Carly Ellefsen
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Comms @ ourstreetsmn.org | Artist & Illustrator @ carlyellefsen.com | Transit-User and Biker 🚲
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The #Rethinking94 presentation right now is arguing we can have a lot of benefits of freeway removal right next to the freeway, with attractive renderings of spacious bike lanes & happy families sitting & relaxing in a park-like atmosphere. Noise of whizzing traffic & diesel fumes not portrayed
December 9, 2025 at 6:50 PM
The #Rethinking94 presentation right now is arguing we can have a lot of benefits of freeway removal right next to the freeway, with attractive renderings of spacious bike lanes & happy families sitting & relaxing in a park-like atmosphere. Noise of whizzing traffic & diesel fumes not portrayed
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We're going to read more and more about regulating dangerous "e-bikes," which are actually electric motorcycles. Why not tell your concerns to the 40,000+ US families each year mourning their dead loved ones, whose lives were taken by the terribly lethal cars and trucks we've decided are essential.
December 1, 2025 at 12:33 AM
We're going to read more and more about regulating dangerous "e-bikes," which are actually electric motorcycles. Why not tell your concerns to the 40,000+ US families each year mourning their dead loved ones, whose lives were taken by the terribly lethal cars and trucks we've decided are essential.
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Just asked a conductor his thoughts on ending Northstar and he’s against it. Says it will cost more to decommission* it than it would to run it for the next 15 years.
*demolish stations, remove signals and switches etc
*demolish stations, remove signals and switches etc
I am not kidding when I say I want trains so I can joyride them to get breakfast in small towns I would never drive to
November 28, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Just asked a conductor his thoughts on ending Northstar and he’s against it. Says it will cost more to decommission* it than it would to run it for the next 15 years.
*demolish stations, remove signals and switches etc
*demolish stations, remove signals and switches etc
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facing down all this AI shit, I want to tell everyone you really can do any creative thing you set your heart on.
It just takes time and you aren't going to be good at it right away! You do not have to be "gifted"
It just takes time and you aren't going to be good at it right away! You do not have to be "gifted"
November 29, 2025 at 2:54 AM
facing down all this AI shit, I want to tell everyone you really can do any creative thing you set your heart on.
It just takes time and you aren't going to be good at it right away! You do not have to be "gifted"
It just takes time and you aren't going to be good at it right away! You do not have to be "gifted"
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Give to the Max Day is here!
When you give to Our Streets, you help us:
★ Imagine a better future and truly rethink I-94
★ Center community power in transportation planning
★ Make walking, biking, and transit safer for everyone
www.givemn.org/organization...
When you give to Our Streets, you help us:
★ Imagine a better future and truly rethink I-94
★ Center community power in transportation planning
★ Make walking, biking, and transit safer for everyone
www.givemn.org/organization...
November 20, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Give to the Max Day is here!
When you give to Our Streets, you help us:
★ Imagine a better future and truly rethink I-94
★ Center community power in transportation planning
★ Make walking, biking, and transit safer for everyone
www.givemn.org/organization...
When you give to Our Streets, you help us:
★ Imagine a better future and truly rethink I-94
★ Center community power in transportation planning
★ Make walking, biking, and transit safer for everyone
www.givemn.org/organization...
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"At that point, the “future of transportation” that “does not get drunk, tired or distracted” as the company describes it"...you know what else doesn't get drunk, tired, or distracted? Public transit. Also, jesus christ, let's just keep isolating ourselves in cars.
Waymo, the driverless ride-hailing company, is bringing its fleet of autonomous electric vehicles to Minneapolis.
Ridesharing without a driver? It's coming to Minneapolis
Testing will begin Thursday morning. No date has been set to start offering rides to passengers.
bit.ly
November 20, 2025 at 2:58 PM
"At that point, the “future of transportation” that “does not get drunk, tired or distracted” as the company describes it"...you know what else doesn't get drunk, tired, or distracted? Public transit. Also, jesus christ, let's just keep isolating ourselves in cars.
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Traffic violence is preventable. This is absolutely horrific.
November 18, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Traffic violence is preventable. This is absolutely horrific.
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We’ve got Pizza Lucé in our bellies and passion in our hearts at our Give to the Max phonebanking!
November 18, 2025 at 12:58 AM
We’ve got Pizza Lucé in our bellies and passion in our hearts at our Give to the Max phonebanking!
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And how much Transportation is hidden in the other categories? What portion of Housing costs is the garage under your apartment building? What portion of Food is the sea of parking surrounding the supermarket? What portion of Healthcare is car-related injury and respiratory disease?
Transportation costs are the second largest burden on American family budgets (17%), after housing (33%)!
To address the affordability crisis, we must create cities with abundant housing of all types (subsidized, social, coop, market rate) and make walking, biking, and taking transit convenient.
To address the affordability crisis, we must create cities with abundant housing of all types (subsidized, social, coop, market rate) and make walking, biking, and taking transit convenient.
November 14, 2025 at 6:35 PM
And how much Transportation is hidden in the other categories? What portion of Housing costs is the garage under your apartment building? What portion of Food is the sea of parking surrounding the supermarket? What portion of Healthcare is car-related injury and respiratory disease?
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My most woke opinion is that cities should completely ignore suburban commuters and design the city we aspire to be. They’ll either begrudgingly commute in by car, mode shift, or be replaced by others in foot traffic
"my least woke opinion is---"
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
November 14, 2025 at 4:17 PM
My most woke opinion is that cities should completely ignore suburban commuters and design the city we aspire to be. They’ll either begrudgingly commute in by car, mode shift, or be replaced by others in foot traffic
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One idly wonders whether the county was waiting to see, when deciding whether to proceed with the existing street design or rework it, whether the composition of the city council might change
YOUR advocacy is working! "..., we have heard feedback regarding how we can: better separate people walking, rolling and biking; provide a transit advantage; and preserve parking and trees."
Read Hennepin County's update on the Lyndale Reconstruction project:
content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNH...
Read Hennepin County's update on the Lyndale Reconstruction project:
content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNH...
November 12, 2025 at 10:54 PM
One idly wonders whether the county was waiting to see, when deciding whether to proceed with the existing street design or rework it, whether the composition of the city council might change
📍 Northern Lights over Lake Nokomis
November 12, 2025 at 3:03 AM
📍 Northern Lights over Lake Nokomis
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"If this rally is any indication, that period will likely be fraught with opposition to advancing the project without first exploring alternatives that do not involve rebuilding the highway."
@mndot.mn.gov
www.ourstreetsmn.org/2025/11/10/t...
@mndot.mn.gov
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Twin Cities Boulevard Supporters Swarm MnDOT at Public Meeting
Over 100 Twin Cities Boulevard campaign supporters attended the Minnesota Department of Transportation's (MnDOT) public meeting at the Wilder Foundation in Saint Paul on Thursday, November 6. Supporte...
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November 10, 2025 at 9:42 PM
"If this rally is any indication, that period will likely be fraught with opposition to advancing the project without first exploring alternatives that do not involve rebuilding the highway."
@mndot.mn.gov
www.ourstreetsmn.org/2025/11/10/t...
@mndot.mn.gov
www.ourstreetsmn.org/2025/11/10/t...
My house is affected by the water main cleaning, which @minneapolismn.gov Public Works has brilliantly let go through the first freeze. Myself and all my neighbors temporary water lines, hoses outside, are frozen, so we have no water access. They are replacing them today only to freeze again.
November 9, 2025 at 3:25 PM
My house is affected by the water main cleaning, which @minneapolismn.gov Public Works has brilliantly let go through the first freeze. Myself and all my neighbors temporary water lines, hoses outside, are frozen, so we have no water access. They are replacing them today only to freeze again.
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Wow. Huge turnout. Thank you 🙏
November 7, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Wow. Huge turnout. Thank you 🙏
I talked to @minnesotaorchestra.org about their engaging social video strategy that's helping them connect with both younger, newer concertgoers and lifelong fans. @startribune.com www.startribune.com/how-the-minn...
How the Minnesota Orchestra plays to a younger audience on social media
While some institutions have been slow to embrace social media like Instagram and TikTok, the Minnesota Orchestra has invested in it, more than doubling its audience.
www.startribune.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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November 6, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Me to the Blue Line today
a woman wearing glasses is sitting on a couch with her eyes closed and a quote on her face .
Alt: a woman wearing glasses is sitting on a couch with her eyes closed and a quote on her face .
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November 6, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Me to the Blue Line today
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Awooooo (sad version)
November 5, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Awooooo (sad version)
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Jacob Frey bought the mayor’s seat with dirty, right wing money, and by leveraging the racism and Islamophobia Minneapolis does so well.
jacob frey won
November 5, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Jacob Frey bought the mayor’s seat with dirty, right wing money, and by leveraging the racism and Islamophobia Minneapolis does so well.
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We know a lot is going on with election week. But if you can spare some time tomorrow, please join us at the rally as we deliver the community petition with @twincitiesdsa.org and other coalition members.
📍Wilder Foundation 🕠 5:30PM
www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/mndot-...
📍Wilder Foundation 🕠 5:30PM
www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/mndot-...
Better than 94: Rally to Restore - Our Streets
Attend the second of two public meetings hosted by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to prepare for the upcoming official public comment period.
www.ourstreetsmn.org
November 5, 2025 at 5:29 PM
We know a lot is going on with election week. But if you can spare some time tomorrow, please join us at the rally as we deliver the community petition with @twincitiesdsa.org and other coalition members.
📍Wilder Foundation 🕠 5:30PM
www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/mndot-...
📍Wilder Foundation 🕠 5:30PM
www.ourstreetsmn.org/event/mndot-...
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If you’re afraid of another Frey victory and mad tonight, make plans to get into DFL positions next year during caucuses. This whole ass system is rotten.
November 5, 2025 at 4:27 AM
If you’re afraid of another Frey victory and mad tonight, make plans to get into DFL positions next year during caucuses. This whole ass system is rotten.
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I’m honestly kind of disappointed that so many of my neighbors voted this way.
November 5, 2025 at 3:31 AM
I’m honestly kind of disappointed that so many of my neighbors voted this way.