List of shared-use paths in Minneapolis

This is a list of shared-use paths in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. A shared-use or mixed-use path is separate from a roadway and supports multiple recreation and transportation opportunities, such as bicycling, walking, inline skating, roller skiing, and people in wheelchairs. Shared-use path standards in Minnesota are set by Administrative Rules, chapter 8820.9995.[1][2] Minnesota Department of Transportation also provides guidance for the design of shared-use paths.[3] This list includes notable shared-use paths in the city limits of Minneapolis, either whole or in part, and excludes roadway-only bike lanes, hiking-only trails, and mountain bike paths.

Midtown Greenway is one of many shared-use paths in Minneapolis for bicyclists and pedestrians.

Biking and walking in Minneapolis

Minneapolis is often considered one of the top biking and walking cities in the United States due to its vast trail network. Some ratings list Minneapolis at the top of all United States cities,[4] while others list Minneapolis in the top ten.[5] The city's Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway parkway system accounts for the vast majority of the city's shared-use paths at approximately 50 miles (80 km) of dedicated biking and walking areas.[6] By 2008, other city, county, and park board areas accounted for approximately 30 miles (48 km) of additional trails, for a city-wide total of approximately 80 miles (130 km) of protected pathways.[7] The network continued to grow into the late 2010s with the additions of the Hiawatha LRT Trail gap remediation, Min Hi Line pilot projects, and Samatar Crossing.

Paths and distances
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Bridges over the Mississippi River with paths
See also: List of crossings of the Upper Mississippi River

City, county, and park board paths
See also: Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and Three Rivers Park District

Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway park system
See also: Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway

Paths
  • Memorial and Webber Parkways—3.85 miles (6.20 km)
  • Wirth Parkway—3.54 miles (5.70 km)
  • Dean Parkway—0.59 miles (0.95 km)
  • William Berry Parkway—0.56 miles (0.90 km)
  • Minnehaha Creek—4.93 miles (7.93 km)
  • Godfrey Parkway—0.5 miles (0.80 km)
  • West River and James I. Rice Parkways—7.25 miles (11.67 km)
  • East River Parkway—approximately 2.1 miles (3.4 km)
  • St. Anthony Parkway—2.8 miles (4.5 km)
  • Stinson Parkway—0.95 miles (1.53 km)
  • Ridgeway Parkway—0.75 miles (1.21 km)

Paths around lakes

Other paths and trails

See also

References
  1. "Bicycle Path Design". www.dot.state.mn.us. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
  2. "8820.9995 - MN Rules Part". www.revisor.mn.gov. Retrieved 2020-01-22.
  3. Minnesota Department of Transportation (March 2007). "Mn/DOT Bikeway Facility Design Manual" (PDF). p. 22.
  4. Higgins-Dunn, Noah (2019-12-12). "The 10 most bike-friendly cities in the US". CNBC.
  5. Shilton, A. C.; Editors, the Bicycling Magazine. "The Best Bike Cities in America". Bicycling. Retrieved 2020-01-24.CS1 maint: extra text: authors list (link)
  6. "Grand Rounds Scenic Byway System". Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board. Retrieved 2020-01-24.
  7. "City of Minneapolis Bicycle Program". 2008-09-19. Archived from the original on 2008-09-19.
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