Pedaling Professor @pedalingprof.bsky.social · 3hNot necessarily. Being on a high-frequency transit line, including buses, can trigger zoning changes that allow higher density development, which often opens up a range of different options that could be desirable for development. 150
Pedaling Professor @pedalingprof.bsky.social · 29/09/2026To me, this is one of those offenses that should cause immediate suspension of someone's license. It couldn't be more obvious that you shouldn't be driving there. 1272
Pedaling Professor @pedalingprof.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Ditto what I said yesterday about the Mississippi River (and surrounding area) being so dang beautiful! And in brief but spectacular fashion, all of this color was gone five minutes later. 1241
Reposted by Pedaling ProfessorMayor Melanie Kebler @melaniekebler.bsky.social · 29/09/2026This machine fights climate change. 🌎 This machine fights traffic congestion. 🚴🏼♀️ This machine fights ill health. 💓 Love this machine (and the great new Art Station building it's parked in front of!) 316932
Reposted by Pedaling ProfessorBill Lindeke @blindeke.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Gas prices going up? I know, let's make it HARDER to get a fuel efficient vehicle. www.nytimes.com/2026/09/28/c...nytimes.comTrump Sharply Scales Back Fuel Economy Rules for New CarsThe move marked the final step in the administration’s efforts to dismantle policies aimed at speeding the shift to electric vehicles. 1165
Pedaling Professor @pedalingprof.bsky.social · 28/09/2026The Mississippi River is so dang beautiful. 214421
Reposted by Pedaling ProfessorGravel Influencer @gravelinfluencer.bsky.social · 28/09/2026People love threatening to murder people for legally riding bikes. Of course drivers regularly hit cyclists riding in painted bike lanes or shoulders. It's almost like motorists don't need any excuse to inflict violence upon bicyclists. 384884
Pedaling Professor @pedalingprof.bsky.social · 28/09/2026There are so many incredible recreational cycling options in the Twin Cities. In this case, I can hop on the light rail in my neighborhood and quickly get down to stunning and wild river bottoms filled with wildlife. I'm so thankful to those who've made these opportunities possible. 0191
Reposted by Pedaling ProfessorClara Jeffery @clarajeffery.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Absolutely scorching endorsement, bringing serious heat for Weiner and against Chan, but a blast furnace at Pelosi for her role in this race and her true reasons for it. Never read an editorial this heated in Chron www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/edit...sfchronicle.comEndorsement: Who should replace Nancy Pelosi in Congress? It’s not even a choiceOPINION: The most intriguing thing about the race between Scott Wiener and Connie Chan to fill Nancy Pelosi’s House seat is that it has become a race at all, the editorial board writes. 1530476
Reposted by Pedaling ProfessorErik Noonan @eriknoonan.bsky.social · 25/09/2026If you bike in Minnesota, help flood the MnDOT comments to showcase the near-insatiable demand for better bike funding in Minnesota. 05825
Reposted by Pedaling ProfessorKelli Refer @kellireef.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Biking in the Fall is the best because Fall is the best season and biking is the best way to get around. 0497
Pedaling Professor @pedalingprof.bsky.social · 25/09/2026For no particular reason: it's a huge pet peeve of mine when people write a follow-up email to something completely non-urgent within 24 hours. It basically just annoys me and realistically, probably means it'll be even longer before I respond, because it mentally resets the timer for responding. 180
Reposted by Pedaling ProfessorLee West @whodat35.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Two Minnesota solar farms turned the ground beneath their panels into habitat, and native bee abundance rose more than 20-fold www.ecoticias.com/en/two-minne...ecoticias.comTwo Minnesota solar farms turned the ground beneath their panels into habitat, and native bee abundance rose more than 20-foldMinnesota solar farms planted with native flowers saw native bees rise 20-fold, with bees also pollinating nearby soybean fields. 8446001683
Pedaling Professor @pedalingprof.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Quick question for @alexschief.bsky.social or @ethanfawley.bsky.social Is there a plan to add street name signage to mpls streets that have two-way bikeways but one-way car traffic? When going "contraflow" it can be a pain to figure out which street you're approaching. 1st and 26th as an example. 2180
Reposted by Pedaling ProfessorBill Childs @billchilds.bsky.social · 23/09/2026Ma'am this is a police academy graduation 3592
Pedaling Professor @pedalingprof.bsky.social · 24/09/2026It's pretty wild that here in 2026, some people still think that if we just don't have safe disposal sites, then people will surely stop doing drugs. Disposal sites aren't enabling drug use, they're just a low-cost way to try and keep some dangerous needles off of streets and sidewalks.startribune.comBrehm: Minneapolis needs to eliminate addiction. Instead, it’s enabling it."Permanent infrastructure is a statement of expectation. A drinking fountain says we expect thirst here. A needle box says we expect drug use here," Andy Brehm writes. 1150
Reposted by Pedaling ProfessorRobert Prinz @prinzrob.bsky.social · 22/09/2026And the other half were also on their phones, but you couldn’t see them because of their illegal window tints. 4364
Pedaling Professor @pedalingprof.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Current YouTube mix has played exclusively Olivia Rodrigo, Ella Langley, Dua Lipa, and Raye. Sometimes the algorithm really does know what you want to hear 😂😜 260
Reposted by Pedaling ProfessorEvan Roberts @evanrobertsnz.bsky.social · 21/09/2026It's funny how the Upper Midwest is a poor climate for growing grass*and* maintaining asphalt, and yet local governments are like "let's have more of that stuff!" 3509
Reposted by Pedaling ProfessorRick @calder12.bsky.social · 21/09/2026There are so many people that feel this way, that as a car lover, it floors me that other drivers don't want to build this infrastructure. Everyone wins if we get the people that don't want to drive off the road. It makes them happy, it is better for the environment, it is better for US too. 0246
Pedaling Professor @pedalingprof.bsky.social · 20/09/2026I saw a lot of people enjoying the outdoor exhibits this afternoon. Lots of families especially. More people than I've seen on Nicollet Mall in awhile especially considering no home sportsball games. Very cool that flickr picked Minneapolis for this event and I hope it continues in the future! 080
Reposted by Pedaling ProfessorOh The Urbanity! @ohtheurbanity.bsky.social · 19/09/2026Reality: The average lock setup is not great. Cable locks, unsecured tires, locking around a short pole where the bike can be lifted over. Most electric/cargo bikes do not use grinder resistant locks. It’s not hard to beat that and have below average risk of theft. (Not impossible, less likely.) 6616
Reposted by Pedaling ProfessorVisit Lake Street @visitlakestreet.com · 19/09/2026Today is Taco Tour on Lake Street day! 🌮 So, here's our schedule: 🕛12PM - 4PM 📍Mercado Central, 1515 E Lake St Bring the whole family to Mercado Central to support 35+ businesses and enjoy the party with fun for all ages. www.lakestreettacotour.com #TacoTouronLakeStreet2026 12212
Reposted by Pedaling ProfessorRob Delaney @robdelaney.bsky.social · 30/06/2026If you or someone in your house is not trans, the only thing you should ever think about trans kids is “How might I brighten their day should I come across one?” Beyond that, you’re a fucking weirdo who is extremely useful to nazis. 131840346
Reposted by Pedaling ProfessorRebecca Noecker @rebeccaforstpaul.bsky.social · 18/09/2026I joined MPR's Minnesota Now with Nina Moini yesterday to discuss the need for St. Paul to change its response to encampments. We must listen to our unhoused neighbors when they tell us that shelter beds are just not the answer. What we need is more permanent supportive housing. 131
Reposted by Pedaling ProfessorDan Marshall @danmarstp.marshallwords.com · 18/09/2026Forgot how enjoyable riding in the rain can be. 🌧️ 91024
Reposted by Pedaling ProfessorLaura G Mitchell @lauragmitchell.com · 17/09/2026Totally normal South Minneapolis things: Biking home from lunch and passing the 🦖 car from the Southside Battletrain. 212911
Reposted by Pedaling ProfessorAaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 17/09/2026deeply bizarre to see the entire homepage of the Minnesota Star Tribune turned into a multi-pronged commercial for Kwik Trip, a gas station with gas station-quality food 124104791
Reposted by Pedaling ProfessorAlex @alexh666.bsky.social · 16/09/2026Cyclists sharing the road: holy shit holy shit please don’t kill me holy shit is it safe to go holy shit please don’t kill me im just trying to get home Drivers sharing the road: GET THE FUCK OUT OF MY WAY RIGHT NOW I WILL FUCKING KILL YOU I WILL BREAK EVERY TRAFFIC SAFETY RULE TO SAVE 5 SECONDS 722041
Reposted by Pedaling ProfessorAnna Wagner Schliep @annawagnerschliep.bsky.social · 15/09/2026No bike lane advocate I know would ever advocate against improved public transit. We want both. 1101
Pedaling Professor @pedalingprof.bsky.social · 15/09/2026New song from the Lambrini Girls to start the morning? Hell yeah! youtu.be/_JgO7EP9k7A?...youtu.beLambrini Girls - Bang Bang Bang (Official Video)YouTube video by Lambrini Girls 060
Reposted by Pedaling ProfessorFietser Brandon @americanfietser.bsky.social · 14/09/2026Just headed out to buy some tofu and avocado.static.klipy.comLifted White Cadillac Escalade SUVALT: Lifted White Cadillac Escalade SUV 4271
Reposted by Pedaling ProfessorPeter Flax @pflax1.bsky.social · 14/09/2026This story buries the lede, but if you pull out a calculator and do the math, AAA found that the average American spends $15,031 a year for a single car! www.cnbc.com/2026/09/14/c...cnbc.comCar ownership costs an average of $5,851 a year on top of auto loan payments, analysis findsThe cost of insurance, gas, and maintenance or repairs can add thousands of dollars a year to the price of owning a car. 53596183
Pedaling Professor @pedalingprof.bsky.social · 14/09/2026As someone who never gave up on physical media and still has a large collection of CDs and DVDs, I'm very supportive of a venture like the one highlighted in this story. But saying there aren't any video rental places ignores the huge collections our wonderful local libraries offer for free!axios.comVideo rental stores are making a comeback in MinneapolisNonprofit Saturn Video will open in Minneapolis next month. 0185
Reposted by Pedaling ProfessorPrem Thakker ツ @premthakker.bsky.social · 14/09/2026New: Macklemore says Robert Kraft — who owns Gillette Stadium, where Macklemore & Ed Sheeran were to perform later this month — called Sheeran. Kraft rallied other owners together behind an ultimatum for Sheeran: if Macklemore stays on the tour, you won't be allowed in our venues. 31570532538
Reposted by Pedaling ProfessorLaura G Mitchell @lauragmitchell.com · 14/09/2026Riding home from a massage yesterday I saw a Bullitt (front loader cargo bike) filled with plants on the Greenway. Thought to myself: That person is cool. Wish I knew them. Got closer and realized it was my friend @pedalingprof.bsky.social . 😆 21877
Reposted by Pedaling ProfessorMatthew Lewis -- living in the era of cults and consequences @mateosfo.bsky.social · 13/09/2026just heard gasoline is apparently quite expensive these days and was thinking, huh, maybe people should buy less of it? but then i check the top-selling vehicles in the US and am mystified. clearly, buying less gasoline is nobody's priority, least of all US car makers and their customers. 8054771
Reposted by Pedaling ProfessorLaurie Hertzel @lhertzel.bsky.social · 13/09/2026I see people griping here all the time, asking WHERE ARE THE REPORTERS? Why aren't they covering Mitch McConnell, Epstein probe, etc. etc. They are being laid off, that's where they are. If you don't subscribe to at least 2 papers you have no right to ask that question. The Miami Herald just 1/2 3256
Reposted by Pedaling ProfessorThe War on Cars @thewaroncars.bsky.social · 13/09/2026Cites aren't loud, cars are loud. A better world is possible. 952689
Reposted by Pedaling ProfessorChris Kluwe @chriswarcraft.bsky.social · 12/09/2026“Is your mayonnaise too spicy? Does seeing a four story apartment complex fill you with unnatural dread? Are you worried your kids might hang out with ‘those people?’ If you answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, try our new BEEEIIIIGGEE line of bland, uninspiring children’s toys!” 4051372
Reposted by Pedaling ProfessorNHIZ @nerdhobbiesinzo.bsky.social · 12/09/2026Me riding to work all year round (not just the Summer) instead of driving, in Calgary. #yycbike 1203
Reposted by Pedaling ProfessorGrist @grist.org · 11/09/2026America’s houseplants come at a steep price for greenhouse workersdlvr.itAmerica’s houseplants come at a steep price for greenhouse workersThe people who grow houseplants aren't often thought of as agricultural workers, but they face many of the same hardships — especially in extreme heat. 02312
Reposted by Pedaling ProfessorOh The Urbanity! @ohtheurbanity.bsky.social · 25/06/2026I like traffic filters on residential streets and I cannot lie. 13717101
Reposted by Pedaling ProfessorViktor Köves @viktorkoves.com · 11/09/2026Did you think I was done Minneapolis posting because I'm back in Chicago? Here's some bonus photos off the camera, more artsy and less infrastructure focused. First off, something striking about Minneapolis is how lush it is - way less lawns, way more beautiful wild gardens! 🧵 2455
Reposted by Pedaling ProfessorDan Marshall @danmarstp.marshallwords.com · 04/09/20267th Street Arches on the Bruce Vento Trail in #SaintPaul. After 1 full month of closure: ✅ Zero work accomplished ✅ Zero fallen chunks of rock WTAF, @cityofsaintpaul.bsky.social ? 7606
Reposted by Pedaling ProfessorEllie Saurus @elliesaur.bsky.social · 03/09/2026Reasons to ride a bike: - Bikes are fast and get you places on time - Gives you a nice butt - Most energy efficient way to travel - Get to go whee the whole time - Virtually immune to traffic - The going whee thing, but again 39589111
Pedaling Professor @pedalingprof.bsky.social · 04/09/2026"But what if your refrigerator isn't fridging and you need to bring a bunch of food to foster fridges?" Yep, a bike works just fine for that. Or just walking when you have friends who live a block away. 1434