Resources

Other Saint Paul Bike Resources

Here are some resources to help you find local and national bicycle information, rides, events, maps, planning documents and legislative contacts.

State and Local Alternative Transportation Groups

• Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota http://www.bikemn.org/ Minnesota’s statewide bicycle advocacy organization
• Bike Walk Twin Cities http://www.bikewalktwincities.org/ works to increase biking and walking, and decrease driving. It is part of a federal initiative, the Non-Motorized Transportation Pilot Program. 
• MacBike and Bikesharehttp://www.macalester.edu/sustainability/macbike.html MacBike is the bicycle group of Macalaster University. Bikeshare is their free bike rental program.
• Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition http://mplsbike.org/ advocates for a city where bicycling is encouraged and everyone feels comfortable riding.
• Nice Ride https://www.niceridemn.org/ is a bike share program in Minneapolis with plans to expand to Saint Paul.
• Sibley Bike Depot http://www.sibleybikedepot.org/ Located on University avenue at Dale, Sibley is a volunteer community bike shop that seeks to educate and empower children and adults to use bicycles for everyday transportation. They run classes, provide bikes to kids who can’t afford them and sell used bikes and parts.
• Smart Trips http://smart-trips.org/ is a non-profit organization that improves access and mobility for those who travel in and around St. Paul.
• Transit for Livable Communities http://www.tlcminnesota.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.
• Twin Cities Streets for People http://tcstreetsforpeople.org/ mission is to help transform Twin Cities streets into community spaces that invite people of all ages, cultures and abilities to walk, bicycle, socialize and play.

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.
• Bikes Belong http://www.bikesbelong.org/ is a national coalition of bicycle retailers and suppliers working to put more people on bikes more often.
• Carbusters http://carbusters.org/ 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.
• 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.

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://www.artcrankpostershow.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 Ward and District Map http://mn-stpaul.civicplus.com/DocumentView.aspx?DID=2822 Find out what ward and planning district you live in so you can determine your City Council representative and district council.
• 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 http://www.stpaul.gov/index.aspx?nid=553
• County Commissioner Information http://www.co.ramsey.mn.us/cb/index.htm
• Mayor’s e-mail Form http://www.stpaul.gov/index.aspx?NID=309

Maps and City Plans

• Official City Bike Map http://mn-stpaul.civicplus.com/DocumentView.aspx?DID=2804 It is missing a couple recent updates (like Jefferson) but is more or less accurate.
• Official City Bike Commuter Map http://mn-stpaul.civicplus.com/DocumentView.aspx?DID=2805
• Bike Rack Map for downtown http://mn-stpaul.civicplus.com/DocumentView.aspx?DID=2801
• Upcoming City Bike and Bridge Projects http://www.stpaul.gov/DocumentView.aspx?DID=12816 This is a PDF list (with info) of upcominc city bike and bridge projects
• Saint Paul Transportation Plan http://www.ci.saint-paul.mn.us/DocumentView.aspx?DID=8439 This is a PDF of the Transportation Chapter of the city’s Comprehensive Plan. Within this, there is a little discussion of bicycles and bike planning. The city is now focused on doing a separate, comprehensive bike plan.
• Proposed Bikeway Map http://www.stpaul.gov/DocumentView.aspx?DID=12469 This is a map of proposed bikeways from the 2010 Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan.
• 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

• Boehm's http://boehmscycle.com/ 1592 Selby Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104 / 651.644.4990
• 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
• Green Tire Bike Shop http://greentirebikes.com/ 1213 Randolph Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55105 / 651.321.3297
• Now Bikes and Fitness http://nowbikes-fitness.com/ 75 N Snelling Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55104 / 651.644.2354
• Omnium Bike Shop http://www.omniumbikeshop.com/ 520 Selby Avenue, Saint Paul, MN 55102 / 651.224.2432
• Sibley Bike Depot http://www.sibleybikedepot.org/ 712 University Avenue West, Saint Paul, MN 55104 / 651.222.2080