Gopher Bikes are Back: Pedal into 2024 with Style!

Get your helmets and get ready to roll - the Gopher Bike program is back for 2024!

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(First-come, first-served)

Gopher Bikes is a convenient full-service program to help you get around campus. Bicycles are available on a first-come, first-served basis as available. Participants get a bicycle, a bike helmet, a combination U-lock. Rental period ends on the last day of instruction for the semester/summer term. Study and final exam days are not included unless prearranged.

HRL Residents

Residents of Comstock, Yudof, Sanford, and Wilkins halls now have access to daily Gopher Bike rentals through the front desk. This pilot program, running from Friday, March 15 through the summer term, is available to residents only.

Get started by grabbing the keys from the front desk and get on the bike for a short-term rental of up to four hours, with no overnights available.

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University Avenue and Fourth Street roadway improvements

Hennepin County will improve University Avenue and Fourth Street SE between Oak Street and I-35W.

15th Avenue and 5th Street SE intersection improvements

The City plans to improve the intersection of 15th Ave. and 5th St. SE. in southeast Minneapolis to make it safer for pedestrians and bicyclists.

Gopher Bikes are Back: Pedal into 2024 with Style!

Gopher Bikes is a convenient full-service program to help you get around campus. Bicycles are available on a first-come, first-served basis as available. 

Metro Transit quarterly service changes

On March 16, Metro Transit will make changes to transit service throughout the metro. These quarterly service changes adapt and adjust service based on current and projected ridership, available resources, and driver workforce.

Stone Arch Bridge Partial Closure

During construction, pedestrians and bicyclists will not be able to cross the full length of the bridge through fall 2025.

Gopher Way between Mayo, Dwan, and Hospital Reopens

On February 5, the Gopher Way connections between the three buildings have reopened after construction.

New in-person support hours start January 16

Beginning on Tuesday, January 16, our in-person customer service hours will be available from 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. on weekdays, to align with team capacity. 

Winter break campus bus schedules

Transit service will be impacted over winter break - view post for full details.

Winter break Paratransit operations

Paratransit service will not operate after 6:00 p.m. during Winter Break, and will not operate on January 15. Lyft rides are available after hours and must be requested in advance. Full details here.