Spring breakers on scooters head past a group of police officers in South Beach during 2025 Spring Break in Miami Beach.

Sunset over the Cedar Lake Trail in Minneapolis.

A new fleet of electric bicycles for the Puerto Vallarta municipal police stands ready for deployment, each bearing the city’s emblem and markings for the Policía Turística. These fat-tire e-bikes, still wrapped in protective film, are part of an initiative to increase patrol mobility along the Malecón, beaches, and narrow city streets. The compact, battery-powered design enables officers to respond quickly through the resort’s bustling pedestrian areas while reducing emissions and traffic congestion along the bayfront.

Biker stops in front of Bde Maka Ska in South Minneapolis. As seen from 36th Street.

A Thursday evening on Nicollet Mall. Biker passes by The Local restaurant patio at 10th Street. (Downtown Minneapolis, September 2024)

Biker on Lake Street in Minneapolis also enjoying the last day of summer - on one wheel.

Bikers crossing Lake Street at Bde Maka Ska Drive on the last day of summer. (South Minneapolis, September 2024)

Metro Transit's Southwest LRT tunnel being constructed, as seen from the Midtown Greenway.

The Midtown Greenway runs beneath a series of bridges in south Minneapolis, shown here during evening hours with red tail lights from passing cyclists marking the trail’s path. Originally a railroad corridor built in the early 20th century, the Greenway was converted into a protected urban bike and pedestrian route in the early 2000s. Flanked by apartments, offices, and green spaces, it serves as a major east–west transportation corridor connecting Uptown to the Mississippi River while supporting Minneapolis’s commitment to sustainable transit.

A biker on a brand new bike lane on Lake Street in Uptown Minneapolis.

Bikers on the Midtown Greenway in September 2024

A temporary “Turtle X-ing” sign stands beside a paved trail managed by the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, reminding cyclists and pedestrians to slow down for turtles crossing the path. Each spring and summer, snapping and painted turtles migrate between nearby lakes and wetlands to lay eggs in sandy soil along the city’s parkways. These seasonal signs are part of Minneapolis’s broader effort to balance recreation with urban wildlife protection, especially around the Chain of Lakes and Minnehaha Creek trail systems.

Midtown Exchange and the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis. Built in the 1920s, it's almost identical to The Landmark Center in Boston. Originally built for Sears, it's said to be the second largest building in Minnesota when it comes to leasable space, after the Mall of America.

Bikers head down the Midtown Greenway in Uptown Minneapolis during a Joyful Riders Club ride.

A Volcanic Bike brand "Patrol Bike" parked outside a downtown Minneapolis bar and grill. The bikes are used by the Minneapolis Police Department.

President Joe Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law sign on the Midtown Greenway in Uptown Minneapolis.

Milwaukee Police officers on bikes during the 2024 Republican National Convention.

Police officers from the Columbus Division of Police and other regional departments patrol in formation near the Fiserv Forum during the Republican National Convention in July 2024. Bicycle units provided mobility through fenced and pedestrian-only zones, allowing for rapid deployment along protest routes and access corridors. These coordinated movements were part of the large multi-agency presence tasked with maintaining safety during demonstrations and convention proceedings.

United States Capitol Police on bicycles at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee.

United States Capitol Police on bicycles at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Biking by a "Fight the Leftwing Media" digital billboard.