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In this edition
- Free Scooter/E-Bike Trials July 18th
- Sustainability Series Webinar July 18th
- Transportation Themed Nicollet xChange
- Join Move Minneapolis at National Night Out
- Walkable Neighborhoods Blog Post
- Get Help Getting to Downtown
- Car-Free MSP Returns for 2024
- Other Happenings
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Scooter & E-Bike Demos
on Nicollet Mall July 18
Downtown Thursdays have returned to Nicollet Mall for the summer, featuring food trucks, musical performances, games, giveaways, and demos from 11:30am -1:30pm each Thursday. Buses are re-routed off Nicollet to Hennepin and Marquette to create a full pedestrian experience (check "Alerts" for your route on metrotransit.org to find transit detour information).
On Thursday, July 18 from 11:30am - 1:30pm Move Minneapolis and Lime will feature scooter and e-bike demos between 6th and 7th Streets. Lime staff will provide FREE test rides on Nicollet Mall.
Stop by the Move Minneapolis tent for bike maps, great swag, and information on sustainable commuting options.
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Sustainability Series Webinar July 18th
Calling all HR leaders! Move Minneapolis, as an affiliate of the Minneapolis Regional Chamber, will be featured in an upcoming MRC Sustainability Series webinar.
Emissions from transportation are the biggest contributor to climate change. Employers have a major opportunity to affect change by promoting and equipping their employees with sustainable commute options. The commuter benefits, policies and amenities an employer offers can save employees money, provide more flexibility, and help them live their values.
Join us on Thursday, July 18, 12-1 pm to learn more about how you can encourage, promote, and offer sustainable transportation opportunities to your workplace.
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Nicollet xChange
Every Tuesday this summer from 11:30am-1:30pm on Nicollet Mall, you'll find the Nicollet xChange – a marketplace of ideas, items, skills, and stories in an exciting swap.
Tuesday, July 23rd the Nicollet xChange takes on a Minneapolis transportation theme.
Join Move Minneapolis and our partners from Evie carshare, Commute with Enterprise vanpool, City of Minneapolis’ As You Go campaign, Metro Transit Green Line Extension, and BikeMN in an exchange of transportation knowledge, ideas, and visions for ways to move in Minneapolis. Bring your bike for a free tune-up and safety check from the mechanics at the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota.
Find us on Nicollet Mall and 9th Street N on July 23rd.
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National Night Out
National Night Out takes place every year on the first Tuesday in August. Events are held in neighborhoods across the city. Every year, thousands of residents take part in the festivities.
Stop by the Commons Park to chat with the Move Minneapolis team at the Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association's 2024 National Night Out celebration.
If you’re a downtown resident, you’ll be seeing more of the Move Minneapolis team in your neighborhood as we embark on increased residential outreach. We’re excited to be trying new approaches to serving folks who live downtown through pilot projects and community events. If you think your property or community would be a good fit for our transportation services, don’t hesitate to reach out!
When: Tuesday, August 6th, 5 – 8
Where: The Commons - 425 Portland Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55488
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"Discover the Joy of Downtown's Walkable Neighborhoods" Recap | Image description: Three guests from the webinar, Deanna Newman, Maxwell Singer and Jenairo Thornton smiling during introductions. | |
The recent Move Minneapolis webinar “Discover the Joy of Downtown’s Walkable Neighborhoods” brought a panel of your downtown neighbors together to share their lived experience finding joy through walking as a means of sustainable trips in their everyday lives.
You can either read a blog recap or watch a recording of the webinar, from 6/3/24 now available on our Youtube page.
The slides can be found here.
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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? And what if it rains?!
Move Minneapolis offers free Customized Consultations for those interested in trying sustainable trips to 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.
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"2024 Car-Free MSP"
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Car-Free MSP Returns for 2024
This September, the Minneapolis-St Paul region welcomes the return of Car-Free MSP! Car-Free MSP is a regional initiative that includes: a pledge to replace a drive-alone trip with a sustainable choice; resources and education; and a celebration on World Car-Free Day (September 22nd).
The pledge opens on July 15th, and everyone who pledges will be entered to win prizes such as an e-bike, a waterproof backpack, or a fabulous gift basket with sustainable transportation goodies.
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SAVE THE DATE
World Car-Free Day is held each year on September 22nd - join the local celebration at the Wabun Picnic Area from 12pm-3pm on Sunday, September 22nd. Mark you calendar for a day filled with fun, food, and community.
When: Sunday September 22nd, 12-3pm
Where: Wabun Picnic Area - 4655 46th Ave S, Minneapolis?
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Imagine
Frogtown & Rondo
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Check out the kickoff event of the Imagine Series hosted by Our Streets, the historic organizers of Open Streets.
Imagine Frogtown & Rondo is a big, family-friendly block party for neighborhood connection and community organization. This free event is a fantastic way to experience artists, musicians, and local businesses from the neighborhood and imagine a better future together.
When: Sunday, July 14th, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Where: Central Village Park - 457 Central Ave W, Saint Paul
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Lyndale Avenue South
Reconstruction Survey
Hennepin County is reconstructing Lyndale Avenue South with the goal to create an avenue that provides safe access for all users on this popular residential and commercial corridor between Franklin Avenue (County Road 5) and 31st Street.
Weigh in on the roadway elements you would like to prioritize by completing a survey.
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Blue Line Extension Environmental Impact Statement Public Hearings
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The Metropolitan Council and the Federal Transit Administration have prepared a Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (SDEIS) for the METRO Blue Line Extension project. Share your feedback on the statement at two upcoming public hearings:
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When: Tuesday, July 16, 5– 7 p.m.
Where: NorthPoint Conference Center
1256 Penn Avenue North, Ste 5200
Minneapolis, MN
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When: Tuesday, July 23, 10a-12pm
Where: Brooklyn Park Library
8500 West Broadway Avenue
Brooklyn Park, MN
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Join the Minnesota Safe Routes to School Network for a one-day, in-person meetup that’s collaborative, engaging, and fun! Network with Safe Routes practitioners from across Minnesota and engage in co-learning across sectors. Breakfast and lunch provided, and optional happy hour afterward!
There is no cost to attend. Please register for the event.
When: Thursday, July 18, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: Gatherings at Station 10 – 754 Randolph Ave Floor 2, Saint Paul, MN, 55102
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1st Avenue N. Reconstruction Open House
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Minneapolis Public Works is reconstructing half a mile of 1st Avenue N, from Washington Avenue to 8th Street N in the heart of downtown Destination District. The project will improve safety, comfort, and access for residents, workers, and visitors using the corridor.
The City is holding its second open house as part of a series of engagement events that seek community input to re-envision this iconic street.
When: Thursday, July 25 4:30 – 6:00pm
Where: Target Center Lobby - 600 N 1st Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403
Visit the project webpage to learn more and sign-up for updates.
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Third Annual Queer History Ride
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Join Perennial Cycle Saturday, July 27 from 12-2 pm for a 10-mile group ride with stops throughout the city to hear from a local LGBTQ+ Public Historian.
When: Saturday July 27th, 12–2 p.m.
Where: Powderhorn Park North Playground - 3400 15th Ave. S, Minneapolis, MN 55407
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Rock Your Ride 2024
Image description: Graphic for Rock Your Ride 2024 with text: Third annual concert and fundraising party for Move Minnesota featuring local bands KINFU and minigolf. August 7, at Hook and Ladder, Minneapolis. Doors at 6:30 PM. Music at 7:30 PM. Tickets $26 Advance or $32 at the door.
Rock Your Ride is back this summer! Come celebrate our local music scene, rock out to some amazing local bands, and support Move Minnesota (not Move Minneapolis) at their third annual concert and fundraising party!
Join the festivities at the Hook & Ladder on August 7 for a night of fun, music, and community. This year’s Rock Your Ride concert features local supergroup minigolf and rising star KINFU! The show is 21+ unless with a guardian.
Get your tickets here
When: Wednesday, August 7th – Doors: 6:30 p.m. Music: 7:30 p.m.
Where: Hook & Ladder Theater – 3010 Minnehaha Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55406
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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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