Tracked Projects
Ongoing monitoring of regional developments across Minneapolis bike infrastructure, Twin Cities metro area, statewide projects, Cuyuna Lakes MTB trails, and Loppet Foundation initiatives. Updated February 17, 2026.
Each project has its own detailed page with timelines, sources, and monitoring status. Click project names for full details.
Minneapolis Bike Infrastructure (9 Active)
Design Phase
- North 2nd Street Bikeway (LP 600D10080) — 15% design phase, North Minneapolis
- Logan Park Reconstruction (LP 600D2291) — 30% design phase, NE Minneapolis (construction 2027)
- Whittier Safe Routes to School Phase 2 — 30% design phase, BAC Resolution 2025-037
- Northside Greenway (BP007) — 30% design phase, 4-mile greenway in North Minneapolis, BAC Resolution 2025-037
- University Avenue NE (TH 47) Complete Streets — 30% design phase, MnDOT project S.P. 2710-64
- 42nd Street Safety Improvements (LP 600D10086) — 30% design phase
- W Fulton Neighborhood Improvements (LP 600D23380) — 15% design phase
- George Floyd Square (38th & Chicago) — Approved, construction expected 2026
Construction In Progress
- Hennepin-Dunwoody Bikeway and Multiuse Trail — Construction (2024-2025), Hennepin Ave to Dunwoody Blvd
- Bridge 9 Improvements (BR134) — Construction, closed 2025-04-07, reopening 2025-11-01
- Kenilworth Trail — Partial closure (Green Line construction), trail station ongoing
Planning/Concept
- Grand Rounds Missing Link — Concept design, construction segments in NE and SE Minneapolis
- Mississippi Gorge Trail — Planned construction Fall 2025 (44th St W and West River Parkway)
- Midtown Greenway Trail Expansion Planning Study — Planning study in progress
Saint Paul & Suburbs Bike Infrastructure
- Seven-Mile Intercity Regional Trail — Richfield, connecting Minneapolis to Minnesota River in Bloomington
- Edina Bike & Pedestrian Infrastructure — Master plan, e-bike rebates, Braemar Park MTB trails
Minneapolis Trail Construction (4 Active)
See above: Bridge 9, Kenilworth Trail, Grand Rounds Missing Link, Mississippi Gorge Trail
Mountain Bike Parks - Twin Cities Metro
- Lebanon Hills Regional Park — Dakota County, nearly 12 miles of beginner-expert MTB trails
- Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park — Hennepin County, 3.2 miles singletrack
- Theodore Wirth Park (MTB) — Minneapolis, 3+ miles managed by MORC
Regional Trail Connections
- Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail — Multi-jurisdiction trail (Richfield → Bloomington)
- Cedar Lake Regional Trail, Dakota Rail Regional Trail, Minnesota River Bluff LRT Regional Trail (Twin Cities segments)
Cuyuna Lakes MTB Crew Projects (6 Tracked)
DNR-Approved Trail Expansions
- Cuyuna Connection and Cuyuna Hills Trails — Approved 2019, 11.40 miles, construction timeline unknown
- Yawkey, Mahnomen, Portsmouth Unit Expansion — Approved 2019, up to 50 miles, construction timeline unknown
Trail Conditions
- Cruser's Kettle Trail Closure — Partially closed (tornado + forestry), repairs Spring 2026
Regional Connector Planning
- Brainerd Connector Trail — Planning/fundraising phase, 100+ additional miles potential
- Cuyuna Lakes State Trail Reconstruction — Construction April 2026-2027, Highway 210 project
- Cuyuna Lakes State Trail Extension — Proposed, Brainerd prioritized for 2026 bonding
Loppet Foundation Projects (3 Active)
- Trailhead Natural Area Restoration (LOP-THNR-001) — Active 2025-2027, $500K DNR grant, Theodore Wirth Park
- Green Cities Accord Partnership (LOP-GCA-001) — 5-year partnership 2024-2029, climate action and urban forestry
- Trailhead Cafe Operations (LOP-TCA-001) — Transitioning, long-term tenant RFP mid-December 2025
Twin Cities Maker (1 Ongoing)
- Hack Factory Operations (TCM-FAC-001) — Ongoing stable operations, community makerspace in Minneapolis
Other Projects
- MSP Terminal 2 North Expansion — $263M, construction 2024-2027
Statewide Funding & Policy Monitoring
Minnesota Legislature Bonding: Track 2025-2026 bonding bills for infrastructure funding
MnDOT Statewide Bicycle System Plan: System-wide planning and project priorities
Greater Minnesota Parks & Trails Commission (GMRPTC): Legacy Parks and Trails Fund grants ($72M awarded to 109 projects)
Bike Advocacy Organizations:
- Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota — State-level advocacy
- Our Streets Minneapolis — Twin Cities regional advocacy
- Saint Paul Bicycle Coalition — St. Paul bike projects
- Move Minnesota — State transportation policy
Last Updated
February 17, 2026 — Expanded monitoring scope to include Twin Cities metro area, statewide projects, and additional advocacy organizations. Now tracking 27 total targets across 4 categories.
Key Project Identifiers
- Minneapolis: LP 600D10080, 600D2291, 600D10086, 600D23380; S.P. 2710-64, 2724-139; BR134; BP007; GR-ML-001; MGT-001
- Minneapolis BAC: Resolutions 2025-003, 004, 025, 037, 028
- Cuyuna: CUY-CH-001 (Cuyuna Connection/Hills), CUY-CK-001 (Cruser's Kettle), CUY-YMP-001 (Yawkey/Mahnomen/Portsmouth), CUY-BC-001 (Brainerd Connector), CUY-STR-001 (State Trail Reconstruction), CUY-STE-001 (State Trail Extension)
- Loppet: LOP-THNR-001, LOP-GCA-001, LOP-TCA-001
- Twin Cities Maker: TCM-FAC-001
- MSP: MSP-T2N-001
- MTB Parks: LH-RP-001 (Lebanon Hills), RC-RCL-001 (Rice Creek), TW-MTB-001 (Theodore Wirth)
Monitoring Schedule
Weekly: Minneapolis bike infrastructure (BAC resolutions, LIMS updates), Cuyuna Lakes MTB Crew (Trailforks, board meetings), Lebanon Hills trail conditions
Monthly: Twin Cities Maker (meetings, facilities), Loppet Foundation (grants, infrastructure), Crosby/Ironton (permits, SRA), Richfield/Edina (bike projects), St. Paul Bicycle Coalition
Quarterly: Loppet Green Cities Accord (carbon offsets, tree planting), MN DNR CPL grant reports, GMRPTC grant awards, Three Rivers Park District
Session-based: Minnesota Legislature bonding bills (2025: June-July; 2026: TBD), MnDOT statewide planning