Mission, Vision, Values

Mission

The Minneapolis Bicycle Coalition advocates for a city where bicycling is encouraged and everyone feels comfortable riding.

We envision a city where:

riding a bicycle is joyful for people of all ages and abilities;
bicycles are the easiest way to make most trips and navigating Minneapolis on a bicycle is intuitive;
Minneapolis neighborhoods are connected by a network of safe streets and trails that invite people to bicycle year-round; and
bicycling plays a strong role in helping people stay healthy and connected to their neighborhoods, supporting vibrant commercial districts and making Minneapolis a world-class city where people from all backgrounds want to live, work, shop and play.

Positive passion. We passionately believe in the value of bicycling and commit to harness that passion in a positive manner to promote progress towards making bicycling accessible to all ages.
Respect. We respect all people. We respect and obey laws; we especially abide by those laws we advocate. We also expect that all people respect us and our mode choice.
Integrity. We are committed to our core values in all genres of work and are honest with each other, decision makers, media, and the public.
Empowerment. We work to give community members and members of the coalition the tools needed to make a difference through a positive passion for bicycling.
Equity. We embrace the diversity of Minneapolis and work to engage all people.
Sustainability. We believe that progress must support long-term environmental, social, and economic sustainability, and we believe that bicycling is an integral part of achieving that goal.
Accountability. We are accountable for our actions, we follow through with our commitments, and we respectfully ask for the same of others.