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Downtown Biking Guide

Bike Minneapolis


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Council Member Betsy Hodges

Minneapolis City Council

I bike because the combinationof cost savings, environmentalfriendliness, and increased

feeling the sun and the wind asI use my own two legs to get mehome.


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

BIKE PARKINGBike Parking RulesBike Lockers & Showers

LANE POSITIONING

BIKE ROUTE MAPBike Lanes & Racks

SECURITYLocking TipsLocking Your Bike

SAFETYRules of the Road Turn Signals

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BIKE TRAIL ACCESSHiawatha Light Rail TrailCedar Lake Trail11


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BIKE PARKING

Bike Parking Rules

Bicycle parking is PERMITTED on all bicycle racks, street signs and bicycle lockers.

Bicycle parking is NOT PERMITTED on lamp posts, street lights, trees, fre hydrants,parking meters and as posted.

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Bike Lockers & Showers

ABC Ramps(612) 333-9031

SEASONAL ................................ $30.00ANNUAL ...................................... $50.00

SEASONAL ................................ $80.00ANNUAL ...................................... $100.00

City of Minneapolis(612) 339-2560

SEASONAL ................................ $35.00ANNUAL ...................................... $50.00

The City of Minneapolis, ABC Ramps and Metro Transit operate bike lockersthroughout downtown. Lockers may be rented ANNUALLY or SEASONALLY (April 1- November 30) . ABC Ramps also offers shower facilities located in RampA. Shower rentals include a bike locker, access to shower facilities, and a smalllocker for clothing. Please call to inquire about availability.

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Metro Transit(612) 373-3333

ANNUAL ...................................... $48.00Re undable Deposit ................ $40.00

`Bike Storage & Shower Tips

Be ore renting a locker check with your building manager, buildingconcierge or employer to determine i secured bike storage andshower acilities are available in your building. Some employers andbuildings ofer secured storage and showers as a ree service totenants.

Many health clubs in the Twin Cities have locations in downtown.Check to see i you can use your health club membership to accessshowers and lockers downtown.

I shower acilities are not availalbe consider taking your bike on thebus in the morning and riding your bike home in the evening. Allregional buses and trains have bike racks.

Metro Transit Bike Lockers are located at many Park & Ride lots,light-rail stations and other popular Twin Cities destinations. Bicycleto your Park & Ride or or part o your trip and take the bus the rest o the way. Visit www.metrotransit.org to nd Bike Locker locations nearyou.

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LANE POSITIONING

When you approach a multi-lane intersection, think about where you wouldposition yourself if you were driving a car.

The diagram below show correct lane positioning for a variety of differentscenarios.

Basic Maneuvers

Straight Through

Right Turn

Left Turn

Overtaking

Passing Parked Cars

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Indicates: Look behind, signal and makeyour maneuver as trafc permits.

Source League o American Bicyclists: Road 1 Student Manual - www.bikeleague.org/

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Generally speaking, as a bicyclist, you should be inthe right-most lane that goes in the direction youare traveling. As a bicyclist, though, you also havethree positions within the lane to choose from: theright third , the center , and the left third . Thespecific portion of the lane depends on the distinctcharacteristics of the intersection.

In order to successfully change lanes in traffic the cyclist must:

Make two moves per lane (as shown in the following illustration).

Plan ahead Scan Signal your intention

Move carefully and smoothly Negotiate with motorists as necessary Make eye contact


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SECURITY

Locking Your Bike

At home, store your bicycles inside i possible.

When stopped, i you cant take your bicycle inside, always use yourlock.

Always lock your bicycle in a high trafc and well lit area to anunbreakable and immovable object. Be certain to secure the rameand both wheels.

When locking your bike use two locks - a U-lock to secure your bikerame, and a cable lock to secure your wheels.

Take with you any easily-removed accessories and components suchas pumps, cycle computers, lights, seat bags, etc.

To reduce the risk o becoming a target, never tempt thieves byleaving your bicycle locked outside or long periods such as overnight.

Mark your bicycle so that you can easily prove its yours. You can alsoregister your bike at www.nationalbikeregistry.com .

Check with your building manager, building concierge or employer todetermine i secured bike storage is available in the building.

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SECURITY

Locking Your Bike

Using a U-Lock

Remove the front tire (check to see if your front tire has a quick release beforelocking your bike using this method).

Thread the U-Lock through the tires,wrapping the lock around the seattube and the object you are lockingyour bike to.

Lock your U-Lock .

Remove any easily removable accessories(panniers, lights, pumps, water bottles, etc.).

Using a U-Lock and a Cable Lock

Thread the U-Lock through the fronttire, wrapping the lock around thedown tube and the object you arelocking your bike to.

Thread the Cable Lock through thefront and rear tire and attach both

looped ends of the Cable Lock to theU-Lock.

Lock your U-Lock and Cable Lock.

Remove any easily removable accessories(panniers, lights, pumps, water bottles, etc.).

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Before riding your bike visit your local bike shop and purchase a quality lock. Ata minimum you will want to purchase a U-Lock. If you do not want to removeyour front tire you may also want to purchase a cable lock to secure your tires.Visit your local bike shop for assistance purchasing a quality lock.


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Hiawatha Light Rail

ABC Parking Ramps

Bicycle Parking

Regional trail

Know of additional bike parking thatis not on this map? Contact:[email protected] to have it added.

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Cedar Lake Trail

BIKE TRAIL ACCESS

The Cedar Lake Trail runs westbound out of Downtown Minneapolis to thewestern suburbs. Use trail to connect with Kenilworth Trail, Southwest LRT Trail& the Midtown Greenway.

Trail is plowed duringthe winter.

USE CAUTION!Glenwood Ave bike laneends at 2nd Ave N. Use10th & 11th St bike lanesto access downtown.

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Access to Downtown

From Cedar Lake Trail cross 3rd Ave Nonto Glenwood Ave using cross walk.

Get into right lane on Glenwood Ave.

Turn right onto 10th St S.

Follow 10th St S to access 1st Ave N,Hennepin Ave, Park Ave and PortlandAve bike lanes.

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Access from Downtown

Follow 1st Ave N/Hennepin Ave bike

lanes to 11th St S bike lane.

Follow 11th St S to the intersection of Glenwood Ave.

Wait for traffic signal or use cross walk to access Cedar Lake Trail.

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BIKE TRAIL ACCESS

Cedar Lake Trail


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Source: Google Earth

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Hiawatha Light Rail Trail

BIKE TRAIL ACCESS

The Hiawatha Light Rail Trail runs Southeast from downtown along theHiawatha Light Rail. Use this trail to connect with South Minneapolis and theMidtown Greenway.

Trail is plowed duringthe winter.

USE CAUTION!

Trail is not lit after dark.!

Construction is plannedfor late 2010 to connecttrail to bicycle lanesalong 3rd St S.

Access from SouthFollow 11th Ave S. bike lanes northtowards the river.

Cross Hiawatha Light Rail Tracks.

Trail entrance is on your right.

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Access from NorthFollow 11th Ave S. bike lanes south.11th Ave S. bike lanes are accessablevia the 2nd St S. bike lanes or WestRiver Parkway.

Trail entrance is on your left. UseCaution! Cross traffic does not stop.

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BIKE TRAIL ACCESS


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SAFETY

Bicyclists may ride on all Minnesota roads, except whererestricted.

Bicyclists should ride on the road, and must ride in thesame direction o trafc.

Motorists must at all times maintain a three- ootclearance when passing a bicyclist.

Bicyclists and motorists must obey all trafc controlsigns and signals.

Bicyclists and motorists must yield the right-o -way toeach other. Both must yield or pedestrians.

Bicyclists must signal their turns and should ride in apredictable manner.

A white headlight and red rear light are required whenriding at night.

Bicyclists should always wear a helmet.

Bicyclists are not allowed to ride on sidewalks inDowntown Minneapolis.

Rules of the Road


Source Mn/DOT Share the Road - www.sharetheroadmn.org


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Turn Signals

Start signalling 100 feet before your turn, or when changing lanes. If you aremaking a turn that requires you to change lanes gradually work your way overto the correct side of the street while signaling. You can also stop at a crosswalk,get off your bike and walk your bike across the intersection. Plan ahead to avoidlast minute decision.

Safety Quick Tips & Other Signals

Eye contact: Remember even though you may make eye contact witha motorist that does not mean they see you. Use multiple signalingmethods when riding to ensure sa ety.

Pointing: Clearly indicate to motorist where you intend to ride bypointing. You may use this method instead o using hand signals incertain situations.

Scanning: Be ore changing course or taking a turn look over yourshoulder. This is a good way to assess the trafc situation and indicateyour intentions to motorists behind you.

SAFETY


VIEW FROM BEHIND

I AMTURNING LEFT

I AMSTOPPINGOR SLOWING DOWN

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RESOURCES

Commuter Connectionwww.commuter-connection.org/bike

City of Minneapolis Bicycle Websitewww.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/bicycles

Bicycling as Transportation Guidewww.metrotransit.org/bike/transportation.asp

Bike Walk Ambassadorswww.bikewalktwincities.org/ambassadors

Guaranteed Ride Homewww.metrotransit.org/riderPrograms/grh.asp

One on One Bicycle Studio117 Washington Ave N.(612) 371-9565www.oneononebike.com

Biking Information

Bike Programs

Downtown Bike Shop



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Mayor R.T. Rybak

City of Minneapolis

I bike because I feel so muchbetter after a morning ride. I

can either be stuck in a car in

feeling free on my bike. Thatsan easy choice.


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C O N N E C T I O NCommuter

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