpenStreetsMPLS you know and love isn't happening this year. Here's why. youtu.be/g95iylU24H8
Want to learn more about @OpenStreetsMPLS and our new Imagine event series? Listen to the latest @WedgeLIVE podcast interview with our executive director @YesWayDrJose. youtube.com/watch?v=CbiweZ…
Read more about the partial funding of @OpenStreetsMPLS: ourstreetsmpls.org/the_future_of_…
I visited some neighbors today to pick up books, and we chatted for about an hour. They asked me if Open Streets was funded, and I was happy to share it was — in part. Looking for other sources for the rest of the budget. The support for @OpenStreetsMPLS is strong!
I visited some neighbors today to pick up books, and we chatted for about an hour. They asked me if Open Streets was funded, and I was happy to share it was — in part. Looking for other sources for the rest of the budget. The support for @OpenStreetsMPLS is strong!
For tens of thousands of Minneapolis residents, @OpenStreetsMPLS is a cherished summer tradition. Its future should never have been put in jeopardy. During budget markup @jeremiah4north and I secured funding to continue @OpenStreetsMPLS in 2024 and beyond.
$595,000 was allocated for pilot programs to keep winter sidewalks safe and clear of ice and snow. Those potential pilot programs were covered in a presentation earlier this year: x.com/wedgelive/stat…
The City of Minneapolis is considering a menu of pilot programs to ensure sidewalks are clear of snow and ice during the winter months. If all five were funded, it would require $2.6 million annually. These were presented to the City Council's Public Works Committee today.
One note about @OpenStreetsMPLS funding: the organization that has put on the event for the last decade says in a press release that $250,000 is "$600,000 short of what is needed to make a five-event series next year a reality."
Exciting things are happening in Minneapolis! (insufficient funding for @OpenStreetsMPLS notwithstanding…)
"Transportation and livability were other priorities for council members. They passed $250,000 in funding for the city’s popular Open Streets festivals, $400,000 for traffic calming and $600,000 for sidewalk snow removal pilot projects."
"After years of fostering community engagement and relationships, we remain steadfast in the belief there is no Open Streets without Our Streets.” -@YesWayDrJose
Funding for Municipal Shoveling, Open Streets Makes Progress in Minneapolis: racketmn.com/lakes-legends-…
Take action to #SaveOpenStreets: actionnetwork.org/letters/save-o…
@JChavezMpls did email supporters saying. "I will be voting in favor of the budget amendment that will have a competitive RFP for the Open Street event series."
Additionally, Councilmember @robin4mpls proposed funding @OpenStreetsMPLS with Councilmember @jeremiah4north.
On November 27th, Councilmember @robin4mpls proposed a budget amendment to fund sidewalk plowing with Councilmembers @aishaforward10 and @JamalOsmanMN.
August: @MayorFrey proposed his 2024 City of Minneapolis budget. That budget did not include funding for Open Streets Minneapolis or municipal sidewalk plowing. @RacketMN @jaymboller: racketmn.com/why-did-the-ci…
Here's a timeline of the @CityMinneapolis budget process as it relates to #PlowMPLSSidewalks and #SaveOpenStreets🧵
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