Erik Noonan
@eriknoonan.bsky.social
(he/him they/them)
Local Award Winning Bike Nerd
Architecture. Accessible Design. Nature. Food. Building a Better System.
Professional Bicycle Propagandist @bikemn.bsky.social
Co-Chair @streets.mn
Local Award Winning Bike Nerd
Architecture. Accessible Design. Nature. Food. Building a Better System.
Professional Bicycle Propagandist @bikemn.bsky.social
Co-Chair @streets.mn
Reposted by Erik Noonan
This is what happens when you delay maintenance over and over and over. The next few summers are going to be full of deferred maintenance construction, and it will likely be this way going forward unless we some how catch up the giant back log of work.
Use transit. Use bikes. Walk more. Drive less.
Use transit. Use bikes. Walk more. Drive less.
"At its core, reimagining I-94 as an at-grade boulevard means creatively changing this land use to make things more accessible for everyone," Mateo Frumholtz writes.
Opinion | Summer I-94 closures made traffic worse. We should still get rid of the highway.
At its core, reimagining I-94 as an at-grade boulevard means creatively changing this land use to make things more accessible for everyone, Mateo Frumholtz writes.
bit.ly
November 3, 2025 at 8:59 PM
This is what happens when you delay maintenance over and over and over. The next few summers are going to be full of deferred maintenance construction, and it will likely be this way going forward unless we some how catch up the giant back log of work.
Use transit. Use bikes. Walk more. Drive less.
Use transit. Use bikes. Walk more. Drive less.
Hey, so I know buying jerseys in winter is weird & having to think of holiday gifts this early is even weirder.
But these are great. The flag jerseys now contain the Ojibwe & Anishinaabe versions of our State Motto alongside the very cute new state seal.
And the profit helps make biking safer!
But these are great. The flag jerseys now contain the Ojibwe & Anishinaabe versions of our State Motto alongside the very cute new state seal.
And the profit helps make biking safer!
LAST DAY to put in your orders! Support making MN the best place to Bike Walk and Roll in the country!
We have something for every rider
Caps
Socks
Windbreakers
Classic throwback jerseys
Updated flag jerseys with fun new details!
Order before midnight!
via.primalcustom.com/collections/...
We have something for every rider
Caps
Socks
Windbreakers
Classic throwback jerseys
Updated flag jerseys with fun new details!
Order before midnight!
via.primalcustom.com/collections/...
November 3, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Hey, so I know buying jerseys in winter is weird & having to think of holiday gifts this early is even weirder.
But these are great. The flag jerseys now contain the Ojibwe & Anishinaabe versions of our State Motto alongside the very cute new state seal.
And the profit helps make biking safer!
But these are great. The flag jerseys now contain the Ojibwe & Anishinaabe versions of our State Motto alongside the very cute new state seal.
And the profit helps make biking safer!
Reposted by Erik Noonan
15 million Americans are going to lose their health care.
October 31, 2025 at 10:04 PM
15 million Americans are going to lose their health care.
Reposted by Erik Noonan
What happened in Hastings was a preventable tragedy &no electric assist bikes (e-bikes) were involved.
Thank you to KARE 11 for being the first media organization to actually delve into the fact that the vehicle that hit &harmed Janet Stotko was & is illegal to purchase &operate in Minnesota.
Thank you to KARE 11 for being the first media organization to actually delve into the fact that the vehicle that hit &harmed Janet Stotko was & is illegal to purchase &operate in Minnesota.
Hastings woman pushes for changes to state law regarding certain e-bikes
Janet Stotko was hit by what she says was a Class 3 e-bike, leaving her without her sense of smell or taste.
www.kare11.com
October 31, 2025 at 7:34 PM
What happened in Hastings was a preventable tragedy &no electric assist bikes (e-bikes) were involved.
Thank you to KARE 11 for being the first media organization to actually delve into the fact that the vehicle that hit &harmed Janet Stotko was & is illegal to purchase &operate in Minnesota.
Thank you to KARE 11 for being the first media organization to actually delve into the fact that the vehicle that hit &harmed Janet Stotko was & is illegal to purchase &operate in Minnesota.
The success of the @mplscargobikelibrary.com has been one of the major hope-drivers on transportation topics for me this year. Maybe for you too?
Let's keep piling on to expand this into a true sustainable network of locations.
Bikemn.org/donate
Let's keep piling on to expand this into a true sustainable network of locations.
Bikemn.org/donate
October 31, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The success of the @mplscargobikelibrary.com has been one of the major hope-drivers on transportation topics for me this year. Maybe for you too?
Let's keep piling on to expand this into a true sustainable network of locations.
Bikemn.org/donate
Let's keep piling on to expand this into a true sustainable network of locations.
Bikemn.org/donate
Reposted by Erik Noonan
"Instead of solving challenging problems, our governments have turned to fences that cut off necessary urban connections, and it amounts to an abdication of public obligation to people on foot."
www.minnpost.com/cityscape/20...
www.minnpost.com/cityscape/20...
Using fencing to curb homelessness in the Twin Cities is an insult - MinnPost
Agencies and governments turn to fencing instead of actual solutions for problems related to people experiencing homelessness.
www.minnpost.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:06 PM
"Instead of solving challenging problems, our governments have turned to fences that cut off necessary urban connections, and it amounts to an abdication of public obligation to people on foot."
www.minnpost.com/cityscape/20...
www.minnpost.com/cityscape/20...
Brought someone who was bike curious on a ride yesterday. Prioritized all ages and abilities infrastructure but there are gaps.
1/3
1/3
October 31, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Brought someone who was bike curious on a ride yesterday. Prioritized all ages and abilities infrastructure but there are gaps.
1/3
1/3
Reposted by Erik Noonan
Sort of incredible that we live in a world where the vice president of the United States is just spewing the sort of horseshit that literal children are traditionally taught is wrong
October 29, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Sort of incredible that we live in a world where the vice president of the United States is just spewing the sort of horseshit that literal children are traditionally taught is wrong
Reposted by Erik Noonan
48 Minnesota cities have been added to our drop downs!
[ Already included cities ]
Minneapolis, MN
Rochester, MN
St. Paul, MN
[ Newly added cities ]
Albert Lea, MN
Apple Valley, MN
Austin, MN
Blaine, MN
Bloomington, MN
Brooklyn Center, MN
Brooklyn Park, MN
Burnsville, MN
Chaska, MN
Continued...
[ Already included cities ]
Minneapolis, MN
Rochester, MN
St. Paul, MN
[ Newly added cities ]
Albert Lea, MN
Apple Valley, MN
Austin, MN
Blaine, MN
Bloomington, MN
Brooklyn Center, MN
Brooklyn Park, MN
Burnsville, MN
Chaska, MN
Continued...
October 28, 2025 at 6:29 PM
48 Minnesota cities have been added to our drop downs!
[ Already included cities ]
Minneapolis, MN
Rochester, MN
St. Paul, MN
[ Newly added cities ]
Albert Lea, MN
Apple Valley, MN
Austin, MN
Blaine, MN
Bloomington, MN
Brooklyn Center, MN
Brooklyn Park, MN
Burnsville, MN
Chaska, MN
Continued...
[ Already included cities ]
Minneapolis, MN
Rochester, MN
St. Paul, MN
[ Newly added cities ]
Albert Lea, MN
Apple Valley, MN
Austin, MN
Blaine, MN
Bloomington, MN
Brooklyn Center, MN
Brooklyn Park, MN
Burnsville, MN
Chaska, MN
Continued...
Thank you everyone who joined our walking tour.
If you're interested in more of this or talking about joining the Streets.mn board. Shoot me a message!
If you're interested in more of this or talking about joining the Streets.mn board. Shoot me a message!
On the top of Gold Medal Park talking about parks and indigenous names.
October 25, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Thank you everyone who joined our walking tour.
If you're interested in more of this or talking about joining the Streets.mn board. Shoot me a message!
If you're interested in more of this or talking about joining the Streets.mn board. Shoot me a message!
The area around the falls is one of the most infrastructure history dense in all of Minneapolis.
Come for the story of why Minneapolis exists, stay for the VERY light social pressure to join the Streets board for 2026.
Looks like we'll have sunny and excellent weather!
AND INVITE A FRIEND!
Come for the story of why Minneapolis exists, stay for the VERY light social pressure to join the Streets board for 2026.
Looks like we'll have sunny and excellent weather!
AND INVITE A FRIEND!
We have our second Meet the Board Event on Saturday!
Walking Tour and Social Hour at FRGMT Coffee in St. Anthony Main
Saturday, October 25th, 9:30am-noon
2-hour walk planned for 10am departure covering 3 miles with stops
Walking Tour and Social Hour at FRGMT Coffee in St. Anthony Main
Saturday, October 25th, 9:30am-noon
2-hour walk planned for 10am departure covering 3 miles with stops
Join the Streets.mn Board in 2026!
Hello, Streets.mn readers! We need you to help support our organization. We’re always looking for new volunteers and contributors, but this time of year we’re kicking off …
streets.mn
October 22, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The area around the falls is one of the most infrastructure history dense in all of Minneapolis.
Come for the story of why Minneapolis exists, stay for the VERY light social pressure to join the Streets board for 2026.
Looks like we'll have sunny and excellent weather!
AND INVITE A FRIEND!
Come for the story of why Minneapolis exists, stay for the VERY light social pressure to join the Streets board for 2026.
Looks like we'll have sunny and excellent weather!
AND INVITE A FRIEND!
This has stuck with me since the first time I heard @nondriver.bsky.social say it. Every time I see footage of a bike bus I both ride the joy of seeing so many happy kids AND am cognizant of the affluence of the group overall.
The measure of success is not needing bike busses to get kids riding.
The measure of success is not needing bike busses to get kids riding.
I still think bike buses do more harm than good because of how they reinforce stereotypes about biking being an elite activity. In communities like the Seattle neighborhood I live in with big wealth and racial disparities it's only kids...
October 21, 2025 at 7:39 PM
This has stuck with me since the first time I heard @nondriver.bsky.social say it. Every time I see footage of a bike bus I both ride the joy of seeing so many happy kids AND am cognizant of the affluence of the group overall.
The measure of success is not needing bike busses to get kids riding.
The measure of success is not needing bike busses to get kids riding.
A dog lives in the unit above my apartment. When their owners come home they start happy tippytapping around on the floor above me.
So often the idea of being aware of neighbors is spoken of negatively. Getting to experience 3rdhand dog-joy daily is absolutely a positive thing in my life.
So often the idea of being aware of neighbors is spoken of negatively. Getting to experience 3rdhand dog-joy daily is absolutely a positive thing in my life.
October 20, 2025 at 11:04 PM
A dog lives in the unit above my apartment. When their owners come home they start happy tippytapping around on the floor above me.
So often the idea of being aware of neighbors is spoken of negatively. Getting to experience 3rdhand dog-joy daily is absolutely a positive thing in my life.
So often the idea of being aware of neighbors is spoken of negatively. Getting to experience 3rdhand dog-joy daily is absolutely a positive thing in my life.
Honest question, does the Minneapolis Health Department do a lot of pickup truck relevant work?
October 15, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Honest question, does the Minneapolis Health Department do a lot of pickup truck relevant work?
Reposted by Erik Noonan
If you are in the metro this Sunday, please join us for a roll down Summit Ave.
The adopted Regional Trail Plan is at risk because of the small wealthy group of homeowners who oppose this being a safer corridor.
Meet at 1pm at the WWI Memorial.
The adopted Regional Trail Plan is at risk because of the small wealthy group of homeowners who oppose this being a safer corridor.
Meet at 1pm at the WWI Memorial.
Absolutely gorgeous weather for riding recently - hope you've been getting out to enjoy it!
Join us for rides this weekend: 10/10, 6pm at Union Depot for a ride w/ @moveminnesota.bsky.social and @joyfulridersclub.bsky.social
and 10/12, 1pm at Summit and MRB (the WWI Memorial) w/ @bikemn.bsky.social
Join us for rides this weekend: 10/10, 6pm at Union Depot for a ride w/ @moveminnesota.bsky.social and @joyfulridersclub.bsky.social
and 10/12, 1pm at Summit and MRB (the WWI Memorial) w/ @bikemn.bsky.social
October 10, 2025 at 3:28 PM
If you are in the metro this Sunday, please join us for a roll down Summit Ave.
The adopted Regional Trail Plan is at risk because of the small wealthy group of homeowners who oppose this being a safer corridor.
Meet at 1pm at the WWI Memorial.
The adopted Regional Trail Plan is at risk because of the small wealthy group of homeowners who oppose this being a safer corridor.
Meet at 1pm at the WWI Memorial.
Reposted by Erik Noonan
With postings that the Greenway is closed starting October 14, it seems that the Nicollet Ave bridge over the Midtown Greenway is on its last week of life. Major progress in removal of the surrounding dirt.
October 7, 2025 at 12:43 AM
With postings that the Greenway is closed starting October 14, it seems that the Nicollet Ave bridge over the Midtown Greenway is on its last week of life. Major progress in removal of the surrounding dirt.
Someday we're not going to be reminded of him every day. Someday we won't be reminded daily that half of our neighbors and family voted for him and continue to support most of his actions. Someday we'll get to repair the harm and this will all just be another forsaken chapter in American history.
October 3, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Someday we're not going to be reminded of him every day. Someday we won't be reminded daily that half of our neighbors and family voted for him and continue to support most of his actions. Someday we'll get to repair the harm and this will all just be another forsaken chapter in American history.
A common sight at @bikemn.bsky.social HQ. There's a business nearby that has many multiple delivery vendors and almost all of them park in the bus stop instead of using the lot behind the business.
If you can't operate without breaking laws, something needs to give.
#WeekWithoutDriving
If you can't operate without breaking laws, something needs to give.
#WeekWithoutDriving
October 3, 2025 at 5:46 PM
A common sight at @bikemn.bsky.social HQ. There's a business nearby that has many multiple delivery vendors and almost all of them park in the bus stop instead of using the lot behind the business.
If you can't operate without breaking laws, something needs to give.
#WeekWithoutDriving
If you can't operate without breaking laws, something needs to give.
#WeekWithoutDriving
Reposted by Erik Noonan
'To put it bluntly, a path to zero emissions that relies on electrifying individual cars is not only the most resource-intensive route to zero emissions, but also the slowest route to that urgent goal'
jaja
1 model y battery requires as much Li+ as 160 e-bikes
www.commondreams.org/opinion/gree...
jaja
1 model y battery requires as much Li+ as 160 e-bikes
www.commondreams.org/opinion/gree...
Can We Design a Green Transition That Doesn't Turbocharge Extraction? | Common Dreams
Policies that promote alternatives to car use, reduce sprawl, encourage more compact batteries, and require recycling would all reduce the scale of mining needed for carbon-free transportation.
www.commondreams.org
October 2, 2025 at 9:10 PM
'To put it bluntly, a path to zero emissions that relies on electrifying individual cars is not only the most resource-intensive route to zero emissions, but also the slowest route to that urgent goal'
jaja
1 model y battery requires as much Li+ as 160 e-bikes
www.commondreams.org/opinion/gree...
jaja
1 model y battery requires as much Li+ as 160 e-bikes
www.commondreams.org/opinion/gree...
Tech platform companies need to stop inserting AI tools just because they suck at ui/ux.
If your product is unintuitive, fix THAT.
If your product is unintuitive, fix THAT.
October 2, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Tech platform companies need to stop inserting AI tools just because they suck at ui/ux.
If your product is unintuitive, fix THAT.
If your product is unintuitive, fix THAT.
End of trip facilities matter
For a TINY fraction of the cost of car parking we could be investing in real solutions that unlock the potential of mobility equity.
#WeekWithoutDriving
For a TINY fraction of the cost of car parking we could be investing in real solutions that unlock the potential of mobility equity.
#WeekWithoutDriving
October 2, 2025 at 6:52 PM
End of trip facilities matter
For a TINY fraction of the cost of car parking we could be investing in real solutions that unlock the potential of mobility equity.
#WeekWithoutDriving
For a TINY fraction of the cost of car parking we could be investing in real solutions that unlock the potential of mobility equity.
#WeekWithoutDriving
Reposted by Erik Noonan
I'm not in a wheelchair 24/7, and am fortunate to have a lot of transportation options. But this is one of the biggest barriers to me using public transit.
I am very heat-sensitive and sun exposure worsens my lupus symptoms. A lack of bus shelters means I cannot wait for the bus
#WeekWithoutDriving
I am very heat-sensitive and sun exposure worsens my lupus symptoms. A lack of bus shelters means I cannot wait for the bus
#WeekWithoutDriving
A disproportionate # of people w/a disability depend on non-car mobility. For folks in a wheelchair, temp regulation is especially critical and challenging.
Every bus stop without a shelter in Minnesota is a policy failure.
Shade and warmth are not luxuries.
#WeekWithoutDriving
Every bus stop without a shelter in Minnesota is a policy failure.
Shade and warmth are not luxuries.
#WeekWithoutDriving
October 2, 2025 at 1:42 AM
I'm not in a wheelchair 24/7, and am fortunate to have a lot of transportation options. But this is one of the biggest barriers to me using public transit.
I am very heat-sensitive and sun exposure worsens my lupus symptoms. A lack of bus shelters means I cannot wait for the bus
#WeekWithoutDriving
I am very heat-sensitive and sun exposure worsens my lupus symptoms. A lack of bus shelters means I cannot wait for the bus
#WeekWithoutDriving
Reposted by Erik Noonan
People act like getting kids places without a car is Herculean. I biked three (one not mine) to the Kingfield Farmers Market, 95% on bikeways. No car seats, no stress, just laughs. The challenge isn’t moving kids, it’s redesigning cities to work for people instead of cars. #StreetsForPeople
September 30, 2025 at 9:35 PM
People act like getting kids places without a car is Herculean. I biked three (one not mine) to the Kingfield Farmers Market, 95% on bikeways. No car seats, no stress, just laughs. The challenge isn’t moving kids, it’s redesigning cities to work for people instead of cars. #StreetsForPeople
Anyone know if the mayor of the #1 bike city in the country is participating in #WeekWithoutDriving?
September 30, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Anyone know if the mayor of the #1 bike city in the country is participating in #WeekWithoutDriving?
A disproportionate # of people w/a disability depend on non-car mobility. For folks in a wheelchair, temp regulation is especially critical and challenging.
Every bus stop without a shelter in Minnesota is a policy failure.
Shade and warmth are not luxuries.
#WeekWithoutDriving
Every bus stop without a shelter in Minnesota is a policy failure.
Shade and warmth are not luxuries.
#WeekWithoutDriving
September 30, 2025 at 6:36 PM
A disproportionate # of people w/a disability depend on non-car mobility. For folks in a wheelchair, temp regulation is especially critical and challenging.
Every bus stop without a shelter in Minnesota is a policy failure.
Shade and warmth are not luxuries.
#WeekWithoutDriving
Every bus stop without a shelter in Minnesota is a policy failure.
Shade and warmth are not luxuries.
#WeekWithoutDriving