Jamie of MSP
@jamesthe500
Urbanist, bicyclist for transport, enby, parent to two kiddos. I’m a thrill-seeker - when those thrills come from completing a project.
Much equivocating could be made (older car, sedan, America doesn’t make non-car a viable option), but the fact that this bumper sticker is on a car at all, remains ironic. On reflection though, it’s not like the sticker purports to want to do anything about it, just, here’s the facts. 🤷♀️
It was Vandalia and Capp - clever clue! I’m really proud of my photography on this one. twincities-biketag.nyc3.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/main/twincit...
I’ve seen that moped around town and always figured it was a reference to the album cover. www.udiscovermusic.com/wp-content/u...
Nice! If only they weren’t greenwashing. W what we really need to do is fundamentally redesign most of our cities away from car dependence.
It being #BuyNothingDay and all, I didn’t expect to see anyone while biking to and from my pet-sitting duties, so didn’t sweat the mash of pattern and color that my layered ‘fit was becoming. I ended up loving it though, and had to pause to document and share, so that you may bear witness.
I’m on my third copy of #LifeAfterCars - I keep giving/lending the book out. First to a friend’s kid who is a big @thewaroncars.bsky.social fan and then to my city council member (the right hands!) who had heard of the podcast already. This copy is all mine! …for now.
I love how Muffin is experimenting with a goth phase, courtesy of being the “granddaughter” to a #bikeParent.
Review: Caydence Records & Coffee, Payne Avenue, St. Paul. D How hipster is this shop; yet the best parking for your custom fixie is a gas meter out of sight of the cafe windows? (There’s also a parking sign around the corner, so close room for three bikes total.) @tcbikeparking.bsky.social
@ibikedinthis.bsky.social IDK if you inspired me to wear this while biking, but you definitely inspired me to document it. As you can see, I threw on a wool sweater after the show and swapped shoes for the bulk of the ride (the main photo is after biking the three blocks from the restaurant).
Hey #SaintPaul! We #vote today. I went with: yes, yes; Dullinger, Carter, Chen, Her. …and my neighbor, Nikki.
@tcbikeparking.bsky.social Urban Growler, St. Paul. B+ Plenty of well spaced n-racks. Could be more. Could have non-weedy plants below. We have to get the word out about all this bike parking - you don’t need to come in your #Cybertruck!
I biked two blocks over to my local train depot and picked this gem up from the independent bookshop therein. It was a good place to imagine a #LifeAfterCars. @thewaroncars.bsky.social
Ominous! I’m hoping this is just a lost in translation moment and not the first of my death knells.
I’ve been furiously sewing this custom witch’s hat for my costume and now that it’s done on time, I’d love to know if folks can guess what my costume’s title is. Hints: 1. I wear dresses pretty much all the time, the fact of the dress is irrelevant. 2. You pretty much need to be local to MSP.
And a scare-piece about the dangers of e-bikes as the top headline?! 😤 Pioneer Press FTW!
If I voted based on font and graphic design, the NIMBY Kaohly Her would have my enthusiastic support for St Paul mayor.
@tcbikeparking.bsky.social Grainger #499 on Plato Blvd in St Paul. B-? A+? You can lock to the handicap signs outside and feel quite secure about it (B-) or you can roll right in through the automatic door for easy loading, and no one will bat an eye (A+).
Another way to tell that #GenX is now in #retirement age: MN Aging Pathways offered this extra-long shoehorn, the kind with teeth. #TMBG
I spotted Lime scooter 0001 yesterday. “Now that’s a piece of history right there!” I thought; only to stumble upon 0011 a few minutes later. I started to wonder if they were numbered in binary, but just for funzies.
Surely there were more efficient ways of locating this mural than mine - call up a map of the Chroma Zone and hit as many numbers on it until one rings a bell - but none better.
@tcbikeparking.bsky.social Merriam Park Public Library (SPPL). Grade: A. Separated from the street, space for bikes on either side of your own, enough of it, well trafficked. I’m even tempted to give it a “+” for the e-bait-bike that’s locked by cable, but that feels cruel.
@tcbikeparking.bsky.social Hmong Villiage. Rating: D No bike racks that I could find. This rickety stop sign on the landscaping rock was a poor substitute. At least there was space to park and a solid bike trail connection close by.