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Kingfield Neighborhood Association Board Meeting, June 13, 7 PM, MLK Park
Dr. Martin Luther King Legacy Council, June 14, 6:30 PM, MLK Park
Crime Prevention and Safety Committee: May 15, 6:30 PM, Graffiti Clean-up Event! Meeting location 40th & 3w at the pedestrian bridge!
Youth & Schools Committee, TBD, MLK Park
Green Committee, no meeting scheduled.
Redevelopment Committee, May 23, 7 PM, MLK Park
Event Committee, TBD, MLK Park
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Apr
19
Kidical Mass
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A bikeride along the RiverLake Greenway on Saturday, April 21!
April’s ride will meet in the parking lot at Lyndale Farmstead Park. Riders will travel the bicycle boulevard along East 40th St., stopping at three parks along the way.
Apr
9
Upcoming bike classes and event in your area!
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Tuesday, April 3rd @ 6pm• Basic Bike Maintenance Lynnhurst Park Neighborhood Center 1345 Minnehaha Parkway W
Wednesday, April 4th @ 10am • Walking Wednesdays 55+ Midtown & Powderhorn Meet at Midtown Global Market, Lake St entry
Saturday, April 7th @ 9:30am • Family Safety Class Armatage Park Recreation Center 2500 W 57th St
Tuesday, April 10th @ 6pm • Neighborhood Bicycle Tour Bryant Square Park Bryant Ave S & W 32nd St
Saturday April 21st @ 9am • Kidical Mass RiverLake Greenway. Meet in the parking lot at Lyndale Farmstead. We will ride the bicycle boulevard along E 40th St, stopping at three parks along the way.
Rebecca Gomez Bicycle and Pedestrian Section City of Minneapolis Public Works 612.333.3410
Mar
25
Minneapolis Bicycling and Pedestrian Program Hosting Bike Rides This Summer!
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This spring and summer, the Minneapolis Bicycling and Pedestrian Program is hosting over 40 rides, walks and classes to help you get back on the streets and trails. Whether you are looking to explore new bikeways in your neighborhood or trying to get the whole family riding, there is something for you. Our maintenance classes will get your bike ready to ride and our safety clinics will help you gain confidence when riding in traffic. For those looking to take a comfortable and gradual approach to staying active, our 55+ Walking and Biking Series is a perfect fit for you.
No registration is required – just visit our website to find events scheduled in your area: www.minneapolismn.gov/bicycles/WCMS1P-088472.
Mar
24
Bicycle Advisory Committee Seeking Applications
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The Minneapolis Bicycle Advisory Committee is seeking applications for new representatives. The committee advises the Mayor and City Council on policies, programs, and actions for improving the city’s bicycling environment. One member is appointed by each City Council ward office, resulting in thirteen available seats. Seats may have incumbents seeking reappointment. The application deadline is Friday, April 13. Terms will begin on June 1, 2012 and last through May 31, 2014. Apply by following the instructions on the Bicycle Advisory Committee vacancy website.
Mar
22
Open Streets Minneapolis Call for Volunteers!
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Open Streets Minneapolis is engaging in some community outreach this weekend on Friday and Sunday in support of the permit for the June 10th event on Lyndale Avenue South. Please find the information regarding this outreach at the following link:
http://openstreetsmpls.com/volunteer
We are currently in need of additional volunteers for this effort. If you would be able to help spread this information to potential volunteers, that would be appreciated.
Current updates about the planned event can be found at the website listed above, or by following facebook.com/OpenStreetsMPLS and twitter.com/OpenStreetsMPLS.
Colin Harris,
Open Streets Mpls
Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition mplsbike.org
May
21
Fresh ‘Fruit’ at Kingfield Farmers Market!
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May
21
Kingfield-Area Biking Updates and Events
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The 40th Street Pedestrian Bridge is getting minor re-do paid for by the city. The main concern was the way the bridge dumps out onto 2nd avenue. A public meeting was held and we were able to work with Bryant neighbors to influence the bump-out design on 2nd Ave so it can be used by folks biking on both sides of the street (into and off of the ramp). Additionally, if the side-by-side pedestrian bridge ever does get built, there will be a bump-out for that other bridge to end at already in place. This bumpout should also help to slow motorists through this intersection.
TLC is targeting Kingfield for a Mode Shift Campaign this summer—8 neighbors have already expressed interest in working on this. The first meeting is May 31, 6 PM, MLK Park. All are welcome to join us at this initial meeting!
RiverLake Greenway Opening is Saturday June 11—Kingfield is hosting a bike decorating station and partnering with another organization to offer a bike obstacle course. We are looking for volunteers from 3-4 PM to staff a Bike Decorating booth on June 11. We are also looking for volunteers in the days BEFORE June 11 to brainstorm a 40th Street Pedestrian Bridge decorating project and to implement it! Contact sarah@kingfield.org or 612.823.5980 to volunteer to participate in either activity!
Blaisdell and 1st Avenue Bike Lanes will be built this year—a grand opening along this lines of the RiverLake Greenway one (multi-neighborhood, organized by the City) will towards the end of the project.
Bike Racks: KFNA is working with businesses to locate racks (at 50% off!) at many local businesses: Sunstreet Breads and Blackbird are two of the businesses locations that will be receiving new racks. Thanks to a Federal Grant we have finally received a beautiful NEW RACK at the Kingfield Farmers’ Market too!
Ciclovia, otherwise known as Open Street Minneapolis, is Sunday June 12, 10 AM-2 PM from 22nd to 42nd Street on Lyndale—this biking/pedestrian event will block-off Lyndale from car traffic. By opening up the streets for people to walk, bike, run and skate for a day, we get an opportunity to experience our city in a whole new way.
Cyclomaniacs: It seems there’s a summer camp for just about every sport, except for youth cycling. To fill that gap, a grassroots cycling club started in South Minneapolis two summers ago. Take a bunch of kids, a handful of parents, our second-to-none trail system, and you’ve got a summer Friday that’s hard to beat! A different 16-22 mile route is established for each week, with a fun food destination spot in the middle. Rides usually start around 10am and finish about 2pm. Most depart from Lake Calhoun or Lake Harriet, with stops made along the way to pick up riders choosing abridged routes. There’s no cost to participate, other than your own wheels and treat money at the destination point. A website is being planned, but until that is up and running, contact Angela Gustafson at angela@ootbooks.com with questions or to be added to the email group list.
For more information visit http://kingfield.org/transportation/. If you have questions on any of these or want to volunteer contact Sarah at sarah@kingfield.org or 612.823.5980.