[DMNA] FW: Bicyclist & Pedestrian Input Needed

[Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association (DMNA) Email List]

From: Murphy, Shaun B. [mailto:Shaun.Murphy at ci.minneapolis.mn.us] 
Sent: Friday, February 16, 2007 11:37 AM
Subject: Bicyclist & Pedestrian Input Needed

 

You can help make Minneapolis even friendlier to pedestrians and bicyclists!

 

We all know Minneapolis is already a great place to get out and explore on
foot or on a bike.  But you can help make it even better.

 

The Minneapolis Public Works Department is holding an open house to hear
folks' ideas and priorities on making Minneapolis a more walkable and
bikeable place.  People who attend will be asked for their ideas and input
on proposed bicycle and pedestrian-related infrastructure projects.

 

Public open house:

 

Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2007

4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

City Hall, room 220

350 S. 5th St.

 

The Minneapolis area has been chosen as one of only four communities
nationwide to participate in the Non-Motorized Transportation Pilot Program,
which was established in 2005.  The federal program provides $21.5 million
to the four communities to evaluate how investments in planning,
infrastructure, and public education can increase rates of bicycling and
walking, and reduce driving in a community.  

 

Transit for Livable Communities, a non-profit organization based in St.
Paul, has been chosen to award the money locally.  The City of Minneapolis
is currently developing a list of proposals to apply for the available
funding, and this open house will help the City better understand the
public's priorities. 

 

To view a press release for this event, visit
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/newsroom/20070216-nr_BikeWalkOpenHouse.asp.
For more information on bicycling in Minneapolis, visit
www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/bicycles/.  

 

 Get here by transit or bike!

 

*	Bike - If you are biking, several trails and bike lanes provide a
connection to downtown.  From the east, use West River Parkway or the Light
Rail Trail.  From the south, use 11th Avenue South, Park Avenue, or the
Loring Bikeway (via Bryant Avenue South).  From the west, use the Cedar Lake
Trail.  From the north, use 2nd Street North, the Hennepin Avenue Bridge, or
the Stone Arch Bridge.  Bicycle parking is located on the north (4th Street)
side of City Hall.  
*	Transit - The Hiawatha Light Rail Line stops at the front door to
City Hall (exit at the Government Plaza Station).  Metro Transit bus routes
3, 7, 16, and 50 directly service City Hall. 
*	Car - Vehicle parking can be found at the Haaf Parking Ramp (424 S.
4th St.) and a number of other nearby ramps.  

 

If you have any questions about this event, please contact Shaun Murphy at
612-673-2335.

 

Shaun Murphy

Bicycle & Pedestrian Programs Intern

Department of Public Works

612-673-2335

www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/bicycles

 

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