Ian Gaida
@trainsfan.bsky.social
The self-proclained Midwest Urbanist
https://www.youtube.com/@Midwest_Urbanist
streets.mn person
Long-Distance train enjoyer 🚆
Battery bus hater
Master of Physics and puller of string theory
https://www.youtube.com/@Midwest_Urbanist
streets.mn person
Long-Distance train enjoyer 🚆
Battery bus hater
Master of Physics and puller of string theory
For a brief moment, we can pretend it's still summer
November 15, 2025 at 1:24 AM
For a brief moment, we can pretend it's still summer
What's up with the blue line? I noticed nb trains holding at Franklin and cedar
November 14, 2025 at 11:49 PM
What's up with the blue line? I noticed nb trains holding at Franklin and cedar
No tarriffs, no immigration regulations, no borders. There's only one human race and we should act like it
"my least woke opinion is---"
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
November 14, 2025 at 4:13 PM
No tarriffs, no immigration regulations, no borders. There's only one human race and we should act like it
DAMMIT
Sorry Seattle but one election's gotta suck and it ain't gonna be us
November 13, 2025 at 12:29 AM
DAMMIT
Reposted by Ian Gaida
2026 Board Application Deadline Extended and Additional Event: https://streets.mn/2025/11/10/2026-board-application-deadline-extended-and-additional-event/
2026-2027 Board Application deadline extended to November 23rd
2026-2027 Board Application deadline extended to November 23rd
November 11, 2025 at 1:18 AM
2026 Board Application Deadline Extended and Additional Event: https://streets.mn/2025/11/10/2026-board-application-deadline-extended-and-additional-event/
2026-2027 Board Application deadline extended to November 23rd
2026-2027 Board Application deadline extended to November 23rd
This is why I keep a couple propane tanks in the back of my Bolt, mutually assured destruction
November 12, 2025 at 9:20 PM
This is why I keep a couple propane tanks in the back of my Bolt, mutually assured destruction
Important question: is this the first bikeway roundabout in the US?
Final paving of the Kenilworth Trail and Midtown Greenway intersection—complete with bike trail roundabout!—is underway now.
Cannot wait for this to finally be completed.
Cannot wait for this to finally be completed.
November 11, 2025 at 10:08 PM
Important question: is this the first bikeway roundabout in the US?
Reposted by Ian Gaida
"The city of Minneapolis’s 1,256 page 2040 Plan contains only three passing mentions of restrooms and no strategy for supplying this critical public service." www.minnpost.com/community-vo...
Where are the restrooms? Minneapolis needs more answers - MinnPost
Businesses can't take on the entire burden. The city must invest in a network of free, accessible and well-maintained public restrooms.
www.minnpost.com
November 11, 2025 at 6:15 PM
"The city of Minneapolis’s 1,256 page 2040 Plan contains only three passing mentions of restrooms and no strategy for supplying this critical public service." www.minnpost.com/community-vo...
People find it interesting that the Arthur M Anderson is still sailing but the truth is something like... half? of the boats on the Great Lakes today were around when the Fitz sank.
November 11, 2025 at 4:19 AM
People find it interesting that the Arthur M Anderson is still sailing but the truth is something like... half? of the boats on the Great Lakes today were around when the Fitz sank.
First time on the 72, taking a unique way back from the B line celebration. Didn't know we had 40s with commuter seats
November 8, 2025 at 9:30 PM
First time on the 72, taking a unique way back from the B line celebration. Didn't know we had 40s with commuter seats
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We lost. But we came closer to beating entrenched power than anyone has in this city in a while. We were up against basically unlimited money and the most racist, lying IE campaign I’ve seen in my time working Minneapolis politics. Here’s our story and the path forward. (Long 🧵)
November 8, 2025 at 3:33 PM
We lost. But we came closer to beating entrenched power than anyone has in this city in a while. We were up against basically unlimited money and the most racist, lying IE campaign I’ve seen in my time working Minneapolis politics. Here’s our story and the path forward. (Long 🧵)
These kinds of analyses are always missing 2 facts:
1. They don't even speculate on who the "right" guy should have been
2. They ignore the fact that Fateh did better than any challenger so far
1. They don't even speculate on who the "right" guy should have been
2. They ignore the fact that Fateh did better than any challenger so far
this analysis is strange in that it doesnt answer the fundamental question about Minneapolis voters - if Frey's multiple lies and polarizing ways were truly against their values and they were tired of it, why did they not choose Davis? www.startribune.com/jacob-frey-r...
Roper: Jacob Frey can thank the far left for handing him another term
Frey was a vulnerable incumbent. But progressives banked on the wrong guy to beat him.
www.startribune.com
November 8, 2025 at 4:55 PM
These kinds of analyses are always missing 2 facts:
1. They don't even speculate on who the "right" guy should have been
2. They ignore the fact that Fateh did better than any challenger so far
1. They don't even speculate on who the "right" guy should have been
2. They ignore the fact that Fateh did better than any challenger so far
Quarterly service changes are up! Obviously the biggest change is the E line, replacing the 6 between Westgate and Southdale via France and providing a huge service boost and a modest speed increase. However, there's much more to talk about
9: frequency increased to half hourly Sundays
9: frequency increased to half hourly Sundays
November 6, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Quarterly service changes are up! Obviously the biggest change is the E line, replacing the 6 between Westgate and Southdale via France and providing a huge service boost and a modest speed increase. However, there's much more to talk about
9: frequency increased to half hourly Sundays
9: frequency increased to half hourly Sundays
Ugh, am I going to have to be the one to run against Rainville in '29?
November 5, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Ugh, am I going to have to be the one to run against Rainville in '29?
Winter Park Express schedule just dropped, basically the same as last year
November 5, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Winter Park Express schedule just dropped, basically the same as last year
If any of y'all ranked Frey, your mom's a ho
November 5, 2025 at 5:51 PM
If any of y'all ranked Frey, your mom's a ho
I'm about to bite through my desk I ain't sleeping tonight man
Because Frey didn't get more than 50% of the first round votes, no winner was declared yet and won't be until tomorrow at the earliest.
November 5, 2025 at 3:59 AM
I'm about to bite through my desk I ain't sleeping tonight man
I'll tone the rhetoric down a bit:
If Frey and Carter both win I'm moving to St Paul
If Frey and Carter both win I'm moving to St Paul
The official "I'm moving to Canada" standard for the city election is if Elizabeth Shaffer wins in Ward 7. We can survive all other potential outcomes. I'm having Josh Martin verify the spreadsheets now.
November 5, 2025 at 3:57 AM
I'll tone the rhetoric down a bit:
If Frey and Carter both win I'm moving to St Paul
If Frey and Carter both win I'm moving to St Paul
Looks like Forney/Olsen/Frederick for Park Board at large? (Are these full RCV or just three best?)
Englehart, Garcia, Moran (most likely) take the competitive districts
Englehart, Garcia, Moran (most likely) take the competitive districts
November 5, 2025 at 3:35 AM
Looks like Forney/Olsen/Frederick for Park Board at large? (Are these full RCV or just three best?)
Englehart, Garcia, Moran (most likely) take the competitive districts
Englehart, Garcia, Moran (most likely) take the competitive districts
Only bad result so far is Cashman lost and Warren won
Stevenson wins, EHB/Brandt win BET, all other progressives hang on
Stevenson wins, EHB/Brandt win BET, all other progressives hang on
November 5, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Only bad result so far is Cashman lost and Warren won
Stevenson wins, EHB/Brandt win BET, all other progressives hang on
Stevenson wins, EHB/Brandt win BET, all other progressives hang on
SOS reporting first ballot of the Minneapolis elections!
Frey currently at 41.76%, makes this still anyone's race IMO
electionresults.sos.mn.gov/results/Inde...
Frey currently at 41.76%, makes this still anyone's race IMO
electionresults.sos.mn.gov/results/Inde...
Index - Election Results
Elections Phone Numbers
Metro Area: 651-215-1440
Greater MN: 1-877-600-VOTE (8683)
MN Relay Service: 711
electionresults.sos.mn.gov
November 5, 2025 at 3:30 AM
SOS reporting first ballot of the Minneapolis elections!
Frey currently at 41.76%, makes this still anyone's race IMO
electionresults.sos.mn.gov/results/Inde...
Frey currently at 41.76%, makes this still anyone's race IMO
electionresults.sos.mn.gov/results/Inde...
Anyone hear from Schumer yet?
November 5, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Anyone hear from Schumer yet?
should've had the limoncello done before the election. No way it's gonna be cold before this is all done
November 5, 2025 at 2:49 AM
should've had the limoncello done before the election. No way it's gonna be cold before this is all done