Mpls Ped/Bike Coordinator. Cold weather apologist. Sports appreciator. Cookie enthusiast. State capacity booster. Opinions do not represent those of the City.
Alex Schieferdecker
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"Something remarkable happened in April. For the first time in history, wind and solar generated more electricity than gas across the entire planet. Not in a country. Not in a region. Globally."
Tons of great news here from Danny Kennedy (via @billmckibben.bsky.social's newsletter, which rules).
Notes from the Field — Singapore & Indonesia, May 2026
Minnesota, with its engaged citizens and strong sense of connectedness, is the top state in the country for residents’ quality of life, according to a recent study.
David Roberts
The NYT writes about Minneapolis' peerless trail system in this feature about five North American cities for a bike-centric vacation: www.nytimes.com/2026/06/09/t...
Genuine credit where it's due—this is a great start!
Also:
- Seeing a clear emphasis on streamlining public services (which is a theme of these plans so far and something the Gov controls)
- Honestly heartening that Amy is putting out pretty detailed plans rather than coasting as a heavy favorite
you can see the new franklin ave street design with a dedicated bike path coming together east of 35, to match and link up to what exists currently on franklin west of lyndale ave. another piece of great bike infrastructure and safer streets coming to minneapolis!
Several Midwestern states ranked high in the State of the Nation Project’s newest report.
Four from Open Streets Lyndale.
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minnesota Star Tribune
Just home from a 27 mile bike ride, some of it on paths I didn't know. I kinda love being lost on a bike. Also, Minneapolis biking infrastructure has gotten _so good_. Gods, what a lovely day.
