6 new free bike pump stations in Minneapolis
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Commuting to work by bike got just a little bit easier with City of Minneapolis offering new bicycle pumps at six sites to allow downtown bike commuters to manually inflate their tires. The bright blue Air Kits were manufactured and installed by Minneapolis-based Dero Bike Racks. Folks can find them at the bike racks at the Public Service Center (at Third Avenue and Fourth Street South, to the rear of the building), City Hall (at Fourth Street and Fourth Avenue South), Minneapolis Farmers Market (Border Avenue and Third Avenue North), Convention Center (Third Avenue and 12th Street South), and the 2nd Police Precinct (Central and 19th Avenues NE, to the left of the front entrance) and 3rd Police Precinct bike racks (East Lake Street and Snelling Avenue). These are free for anyone to use.
Remember that bicycle tires require regular inflation every few weeks and more often as the weather gets colder. Improper inflation can lead to flat tires, decreased rider control, and inefficient riding. Check the sidewall of the tire to read the inflation rating for your bike tire, and use the gauge on the new pumps to inflate to the correct pressure.
These pumps were purchased by the Minneapolis Department of Health & Family Support as part of the Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) Active Commuting Initiative. They were installed by the Bike Walk Ambassador Program, part of the Non-Motorized Transportation Pilot Program (NTP).
For more information about bicycling and walking in Minneapolis, contact the City’s Bike Walk Ambassador Program at 612-333-3410, or visit the City’s bicycling website.
