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More Twin Cities families using ‘cargo bikes’ to haul groceries and children
(www.twincities.com)
this post was submitted on 13 Jul 2026
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Man, I'd love to take my kids around town on my bike, but drivers here regularly go off the road and hit cyclists. I just don't know if I'd feel comfortable taking my kids out, unless I was in a protected bike lane. It takes about twenty minutes to get to the park and I have to cross several streets, one of which is six lanes across. And I live in the city. Our city is investing in more cycling infrastructure and greenways, but right now, I just can't. Not to mention when it's over 40°C and 80% humidity, by the time I get to the park, it's time to go home, unless I'm driving. It's just a super complicated situation, I'm in. I do welcome any and all advice!
Talk more about your problem. Complain as much as possible to your city government. Organize or join a transit union.
It also sounds like your city needs more green space. Yeah, my only advice is, "fight like hell for you kid's future."
Absolutely! I'm a part of a couple different cycling groups, one of which actively lobbies and is the reason our city is actually changing for the better. We're also super behind on our canopy coverage, and topographically I'm surrounded by rivers which increase the humidity. So, when it's hot, it's very hot.
It's one of those things that my grown children will be able to enjoy, but it's shameful it's taking this long. I just wish progress was quicker.