Joshua Houdek
@jhoudek.bsky.social
Bicycling. Walking. Transit. Electrification. Climate.
Clean transportation & housing for all. @sierraclubmn.bsky.social
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Clean transportation & housing for all. @sierraclubmn.bsky.social
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Induced Demand.
If you build it they will come.
Just like highway expansion.
If you build it they will come.
Just like highway expansion.
Bad video quality, good traffic.
Under 40°F and dark, but Bryant is still hoppin’ w/ bike commuters!
We love to see it.
🚲 ❤️
Under 40°F and dark, but Bryant is still hoppin’ w/ bike commuters!
We love to see it.
🚲 ❤️
November 21, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Induced Demand.
If you build it they will come.
Just like highway expansion.
If you build it they will come.
Just like highway expansion.
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Making downtown "kid friendly" starts with reducing traffic speeds down below 20 miles per hour. www.minnpost.com/community-vo...
Let's make downtown Minneapolis more kid-friendly - MinnPost
The city's 2035 Plan outlines a smart and ambitious strategy for downtown, except when it comes to kids. Here's how to do better.
www.minnpost.com
November 20, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Making downtown "kid friendly" starts with reducing traffic speeds down below 20 miles per hour. www.minnpost.com/community-vo...
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"A lack of public seating disproportionately impacts older adults and people with disabilities, who may need more frequent rest as they navigate the city," Elizabeth Abramson writes.
Opinion | A vibrant downtown needs places for people to sit
A lack of public seating disproportionately impacts older adults and people with disabilities, who may need more frequent rest as they navigate the city, Elizabeth Abramson writes.
bit.ly
November 19, 2025 at 8:45 PM
"A lack of public seating disproportionately impacts older adults and people with disabilities, who may need more frequent rest as they navigate the city," Elizabeth Abramson writes.
Another eye opening, jaw dropping, mask grabbing episode.
Can we at least save our kids?
Pennies on the dollar for cleaner, safer air in schools, our homes.
Can we at least save our kids?
Pennies on the dollar for cleaner, safer air in schools, our homes.
Today on Volts: for years, I've wanted to do a podcast on indoor air quality, and I finally found the perfect guest! Dr. Lagoudas & I discuss indoor air pollutants, the policies and technologies that can control them, and the growing need to frame indoor air quality as a basic human right.
What's the deal with indoor air quality?
From CO2 monitors to better building codes, Dr. Georgia Lagoudas outlines how to clean up the spaces where we spend 90% of our lives.
www.volts.wtf
November 19, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Another eye opening, jaw dropping, mask grabbing episode.
Can we at least save our kids?
Pennies on the dollar for cleaner, safer air in schools, our homes.
Can we at least save our kids?
Pennies on the dollar for cleaner, safer air in schools, our homes.
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We welcomed @mollycoleman.bsky.social to the Transportation Advisory Board today! It’s been great serving on this regional board with so many amazing community leaders. Today we’re voting on how hundreds of millions of regional transportation spending will be allocated for the next 5 years 🚌🚲
November 19, 2025 at 6:31 PM
We welcomed @mollycoleman.bsky.social to the Transportation Advisory Board today! It’s been great serving on this regional board with so many amazing community leaders. Today we’re voting on how hundreds of millions of regional transportation spending will be allocated for the next 5 years 🚌🚲
Big Rail. Monopolistic. Virtually unchecked power governed by antiquated, century old laws.
The world keeps reminding me of one of the best news days, for me, a person obsessed with both legal justice and trains. And I had been working at a firm that represented injured rail workers or their survivors. Sometimes the bad guys get caught.
Judge finds BNSF railroad guilty of misconduct | Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen
ble-t.org
November 19, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Big Rail. Monopolistic. Virtually unchecked power governed by antiquated, century old laws.
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Congrats Mpls! The city's achievement is not just about cycling, it's about creating a more inclusive, accessible, affordable, &safer city.
District 61a is lucky to be home to recent upgrades incl. on Hennepin Ave in Downtown & Uptown & on Dunwoody Ave! Great progress & still more room to improve.
District 61a is lucky to be home to recent upgrades incl. on Hennepin Ave in Downtown & Uptown & on Dunwoody Ave! Great progress & still more room to improve.
Excited for Minneapolis to be recognized among the world's best cycling cities in the 2025 Copenhagenize Index!
We placed 44th overall and Bryant Ave S was specifically profiled as a global success story. Looking forward to moving up in future years!
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We placed 44th overall and Bryant Ave S was specifically profiled as a global success story. Looking forward to moving up in future years!
content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MPL...
November 19, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Congrats Mpls! The city's achievement is not just about cycling, it's about creating a more inclusive, accessible, affordable, &safer city.
District 61a is lucky to be home to recent upgrades incl. on Hennepin Ave in Downtown & Uptown & on Dunwoody Ave! Great progress & still more room to improve.
District 61a is lucky to be home to recent upgrades incl. on Hennepin Ave in Downtown & Uptown & on Dunwoody Ave! Great progress & still more room to improve.
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Time to get the snow-tires on your vehicles folks.
November 19, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Time to get the snow-tires on your vehicles folks.
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Taking the whole lane ✔️
Distracted (singing) ✔️
No helmets ✔️
No lights ✔️
No reflective vests ✔️
Riding in a pack ✔️
The textbook radical anti-car cyclists our culture despises.
Distracted (singing) ✔️
No helmets ✔️
No lights ✔️
No reflective vests ✔️
Riding in a pack ✔️
The textbook radical anti-car cyclists our culture despises.
November 19, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Taking the whole lane ✔️
Distracted (singing) ✔️
No helmets ✔️
No lights ✔️
No reflective vests ✔️
Riding in a pack ✔️
The textbook radical anti-car cyclists our culture despises.
Distracted (singing) ✔️
No helmets ✔️
No lights ✔️
No reflective vests ✔️
Riding in a pack ✔️
The textbook radical anti-car cyclists our culture despises.
November 18, 2025 at 1:26 AM
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BREAKING: After the Park Board prevented the beavers from successfully felling a tree last year, then again this year, they (the beavers) have started Phase III. May the wind be at your back, little fellas.
November 17, 2025 at 9:44 PM
BREAKING: After the Park Board prevented the beavers from successfully felling a tree last year, then again this year, they (the beavers) have started Phase III. May the wind be at your back, little fellas.
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I rarely do births for #OnThisDay, but this one is special:
Nov 13, 1833: "Father of Minneapolis Parks" Charles M. Loring is born. In the 1880s he begins acquiring the city's lakes and shorelines, and along with Horace Cleveland creates the finest public urban park system in the United States.
Nov 13, 1833: "Father of Minneapolis Parks" Charles M. Loring is born. In the 1880s he begins acquiring the city's lakes and shorelines, and along with Horace Cleveland creates the finest public urban park system in the United States.
November 13, 2025 at 1:41 PM
I rarely do births for #OnThisDay, but this one is special:
Nov 13, 1833: "Father of Minneapolis Parks" Charles M. Loring is born. In the 1880s he begins acquiring the city's lakes and shorelines, and along with Horace Cleveland creates the finest public urban park system in the United States.
Nov 13, 1833: "Father of Minneapolis Parks" Charles M. Loring is born. In the 1880s he begins acquiring the city's lakes and shorelines, and along with Horace Cleveland creates the finest public urban park system in the United States.
Obligatory northern lights pic.
Little Beach, Lake Nokomis, Minneapolis
Little Beach, Lake Nokomis, Minneapolis
November 12, 2025 at 4:24 AM
Obligatory northern lights pic.
Little Beach, Lake Nokomis, Minneapolis
Little Beach, Lake Nokomis, Minneapolis
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I can flick through my feed as fast as I can, and everything is pinks and blues and greens.
Joyscrolling is a hell of a phenomenon.
Joyscrolling is a hell of a phenomenon.
November 12, 2025 at 4:05 AM
I can flick through my feed as fast as I can, and everything is pinks and blues and greens.
Joyscrolling is a hell of a phenomenon.
Joyscrolling is a hell of a phenomenon.
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I don't think people realize how much a trillion dollars is.
Let's say you get paid a million dollars per day. That's a lot, right?
If you spend none of it and pay no taxes, you'll have a trillion dollars in approximately two thousand seven hundred (2700) YEARS.
No one should have that much.
Let's say you get paid a million dollars per day. That's a lot, right?
If you spend none of it and pay no taxes, you'll have a trillion dollars in approximately two thousand seven hundred (2700) YEARS.
No one should have that much.
November 7, 2025 at 2:25 AM
I don't think people realize how much a trillion dollars is.
Let's say you get paid a million dollars per day. That's a lot, right?
If you spend none of it and pay no taxes, you'll have a trillion dollars in approximately two thousand seven hundred (2700) YEARS.
No one should have that much.
Let's say you get paid a million dollars per day. That's a lot, right?
If you spend none of it and pay no taxes, you'll have a trillion dollars in approximately two thousand seven hundred (2700) YEARS.
No one should have that much.
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It shouldn’t be forgotten that a big piece of Mamdani’s campaign was simply “cities are cool and lots of people enjoy living in them” which in and of itself dismantles alot of rightwing talking points
November 7, 2025 at 12:02 PM
It shouldn’t be forgotten that a big piece of Mamdani’s campaign was simply “cities are cool and lots of people enjoy living in them” which in and of itself dismantles alot of rightwing talking points
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Could not be more *proud* of my Council Member and excited for four more years! She’s shown nothing but hard work and grace all year, it’s really been amazing to see.
We’ll keep on working on 12-2 and make the margin even bigger next time around!
We’ll keep on working on 12-2 and make the margin even bigger next time around!
We won every precinct with a total of 62.05% of the vote!
Thank you Ward 12, I look forward to representing and serving you for the next 4 years.
A progressive vision for supporting everyday people and working families is what I will work to deliver with you. 🤍
Thank you Ward 12, I look forward to representing and serving you for the next 4 years.
A progressive vision for supporting everyday people and working families is what I will work to deliver with you. 🤍
November 5, 2025 at 6:22 AM
Could not be more *proud* of my Council Member and excited for four more years! She’s shown nothing but hard work and grace all year, it’s really been amazing to see.
We’ll keep on working on 12-2 and make the margin even bigger next time around!
We’ll keep on working on 12-2 and make the margin even bigger next time around!
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There's a lot of counting to be done. But one thing is very clear, Minneapolis wants a Park Board that takes climate SERIOUSLY! That refuses to cut youth programming! And stands by our labor allies!!!
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media.tenor.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:18 AM
There's a lot of counting to be done. But one thing is very clear, Minneapolis wants a Park Board that takes climate SERIOUSLY! That refuses to cut youth programming! And stands by our labor allies!!!
My Council Member rocks.
Congrats @aurinmpls.bsky.social
Congrats @aurinmpls.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 4:33 AM
My Council Member rocks.
Congrats @aurinmpls.bsky.social
Congrats @aurinmpls.bsky.social
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Results from the special state Senate election assure DFLers 34 seats and Republicans 33.
November 5, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Results from the special state Senate election assure DFLers 34 seats and Republicans 33.
💯 ditto 😓
devastated at katie cashman losing. fuck
November 5, 2025 at 4:15 AM
💯 ditto 😓
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May all terrible people be sad tonight.
November 5, 2025 at 2:17 AM
May all terrible people be sad tonight.
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This appointment is such good news for the twin cities and @metcouncilmn.bsky.social !
Whether you’re going to work, the grocery, or a friend’s house, Twin Cities residents need transportation options that are safe & work for their wallet, ability, and age. Robin gets that and knows how to deliver.
Whether you’re going to work, the grocery, or a friend’s house, Twin Cities residents need transportation options that are safe & work for their wallet, ability, and age. Robin gets that and knows how to deliver.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday that he's appointing Robin Hutcheson, a former U.S. Department of Transportation official, to chair the Metropolitan Council, starting in December. The Met Council has faced scrutiny in recent years over spending on public transit projects.
Walz appoints new chair of Metropolitan Council
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Tuesday that he's appointing Robin Hutcheson to chair the Metropolitan Council, starting in December.
www.mprnews.org
November 4, 2025 at 6:52 PM
This appointment is such good news for the twin cities and @metcouncilmn.bsky.social !
Whether you’re going to work, the grocery, or a friend’s house, Twin Cities residents need transportation options that are safe & work for their wallet, ability, and age. Robin gets that and knows how to deliver.
Whether you’re going to work, the grocery, or a friend’s house, Twin Cities residents need transportation options that are safe & work for their wallet, ability, and age. Robin gets that and knows how to deliver.
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If you didn’t like her politics - you could have not voted.
But voting for her opponent, especially after all she’s said and done… damn y’all.
But voting for her opponent, especially after all she’s said and done… damn y’all.
November 5, 2025 at 3:32 AM
If you didn’t like her politics - you could have not voted.
But voting for her opponent, especially after all she’s said and done… damn y’all.
But voting for her opponent, especially after all she’s said and done… damn y’all.
It’s a beautiful day to go vote. 🍂 🗳️ 🇺🇸
November 4, 2025 at 6:38 PM
It’s a beautiful day to go vote. 🍂 🗳️ 🇺🇸