May 13–17 is National Bike Week: Events
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May is National Bike Month and PTS has two events you’re invited to to celebrate!

Thursday, May 16 

Time: 9:00–10:30 a.m. 

Move Minneapolis is partnering with Hennepin County and Public Works – As You Go MPLS at the Commons Park in downtown Minneapolis on the morning of Thursday, May 16 for Celebrate Bike Week. We welcome city residents, bicycle commuters, recreational riders, and bikers of all abilities. Celebrate all types of biking, safe routes and infrastructure, free tune-ups and safety checks, scooter and e-Bike demos, and words from community and organization leaders. 

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Friday, May 17: 

Time: 7:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

UMN Bike to (Anywhere) Day! Join PTS, the Office of Sustainability, and Boynton Health Pharmacy to celebrate Bike to Work Day and have a fun and healthy way to start your day. Make a quick pit stop for free safety checks, tune-ups, giveaways, food, and beverages while supplies last. You can even sign up for the ZAP! Rewards Program while you enjoy the freebies.

Locations

  • PTS at the U of M Bike Center (at Oak Street)
  • Donhowe Building at 15th Avenue SE
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Union Street Closed This Month

Union Street SE will be closed to pedestrians, bikes, and vehicles while it is reconstructed from July 15, through August 2. 

East Bank Road Closures This Weekend

Metro Transit will be conducting maintenance on Green Line corridor infrastructure on the East Bank of the Twin Cities Campus this weekend. 

July Sixth Street Construction

The north vehicle and bike lanes of Sixth Street will be closed Thursday, July 11 through Wednesday, July 31 for maintenance.

Parking Interruption: Washington Avenue Ramp Construction

Beginning on June 17, Washington Avenue Ramp and the surrounding area will be undergoing maintenance. Traffic impacts are expected.

Advisory: Metro Transit Service Changes Begin June 15

On Saturday, June 15, Metro Transit will make changes to transit service throughout the metro. Quarterly service changes adapt and adjust the service based on current and projected ridership and the available resources and driver workforce. 

Advisory: MVTA Service Changes Begin June 3

Routes that serve the University of Minnesota will reduce trip frequency for the summer months but will restore trips when the U of M resumes classes in the fall. 

ALERT: Pleasant Street Closure in June

From Monday, June 3 through Wednesday, July 10, Pleasant Street SE between Arlington Street and the Washington Avenue Bridge will be closed to all vehicle traffic. Additionally, the Washington Avenue Bridge will be closed to westbound vehicles.