A resolution establishing policy on designing, modifying and maintaining public streets to facilitate bicycle usage on May 15, 2000. Although the guidelines do not explicitly address transportation or environmental concerns, the type of development and re-development that they encourage promotes a pedestrian friendly environment. The challenge now is to enforce these guidelines. The challenge of sprawl - Perhaps the biggest challenge in encouraging pedestrian transport over motorized transport is the continued sprawl. As the city spreads out, the transportation needs of those that live on the new outskirts of town are less likely to be met a pedestrian mode of travel, and the addition of new businesses at the edge of town may inhibit the ability of pedestrians in town to meet their needs.
Sprawl limits the feasibility of getting around without a motorized vehicle.
Availability of efficient and comprehensive public transportation can reduce the need for every individual to have a vehicle. If the transit is effective and serves enough people, it may reduce congestion on the roadways, reduce the need for new roads, and minimize the emission of greenhouse gases along with a reduction in fuel consumption. In addition, the colleges run an intercampus shuttle, which meets many of the intracity transportation needs of students. Intercity transportation from Northfield - The colleges operate a bus to the Twin Cities, but currently no bus line which offers service to the general public runs to the cities. At this stage, it would be a good idea to maintain an awareness of the possibilities and to pay attention to plans under consideration by the Twin Cities Met Council .