Bicycling

Minneapolis ranks as one of the best biking cities in the country. Learn how we promote cycling as a safe, healthy and low-cost way to get around.

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Bicycle registration

Consider registering your bike into our Bicycle Registration Database. If your bike is ...

Bicycle Master Plan

The Bicycle Master Plan provides goals and standards to improve safety for bicyclists.

Bicycle Advisory Committee

The Minneapolis Bicycle Advisory Committee promotes all bicycling in the city.

Parking your bicycle

Bike corrals. Bike racks. Bike lockers. Abandoned bikes.

Bicycles and transit

Taking your bike on the bus or train.

Bicycle laws and ordinances

Safety is everyone's responsibility. Know the law.

Did you know?

  • Minneapolis has 16 miles of on-street protected bikeways.
  • We have 98 miles of bike lanes and 101 miles of off-street bikeways and trails.
  • In 2018, Bicycle Magazine listed us fourth in its ranking of the nation's best bicycling cities.
  • We have the third-highest five-year average of bicycle commuting for large U.S. cities (based on the 2017 census).
Bicyclists on a street.
Bicyclists on Hennepin bridge
Bicyclists on bike path

"Biking in the City" video

Riding a bike is one of the most popular ways to get around Minneapolis. It's important for both bicyclists and drivers to know the rules of the road. See why in this video from our "Did you know..." series.

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Contact us

Bike and Pedestrian Coordinator

Email the Bike and Pedestrian Coordinator

Phone

612-673-3642

Office hours

8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Monday – Friday