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Mapleton is working to expand safe and convenient walking and bicycling options in town by creating an Active Transportation Master Plan. The plan will identify short- to long-term opportunities to advance active transportation in the city and identify the action items that will lead to implementation of the recommendations and ideas in the plan. The city will receive additional technical assistance to start implementing the active transportation action plan in spring of 2027.
This project is led by a local planning team that includes people from:
To create a plan that works for Mapleton’s residents, we want to learn about the way you move today and how we might make walking, biking, and rolling (e.g. other mobility devices like scooters or wheelchairs) a safer, more accessible, and enjoyable option in the future.
Mapleton is working to expand safe and convenient walking and bicycling options in town by creating an Active Transportation Master Plan. The plan will identify short- to long-term opportunities to advance active transportation in the city and identify the action items that will lead to implementation of the recommendations and ideas in the plan. The city will receive additional technical assistance to start implementing the active transportation action plan in spring of 2027.
This project is led by a local planning team that includes people from:
To create a plan that works for Mapleton’s residents, we want to learn about the way you move today and how we might make walking, biking, and rolling (e.g. other mobility devices like scooters or wheelchairs) a safer, more accessible, and enjoyable option in the future.
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June 12th: Active Transportation Action Plan Activities
Join us for a full day of activities on June 12th, 2026, as we explore ways to improve walking and biking in Mapleton. Participate in a walk audit, bike audit, and stop by to share your ideas during our community conversations.
Community Walk Audit
Join us for a guided community walk to help assess walking conditions in Mapleton. Participants will walk approximately one mile from Heritage Park to downtown and back, identifying what works well and where improvements are needed.
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Heritage Park Splash Pad (346 Central Ave), meet in the parking lot
Community Bike Audit
Take part in a community bike audit to evaluate biking conditions around Mapleton. The group will ride approximately three miles, stopping along the route to discuss safety, comfort, and opportunities for improvement. Please bring your bike and a helmet.
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Heritage Park Splash Pad (346 Central Ave), meet in the parking lot
Community Conversations at Mapleton Summer Fest
Visit our table at Mapleton Summer Fest to learn more about the project and share your feedback. Staff will be available to answer questions, help you complete the survey and online mapping activity, and gather input through an interactive map exercise.
Time: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: Heritage Park
June 12th: Active Transportation Action Plan Activities
Join us for a full day of activities on June 12th, 2026, as we explore ways to improve walking and biking in Mapleton. Participate in a walk audit, bike audit, and stop by to share your ideas during our community conversations.
Community Walk Audit
Join us for a guided community walk to help assess walking conditions in Mapleton. Participants will walk approximately one mile from Heritage Park to downtown and back, identifying what works well and where improvements are needed.
Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location: Heritage Park Splash Pad (346 Central Ave), meet in the parking lot
Community Bike Audit
Take part in a community bike audit to evaluate biking conditions around Mapleton. The group will ride approximately three miles, stopping along the route to discuss safety, comfort, and opportunities for improvement. Please bring your bike and a helmet.
Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Heritage Park Splash Pad (346 Central Ave), meet in the parking lot
Community Conversations at Mapleton Summer Fest
Visit our table at Mapleton Summer Fest to learn more about the project and share your feedback. Staff will be available to answer questions, help you complete the survey and online mapping activity, and gather input through an interactive map exercise.
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The local planning team has drafted a vision and set of goals to guide the future of active transportation in Mapleton.
Working Goals:
Identify safe, accessible active transportation routes and connections to create in Mapleton.
Establish a shared vision for improved safety, accessibility and connectivity for daily trips, parks and recreation access, public health and community vitality.
Reduce the barriers posed by MN Hwy 22 and 30, and Central Ave N for people walking and biking across town.
Communicate Mapleton’s vision to MnDOT and County partners. Illustrate the vision with a demonstration project.
Focus on people most impacted by current conditions.
Engage with students, families, seniors and others with limited access to personal vehicles to design a system that prioritizes their needs.
An Active Transportation Action Plan that describes the short- and long-term vision for safer walking and biking in Mapleton.
Deliver clear, prioritized actions that position Mapleton to start work and pursue funding for infrastructure projects.
The local planning team has drafted a vision and set of goals to guide the future of active transportation in Mapleton.
Working Goals:
Identify safe, accessible active transportation routes and connections to create in Mapleton.
Establish a shared vision for improved safety, accessibility and connectivity for daily trips, parks and recreation access, public health and community vitality.
Reduce the barriers posed by MN Hwy 22 and 30, and Central Ave N for people walking and biking across town.
Communicate Mapleton’s vision to MnDOT and County partners. Illustrate the vision with a demonstration project.
Focus on people most impacted by current conditions.
Engage with students, families, seniors and others with limited access to personal vehicles to design a system that prioritizes their needs.
An Active Transportation Action Plan that describes the short- and long-term vision for safer walking and biking in Mapleton.
Deliver clear, prioritized actions that position Mapleton to start work and pursue funding for infrastructure projects.
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