Duluth-Superior Area Bicycle Transportation Plan (2025) A system of safe, convenient and interconnected bikeways
Bicycling is an important and growing transportation option throughout Duluth and Superior.
This plan lays the groundwork for the development of a safe, convenient and inter-connected network of facilities, with the goal of supporting and encouraging people of all ages and abilities to bicycle to their destinations.
The 2025 Duluth-Superior Area Bicycle Transportation Plan is an update of the 2019 Duluth-Superior Metropolitan Bicycle Plan.
See ‘Plan Documents’ tab, below, to view the 2025 Plan
See ‘Bike Plan Map’ tab, below, to view interactive map of 2025 bike route network
See ‘Plan Updates’ tab, below, to view key points in the 2025 update process
Final 2025 Duluth-Superior Area Bicycle Transportation Plan Adopted by MIC Policy Board
MIC staff presented the final 2025 Duluth-Superior Area Bicycle Transportation Plan to the MIC Policy Board and they voted unanimously to adopt it.
Final Plan to be Presented for Adoption by the MIC Policy Board (Opportunity for Public Comment)
MIC staff will recommend adoption of the final 2025 Duluth-Superior Area Bicycle Transportation Plan by the MIC Policy Board at its March 19, 2025 meeting. This meeting is open to the public and comments will be taken.
BPAC Recommends Adoption of the Final Plan
The final was presented for review by the BPAC at a special virtual meeting. BPAC members voted unanimously to recommend its adoption by the MIC Policy at its meeting on March 19, 2025.
Public Open House
Draft Bicycle Transportation Plan – Review and Comment
Date & Time
02/13/2025
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Location
Duluth Folk School West Superior Street, Duluth
Purpose
Public open house for those interested in bicycle transportation in the Duluth-Superior area to review the draft MIC Area Bicycle Transportation Plan (2025 update of the 2019 plan), including the proposed route map, project lists, and draft chapters, as well as an opportunity to ask questions and provide comments.
BPAC Review of Draft Bicycle Transportation Plan
The draft chapters, updated maps, proposed prioritization metrics and project list were key items reviewed and discussed at the meeting of the full Bicycle-Pedestrian Advisory Committee.
Next steps will be to post the draft document online for public review and comment; to hold a public open house in mid-February; and to present the final 2025 MIC Area Bicycle Transportation Plan to the TAC and MIC Policy Board for adoption at the March 18 & 19 meetings.
2025 Bicycle Transportation Plan – Updated Timeline for Completion
Following staff changes at the MIC, a re-focused approach and timeline for completing the 2025 update of the MIC Area Bicycle Transportation Plan (previously titled the Duluth-Superior Metropolitan Bicycle Plan) was discussed with BPAC leaders, who agreed to draft the updated chapters with coordination by MIC staff.
Throughout December, the prioritization framework was developed and projects prioritized, plan chapters were revised and maps updated.
2025 Bicycle Transportation Plan - Project Prioritization Model
A presentation and discussion at the TAC meeting focused on the main criteria to be used for prioritizing bike facilities in the 2025 update of the Bike Plan. These included proximity to Short Trip Generator areas; to areas with low or high vehicle ownership rates, and to the new DTA routes.
2025 Update of the 2019 Plan to Begin
MIC staff, with input from the BPAC’s Bike Subcommittee, has identified new goals, projects and policies for the 2025 update of the 2019 plan.
The 2025 plan will be re-framed and re-titled as the “MIC Area Bicycle Transportation Plan“
Plan Receives Final Review and Approval by MIC Board
Open House #1 to Review Draft Duluth-Superior Bikeways Plan
Date & Time
11/28/2018
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Location
Duluth Folk School 1917, West Superior Street
Purpose
Bicycling stakeholders and members of the public are invited and encouraged to drop in anytime between 11:30 am and 1:00 pm to learn about, and comment on, the Draft Duluth-Superior Bikeways Plan.
Short presentation at 12:10 pm.
See “Map” tab, above, to view interactive map of proposed routes.
Click on links, below, to view individual chapters of the Draft Plan:
Open House #2 to Review Draft Duluth-Superior Bikeways Plan
Date & Time
11/28/2018
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
1917 West Superior Street Duluth, MN
Purpose
Bicycling stakeholders and members of the public are invited and encouraged to drop in anytime between 4 and 7 pm to learn about, and comment on, the Draft Duluth-Superior Bikeways Plan.
Short presentations at 5:00 and 6:00 pm.
See “Map” tab, above, to view interactive map of proposed routes.
Click on links, below, to view individual chapters of the Draft Plan:
See ‘Draft Plan’ tab, above, for links to the chapters of the draft Plan document.
The ‘Map’ tab displays an interactive map of planned bike routes.
Comments may be directed to James Gittemeier (contact info at right).
Public Open House
Open House to Review Proposed Duluth-Superior Bikeways System
Date & Time
02/05/2018
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Location
222 East Superior Street Duluth, MN
Purpose
The MIC is putting together a long-term plan for for a system of safe, coordinated, on-street bike routes to support bicycling as a transportation option for people of all ages and abilities.
Bicyclists and other interested community members are invited to give input into the map of the proposed bikeway system. Stop by the open house anytime between 4 and 7 pm to learn more and share your thoughts.
The MIC has been working to develop a bicycle transportation network throughout the greater Duluth-Superior area since it released its bike route plan in 1994. Since then, a series of bicycling improvements have been undertaken, including:
● Installation of on-street wayfinding bike route signage
● Construction of a backbone linear multi-use path running the length of Duluth (including the extension of the Lakewalk to Brighton Beach to the East and the planning and construction of the Cross City Trail to the West)
● Bicycle parking improvements (including providing bicycle racks at all schools)
● Encouragement events (annual Bike to Work and Bike to School Days)
● Establishment of a formal bicycle count program to assist with the evaluation of the bikeway network
● A series of public engagement sessions to identify bike lane locations in the City of Duluth
It is a large undertaking to move from simple wayfinding signage to a designated system that includes space on the street for bicycles, but efforts to improve the on-street network have kicked into gear.
This Plan will reflect the work that has been accomplished to date and will provide guidance for the implementation of a safe, interconnected bikeway system that encourages people of all ages and abilities to bicycle to their destinations.
Duluth-Superior Area Bicycle Transportation Plan (2025)
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