Uses Transit
@usestransit.bsky.social
If you want people to ride your system, it must operate frequently.
Transit Nerd. Packers Fan. Based in St Paul, MN.
Transit Nerd. Packers Fan. Based in St Paul, MN.
Come and learn about the H Line on January 13th!
Its a BRT that will go from downtown Mpls to the U of M West/East/Saint Paul Campus, Fairgrounds, Como Park, Maryland Ave, White Bear Avenue and Sunray.
Its a BRT that will go from downtown Mpls to the U of M West/East/Saint Paul Campus, Fairgrounds, Como Park, Maryland Ave, White Bear Avenue and Sunray.
December 27, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Come and learn about the H Line on January 13th!
Its a BRT that will go from downtown Mpls to the U of M West/East/Saint Paul Campus, Fairgrounds, Como Park, Maryland Ave, White Bear Avenue and Sunray.
Its a BRT that will go from downtown Mpls to the U of M West/East/Saint Paul Campus, Fairgrounds, Como Park, Maryland Ave, White Bear Avenue and Sunray.
Merry Christmas to all the operators who showed up today.
(I'm still salty at getting ghosted on my 30 minute frequency bus real early this morning though).
But shout-out to those who were there!
(I'm still salty at getting ghosted on my 30 minute frequency bus real early this morning though).
But shout-out to those who were there!
A special merry Christmas to everyone operating public services today
December 26, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Merry Christmas to all the operators who showed up today.
(I'm still salty at getting ghosted on my 30 minute frequency bus real early this morning though).
But shout-out to those who were there!
(I'm still salty at getting ghosted on my 30 minute frequency bus real early this morning though).
But shout-out to those who were there!
He also pre-ordered a bunch of the new Charlie Kirk book and asked me if I wanted a copy...😑
One of my family members pulled out the all gold Trump cards to play with everyone...😑
December 26, 2025 at 4:53 AM
He also pre-ordered a bunch of the new Charlie Kirk book and asked me if I wanted a copy...😑
One of my family members pulled out the all gold Trump cards to play with everyone...😑
December 26, 2025 at 4:51 AM
One of my family members pulled out the all gold Trump cards to play with everyone...😑
Building community can be as simple as cooking a big pot of chicken soup and offering a bowl to your neighbors.
December 21, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Building community can be as simple as cooking a big pot of chicken soup and offering a bowl to your neighbors.
She's a beauty!
Metro Transit Bus on Nicollet Avenue (1970s; 1980s; 1990s)
2344 Nicollet Ave.
Source: Hennepin County Library
2344 Nicollet Ave.
Source: Hennepin County Library
December 19, 2025 at 12:43 AM
She's a beauty!
I hear people say, people don't bike in my neighborhood.
No, people don't bike on the main streets in your neighborhood because they're terrified of being hit, and because you primarily drive on main streets, they are invisible to you.
No, people don't bike on the main streets in your neighborhood because they're terrified of being hit, and because you primarily drive on main streets, they are invisible to you.
December 18, 2025 at 11:01 PM
I hear people say, people don't bike in my neighborhood.
No, people don't bike on the main streets in your neighborhood because they're terrified of being hit, and because you primarily drive on main streets, they are invisible to you.
No, people don't bike on the main streets in your neighborhood because they're terrified of being hit, and because you primarily drive on main streets, they are invisible to you.
The reason why people will point out this distinction is that decision-makers will often fund the recreational infrastructure that doesn't serve the needs of people who rely on bikes for transportation, and then say they don't need to build protected infrastructure.
I get really annoyed when people argue that recreation/bike tourism is not a legitimate reason for infrastructure. How many roads do we have in this country that are just for access to beaches, ski resorts, or theme parks?
If drivers aren't given not just access, but redundant and convenient access to every sq inch of the country they flip out
Meanwhile for pedestrians and cyclists it's like "do they really need to cross this body of water? do they really need the freedom to go there? they might do it for recreation!
Meanwhile for pedestrians and cyclists it's like "do they really need to cross this body of water? do they really need the freedom to go there? they might do it for recreation!
December 18, 2025 at 10:33 PM
The reason why people will point out this distinction is that decision-makers will often fund the recreational infrastructure that doesn't serve the needs of people who rely on bikes for transportation, and then say they don't need to build protected infrastructure.
Public hearing on federal immigration operations and Saint Paul Police Department conduct in Saint Paul about to start
stpaul.granicus.com/player/event...
stpaul.granicus.com/player/event...
City Council on 2025-12-17 3:30 PM
Live and Recorded Public meetings of City Council on 2025-12-17 3:30 PM for City of Saint Paul
stpaul.granicus.com
December 18, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Public hearing on federal immigration operations and Saint Paul Police Department conduct in Saint Paul about to start
stpaul.granicus.com/player/event...
stpaul.granicus.com/player/event...
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My friend Dana on the Death of Riverview and Moving Forward. Well worth your time.
communityreporter.org/community-vo...
communityreporter.org/community-vo...
Community Voices: Stalled West 7th Improvements Are On The Community, Too | Community Reporter
On Monday, October 29, I attended my 86th community meeting about the future of transportation on West 7th Street. I was not expecting much. I did not think
communityreporter.org
December 16, 2025 at 5:47 PM
My friend Dana on the Death of Riverview and Moving Forward. Well worth your time.
communityreporter.org/community-vo...
communityreporter.org/community-vo...
This is Happening Tonight!
We need people willing to make public comments directly to the SPPD Eastern District in response to what happened yesterday.
We will pack their community meeting at 722 Payne Ave on December 16th at 6pm. If you can't make it then, there's an additional time at 9am.
Press are welcome to attend.
We will pack their community meeting at 722 Payne Ave on December 16th at 6pm. If you can't make it then, there's an additional time at 9am.
Press are welcome to attend.
December 16, 2025 at 10:54 PM
This is Happening Tonight!
I definitely don't trust Bob "Sundown Towns" Fletcher to not have Ramsey County assist with crowd control like Hennepin County did today
Hennepin County dispatch got a panicked call from a Department of Homeland Security supervisor in Minneapolis requesting assistance because “we only have a few officers but we have 60-70 agitators fighting them.” Hennepin deputies didn’t witness any attacks on agents.
www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
www.mprnews.org/story/2025/1...
ICE agents call for backup during Minneapolis traffic stop, bystanders hurl insults and snowballs
Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a call for help from an agent who said 60 to 70 “agitators” were “fighting them.”
www.mprnews.org
December 16, 2025 at 3:11 AM
I definitely don't trust Bob "Sundown Towns" Fletcher to not have Ramsey County assist with crowd control like Hennepin County did today
High Frequency transit is important because you never know when you can't find something on the way out the door, and it would be nice if I didn't have to wait 30 minutes for the next bus when I live in a dense area.
December 15, 2025 at 6:47 PM
High Frequency transit is important because you never know when you can't find something on the way out the door, and it would be nice if I didn't have to wait 30 minutes for the next bus when I live in a dense area.
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My least popular (and most correct) view is that cars should be automatically limited to the local speed limit. Put the pedal to the floor and you still can't go over 25mph in a residential area.
(15 in Manhattan btw)
(15 in Manhattan btw)
There is no possible justification for limiting e-bikes to 15mph but not cars.
New York Has a New E-Bike Speed Limit—and No Way to Enforce It
August 9, 2025 at 4:47 PM
My least popular (and most correct) view is that cars should be automatically limited to the local speed limit. Put the pedal to the floor and you still can't go over 25mph in a residential area.
(15 in Manhattan btw)
(15 in Manhattan btw)
New Met Council members are appointed in 2026. One of the questions in the interview should be how often do you ride the bus!
Despite being in charge of the Twin Cities' transit system, many of the people on the Met Council essentially never ride it.
The funny thing is we've known this for over a decade. It continues to be true, everybody says "that seems bad," and then nothing changes
The funny thing is we've known this for over a decade. It continues to be true, everybody says "that seems bad," and then nothing changes
December 13, 2025 at 7:35 PM
New Met Council members are appointed in 2026. One of the questions in the interview should be how often do you ride the bus!
When the transit is too rapid and you miss your stop 😭
December 13, 2025 at 7:31 PM
When the transit is too rapid and you miss your stop 😭
@metrotransitmn.bsky.social I don't want to fare evade but when I only have cash like I do today, and both ticket machines at the eastbound platform of the Mounds Blvd Gold Line station say this, I have too.
We need infrastructure that stands up to all seasons!
We need infrastructure that stands up to all seasons!
December 13, 2025 at 7:25 PM
@metrotransitmn.bsky.social I don't want to fare evade but when I only have cash like I do today, and both ticket machines at the eastbound platform of the Mounds Blvd Gold Line station say this, I have too.
We need infrastructure that stands up to all seasons!
We need infrastructure that stands up to all seasons!
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“It's not my duty as Mayor to make sure you have a parking spot. For me it's the same as if you bought a cow, or a refrigerator, and then asked me where you're going to put them.” — Mayor of Pontevedra, Spain (re-elected 6 times)
December 13, 2025 at 12:55 AM
“It's not my duty as Mayor to make sure you have a parking spot. For me it's the same as if you bought a cow, or a refrigerator, and then asked me where you're going to put them.” — Mayor of Pontevedra, Spain (re-elected 6 times)
If you have privilege
Put your body on the line for your Somali, Hispanic, Hmong, Karenni, and all other immigrant neighbors.
This the time to show if you really an ally or not.
Put your body on the line for your Somali, Hispanic, Hmong, Karenni, and all other immigrant neighbors.
This the time to show if you really an ally or not.
December 13, 2025 at 9:13 AM
If you have privilege
Put your body on the line for your Somali, Hispanic, Hmong, Karenni, and all other immigrant neighbors.
This the time to show if you really an ally or not.
Put your body on the line for your Somali, Hispanic, Hmong, Karenni, and all other immigrant neighbors.
This the time to show if you really an ally or not.
SAINT PAUL WHERE WE AT!!!
Minneapolis City Council unanimously votes for law more clearly separating city resources from federal activities.
www.startribune.com/minneapolis-...
www.startribune.com/minneapolis-...
December 13, 2025 at 9:06 AM
SAINT PAUL WHERE WE AT!!!
@streets.mn article idea for someone with more time right now than me
How ICE actions are affecting the ability for some of our neighbors to participate in a walkable city?
How can bus riders look out for their fellow passengers?
If you live near a bus stop, how can you help be a lookout?
How ICE actions are affecting the ability for some of our neighbors to participate in a walkable city?
How can bus riders look out for their fellow passengers?
If you live near a bus stop, how can you help be a lookout?
Streets.mn
Transportation and Land Use in Minnesota
Streets.mn
December 13, 2025 at 7:26 AM
@streets.mn article idea for someone with more time right now than me
How ICE actions are affecting the ability for some of our neighbors to participate in a walkable city?
How can bus riders look out for their fellow passengers?
If you live near a bus stop, how can you help be a lookout?
How ICE actions are affecting the ability for some of our neighbors to participate in a walkable city?
How can bus riders look out for their fellow passengers?
If you live near a bus stop, how can you help be a lookout?
It's sad to see so many Hispanic businesses locking their doors.
Support your local small businesses, now and always!
Support your local small businesses, now and always!
December 12, 2025 at 8:32 PM
It's sad to see so many Hispanic businesses locking their doors.
Support your local small businesses, now and always!
Support your local small businesses, now and always!
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