BAC Considers Nicollet Mall And Hennepin/Lyndale Bicycle Options
At its meeting Tuesday the Engineering Subcommittee of the Minneapolis Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC) heard plans for the Hennepin Lyndale Bottleneck and the Nicollet Mall Redesign, two street makeovers that are seeing minor bicycle facility improvements.
Hennepin Lyndale Bottleneck
The City of Minneapolis received a $7.2 million grant from the federal government for a $9.1 project to improve the Hennepin Lyndale Bottleneck. Some hope for a dramatic change, but planners estimated each day 55,000 vehicles use the bottleneck going north south. Thus, they seem loath to cut down the number of lanes.
Read moreSIX (count em'six!) Open Streets in 2014
Dacia, a Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition member and volunteer, has helped to make Open Streets a great success. You can too by donating today!
Dear Bicyling Friends,
It’s been a long cold winter, but finally spring has arrived! One sure sign the seasons are changing is that Open Streets Minneapolis is just around the corner.
In 2014, there will be SIX (count ‘em, six!) Open Streets events across the city. They’ll be back on Lyndale, Central, and Lowry Avenues and new this year on Girard/Humboldt, Nicollet, and Franklin Avenues. But the Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition needs your support to make these events happen!
Give today to make Open Streets bigger and better than ever!
As a member and volunteer for the Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition, I’ve seen the energy and excitement that Open Streets sparks—where residents and businesses in a community come together and showcase what’s in their own backyard. Open Streets also gives the chance for others from outside to visit and enjoy what those who live and work in the community already know. Plus the ultimate benefit…the chance to explore a community without motorized traffic! Instead of engines, you hear music and laughter. Instead of exhaust, you smell the aroma of local restaurants. Instead of sitting in a car, you’re walking, biking, rollerblading, skateboarding…moving your body. You can bring the family because there’s something for everyone! Ain’t no party like an Open Streets party!
Your gift of $10, $20, or $30 will make the 2014 Open Streets magical. And for $30 or more, you’ll get a FREE 2013 Open Streets t-shirt!
Imagine playgrounds, families, jugglers, yoga, food trucks, music, and dancing. Imagine thousands of people enjoying the city under the beautiful summer skies on miles of safe, car-free streets.
Donate today. Because it’s individuals like you who make Open Streets great!
Thanks for all that you do and see you at the parties!
Dacia Durham
Member and Volunteer
Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition
