2021 SPBC Cycling Map and Guide!
Featuring all the info you need to get around Saint Paul by bike.
Available as a downloadable PDF. Printed copies coming soon!
State and Local Alternative Transportation Groups
🚲 Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota – http://www.bikemn.org/ Minnesota's statewide bicycle advocacy organization.
🚲 Our Streets Mpls – http://ourstreetsmpls.org/ Formerly the Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition. Advocates for a city where bicycling is encouraged and everyone feels comfortable riding.
🚲 Nice Ride – https://www.niceridemn.org/ Bike share program in Minneapolis.
🚲 Move Minnesota – http://movemn.org/ A nonprofit organization working to reform Minnesota's transportation system. Through advocacy, organizing, and research, they promote a balanced transportation system that encourages transit, walking, bicycling, and thoughtful development.
🚲 StreetsMN – http://www.streets.mn/ Streets MN is the Twin Cities version of Streetsblog. Local writers and activists attempt to broaden the conversation about local transportation and land use issues beyond automobiles and parking lots. Great articles by SPBC member Bill Lindeke and others!
National Bicycle and Alternative Transportation Resources
🚲 American Planning Association - http://www.planning.org/ Brings together practicing planners, citizens and elected committed to making great communities happen.
🚲 People for Bikes - http://www.peopleforbikes.org/ Is a national coalition of bicycle retailers and suppliers working to put more people on bikes more often.
🚲 Cyclopath - http://cyclopath.org/Lets you enter personal bikeability ratings for roads and trails. This unique rating system helps find the best routes for you, while also supporting the community with your individual knowledge.
🚲 Surface Transportation Policy Project - http://www.transact.org/ Formerly the largest alternative transport lobby group in Washington DC
🚲 Streetsblog - http://www.streetsblog.org/ Started in New York City, there are now Streetsblogs for L.A., San Francisco and many other cities. A great resource for bike news!
🚲 T4America - http://t4america.org/ A pro-bike, pro-transit lobby group in Washington DC pushing for a more progressive 6-year federal transportation bill. Be sure to sign their petition and become involved in this important issue!
🚲 Transportation Alternatives - http://www.transalt.org/ New York City's main bicycle and pedestrian advocacy group with an excellent and useful website.
🚲 World Carfree Network- http://www.worldcarfree.net/ Provides a full range of content from direct action skills to the latest research developments, feature articles on topics ranging from Driving as Addiction to Ecocity Visions, world news and even cartoons poking fun at the car and oil industries.
Local Bike Rides and Events
🚲 The Saint Paul Classic - http://www.bikeclassic.org/ An annual city bike tour in early September that features 15, 30 or 54 mile loops through the city, with food and entertainment along the way!
🚲 30 Days of Biking - http://30daysofbiking.com/ A worldwide event started right here in the Twin Cities in which participants commit to riding every day for the month of April.
🚲 ARTCRANK - http://artcrank.com/minneapolis An annual bike art show with a mission to combine the energy of bike culture, creativity and advocacy to create a new way for people to get excited about cycling.
Local Government Resources
🚲 Saint Paul's Sustainable Transportation Planner - http://www.ci.stpaul.mn.us/bikes Some of Saint Paul's current construction projects, planning and programs devoted to bicycles, as well as contact information for Saint Paul's new Sustainable Transportation Planner.
🚲 City Council e-mail and Information - https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/city-council
🚲 County Commissioner Information - http://www.co.ramsey.mn.us/cb/index.htm
🚲 Mayor's e-mail Form - https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/mayors-office/contact-mayor
Maps and City Plans
🚲 Website for the Saint Paul Bicycle Plan - https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/public-works/bicycles/saint-paul-bicycle-plan It has links to all the plan documents, public feedback, maps, figures.
🚲 Saint Paul Ward and District Map - https://www.stpaul.gov/DocumentCenter/View6/10410.pdfFind out what ward and planning district you live in so you can determine your City Council representative and district council.
🚲 The Bike Walk Central Corridor Action Plan - http://www.stpaul.gov/DocumentView.aspx?DID=11870 This is the official city plan for bike/walk enhancements in and around the Central Corridor LRT project, known by the acronym BWCCAP
Local Saint Paul Bike Shops
🚲 Bicycle Chain - http://bicyclechain.com/ 1712 Lexington Avenue N, Roseville, MN 55113 / 651.489.4513
🚲 Capital Deals - http://capitaldealsonline.com/ 710 Smith Ave S, Saint Paul, MN 55107 / 651.222.8380
🚲 Erik's Bike Shop in Highland Park - http://www.eriksbikeshop.com/eriks-bike-board-ski-shop-st-paul-highland-park-mn-55116.aspx 2191 Ford Parkway, Saint Paul, MN 55116 / 651.222.2080
🚲 Express Bike Shop http://www.exbike.com/ 1158 Selby Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104 / 651.644.9660
🚲 Grand Performance Bicycle Shop - http://www.gpbicycles.com/ 1938 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN / 651.699.2640
🚲 Lowertown Bike Shop - http://www.lowertownbikeshop.com/ 214 East 4th Street, Suite 160, Union Depot, Saint Paul, MN 55101 / 651.222.0775
🚲 Mister Michael's Recycles Bicycles - http://mmrbstore.com/ - A small bicycle recycling operation run by two retired engineers-- Michael and Benita Warns-- Near Prior and University Avenues. They sell parts and a few used bikes but mostly give away donated bicycles to the homeless and others in need. Their shop has limited hours so check their website to see when they're open. 520 North Prior Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104 / 651.641.1037
🚲 Now Bikes and Fitness - http://nowbikes-fitness.com/ 75 N Snelling Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104 / 651.644.2354
🚲 Seven Spokes Bike Shop - http://sevenspokesbikeshop.com/ 1044 Cleveland Ave S, Saint Paul, MN 55116 / 651.698.2453