Rochester
Minnesota, United States
Size: Midsize City
Region: Midwest
39
City RatingOverall City RankingOut of 2579 cities (77th percentile)
Rank in the U.S.
Rank in Midwest Region
Rank 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.
Network Score
39
Average Network Score for all cities in 2024 was 28.
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People
41
Access to parts of the city where residents live.
Opportunity
34
Access to jobs and schools.
Core Services
31
Access to places that serve basic needs, like hospitals and grocery stores.
Recreation
60
Access to recreational amenities like parks and trails.
Retail
60
Access to major shopping centers.
Transit
10
Access to major transit hubs.
Rochester, MN
City Rating Through Time
Score changes over time reflect investments in bike infrastructure, adjustments to speed limits, and OpenStreetMap data quality improvements.
Network Analysis
This interactive map shows high-stress and low-stress areas for bicycling in Rochester. If you'd like to see interactive versions of this map with additional street-level data, explore PeopleForBikes' BNA tool.
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Improve Your City
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.