Every day, The Overhead Wire collects national and international news about cities and sends the links to their email list. At the end of the week they post some of the most popular stories to Greater Greater Washington, a group blog similar to Streets.mn that focuses on urban issues in the D.C. region. Creating a city to fight crypto noise: A community in Hood County Texas could vote soon to create a new city in order to regulate nuisances including noise from a nearby crypto mining opera...| Streets.mn
Editor’s Note: This is the second of two posts which chronicle Wolfie Browender’s October 4, 2024 ride. It continues the story of the Tri-Area Block Club grassroots work to improve the North End. A version of this post from appeared previously in the blog Saint Paul By Bike at SaintPaulByBike.com, which follows his quest to bike every block of every street in Saint Paul. Photos courtesy of Wolfie Browender unless otherwise noted. Macalester-Groveland, North End, East Side October 4, 2024 ...| Streets.mn
Editor’s note: This article is adapted from a version published July 28, 2025, by the Center for Transportation Studies at the University of Minnesota. More than 14,600 Minnesota residents applied for a rebate through the state’s e-bike rebate program when it launched in 2024. Established by the Minnesota Legislature to help reduce the cost of buying a new e-bike, the program was so popular that within minutes of opening in June 2024, the number of applicants overwhelmed the system a...| Streets.mn
On October 4 2025, Move Minnesota’s Livable Lyndale campaign hosted a “Stroll & Roll” rally to showcase what the experience will be like if Lyndale is reconstructed with a shared use path, as the current county design calls for. Here is a collection of testimonials from people in attendance. Video of testimonials along Lyndale Ave Links Sign the letter urging city council to withhold municipal consent Lyndale Ave project site Transcript [00:00:13] Elliott: My name is Elliott and I live ...| Streets.mn
The view and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not reflect the official policy or position of her organization. I became interested in local politics by accident when I started bike commuting in Minneapolis in 2011 (ask me about the exploding yogurt on the bike path incident). It wasn’t until well after COVID, however, that I had any awareness of the endorsement process for city-level elected officials, which came from the Wedge Live podcast. I recall referen...| Streets.mn
Editor’s Note: This is the first of two posts which chronicle Wolfie Browender’s October 4, 2024 ride. A version of this post from appeared previously in the blog Saint Paul By Bike at SaintPaulByBike.com, which follows his quest to bike every block of every street in Saint Paul. Photos courtesy of Wolfie Browender unless otherwise noted. Macalester-Groveland, North End, East Side October 4, 2024 – 20.3 Miles Spotted in Macalester-Groveland, a fake snake and an unorthodox Halloween show...| Streets.mn
Republished from CTS News (Catalyst) for October 14, 2025 More than 14,600 Minnesota residents applied for a rebate through the state’s e-bike rebate program when it launched in 2024. Established by the Minnesota Legislature to help reduce the cost of buying a new e-bike, the program was so popular that within minutes of opening in … Continue reading Minnesotans geared up for e-bike rebates. Now data reveals more about them→| Crossroads
With year-round organizing, Cambridge Bike Safety helps bike-friendly candidates win local elections and advance their agenda for safer streets. The post For Cambridge Bike Safety, the Political is Personal appeared first on Streetsblog Massachusetts.| Streetsblog Massachusetts
Hello friends. Have you been thinking about the Coffeeneuring Challenge? I have and I’m ready! I hope you are too. I’ve seen lots of people getting in their final Always Be Coffeeneuring rounds and organizing themselves – as well as friends – to be ready for the big day. There’s a bunch of stuff going […]| Chasing Mailboxes
Readers. Bike riders. Randonneurs. Always Be Coffeeneuring Club members. Scenesters. People (on Earth)! It’s back again and it’s a big one. That’s right, it’s the 15th edition of the Coffeene…| Chasing Mailboxes
Previously: 40 Years in Beer (Book II), Part 75: My shoes are filled with Volga mud (1999). This installment was terribly hard to write. Kindly forgive any errors, which I’ll [...]| Roger Baylor
In 2016, the City of Minneapolis adopted its first Complete Streets Policy. Between the approval of that initial version and the most recent update in 2021, the city also passed its Vision Zero Action Plan, 2040 Plan and Transportation Action Plan, all of which set ambitious goals for reducing car dependency and making our city safer and more accessible to people who use other modes of transportation. Despite this, there have been many obstacles to actually implementing these policies, with l...| Streets.mn
For the 1,800 bicyclists who used to travel to southern Minnesota every October to ride the Mankato River Ramble, memories of the picturesque ride endure: Stunning fall colors along the off-road wooded trails. A 40-foot waterfall and energy-boosting homemade snacks (peanut butter-oat balls, bumps on a log) at the Minneopa State Park rest stop. A warm small-town spirit, whatever the fall temps might bring. Best of all, flaky-crust pie from the Rapidan Dam Store (which has reopened in downtown ...| Streets.mn
If you’re inclined to dismiss the term “modal filter” as esoteric civil engineering technical jargon, hear me out: This is one of the most important pieces of urban infrastructure in a planner’s toolbox. When used correctly, modal filters allow communities to build a transportation system that’s better for all users. Whether you’re biking, walking, or yes— even driving — you should want more modal filters. What is a modal filter? The term “modal filter” refers to infrastru...| Streets.mn
A four-block long bike infrastructure demonstration near downtown Rochester installed this summer does more than create four blocks of protected bike lanes. It also makes an already existing and heavily used bike route safer. The City of Rochester partnered with the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to set up a four-block demonstration corridor west of downtown along 11th Avenue West. The project created protected bike lanes and added protection to a key bike and pedestrian cross...| Streets.mn
Federal rollbacks on bike and pedestrian funding expose the weaknesses of Minnesota’s fragmented transportation system, making the case for unified regional governance.| Streets.mn
Uncertified batteries can no longer legally be sold in the city, but many workers are still using them because they are less expensive.| nyc.streetsblog.org
One tradition that is simultaneously a cause of excitement, anticipation, and dread is getting up before sunrise to load up the car, with bikes, helmets, water bottles and snacks, before heading ou…| Accidental Wanderlust
I recently attended the open house where St. Paul city staff presented the plans for the reconstruction of Pelham Boulevard. The open house was well-attended, and I saw many familiar faces, including others wearing face masks like my own in light of the unhealthy air quality on the day of the event. In summary, the reconstruction plans include converting the current flexpost-separated bikeway along this section of the St. Paul Grand Round into an off-street trail, similar to those along Como ...| Streets.mn
A recent study suggests that improving infrastructure may be key in allowing more kids to experience the benefits of walking and biking to school.| Streets.mn
Out-of-class e-bikes are getting faster and more dangerous. How will it impact the image of slow-speed, pedal-assist vehicles — or even the faster riders who are responsibly sharing the road with cars?| usa.streetsblog.org
At least four bicycles and one moped are chained up and seemingly abandoned outside the federal courthouse. They are symbols of America's war on immigrants.| nyc.streetsblog.org
A relatively recent addition to the Chicago bike scene is Femmes + Thems Bike Chicago, which describes itself as a “safe space for women, femme, nb, and trans Chicagoans to ride bikes together.” The group was co-founded by Sammy Schneider (she/her), who grew up biking around Skokie. After after moving back to Chicagoland from Miami, she […]| chi.streetsblog.org
In mid-summer of 2019, just before the COVID-19 pandemic changed anything that might be considered routine, a friend and I crossed into Canada at Beebe Plain on what would be the last of several annual bicycle tours on the excellent rail trails and bike routes created by our neighbor to the north. We hadn’t pedaled too many kilometers when we noticed that something had dramatically changed since the previous year: E-bikes were everywhere and in abundance. When we stopped in a bike shop in S...| The Montpelier Bridge
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg dropped charges against a 30-year-old cyclist who NYPD falsely accused of fleeing the scene.| nyc.streetsblog.org
The proposed Gray Street bike lane was quite possibly the perfect bike lane. Yet the original design died an unexpected and unfortunate bureaucratic death. Please don't let it be in vain.| Streetsblog Denver
Why has the NYPD prioritized writing red-light tickets to the lightest, slowest-moving vehicles instead of doubling-down on enforcement against 3,000-pound-plus killing machines?| nyc.streetsblog.org
Readers. Bike riders. Randonneurs. Members of the Always Be Coffeeneuring Club. Everyone (on Earth)! The season has arrived. Year 14 of the Coffeeneuring Challenge. I’m pretty excited to say …| Chasing Mailboxes
Cycling has had many ups and downs since I (CABO supporter Pete Penseyres) started riding as an adult in 1971. Twice in the ’70s, Middle east countries banded together as OPEC and cut the world’s supply to boost prices when we were heavily dependent on imports. We had rationing, odd-even license plate days when we […]| CABO
We all love cycling, but figuring out where and how to store your bikes can be a cumbersome task to say the least. They’re quite an elegant piece of hardware when you look at them, but trying to stack multiple rigs side by side is just a huge waste of space. This article will teach […] The post How to Hang Bikes in Your Garage: 4 Inexpensive Options appeared first on I Love Bicycling.| I Love Bicycling
Deciding what kind of bike to invest in can be a tricky decision. Many get caught up in the bells and whistles of each year’s road and mountain models, as they are often the ones most prominently on display. But if adventure is your style, commute your objective, practicality your goal, and/or exploration your passion […] The post What Is a Touring Bike Good For? 5 Benefits We Know You’ll Love appeared first on I Love Bicycling.| I Love Bicycling
Prioritizing safety and comfort on the bike is essential to getting the most out of each and every ride. A big part of this equation is having the right gear for the job. Cycling gloves are one of the most critical pieces of kit to keep your hands healthy and your grip tight. So today […] The post 3 of the Most Affordable Cycling Gloves of 2023 appeared first on I Love Bicycling.| I Love Bicycling
In recent years, the topic of ice baths and cold exposure have become incredibly popular in the fields of sport, health, and fitness. Beyond the social media videos of people jumping in lakes and tubs full of ice, however, is a discipline that isn’t just for show. It can have a profound impact on your […] The post The Benefits of Cold Exposure for Cycling & Life appeared first on I Love Bicycling.| I Love Bicycling
Hill climbs are definitely a love/hate relationship for most cyclists. We know how good they are for us, and we know how good it feels to finally reach the top and cruise through that descent – but man do they suck. We’re here to give you some tips on how to make hills the strongest […] The post The Ultimate Hill Climb Training Guide appeared first on I Love Bicycling.| I Love Bicycling
