If you already love the Minneapolis' bike trails, you'll probably love them even more now that the Cedar Lake Trail extension is open. The extension connects the existing trail, which previously began near Glenwood Ave., to the West River Parkway by passing under Target Field. This trail helps cyclists stay out of downtown car traffic, and connects them to other trails throughout the city.
At a cost of $9 million, the extension has already had its critics. But, when the number of cyclists is increasing every year, it only makes sense to make bike paths that are safer, more accessible, and that connect more areas of the city. As David Klopp of the Cedar Lake Park Association (CLPA) said at the ribbon-cutting of the new trail, "The last extension was pricey...but I think the city's very proud of it, and I know we've saved lives. I don't think it's safe to put cars, trucks and bicycles on the same road."
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Here's more info on Minneapolis bike trails: An interactive online bike map, Bicycling 101, and here's a great video of the trail extension, starting at Target Field and ending at West River Parkway: (I recommend fast forwarding through it, since it's 6 mins long.)
