June 6, 2024

In this edition


  • Carpooling with Kids Counts
  • Metro Transit Quarterly Service Updates
  • Getting to Summer Events
  • Webinar Recording
  • Celebrate Bike Week Recap
  • Other Happenings

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.

Hear from Kate

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.
See if Your Route is Affected


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).



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.

Watch the Recording

Celebrate Bike Week Recap


Check out highlights from the May 16th Celebrate Bike Week event hosted by Move Minneapolis, Hennepin County, and the City of Minneapolis As You Go campaign, which featured ride-ins, biking organizations, and words of encouragement from community leaders. 



Read the Recap

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. 


Learn More

Other Happenings

Tonight! Minneapolis Institute of Art's Bike Night


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

The Recovery Bike Shop NEighborhood Garage Sale


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

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

Rail Anniversary Celebration at the Twins Game


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

Minneapolis College Bike Tech Program Info Session


Turn a passion for bikes into a career with the only bicycle technician certificate program offered in the state. The Minneapolis College Bicycle Assembly and Repair Technician Certificate prepares students for immediate employment in technical positions in the bicycle industry. Skills include how to operate a bicycle service department and gain an understanding of the function area of business.  


Learn more at an in-person info session on Tuesday, June 18, 5:30 p.m. Register here. Courses begin mid-September.


When: Tuesday, June 18th, 5:30pm

Where: Minneapolis College, 1501 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Room T. 2901

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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