Mission, Vision and 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, and abide by laws as we advocate. We also expect that all people respect us and our mode choice.
Integrity. We hold firm to our core values in all of our work and are honest with each other, decision makers, media, and the public.
Empowerment. We work to give our members and community members the tools they need to make a difference through their 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 that bicycling is integral part of achieving that goal.
Accountability. We are accountable for our actions, we follow through with our commitments, and we respectfully expect the same of others.