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In this edition
- Carpooling with Kids Counts
- Metro Transit Quarterly Service Updates
- Getting to Summer Events
- Webinar Recording
- Celebrate Bike Week Recap
- Other Happenings
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Carpooling With Kids A Huge Benefit At ABC Ramps Mobility Hub
Kate works downtown and brings her kids: “I have two boys that go to daycare in the Butler Square building, and I carpool with them." Kate and her kids take the E-ZPass lane toll-free and park at the ABC Ramps Mobility Hub for only $20 per month with her registered carpool.
Kate loves the preferred carpool parking spaces next to the elevators in Ramp B, just steps from the skyway connecting to Butler Square. She can roll the stroller right to the daycare center within a few minutes of parking, regardless of the weather. After dropping off her sons, it's an easy walk to her office.
These are just some of the perks when you carpool at ABC Ramps Mobility Hub. Contact ABC Ramps Mobility Hub for more information.
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Metro Transit Quarterly Service Changes Begin June 15th
On Saturday, June 15, Metro Transit will make changes to transit service throughout the metro.
Some highlights this quarter include:
- Restoring service on Route 25 between downtown Minneapolis and Silver Lake Village in St. Anthony.
- Improving frequency on Route 32 to every 20 minutes between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. seven days a week.
- Travel times adjusted on several routes to account for summer construction.
- Routes 21, 54, 61, 63, 64, 70, 74 & 94 will return to 6th St in downtown St. Paul.
- METRO Blue and Green lines will operate 2-car trains, all days of the week; increasing to 3-car trains as special event demand and staffing allows.
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Have Fun On Your Way To
Summer Events Downtown
Summer event season is here! When making your plans, explore sustainable transportation options so you can arrive happy, healthy, and with more money in your pocket.
Whether you're attending festivals, fireworks, or food trucks: try transit, biking, walking, or carpooling. Downtown Minneapolis is well connected to many transit routes, has accessible bicycle infrastructure, and lovely stretches to traverse on foot.
Want individualized help planning your trip? Check out Move Minneapolis Customized Consultations (more info below).
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Webinar Recording:
"Discover the Joy of Downtown's Walkable Neighborhoods"
A recording of the webinar, "Discover the Joy of Downtown’s Walkable Neighborhoods" from 6/3/24 is now available on our Youtube page.
The slides can be found here.
Our latest webinar highlighted an opportunity to hear from your neighbors directly, featuring 3 residents who share their favorite routes, discuss tips, and address challenges of walling in Downtown Minneapolis.
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Sustainable Solutions for Sweaty Summer Trips
Worried about warmer temperatures affecting your sustainable commute? Not sure how to stay cool when walking to the office or waiting at a transit stop? Want to keep biking to work but need to be presentable when you get there? And what if it rains?!
Move Minneapolis offers free Customized Consultations for those interested in trying sustainable trips to, from, and around downtown Minneapolis.
Schedule a free 15-minute virtual/phone session to talk through summer tricks and tips, assess your current transportation options, and create a plan to help you on your sustainable way.
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Pedal to the party right through Mia’s doors! Come to Mia Bike Night to learn more about the Twin Cities biking community and make art while enjoying music from DJ TaliaKnight. Show off your best bike pose in the photo booth and indulge in tasty food truck offerings. Please bring your own bike lock.
When: Thursday, June 6, 5:00 – 9 p.m.
Where: Minneapolis Institute of Art Target Park – 2400 Third Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, 55404
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The annual Recovery Bike Shop Garage Sale is your chance to buy or sell a bike as they open up their garage to the NEighborhood.
$5 to put your bike in the corral. Set your price and Recovery Bike will work all weekend to sell it. If it sells, you get the money. Drop off your bike any time between now and the sale.
When: Friday and Saturday, June 14th – 15th 8:00am – 5:00pm
Where: Recovery Bike Shop - 2504 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418
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League Certified Instructor Training
Join BikeMN for their 2024 League Cycling Instructor seminar!
This seminar will be led by Jan Matheus, League Cycling Coach with assistance from angela olson, BikeMN’s Deputy Director.
Read this for a full description of the League Cycling Instructor training seminar and this to understand expectations and course objectives. (Required reading before class.)
Full price, pay as able, and scholarship admissions are available. To inquire about scholarships, contact angela@bikemn.org.
When: Friday – Sunday, June 14th - 16th
Where: Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota – 3745 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406
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Twenty years ago in June, our region celebrated the opening of what was then known as the Hiawatha Light Rail Transit line; ten years ago in June, we gathered to celebrate the reestablishment of a rail connection between Minneapolis and St. Paul with the opening of the METRO Green Line.
Come celebrate these anniversaries at Railgate! Say hi at the Move Minneapolis table. There will be lawn games, music, and giveaways at the station from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., and a short program at 5:30 p.m. A Twins game begins at 6:40 p.m., and to continue the celebration inside the ballpark, a Metro Transit representative has been invited to throw out the ceremonial first pitch.
When: Tuesday, June 18th, 4:30pm
Where: Target Field - 1 Twins Way, Minneapolis, MN 55403
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Check out the Metro Transit PRIDE bus at the PRIDE Parade
Metro Transit celebrates Pride month with limited edition Go-To Cards and colorful bus artwork. Keep an eye out for the bus on your commute all month.
Local designer Leeya Rose Jackson brings her unique style to a fully-wrapped Metro Transit bus. Look for the Pride bus around town all month long and check out her work at leeyaroseart.com.
When: All month long and the parade Sunday, June 30th, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Where: All over and Hennepin Avenue between 3rd Street and Spruce Place
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Move Minneapolis is a 501c4 nonprofit that promotes sustainable transportation.
Support is provided by a federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) grant in partnership with the United States Department of Transportation, the Metropolitan Council, the City of Minneapolis, MnDOT, Hennepin County, and the downtown community.
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