North 2nd Street bikeway land easements

Minneapolis file 2026-01195, before the Minneapolis City Council. Passed as of 2026-10-29.

Latest action: Adopted by City Council

What it does

New bike lane makes North 2nd Street safer The city is getting permission to use private land to build a protected bike path on North 2nd Street, giving cyclists a dedicated route separate from car traffic.

The bigger picture

Supports downtown biking and reduces car congestion A North 2nd Street bikeway connects to the broader downtown bike network and may shift some short trips from cars to bikes, easing traffic and air quality on nearby streets.

What to watch

Property owners must give up some land access Owners of properties along North 2nd Street will lose temporary and permanent use of parts of their land, and the city will need to reach agreements with each owner about the terms.

Official summary

Authorizing acquisition of permanent and temporary construction easementsto facilitate the construction of the N 2nd St Bikeway.

Read the official record for 2026-01195

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