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Minnesota, United States
Size: Midsize City
Region: Midwest
673
Overall City RankingOut of 3019 cities — 78th percentile
523
In the U.S.
224
In the Midwest
14
In Minnesota
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HELPFUL TIP: INCREASE YOUR CITY RATINGS SCORE BY ADOPTING CLIMATE LEGISLATION THAT GENERATES BIKE INFRASTRUCTURE
In 2023, the Minnesota State Legislature passed the Transportation Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Impact Assessment, setting requirements for state agencies to reduce GHG emissions and incorporate mitigation measures, such as expanding transit service or constructing new bike lanes. Climate legislation plays an important role in increasing City Ratings scores by creating great bike networks that get more people riding bikes more often. Learn more about integrating bike infrastructure with climate legislation here.
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Network ScoreAverage Network Score for all cities in 2026 was 36.
Network Analysis
This interactive map shows high-stress and low-stress areas for bicycling in Rochester. For additional street-level data, explore PeopleForBikes' BNA tool.
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The Best Ways to Fund Bike Infrastructure
PeopleForBikes Senior Director for Infrastructure Dave Snyder will discuss how local and state funding for bike projects is essential to take advantage of an unprecedented amount of federal funding that often requires a local match.
How Complete Streets Can Transform Your Community
PeopleForBikes’ Legislative Strategies Guide features the best, real-world examples of policy changes being adopted in communities across the U.S. to create more great places to ride bikes.
Advancing Bike Infrastructure Through Climate Legislation
Bicycles are a crucial component in the fight against climate change, offering a sustainable solution to reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
