Midtown Greenway

Biking, fall colors, bridges, and art along Minneapolis’s Midtown Greenway

Midtown Greenway — Minneapolis, MN

Photographs from 2023 show the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis as an active corridor for everyday biking and walking, from a posted Critical Mass flyer to autumn rides, bridges over water, and trail-side art. Built on a former railroad corridor, the Greenway links the Mississippi River and the Chain of Lakes and anchors east–west travel across South Minneapolis.
Night photo of bike trail through Minneapolis
September 15, 2024 — The Midtown Greenway pedestrian bridge in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is illuminated at night, with red tail lights from cyclists marking the path below. This corridor, originally a railroad line established in the early 20th century, was transformed into a protected bike and pedestrian route in the early 2000s. The Greenway serves as a vital east-west transportation artery, connecting the Uptown neighborhood to the Mississippi River and supporting the city's sustainable transit initiatives.
Bikers on the Midtown Greenway in September 2024
September 15, 2024 — The Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a 5.5-mile-long multi-use trail built on a former railroad corridor. Opened in phases starting in 2000, it connects various neighborhoods and provides a vital transportation and recreation artery through the city. The trail features public art, including murals like the one visible here, which enhance the urban environment. Cyclists utilize the path year-round, demonstrating its importance for active transportation and community access.
Very colorful red orange and yellow sunset on trail
March 3, 2024 — The Midtown Greenway, a 5.5-mile-long rail-with-trail corridor, traverses south Minneapolis, providing a dedicated path for cyclists and pedestrians. Developed from a former railway corridor, primarily the Milwaukee Road's Short Line, it officially opened as a multi-use path in 2000. This infrastructure serves as a vital transportation artery, connecting various neighborhoods and offering a car-free route across the city. The image shows a bridge carrying vehicular traffic over the Greenway, illustrating the integration of modern urban development with historical transportation routes in the Uptown Minneapolis area.
A mural of bikers on the greenway
November 3, 2023 — A mural depicting cyclists adorns a building along the Midtown Greenway in South Minneapolis. This 5.7-mile paved trail, established on a former railroad corridor, serves as a critical piece of active transportation infrastructure connecting city neighborhoods. The mural, completed by November 3rd, 2023, reflects the Greenway's primary use for biking and walking, transforming an industrial corridor into a valued community asset. The trail's development highlights the ongoing significance of Minneapolis's public spaces for transportation and recreation.
The Midtown Greenway Bridge in Minneapolis, a stone arch structure, carries traffic over a waterway surrounded by autumn foliage.
October 25, 2023 — The Midtown Greenway Bridge, a stone arch structure in Minneapolis, carries vehicular traffic over a waterway. Autumn foliage surrounds the bridge and lines the banks of the waterway. This bridge is part of the Midtown Greenway, a 5.7-mile paved multi-use trail in Minneapolis that runs through the heart of the city. The trail follows a former railroad corridor and is a vital piece of the Twin Cities' active transportation network, popular for biking and walking. Keywords: Autumn, Biking, Colors, Fall, Midtown, Midtown Greenway, Minneapolis, Twin Cities
A cyclist rides on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis during autumn. The path is lined with trees displaying fall foliage and fallen leaves cover the ground.
October 25, 2023 — A cyclist rides on the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis, Minnesota, during autumn. A sign visible on the path reads "ADOPT-A-GREENWAY." The Midtown Greenway is a 5.5-mile multi-use trail constructed on a former railroad corridor, connecting the Mississippi River to the Chain of Lakes. It serves as a key transportation and recreation route for the Twin Cities, maintained by the city and supported by community volunteer programs like Adopt-a-Greenway.
Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis, MN, features a canal with trees displaying autumn colors and an arched stone bridge in the background.
October 25, 2023 — The Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis, Minnesota, features a paved trail alongside a canal, bordered by trees displaying vibrant autumn foliage in late October 2023. An arched stone bridge spans the canal in the background, reflecting the fall colors on the water's surface.
A lone bicyclist rides on the leaf-covered Midtown Greenway path in Minneapolis during autumn.
October 25, 2023 — A lone bicyclist travels along the Midtown Greenway in Minneapolis during late October 2023. The paved path is covered in fallen autumn leaves, with vibrant red and yellow foliage lining the route. The Midtown Greenway is a 5.5-mile-long parkway built on a former railroad corridor, connecting the Mississippi River to the Chain of Lakes.
Critical mass flyer on the midtown greenway
August 5, 2023 — A flyer for Critical Mass on the Midtown Greenway in South Minneapolis. It was held on July 29, 2023.
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