Evan Roberts

@evanrobertsnz.bsky.social

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Social, demographic, & economic history @UMNews HMED & Population Studies. Coffee, photos, Dylan, urban & transit fan, road & trail runner. Constructive, loving critic of where I live (Minneapolis) and where I'm from (Wellington) @evanrobertsnz most places .. more

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Steven Lucy @slucy.bsky.social · 41m

This is transit's biggest structural challenge: all of its costs for users are marginal, whereas with a car most of the costs are fixed (acquisition, registration, etc.).

One strategy is to increase marginal costs for cars (tolls, parking, gas) and shift some transit costs to fixed (monthly pass).

Evan Roberts @evanrobertsnz.bsky.social · 12h

The actual data points are incredible evidence against the regulations 👀

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BeijingPalmer @beijingpalmer.bsky.social · 13h

A type of practice that I find interesting historically is the rigorously untrue. Astrology, for instance, was often a very tightly defined practice with a seriously requirement of learning: it just wasn’t actually real.

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Brendan Nyhan @brendannyhan.bsky.social · 14h

Canada has internal tariffs??? danlewis8.substack.com/p/the-worst-...

The Worst Policies in the Developed World

No one give Starmer any ideas...

danlewis8.substack.com

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Neighbors for More Neighbors (N4MN) @moreneighbors.org · 15h

In case you missed it, we got a new website!! Have you ever wondered what “upzoning” means? Or, what are “missing middle” homes?

Well, you are in luck! Because you can find answers to those questions and more on our new Policy FAQ page!

www.moreneighbors.org/policy-faqs

Evan Roberts @evanrobertsnz.bsky.social · 16h

Also for blowing leaves onto lawn, then mulching. Battery ones are really quiet and obviously no pollution issues. Don't feel guilty!

Evan Roberts @evanrobertsnz.bsky.social · 16h

Great for clearing light snowfalls

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Ryan Mac 🙃 @rmac.bsky.social · 16h

the flight of the billionaires www.nytimes.com/2025/12/26/t...

A Wealth Tax Floated in California Has Billionaires Thinking of Leaving

www.nytimes.com

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Jon Marthaler @jonmarthaler.com · 17h

I don’t know that it was in doubt or anything, but this offseason has been absolute proof that the #MNUFC front office is going to act without sentiment or nostalgia.

Evan Roberts @evanrobertsnz.bsky.social · 18h

At least IME they give you an audible warning with a minute to go ... my experience changing a baby in one, so it would have been the least embarrassing reveal 😅

Evan Roberts @evanrobertsnz.bsky.social · 18h

Here with the kid solving murder puzzles

Evan Roberts @evanrobertsnz.bsky.social · 18h

Murder ... on a train.

Evan Roberts @evanrobertsnz.bsky.social · 18h

Crime is very high on the Northstar ... already solved one murder puzzle and have 98 to go
streets.mn/2025/12/16/o...

Evan Roberts @evanrobertsnz.bsky.social · 18h

You're on here too?!

Evan Roberts @evanrobertsnz.bsky.social · 18h

All of which is to say this is a solved technical problem, and mostly a question of political choices

Evan Roberts @evanrobertsnz.bsky.social · 18h

In Australasia and UK I've seen a lot of them with scheduled overnight for 1 hour at like 2am.

Evan Roberts @evanrobertsnz.bsky.social · 19h

Obviously there are some different issues in a climate where it freezes regularly, but public toilets with 10 minute time limits and scheduled overnight "robotic" cleaning have existed for at least 30 years.
www.startribune.com/minneapolis-...

Minneapolis City Council looks to solve No. 1 problem downtown: Where to go No. 2

Businesses and homelessness advocacy groups say people are relieving themselves in public out of desperation. The council is exploring high-tech restrooms.

www.startribune.com

Evan Roberts @evanrobertsnz.bsky.social · 19h

Curious question: have other twin cities people noticed signal priority for Green Line in Minneapolis getting worse? I think I've seen/experienced it stopped more often on Washington and University than I used to.

Evan Roberts @evanrobertsnz.bsky.social · 23h

Thank you. This is the quality content I'm seeking! I'll have to swing by at other times of year.

Evan Roberts @evanrobertsnz.bsky.social · 23h

Such as … how long has this wonderful scene been up? What are the local reactions? What exciting ways do other people incorporate a visit into their holiday plans? (The moderately long run to check it out is just 👌 for me. Fun destination. Everyone gets in a good mood for silly jokes while running)

Evan Roberts @evanrobertsnz.bsky.social · 1d

I’m curious for more local lore and history about Minneapolis’ most iconic Christmas lights: the Poo Poo Pee Pee house in Northeast. I have only recently incorporated a pilgrimage to this (with running buddies) into my holiday traditions, and it just makes the holiday season complete.

A bungalow with a giant inflatable dinosaur in the front yard, and on the front fence there are neon lights that say Poo Poo Pee Pee

Evan Roberts @evanrobertsnz.bsky.social · 1d

The vibe is chill even when the flights are full (have done MSP -SFO-Oceania a couple of times on Christmas Day. On Air NZ they serve Christmas cake, United has a Christmas cocktail. Nice touches)

Evan Roberts @evanrobertsnz.bsky.social · 1d

A soccer like rule (breaking the plane) for what really looks like it should be a rugby like rule (ball has to touch the ground)

Evan Roberts @evanrobertsnz.bsky.social · 1d

Schrodinger's touchdown if you ask me

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André Brett @drdrehistorian.bsky.social · 1d

First ball of the Boxing Day Test, the reason for the season! I am full of festive cricket cheer and I hope you are too

Pic of a TV showing Gus Atkinson bowling to Travis Head

Evan Roberts @evanrobertsnz.bsky.social · 1d

Presents and food are great, but have you ever just had the opportunity to do all the Christmas dishes in a glorious 45 minutes of alone time with carols in the background?