Strategy 9 Update bicycle and micromobility parking practices to support demand and diversity of vehicles to significantly expand bicycle racks in the right of way.

The rise of different types of vehicles, including scooters, bikeshare, and other new vehicle types increase the need for safe spaces to park these vehicles. The City currently operates five accommodations for bike and micromobility parking:

• Bike rack program – The Bike Rack Cost Share program allows eligible businesses to be reimbursed up to 50% of the bicycle rack cost and 50% of the installation cost. Schools, libraries, parks, and other eligible public facilities can request to receive racks at no cost.
• Bike corral program – The Bicycle Corral Cost Share Program is designed for businesses with high bicycle demand and limited space in the boulevard or sidewalk area. It is a low-cost method to provide bicycle parking in the same space occupied by an on-street parked car. Businesses are reimbursed up to 50% of the bike corral cost.
• Bike lockers – Public bike lockers are available to rent at Ramp A, Courthouse Ramp, the University of Minnesota, and at Metro Transit stations and transit centers.
• Nice Ride station placement – Nice Ride has both stations for docked bicycles for dockless pedal-assist ebikes.
• Scooter parking zones – the City has created several on-street scooter parking zones to provide a designated space for scooters to be parked, out of the pedestrian clear zone and in a predictable manner for scooter users.