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Ethan Kleinbaum @eikleinbaum.bsky.social · 1d

May we look upon this moment in the future and say, "This was the beginning of the end for Southwest Transit."

UnlivingMetal @unlivingmetal.bsky.social · 1d

It's arrived! The first LRV has made it to the Southwest Station area.

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Ethan Kleinbaum @eikleinbaum.bsky.social · 2d

How rough are the surfaces you ride on? Standard asphalt roads with occasional rough spots or worse?

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Ethan Kleinbaum @eikleinbaum.bsky.social · 2d

I've been considering a suspension seat post, but it seems like a lot of money for something that I've not been 100% sure is necessary. I wish there was a way to try these things out.

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Ethan Kleinbaum @eikleinbaum.bsky.social · 2d

Beautiful morning to commute to Chanhassen by bike.

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Ethan Kleinbaum @eikleinbaum.bsky.social · 3d

4 year old is yelling that he's sleeping with his eyes open.

Ethan Kleinbaum @eikleinbaum.bsky.social · 3d

Both kids are napping simultaneously. I will be savoring this moment for weeks.

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Ethan Kleinbaum @eikleinbaum.bsky.social · 4d

This past winter, my son got really into riding the bus to daycare. It turned out that the fastest/most consistent way to do it was to do the 46 to the D line and then walk 3/4 mile through Powderhorn Park with a folding stroller. That 15 min walk was always one of my favorite parts of the day.

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Ethan Kleinbaum @eikleinbaum.bsky.social · 4d

Frey watch: currently at Gigi’s cafe

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Ethan Kleinbaum @eikleinbaum.bsky.social · 5d

Oh yes: "Main Street North Brunswick" where the only entrance/exit was Rt 1 always made me laugh.

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Ethan Kleinbaum @eikleinbaum.bsky.social · 5d

When I was commuting between New Brunswick and Princeton about 10 yrs ago, there was a 'Transit Village' going up on Rt 1 somewhere in North Brunswick(?) Did that ever get completed? Or did COVID kill it?

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Ethan Kleinbaum @eikleinbaum.bsky.social · 5d

I find issues parking in locations with regular large volumes of bikes: Mill City and Kingfield farmer's markets, Lake Harriet Bandshell (music in the park). My biggest annoyance with bike parking though is that there are no racks at 50th and Penn on the side with Broder's and Fleet Feet.

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Ethan Kleinbaum @eikleinbaum.bsky.social · 6d

I dont know if this is on the radar for others yet, but 38th is getting a full reconstruction starting in 2029. I really hope it can be made more active transportation friendly. I'll be keeping a close eye on that project.

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Ethan Kleinbaum @eikleinbaum.bsky.social · 6d

Oh. I think you're talking about Eliot, and that's still there. 👎

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Ethan Kleinbaum @eikleinbaum.bsky.social · 6d

Between Park and Chicago, next to Phelps Park? No stop sign there. Never has been since I've been biking that stretch.

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Ethan Kleinbaum @eikleinbaum.bsky.social · 6d

40th is critical for my family. We've been going from Bryant to Powderhorn Park 2x a day for daycare for nearly 3 years now, and with our youngest, it could be another 3. South of the Greenway 40th is really the best east-west bikeway that gets you nearly across the city.

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Ethan Kleinbaum @eikleinbaum.bsky.social · 6d

I only vote in things if I get an "I voted" sticker.

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perennialcycle.bsky.social @perennialcycle.bsky.social · 6d

Pioneer Press is looking for a cargo bike family in St. Paul that’s interested in letting them take some pics/ videos of the fam doing cargo bike stuff. The writer reaching out recently had an Urban Arrow demo, but I don’t think he’s picky about what bike the fam is using. Let me know if interested.

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Ethan Kleinbaum @eikleinbaum.bsky.social · 6d

And if you have the time or opportunity, please try to talk to your CM in person!

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Eeeric Booran @deveric.net · 6d

Move MN @moveminnesota.bsky.social has a template for sending a letter to Minneapolis City Council to tell them to Withhold Municipal Consent for the Lyndale Ave Redesign until the plan includes safe options for pedestrians, buses, bikes, and everyone!

Please share!

www.movemn.org/action/lynda...

Tell Minneapolis City Council to Withhold Municipal Consent on Lyndale Ave

We need a design that creates safe and inviting space for everyone, whether we bike, walk, roll or take the bus!

www.movemn.org

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Ethan Kleinbaum @eikleinbaum.bsky.social · 7d

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 · 7d

😁 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 · 7d

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 · 7d

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 · 7d

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 · 7d

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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