North Star Highways
Welcome to North Star Highways, dedicated to roadgeekery from Minnesota, the North Star State.
Abandoned Highways
The Holmes Street Bridge (Shakopee)
A New Life for the Old Cedar Bridge
The Rock Island Swing Bridge (JAR Bridge)
Bridges, Highways, and Streets
In Defense of the Elk Run Interchange
The New Hastings Bridge Construction Photos
Minnesota’s 10 Busiest Intersections
A New Life for the Old Cedar Bridge
St Croix Crossing (Stillwater Bridge) Construction Photos Part I
St Croix Crossing (Stillwater Bridge) Construction Photos Part II
The Stillwater Bridge Story Part 1: The Backstory Behind the Bridge
The Stillwater Bridge Story Part 2: Design Continues and the Future of Downtown Stillwater
The Twin Cities Future Highway Map?
Yes, We Can Build Our Way Out of Congestion!
Bloomington, Suburbia, and Future Cars
Time for a Portland Ave for All People
Bloomington’s Four Lane Death Roads
Bloomington’s Oxboro Neighborhood
The Case of Bloomington’s Disappearing Streetlights
In Defense of a Paved, Accessible Minnesota Valley State Trail
A New Life for the Old Cedar Bridge
Why Aren’t We Building Affordable Houses Anymore?
Will Self-Driving Car Solve Congestion?
Bicycling
The 2015 “Bicycles on the Freeway” Incidents
Bicycle Helmet Use in Minneapolis and Suburbs 2015-2016.
Highway Phototours and Highway Scenes
Avenue of Pines Scenic Byway Phototour
Edge of the Wilderness Scenic Byway Phototour
Rushing Rapids Parkways Scenic Byway Phototour
US Highway 14, New Ulm to Rochester Phototour
Signs
Minnesota’s Officially Named Highway Signs
Minnesota’s Scenic Byway and Unofficially Named Highway Signs
Warrants and Justifications for Highway Signs
Streetlights
The Case of Bloomington’s Disappearing Streetlights
The History of Overhead Streetlights and a Spotter’s Guide to Cobraheads
Streetlight Poles, Lamps, and Control Gear
Traffic Signals
The Case of the Disappearing Crosswalks
Common Questions About Traffic Signals
A Gallery of Traffic Signal Lenses and LEDs
A History of Pedestrian Signals
Left Turns, The Flashing Yellow Arrow, and the Yellow Trap (Updated)
The Myth of the Dangerous Right Turn On Red
A Spotter’s Guide to Traffic Signals
Traffic Signal Timing and Phasing
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