Bikers on Midtown Greenway Amidst Wildfire Smoke, Minneapolis

Bikers cross road with hazy skies
Bikers cross road with hazy skies.

Bicyclists navigate the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis under a sky obscured by smoke from Canadian wildfires. The Midtown Greenway is a 5.7-mile-long trail built on a former railroad corridor, serving as a vital piece of the city's active transportation network. This trail provides a safe and accessible route for cyclists and pedestrians, connecting various neighborhoods and parks across the city. The heavy haze, a result of widespread wildfires, significantly impacted air quality across the Midwest during the summer of 2023, highlighting the environmental challenges faced by urban areas.

Photo taken in May 2023.

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Canadian Wildfire Smoke in Minneapolis
Canadian wildfire smoke over Minneapolis transit routes and riverfront
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