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In this edition
- Carshare Webinar March 12th
- Flexpass Expands to Ramp B
- Gold Line Opens March 22
- Mark Your Calendar for Bike Month in May
- Plymouth Avenue Bridge Closure
- E-bike Commuter Assistance Program
- Metro Transit Quarterly Service Changes
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Panel Announced for
"Demystifying Carshare in the Twin Cities" Webinar
Join a free webinar with Move Minneapolis and HOURCAR, the Minnesota non-profit carshare organization, to learn about carshare in the Twin Cities. We'll discuss how carshare works for individuals, businesses, and multifamily properties. Come with all your carshare questions!
Featuring:
Zoe Green
Engagement Associate, HOURCAR
Zoe promotes equitable and sustainable transportation in the Twin Cities
Lindsey Johansen
Construction & Development Coordinator, Crowe Companies
Crowe Companies is a multifamily hub and business account holder
Nathan Bakken
Transit Information Data Coordinator, Metro Transit
Nathan is a North Loop resident who uses carshare to supplement transit
Date: Wednesday, March 12, 2025
Time: 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
Where: Zoom - register here
Register even if you can't attend live to receive an email with the recording and resources.
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Drive Less, Save Money, Park When You Need To - FlexPass
Having a flexible work schedule should have equally flexible commuting options. Why pay for a full month of parking if you work downtown only 2-3 times per week? Hourly parking is expensive and monthly contract parking is priced for Monday – Friday. How about those days when you want to bike or use transit?
Enter FlexPass – a part-time parking contract for hybrid work schedules, active transportation enthusiasts, and part-time employees. Offered through ABC Ramps Mobility Hub, Flexpass allows up to 14 days of contract parking at an affordable rate while providing the flexibility to bike commute, ride transit, or telecommute on other days of the month. For $90, get guaranteed parking for up to 14 days per month. FlexPass is now available at Ramps A and B.
FlexPass Benefits at Ramps A & B Include:
- In and out privileges
- Event parking! – Perfect for attending games at Target Center, Target Field, or concerts
- Skyway connected to the rest of downtown
Learn more about FlexPass!
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METRO Gold Line Bus Rapid Transit Opens March 22nd in East Metro
Metro Transit will launch the region's sixth Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line on March 22, 2025: METRO Gold Line BRT in the East Metro will connect Woodbury, Maplewood, and downtown St Paul. Dedicated bus-only lanes on most of the 10-mile route will support fast, frequent service. Bicyclists and pedestrians can use a new shared trail built next the Gold Line BRT route from Woodbury to Sun Ray Station in St. Paul.
Riders continuing to downtown Minneapolis will need to transfer to the Route 94 bus or the Green Line LRT in St Paul. But, starting in 2027, the METRO Gold Line Extension will reach downtown Minneapolis with new stations at I-94 and Snelling Avenue.
Join Metro Transit for the Grand Opening of the METRO Gold Line on Saturday, March 22nd from 10am to 2pm with a ribbon cutting, ceremonial first rides, and community celebration.
Enjoy Free Gold Line rides all week! Gold Line rides will be free from Saturday, March 22 through Friday, March 28, courtesy of Ramsey and Washington counties.
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Plymouth Avenue Bridge Closure
A new trail connection is coming to Graco Park in Northeast Minneapolis. During construction, the Plymouth Avenue bridge connecting Downtown and Northeast will be closed. According to the project website the closure dates are April 21st to August 22nd.
Check out a Downtown Voices article on the project, and sign up for email updates.
(add detour info if received in time)
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e-bikes in Downtown
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BikeMN's E-bike Commuter Assistance Program
The Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota (BikeMN) is looking for interested businesses and organizations in the Twin Cities to partner with on their E-bike Commuter Assistance Program (ECAP). The program is free of cost for participating organizations and their employees and prioritizes organizations in and around ACP 50 (Areas of Concentrated Poverty.)
BikeMN will provide each participating business with up to 10 e-bikes, helmets, and locks as well as education (on e-bike use, basic riding laws and best practices, route planning, group rides, etc) and vouchers to local bike shops as incentives for employees participating in the program.
BikeMN’s ECAP is designed to encourage and support workers in Minneapolis/St Paul to swap out one car trip to and from work per week (or more!) with a bike trip.
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Metro Transit Quarterly Service Changes Begin March 22
On March 22, Metro Transit will make changes to transit service throughout the metro. Some highlights this quarter include:
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METRO Gold Line opens!
- Trip times adjusted on several routes to account for beginning of spring/summer construction projects.
- Attention! These routes will have additional changes due to construction after March 22: 2, 3, 6, 7, 9, 17, 22, 32, 61, 62, 63, 65, 67, 114, and METRO D Line.
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Sign up for Rider Alerts for the latest information.
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Plan for Spring Transportation Options
It's snowy today, but spring is coming, and with it additional sustainable transportation options! Shared e-bikes and scooters will soon be returning to city streets, and warmer temperatures make walking or rolling to the bus stop or light rail station a breeze.
Move Minneapolis can help you navigate your spring sustainable options as well as your barriers, desires, and preferences with a free Customized Consultation.
This 15-minute virtual or phone session gives you the opportunity to talk through your transportation goals and desires, assess your current transportation options, and create a plan to help you on your sustainable way.
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Get Involved With What Moves You
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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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