“Even if you just commute a few days a week. You’re saving yourself money, you’re saving yourself stress, you’re doing something very positive for the climate because transportation is the number one source of greenhouse gas emissions. For all these reasons and more, I think a care-free car-free lifestyle, is the one to pursue.” Rep… Read more
CATEGORIES: Blog: What’s The Move?, Transit, Transportation News
Sustainable commuting modes such as transit, carpooling, and biking are getting more and more attention as we look to combat climate change. One commute mode that tends to fly under the radar is walking. Unlike many other modes, walking has zero carbon impact. It also requires little to no special gear or knowledge, meaning it… Read more
CATEGORIES: Blog: What’s The Move?, Transportation News, Walk
As a Francophile raised in South Minneapolis, many of my favorite moments can be traced back to emulating Parisian aspirations here at home. The joys of my life are encapsulated in an espresso fueled bike ride to the local market in search of something for a chèvre spread. I’ve had the fortune to take advantage… Read more
CATEGORIES: Bicycling, Blog: What’s The Move?, Transportation News, Walk
When I was hired at Move Minneapolis in September 2021, I was thrilled to begin bike commuting to 9th and Nicollet. Despite my biking experience, I soon learned that biking downtown is a different beast than other parts of the city. I found myself feeling like a newbie bike commuter as I navigated to the… Read more
CATEGORIES: Bicycling, Blog: What’s The Move?, E-Bikes
Home Office Oasis Telework was a hot mess at my house last Spring. I camped out all over our house including on the living room couch and at the side table in my preschooler’s bedroom. As my husband and I struggled to cobble together childcare duties, I got up extra early to work in the… Read more
CATEGORIES: Blog: What’s The Move?, Remote Work
Celebrating Sustainable Commuting – A Reflection on the 2020 Commute Ambassadors Program 2020 marked the first year of the Move Minneapolis commute ambassador program. While it certainly looked different than what we first envisioned, I really enjoyed leading the program and getting to know an incredible group. We had 19 people participate in our 2020 class, each of whom works downtown and commutes sustainably through a combination of walking, biking… Read more
CATEGORIES: Blog: What’s The Move?, Commute Ambassadors, E-Bikes, Transportation News
Check out the Winter Resources guide for getting around safely and sustainably.
Move Minneapolis offers Customized Consultations for those who live, work, or visit downtown interested in trying sustainable trips – biking, walking, carpooling, transit, shared e-bikes/scooters. Schedule a free 15-minute virtual/phone transportation consultation session with Move Minneapolis staff Fridays between 9am and 3pm.
