As You Go MPLS

There are great ways to get around Minneapolis without a car. You can try walking, taking a bike or public transit instead. Enjoy the things you can see and do as you go.

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Resources for getting around

We have transportation resources for residents who are new to the neighborhood or new t...

Reasons to try biking

Bicycling is one of the best ways to get around. You can learn our top reasons to ride.

Tips for biking around town

Read our tips to enjoy bicycling around the city.

As You Go MPLS community engagement

Celebrate new bike lanes and sidewalks in Minneapolis.

Overview

As You Go MPLS is a program of Minneapolis Public Works.

We cheer on people to get around in ways that:

  • Boost health
  • Save money
  • Reduce stress
  • Make Minneapolis a more sustainable city

We’re using the power of the people to help meet the City’s ambitious goal.

By 2030, we want to have 60% of trips in Minneapolis taken by:

  • Walking
  • Biking
  • Transit

You can join us to meet this goal.

Take the pledge

Take the TRY IT Pledge

Be part of the movement that’s making Minneapolis a healthier, cleaner city. Pledge to leave your car at home once a week and travel by bike, foot or public transit instead. 

 170 people have taken the pledge.

Add your name 

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Metro riders enter and exit a train stopped at a station in Minneapolis.

Minneapolis is the best city for biking

People for Bikes has named Minneapolis as the best large biking city in the U.S. for the second year in a row.
View the rankings

Ways to get around

A crowd of people walk toward the US Bank Stadium in downtown Minneapolis.

Take a walk

Walking lowers stress and boosts well-being. Next time you run an errand, try going for a stroll.
A group of bicyclists ride in a protected bike lane.

Ride a bike

Taking bike routes are a safe, healthy and low-cost way to connect you to more places around Minneapolis.
A bus driving through downtown Minneapolis.

Ride bus rapid transit 

Frequent, reliable schedules make the bus an easy, affordable option to get things done as you go.

Resources

Mobility Hubs

Connect to many modes of transportation in one spot.

Low-cost mobility programs

Learn about programs to help make transit more affordable.

Move Minneapolis

Find new and sustainable ways to commute.

Vision Zero

Learn about the City’s plan for safer streets and fewer crashes. 

Transportation Action Plan

We're creating more travel options for more people by 2030. 

Bike MN

Bike MN makes biking and walking easy and fun across Minneapolis.

Public Transit

You can map and plan your ride with Metro Transit.

Contact us

Alex Schieferdecker

Pedestrian and Bicycle Coordinator
Public Works

Email Alex Schieferdecker

Address

Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S. – Room 410
Minneapolis, MN 55415