Recent content by LauraGMitchell

I'm launching a cargo bike lending library in Minneapolis! https://mplscargobikelibrary.com/ The reception has been wild! I started sharing with folks locally yesterday and already have 3 meetings with folks who want to replicate a version of it in their neighborhood.

We definitely get a lot of families with kids, but generally have at least a few adults without kids at each ride. When I was working on this article, Levi, Terri and I were talking about that issue re: location and dreamed of a world in which there are Piecycle chapters throughout the city (and...

Hey neighbor! I'm glad you're here.

Welcome @enel2000 ! My wife and I helped marshal this last year's Queer History Ride, but I don't think I get to meet you then! We are so darn lucky to have @luke_in_mpls doing so much to bring us together. My wife and I are in S Mpls (about a mile from Perennial) and have a 6 and 8 year old. We...

Glad to be connected with you on Instagram! I do a lot more advocacy related posting on Bluesky, in case you happen to be on there! Here's my handle: https://bsky.app/profile/lauragmitchell.com

One of the SRTS grants is a "planning" grant - we're evaluating the physical conditions around the school (sidewalks, bikeways, streets) to see where the safety and comfort issues are. That grant doesn't come with any funding to actually *change* anything, but is part of a longer process to push...

Your dog is ADORABLE.

@tacombs99 Have you tried sizing up (like one size larger than your usual size)? I took that approach with my rain pants (Chrome Storm Rain Pants) and they fit easily over my jeans.

Hi all! My name is Laura Mitchell and I'm a parent and bike commuter in Minneapolis, MN. I started bike commuting in 2014, then added a Burley trailer after our youngest was born in 2016. We finally jumped into cargo bikes in 2021 with a Radwagon 4 and added a Radrunner 3+. I'd love to upgrade...