City of Minneapolis, MN Minneapolis Minute, 22 Jul 2019

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From YouTube: July 22, 2019 Minneapolis Minute

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Hi,, I'm sarah mckenzie.. We are back in city hall for this installment of.

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Minneapolis minute,, which is a quick look at city news., peavey plaza, has reopened.

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After an extensive makeover, making the public space in the heart of downtown.

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Minneapolis more accessible and inviting., it has restored fountains new.

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Landscaping and lighting. originally built in 1975,, the plaza is a notable.

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Example of modernist architecture., the city is partnering with metro transit on.

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Three bus-only lane pilot projects, this year., the projects.

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Are designed to improve public transit, speed and reliability., the bus-only lanes.

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Also further the city's climate action goals. plans call for bus-only lanes on.

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Portions of hennepin,, nicollet and chicago avenues in south minneapolis.

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Starting on august 1st,, state law requires minnesota drivers to put down.

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Their phones and go hands-free, while driving. drivers can use their cell.

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Phones, only with voice commands or single touch activation without holding.

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The phone. distracted driving contributes to an average of 45 deaths and 204 life-changing injuries a year in.

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Minnesota., that's it for minneapolis minute., for more city, information, contact.

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3-1-1 or check out the city of minneapolis website.