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Ethan Kleinbaum @eikleinbaum.bsky.social · 11h

I see more e-motos than I'd like to on Three Rivers Parks paths out in Hopkins and Eden Prairie. There is a lot of room for them to zip. My worry is that they cause issues out in the suburbs, and the state ends up changing laws that impact Minneapolis.

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Ethan Kleinbaum @eikleinbaum.bsky.social · 15h

😁 I had my ski helmet and long underwear on. There was definitely one kid who clearly regretted his choice.

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Reza Cristian @rezacristian.bsky.social · 15h

Yes! I host sustainable bus babes tours that is family friendly, be sure to follow us on IG @jooncommunity or check out our website here: www.jooncommunity.org

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Ethan Kleinbaum @eikleinbaum.bsky.social · 15h

Awesome! The event last Saturday seems like it's exactly what I was thinking. How often do you do these?

As a non-babe, would i be welcome at Bus Babes? I wouldn't want to overstep.

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Ethan Kleinbaum @eikleinbaum.bsky.social · 16h

I saw multiple kids headed to Clara Barton on bikes today with T-shirts and shorts! These kids have ice in their veins.

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Ethan Kleinbaum @eikleinbaum.bsky.social · 18h

Oof. I would have bought that Load 75 if it was for sale at that price with those accessories in March.

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Ethan Kleinbaum @eikleinbaum.bsky.social · 1d

Facebook Marketplace highlighting some real gems.

Artwork for sale on Facebook Marketplace is called Fish Tits. Very descriptive.

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Ethan Kleinbaum @eikleinbaum.bsky.social · 1d

Business idea: cargo bike Uber. You need a ride somewhere - book a ride in a cargo bike. Bike shows up, you hop on and get a ride to your destination.

Fare is free, but you are required to both listen to your driver talk about their bike and ask about their accessories for the duration of the ride.

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Ethan Kleinbaum @eikleinbaum.bsky.social · 1d

Go to NJ: diners never left and its glorious.

Ethan Kleinbaum @eikleinbaum.bsky.social · 1d

Apparently, John Clarke has been salty that he hadn't won his Nobel for decades. Also, interesting that Devoret's close collaborator Rob Schoelkoepf wasn't included.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 1d

Breaking News: The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to John Clarke, Michel Devoret and John Martinis for their work in quantum mechanics.

Nobel Prize in Physics Is Awarded for Work in Quantum Physics

The prize was awarded to John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret and John M. Martinis.

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Ethan Kleinbaum @eikleinbaum.bsky.social · 2d

Sounds like the Park Board is in charge of Lyndale reconstruction. Full rebuild ends with no change to surface street features.

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Ethan Kleinbaum @eikleinbaum.bsky.social · 2d

A high-quality bike network and robust community of people who bike can help support local businesses.

perennialcycle.bsky.social @perennialcycle.bsky.social · 2d

I remember when selling bikes relied on recreational cyclists. Shops rarely sold bikes (unless severely marked down) this late in the season. Today is Oct 6th, but in reality it was just another Monday that we sold a couple of bikes and repaired many.
#toolsnottoys

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Ethan Kleinbaum @eikleinbaum.bsky.social · 2d

Could you tell me more? This was a group meet-up where everyone rode the bus together to go to the Weismann? Did an organization set this up?

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Ethan Kleinbaum @eikleinbaum.bsky.social · 3d

Daily average vehicle traffic has dropped 40% on Lyndale since 2003. How can shops in the corridor expect increased business with that trend? Perhaps by welcoming the 1000 daily bikes nearby to safely use the corridor.

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Ethan Kleinbaum @eikleinbaum.bsky.social · 3d

Don't let the county gaslight you. There is plenty of space on Lyndale for everyone. Their own Orange option demonstrated that last year. Ask your CM to hold the County's feet to the fire.

Laura G Mitchell @lauragmitchell.com · 3d

Shared use paths (bikes & peds sharing space w/o separation) are great for low density & low traffic areas.

Lyndale Ave S is neither of those.

It would be a HUGE mistake to put a shared use path here.

For safety & accessibility we need bus lanes, wide sidewalks & protected bikelanes.

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Photo shows dozens of people walking & rolling bikes on a narrow sidewalk. It is crowded.

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Ethan Kleinbaum @eikleinbaum.bsky.social · 3d

Does anyone in Minneapolis organize family-friendly Metro Transit meet-up events? Meet up and ride the bus somewhere for coffee and treats? Bus equivalents of Perrenial Family Fun Rides?

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Ethan Kleinbaum @eikleinbaum.bsky.social · 3d

TC Marathon is one of the best parades of the year.

Ethan Kleinbaum @eikleinbaum.bsky.social · 4d

We might be committing comic book crime this Halloween.

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Ethan Kleinbaum @eikleinbaum.bsky.social · 5d

I'm only in the area for Coconut Thai these days. Its faster for me to bike from Lyndale and 50th to France precisely because those intersections are so miserable.

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Ethan Kleinbaum @eikleinbaum.bsky.social · 6d

I used to be one of the people standing on the platform at Princeton Junction and get extremely startled when the Acela went by.

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Ethan Kleinbaum @eikleinbaum.bsky.social · 7d

a man in a suit and tie is dancing in front of a tv screen

ALT: a man in a suit and tie is dancing in front of a tv screen

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Ethan Kleinbaum @eikleinbaum.bsky.social · 7d

Next-door:

a scene from star wars with obi wan kenobi and luke skywalker

ALT: a scene from star wars with obi wan kenobi and luke skywalker

media.tenor.com

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Ethan Kleinbaum @eikleinbaum.bsky.social · 7d

Incredible what happens when the city has a comprehensive transportation action plan and follows through with it. I love that new, high quality bike lanes appear in this city without requiring a full court press.

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Ethan Kleinbaum @eikleinbaum.bsky.social · 7d

From what I could find, looks like the two-way bike lane is curb protected from Portland to Cedar on 24th St.

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Ethan Kleinbaum @eikleinbaum.bsky.social · 7d

Look at these assholes taking up my bike parking spot at work.

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