Lyndale Avenue South Reconstruction Survey
Lyndale Avenue South Reconstruction Survey Hennepin County is reconstructing Lyndale Avenue South with the goal to create an avenue that provides safe access for all users on this popular residential […]
Advocacy
Shingobee Trail (Paul Bunyan and Heartland Trail Connection) Improved Crossing Coming!
Shingobee Connection Trail – Phase 6 funding securedThe first five phases of the Shingobee Connection Trail, a multiyear project, was completed in2014 linking the State Paul Bunyan and Heartland Trail […]
All About The New Electric-Assisted Bicycle Rebate Program
Here’s what we know about the specifics of the new electric-assisted bicycle (e-bike) rebate program for Minnesota.
Advocacy Opportunities in Ramsey County
Courtesy of the Saint Paul Bicycle Coalition e-news Ramsey County 2050 Transportation PlanMonday, June 17, 2:30-4:30pm, Zoom, Active Living Ramsey Communities will have their quarterly meeting with a presentation from […]
2024 State Legislative Recap
Thanks to the efforts of our lobbyists, advocacy committee, staff, members, and community who met with legislators at our Minnesota Walk Bike Summit in February, BikeMN has several wins to […]
GreenCorps Returning to BikeMN
BikeMN is excited to announce that we have been chosen as a host site for the MN GreenCorps! Starting this fall, a GreenCorps intern will join our team for an […]
Apply Today for Minnesota Green Corps – Due June 13th 2024
There will be THREE Minnesota Green Corps member positions supporting Safe Routes to School work in Rochester, Minneapolis, and Fergus Falls area in addition to the 55 other positions they have open. […]
Walk!BIke!Fun! 2023 Round-up
As we end our 2023 season, we’re celebrating another fun and successful year of Walk!Bike!Fun!. Join us as we recap our highlights from 2023! The Walk!Bike!Fun! program encompasses a wide […]
2024 National Bike Summit Recap
angela olsonDeputy DirectorMarch, 2024 Cherry Blossoms in full bloom on Capitol Hill From March 19-21 of this year, the League of American Bicyclists held its National Bike Summit at the […]
Recap: Culture Shift: Making Bike Shops More Gender-Inclusive in the Twin Ports!
By Andrea Crouse (they/them or she/her) of Zeigeist andrea@zeitgeistarts.com Thank you to everyone who attended Culture Shift: Making Bike Shops More Gender-Inclusive in the Twin Ports! We’re super grateful for the […]
All About “Stop as Yield (Safety Stop)”
All About the Stop as Yield (Safety Stop) By angela olson, Deputy Executive Director and Director of Education I ride my bike nearly every day as a form of commuting, […]
Let’s Talk E-Bikes
By BikeMN Deputy Director angela olson Riding an ebike can be exhilarating – the speed, the ease, the powerful feeling of the assist. In fact, the first time I rode […]
La Crescent Earns Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community Award & Hutchinson, Hennepin County, Woodbury, and Greater Grand Forks Renew
The League of American Bicyclists is honoring the efforts of the five Minnesota communities to build better places for people to bike with Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) awards.
Celebrating Big Wins for Biking, Walking, and Transit in Minnesota
At a celebration for the passage of the Bill Dooley Bicycle Safety Act, Dorian was recognized for his tireless efforts by fellow advocates.
Historic Transportation Bill Includes More Funding for Biking and Walking than Ever
We are thrilled! Nearly every policy and funding priority BikeMN has had this year is now law thanks to a historic transportation bill.
Promoting A Bicycle-Friendly Minnesota in the Upper Minnesota River Valley!
BikeMN Staff Dorian and Maya recently presented to planners, and city and county staff across the Upper Minnesota River Valley. The opportunity to connect with people across the region came about thanks to the work of the Upper Minnesota River Valley Regional Development Commission (UMVRDC), which enable the region to thrive by assisting local units of government.
The House and Senate Omnibus Transportation Finance & Policy Bills are Moving
Check out the latest advocacy update from Dorian Grilley, who testified earlier this week for the Omnibus Transportation Finance and Policy Bills.
2023 National Bike Summit Recap
The 2023 National Bike Summit, hosted by the League of American Bicyclists, was a huge success for BikeMN staff and advocates nationwide.