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I bike. My kids bike. My friends bike. All in the city. (even in winter)

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My helper, making snow blocks.
A small child bundled in a purple hooded winter jacket and mittens crouches on a snowy sidewalk, packing snow with their gloved hands. A red plastic snow block maker rests nearby on the cleared concrete, with snowbanks lining the edge of the sidewalk.
January 6, 2026 at 11:42 PM
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If it’s gonna be this warm (0°C) in January, I might as well warm up the grill.
January 6, 2026 at 11:23 PM
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We built bus lanes so buses wouldn’t get stuck in traffic.
Then we let traffic park in them.
View from inside a Metro Transit bus looking forward through the windshield. A full semi truck is stopped directly in the bus-only lane at the Franklin Avenue and Hennepin Avenue E Line bus stop, blocking the lane. Snow lines the curb and street, traffic is backed up ahead, and morning light illuminates the street and buildings. Nighttime view of an E Line bus stop with a car parked in the bus-only lane directly next to the curb, blocking the stop. Snow and slush cover the sidewalk and street, tactile warning tiles run along the curb, and moving traffic passes in the adjacent lanes under streetlights and holiday decorations.
January 6, 2026 at 4:54 PM
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If you can do so, riding a bike daily is a really good middle finger to the oil barons ruining the world.
A sunny sidewalk scene along a colorful commercial block. On the right, a bright blue storefront with a large window displaying jewelry has two bicycles parked in front: a small yellow kids bike on its kickstand and a purple adult bike leaning against the wall. To the left, neighboring buildings feature murals, painted brick, and awnings, with café tables and chairs set out on the sidewalk. A black hanging sign reads “La Bodega,” and the street stretches into the distance under a partly cloudy sky.
January 4, 2026 at 6:57 PM
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Testing negative for the flu, but still physically recovering. I’d love to bike, but I’m not there yet. Letting @metrotransitmn.bsky.social drive today!
A person with long brown hair and a full beard sits by a window on a city bus, wearing a blue jacket with rainbow-colored stripes. Outside the window, a snowy street scene is visible with a low building featuring a billboard covered with graffiti on the roof.
December 30, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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The snow is really starting to come down ❄️❄️❄️
December 28, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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Reported this property twice this year so far for not clearing the sidewalk. After the second “Advisory Sent by Inspector,” they finally took care of it. Over-salted as hell, but at least it’s passable now. Apologies to every dog’s paws.
Snow-covered sidewalk with deep footprints packed into uneven paths. The sidewalk has not been shoveled, forcing pedestrians to walk through several inches of churned snow alongside parked cars. Same sidewalk after being cleared. A narrow strip of bare pavement is visible, bordered by tall snowbanks and heavily over-salted areas that stain the concrete greenish-white near the curb and corner.
December 16, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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Reported this car blocking the Hennepin Ave bikeway exit onto Bryant last evening. The report was closed as “Case resolved – drove around and found no violation.”

It was still there this morning, so I reported it again. 😔
A car parked across the Hennepin Avenue protected bikeway exit onto Bryant Avenue at dusk. Snow and slush surround the intersection, and the vehicle blocks the bikeway where people biking would exit toward the street. The same car parked in the same location the next morning, still blocking the Hennepin Avenue bikeway exit onto Bryant Avenue. In daylight, the protected bikeway clearly ends at the intersection but is obstructed by the parked vehicle.
December 16, 2025 at 4:36 PM
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It’s cold out (-18°C), but not cold enough to keep us from enjoying the sunshine and a beautiful winter sunset ☀️
A red cargo bike with a clear weather canopy is parked on a snow-covered bridge, facing the Minneapolis skyline at sunset. A bundled-up child wearing a helmet and sunglasses sits inside the front cargo box. The bridge has red railings and streetlamps, with plowed snowbanks along the sides and downtown buildings glowing in the distance under a pale winter sky.
December 13, 2025 at 10:58 PM
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If I click on my user icon I have a banner that says “See your 2025 stats”
A screenshot of Transit.app
December 13, 2025 at 5:56 AM
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In 8 minutes two drivers stopped at the bus stop to get pizza. The 2nd one caused the bus to block both traffic lanes for a minute.
Nighttime winter street scene at a bus stop. Snow and slush cover the sidewalk and curb, with a yellow tactile warning strip along the edge. A car is parked illegally in the bus stop area, blocking where a bus would pull in. The bus shelter and emergency call box are in the foreground, with traffic, streetlights, and a lit gas station visible farther down the road.
December 12, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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I mostly bike everywhere, so I’m not a frequent transit rider. But when transit is the right tool, it absolutely delivers — even with kids.
A colorful “2025 Year in Transit” graphic from the Transit app. Large text reads “I helped riders for 678 minutes this year.” Three purple rounded squares show numbers (including 18, 6, and 17). A blue bicycle illustration appears on the right with a small crown icon above it. The Transit logo is at the bottom on a blue-green gradient background.
December 12, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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Roads are a sloppy, slushy mess today and tough to navigate, but the protected bike infrastructure is clear and steady thanks to @minneapolismn.gov and the Park Board doing their part. #MSPCyclecast
A person bundled for winter biking takes a selfie outdoors. They wear a white helmet, reflective pink ski goggles, and a black face covering with frost on it. Behind them is a snowy park with bare trees and the Minneapolis skyline under a gray winter sky reflected in their goggles. A red cargo bike with winter tires is parked on a plowed, snowy trail in a park. Snow-covered ground, small trees, and bare trees surround the path, with the Minneapolis skyline visible in the background under an overcast sky.
December 11, 2025 at 2:37 PM
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Shoveled the driveway, stepped back, and the only tracks were from bikes. That’s the Minneapolis winter I signed up for.
A concrete driveway lightly dusted with snow, showing only narrow, looping bike-tire tracks crossing over each other. No car tire marks are visible, just the thin lines from bicycles and a few scattered footprints. A shovel and snow pile sit off to the side near the garage.
December 9, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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It’s a Butchers and Bicycles trike.
A white three-wheeled cargo bike with a large front box is parked on a concrete driveway. The front cargo box is empty and fitted with a transparent front panel and seatbelts inside. Behind the bike are recycling and trash bins, bags of yard material, tools, and an open garage with more bikes visible inside. A white three-wheeled cargo bike with a large front box sits on a concrete driveway near a closed white garage door. The cargo box is partially filled with items including a green reusable grocery bag and packaged goods. The bike has black fenders, handlebars, and seat, and the brand name Butchers & Bicycles is visible on the frame. Green ivy climbs along a wooden fence in the background.
November 30, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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Xmas tree acquired!
A cargo bike loaded with a full, freshly cut Christmas tree secured in the front box, decorated with a large red bow and pinecones. The bike is parked on a snowy, slushy street beneath a highway overpass. Overlaid Strava stats read: “Xmas Tree Pickup — Distance: 5.82 mi, Carbon Saved: 2.04 kg CO2, Time: 52m 27s.”
November 30, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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Snow removal on the bridge over Lyndale and along the corridor was non existent this afternoon trying to get to downtown. #MSPcyclecast
A unplowed snow-covered bikeway with multiple bike and foot tracks visible in the fresh snow. The path is lined by a concrete retaining wall with a railing on the left and tall metal fencing on both sides. At the far end, a metal gate sits open, allowing passage through. Bare winter trees and a gray sky are visible beyond the gate. A snowy city intersection with cleared tire tracks at the curb showing an entrance to a bikeway or trail. A person wearing purple snow pants and a red jacket is seated on a white cargo bike at the right edge of the frame, facing the street. Traffic signals, a church building with a tall steeple, and directional highway signs are visible ahead under gray winter skies.
November 30, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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Rode Hennepin into downtown this morning. There was some crunchy ice, a few rough spots, some annoying gusts of wind, but active clearing and studded tires made it rideable.
#MSPcyclecast
View from a bicycle riding southbound on the Hennepin Avenue protected bikeway in Minneapolis after a light snowfall. The pavement is mostly cleared but lightly frosted with patches of packed snow, with bright yellow centerline markings visible. Snow banks line the edges of the path, and a row of cars moves slowly in the adjacent traffic lane to the left. Buildings, a billboard, and bare winter trees line the corridor ahead under a gray winter sky. The bike’s handlebars and phone mount are visible at the bottom of the frame.
November 26, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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Got my Holidays on Hennepin Passport. Love that they’re acknowledging all the ways people get around — walking, biking, rolling, transit, and driving. That’s the new Hennepin.
A small red-and-white booklet titled ‘Holidays on Hennepin – Passport 2025’ sits on a wooden restaurant table. The cover features festive graphics like holiday lights and an ornament, along with the words ‘Eat • Shop • Explore • Celebrate’ and the website holidaysonhennepin.com. An open page of the ‘Holidays on Hennepin’ booklet showing a section titled ‘Getting Around.’ The text highlights walking, biking, and rolling on the newly updated Hennepin Avenue, mentions nearby parking options, and lists Metro Transit bus routes and E Line stops in Uptown. The booklet rests on a wooden table.
November 24, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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Drivers: "Speeding 10mph over the speed limit is ok as long as I'm doing it at 11pm and I'm not targeting pedestrians"
Also drivers: runs over the stop sign at my kids’ bus stop.
A bent stop sign lies fully knocked over onto a pile of brown fallen leaves at a neighborhood intersection. Another temporary stop sign stands upright nearby. Across the street, multiple “Do Not Enter” and stop signs mark the intersection, with houses and bare trees in the background on an overcast day.
November 24, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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I love this city. The Midtown Greenway and the Sabo Bridge never miss (minus seeing that car traffic on Hiawatha).
A wide view of downtown Minneapolis on an overcast day, seen from the Martin Olav Sabo Bridge on the Midtown Greenway. In the foreground, multiple lanes of traffic on Hiawatha Avenue are backed up with cars, trucks, and SUVs. To the right, METRO Blue Line light-rail tracks run parallel to the road, empty at the moment. Power lines and poles stretch diagonally across the sky. The Minneapolis skyline rises in the distance, with tall buildings silhouetted against the gray clouds. Low industrial buildings, trees without leaves, and patches of brown grass line the edges of the roadway and rail corridor.
November 24, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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Someone gave our kids some little dinosaurs to hide around town when we were at LITT pinball bar this afternoon. I think the kids found some good spots.
A small yellow plastic dinosaur is tucked tightly into the narrow gap between a glossy yellow metal pole and a black box. Only part of the tiny figure is visible from the cramped space. A tiny translucent purple plastic dinosaur stands on a metal base plate, nestled between two large bolts on the concrete sidewalk. A small translucent teal plastic dinosaur is wedged into the corner where two pieces of a metal frame meet, sitting low against the concrete and partially hidden in the shadow of a structure.
November 23, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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This is Nugget. She doesn’t follow any rules.
A close-up of a fluffy brown chicken with a cream-colored beard of feathers and a bright red comb, staring directly at the camera. Another chicken and some branches are blurred in the background inside the coop.
November 19, 2025 at 10:23 PM
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Post a picture of someone who has absolutely no regard for the rules or your mental health or the safety of others.
A Minneapolis Police SUV is parked directly in a curb-separated bike lane on Hennepin Avenue. The street is completely free of car traffic, and buildings line both sides, including The Hennepin event center on the left. The bike lane is clearly blocked by the police vehicle.
November 19, 2025 at 10:19 PM
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You can’t have a moment like this when your kid is strapped into a car seat behind you.

Riding together means we actually get to talk, laugh, and share the city as we move through it.

#BikeMpls #FamilyBiking #HennepinAve
An adult and a child on bikes wait side by side at a red light on Hennepin Avenue. The adult, in a green hoodie, balances with one foot on the ground, while the child in a red vest and white helmet looks ahead. The street sign and traffic lights are visible above them, with morning light filtering through the trees and buildings.
November 4, 2025 at 5:48 PM