Reposted by ComotrekkerChelsea DeadArmond @seadear.bsky.social · 9hVery sad to lose Hourcar and Evie. This service made it possible for many households (including mine) to reduce to one car or go car free, saving us the headaches and thousands of dollars that go along with car ownership. hourcar.org/news/sunsethourcar.orgHOURCAR Announces Sunset — HOURCAR & EvieAfter completing due diligence and consulting with legal counsel, HOURCAR’s Board of Directors have voted to sunset operations with a final service date of Thursday, October 15, 2026. 0105
Reposted by ComotrekkerCrip Dyke @cripdyke.bsky.social · 3h@npr.org , @apnews.com , & @washingtonpost.com this thread is also for you. It's enraging that no major media outlet thinks the President of the United States calling for violent conflict between his followers and the Minneapolis Somali community is front page, banner news. There is no excuse. 0138
Reposted by ComotrekkerThe Conversation U.S. @us.theconversation.com · 3h‘IceCube’ is a massive detector buried deep in Antarctic ice helping scientists trace elusive “ghost particles” from space — work that just earned the 2026 Nobel Prize in physics. Here’s what it took: theconversation.com/icecube-is-b...theconversation.comIceCube is built on decades of research into tiny ‘ghost particles’ – but it was the first to find neutrinos coming from deep spaceIceCube looks for high energy neutrinos from space. It joins the ranks of complementary experiments that study neutrinos originating closer to home. 12114
Comotrekker @comotrekker.bsky.social · 3hAnd also: lapublicpress.org/2026/10/la-i...lapublicpress.orgICE arrests surge across LA as feds target 'sanctuary cities' ahead of midterm electionsFederal immigration agents are reportedly targeting all immigrants across California, according to ICE agents who told the Washington Examiner their mandate is to “go after anybody.” 010
Comotrekker @comotrekker.bsky.social · 3hAnd also: newrepublic.com/post/216405/...newrepublic.com“Go After Anybody”: ICE Gets Terrifying Marching Orders in CaliforniaICE has launched a new crackdown just weeks before the midterms. 110
Reposted by ComotrekkerMaryMM @marymm.bsky.social · 8hAs the founding executive director of HOURCAR, let me say that it is imperative someone steps forward to rescue car sharing AND bike sharing in the Twin Cities. HOURCAR, Evie and Nice Ride--all community-led nonprofits--were beautiful systems that allowed so many of us to live nearly car free.share.googleNews — HOURCAR & EvieStay updated with the latest news, updates, and stories from HOURCAR and Evie carshare services in Minnesota and the Twin Cities. 611850
Reposted by Comotrekkeramityf @amityf.bsky.social · 6hso. it's really easy for me to make a "MN fights back" post. and. if you're Somali, what he said is lies, it's dogwhistles meant for his supporters, and those whistles are loud. and ours are louder. if you need or want direct support, whatever that is for you, i got your back. (lots of us do). 07421
Comotrekker @comotrekker.bsky.social · 3hIf I were looking to find a way to piss off enough people that I could declare martial law so that midterm elections that I am projected to lose cannot happen, this might be the start of what it would look like. 140
Reposted by ComotrekkerPedaling Professor @pedalingprof.bsky.social · 9hLess than the likely cost of two lawsuit settlements against a current StP city council member.... Seriously, this is a pathetically small amount in the scheme of budgets and sadly reminiscent of Nice Ride getting shut down because the core cities don't back up policy with budget support. 05117
Reposted by ComotrekkerLone Gray Wolf @lonegraywolf2000mn.bsky.social · 10hThis is devastating for those who don't want to own a car but still need to drive on occasion. Are there other programs like this up here? 1122
Reposted by Comotrekkeramityf @amityf.bsky.social · 10hSee, instead self driving Waymos, this is the car infrastructure we need. 24412
Reposted by ComotrekkerAraceli “Jules” Casasola @acolibri.bsky.social · 10hThis is devastating for car-free living in mpls. I’ve used Hourcar/Evie car share to fill the gaps at least once a year where biking/using public transit didn’t make sense. Carshare just makes sense. Allowing the service to sunset doesn’t make sense for meeting our climate and equity goals. 1187
Reposted by ComotrekkerKyle Nelson @kylenelson.bsky.social · 08/10/2026Salted Nut Roll Stage of Grief: Anger 0192
Reposted by ComotrekkerSustain Saint Paul @sustainstpaul.bsky.social · 07/10/2026And remember to check out our online auction for the event, with fantastic prizes like Twin Cities Bike Tour tickets, gift cards, and even a gently-used e-bike! givebutter.com/c/siblingriv...givebutter.comSustain Saint Paul Sibling Rivalry online auctionBy Sustain Saint Paul 132
Reposted by ComotrekkerPam Keith @pamkeithdc.bsky.social · 07/10/2026Someone said: “I’m NOT worried about Iran bombing LA and San Diego. I’m worried about the asshole bombing LA and San Diego and blaming Iran.” I 100% agree 712039
Reposted by ComotrekkerTinman - Beardo Weirdo Wimp @bcmfietser.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Looks like we'll have really nice Fall weather for this on Thursday! If you haven't yet bought your ticket, there's still time! Join us, won't you? actionnetwork.org/ticketed_eve...actionnetwork.orgSibling Rivalry Fundraiser - More Neighbors vs. Sustain Saint PaulJoin housing advocates from across the Twin Cities for an evening of drinks, catered food, conversation, light-hearted rivalry, and a high-stakes fundraising face-off to see which city can raise the m... 073
Reposted by ComotrekkerFietser @americanfietser.bsky.social · 05/10/2026I want to take a moment to let people know that this is not super new tech. It has existed for years, but more notably in countries that design urban infrastructure to enable people of all ages and abilities, not just the car drivers. 419232
Reposted by ComotrekkerOh The Urbanity! @ohtheurbanity.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Bike lanes are for more than just cyclists! 441362
Reposted by ComotrekkerWedge LIVE!™ @wedge.live · 05/10/2026Thank you to Eric, @perennialcycle.bsky.social and @joyfulridersclub.bsky.social for providing good times to so many people at no charge over the years. They just love this community and deserve to be loved back. 1549
Reposted by ComotrekkerTwin Cities Toilet Paper Reviews @twincitiestoiletpaperreviews.com · 04/10/2026Just finished synthesizing all the data from the Very Important TP Survey. Get your ticket to Sibling Rivalry II ASAP so you can learn the results while supporting housing advocacy in the Twin Cities! 0134
Reposted by ComotrekkerWedge LIVE!™ @wedge.live · 04/10/2026DJ Council President Elliott Payne is calling the grooves to order. @elliottpayne.org 18712
Reposted by ComotrekkerK, here and there @khereandthere.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Hurry, y’all, there’s no line for crop art! 0352
Comotrekker @comotrekker.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Feeling the need to spread this little nugget of joy from my walk yesterday. Silverwood Park - New Brighton, MN 071
Reposted by ComotrekkerMoira Birss @moira.bsky.social · 02/10/2026“We hope that other cities will take it as a lesson: We don’t have to bow down [to] the fascist deportation machine. We certainly don’t have to let its perpetrators benefit from our local economies and infrastructure." - Alderman Andre Vasquez 25717
Reposted by ComotrekkerWes Burdine @wesburdine.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Thank you, Dan for doing the googling on the latest conservative astroturf campaign in St. Paul 0315
Reposted by ComotrekkerPat Thompson @pattho.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Thursday morning bridge brigade in Prospect Park (Minneapolis) over I-94. 1177
Reposted by ComotrekkerICE Flight Monitor @iceflightmonitor.bsky.social · 01/10/2026(3/3) The two ICE Air flights to Venezuela yesterday removed 352+ nationals, including families and children. So far in 2026, U.S. deportation flights to Venezuela have totaled 74, removing a total of 12157+ Venezuelans. 01614
Reposted by ComotrekkerThe Spaceshipper 🚀 @thespaceshipper.com · 30/09/2026Serenity was released 21 years ago today. When a canceled series got the chance to have not only an epilogue, but one on the big screen... 🤯 Cool space chase. That was four months after the release of Revenge of the Sith and the Battle of Coruscant. We were really spoiled. 1115925
Reposted by ComotrekkerDan Marshall @danmarstp.marshallwords.com · 30/09/2026Today's opening day for Marygold Cyclery at Hamline & Thomas in StP. The shop is beautiful & the vibe is excellent! Exactly how I'd do it. Stop in and buy something--I suggest a King Cage--the last bottle cage you'll ever need. 5565
Reposted by ComotrekkerViktor Köves @viktorkoves.com · 01/10/2026Lol I forgot I had 6K footage of Minneapolis turkeys also (this zoom is all digital) 0174
Comotrekker @comotrekker.bsky.social · 30/09/20265 days post left lumbar 2-3 hemilaminectomy, medial facetectomy with microdiscectomy and I can put on socks! Please clap 😂 I’ll be back on my bike by tomorrow. (Kidding) 2110
Reposted by ComotrekkerFossilized Tree Sap @amberrl.bsky.social · 29/09/2026SAVE OUR SUMMIT BREWERY St. Paul Tap. Right now. cc @comobelladonna.bsky.social 52712
Reposted by ComotrekkerLone Gray Wolf @lonegraywolf2000mn.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Don't forget about the Minneapolis 2050 plan folks. www.reddit.com/r/CyclingMSP...reddit.comFrom the CyclingMSP community on Reddit: Last chance to fill out the survey for the Minneapolis 2050 plan! This is an opportunity to tell the city how we want to get around and how we want our city to...Explore this post and more from the CyclingMSP community 151
Reposted by ComotrekkerLaura G Mitchell @lauragmitchell.com · 29/09/2026Holy shit. Friend of a friend encountered a driver on Sabo Bridge today. Driver apparently seemed very confused and lost. Howwww did they get past the concrete barricades on both ends? (For non Mpls folks: this bridge is bike/ped only & paths up are narrow w/ bollards on both ends.) 3221227
Reposted by Comotrekker🚲🕸️𝖘𝖈𝖔𝖔𝖕𝖘🕸️🚲 @scoopsstp.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Somebody needs to get me this guy Larry's phone number 2204
Reposted by ComotrekkerErik Noonan @eriknoonan.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Bike/pedestrian networks don't take 30 years to build. Stop accepting those timelines in your community. The best practices have been proven & they already exist. Safety should already be the #1 priority. The ROI is unbeatable. The timeline is a moral document and it shouldn't be generational. 4353102
Reposted by ComotrekkerShay O’Reilly @shaygabriel.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Thinking about how we are definitely going to see an escalation after the midterms, regardless of the result. I think November-January will be pivotal for US democracy and I hope everyone is connected with a local civic organization that takes the threat seriously. 0217
Reposted by ComotrekkerPedaling Professor @pedalingprof.bsky.social · 28/09/2026The Mississippi River is so dang beautiful. 214421
Reposted by ComotrekkerBruno @bruintjedebeer.bsky.social · 26/09/2026It's almost like urban planners balanced personal property rights with collective community well-being through zoning laws and public infrastructure. Unbelievable! 1445
Reposted by Comotrekkerebikes-international @ebikesinternatl.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Another Huge Turnout of Cyclists for Critical Mass Ride in Toronto in Support of Bike Lanes #safecycling #saferroads tinyurl.com/4akerdcd 435473
Reposted by ComotrekkerMetro Transit (Official) @metrotransitmn.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Thank you to everyone who joined us at the METRO Green Line's Louisiana Avenue Station to share in the excitement about the extended Green Line -- coming June 12, 2027! Learn more about what you'll find along the Green Line corridor on our website: www.metrotransit.org/green-line 0183
Reposted by ComotrekkerHow-Sen Chong @how-sen.com · 26/09/2026Photo from Reddit of today’s Critical Mass. There are hundreds of cyclists in this photo and only about 40 people in cars. Yet both groups are taking up roughly the same amount of road space. 754584
Reposted by ComotrekkerAdam Cohen (My Personal Views Only) @axidentaliberal.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Well, it’s only fair. Because I’m sure most Minnesotans are embarrassed that Michele Tafoya lives in their state 16769199
Comotrekker @comotrekker.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Beautiful! I brought this used little buddy home late last week after trading in my 2010 Prius with almost 200,000 miles on it. Having a second spinal surgery in 16 months has put a dent in my biking, but I’ll be back out there come hell or high water. Until then, gratitude. Happy charging!! 150