Trailnet memberships make great gifts, & start at just $55! When you gift a membership, you’re helping make our streets safer & more connected for everyone! Each membership includes:
• A Trailnet t-shirt 
• 2 free ride vouchers for Classics rides
• 1-year subscription to Terrain magazine

As we go into this season of thankfulness, we’re reflecting on the many ways our community shows up for one another. At Trailnet, some of our work is joyful & celebratory, and much of it happens quietly, through planning, research, collaboration, & conversations that move us toward safer streets.

We’re teaming up with Tower Grove Park for a FREE Bike Rodeo on Sat. 11/15 from 10am–noon at the Roman Pavilion! Perfect for kiddos of all ages (especially beginners) to practice braking, turning, & balance, + build confidence on 2 wheels. Bring your child’s bike and RSVP: bit.ly/TGPbikerodeo

Every child deserves to walk, roll, and ride to school safely. Last week, we joined Baden-North Pointe Neighborhood Planning and community volunteers to show what that safety could look like — with freshly painted crosswalks, bump-outs, and a bike lane right outside an elementary school. 1/2

1 year down, 2 to go! A year ago, we started working on a federally funded Safe Routes to School project. Since then, we’ve faced some setbacks, but we're proud of the progress we’ve made.

As we reflect on Week Without Driving, our hearts are full… and broken. Broken for every life traffic violence has stolen. Broken for the families and neighbors whose lives are forever changed. 🧵

Ride the Rivers Century is our annual fundraiser ride coming up on 10/4, and the weather looks great! Choose between the Full Century or a Metric Century — both promise to be epic rides! Register here before prices go up on 9/29: www.bikesignup.com/Race/MO/StCh...

🚶‍♀️🚲🚌🌱 Join us + Perennial Community Workshop this Friday for the Week Without Driving Kick-Off! We'll have: ✨ Route-planning tips ✨ Sustainability crafts ✨ Bus bike rack demo with Metro ✨ Friends, new and old 🎉 The event is free but registration is recommended! perennialstl.org/event/week-w...

Week Without Driving is 9/29-10/5! This week gives drivers a chance to see the barriers many non-drivers face & to work together to create more accessible communities for all. If you can't do the whole week, try 1 day, or 1 trip. Learn more, check out the events, & sign up at www.trailnet.org/wwd

You have until 11:59pm TONIGHT to tell the USDOT that you want walking, accessibility, biking, and transit prioritized in their next reauthorization bill. Our blog as more info, including where/how to submit comments. trailnet.org/2025/09/02/s...

We've got some Fix-a-Flat workshops coming up! We'll teach you how to take your tire off, change your tube, & other helpful tips. Big thanks to Great Rivers Greenway for their support of these workshops! Our first workshop is 9/9 at the UCity Library: www.ucitylibrary.org/learn-to-fix...

"How do we confront the growing threat of traffic violence? ...the evidence is clear on at least one fact: We need to slow down." Read our piece in @nextstl.com about setting the speed limits in the city at 25/20: nextstl.com/2025/08/25-2...

Accessibility by Design was a success! We explored how Complete Streets create more accessible & welcoming spaces for those w/ disabilities. Our deepest thanks to everyone who attended, & to our friends Paraquad & Starkloff Disability Institute for being fantastic co-hosts.

We're joining Paraquad and the Starkloff Disability Institute to present "Accessible by Design: Crafting Complete Streets for All" this coming Thursday, 8/21 from 6-8 p.m. at Paraquad's office, 5240 Oakland Ave.

StL it’s back to school time! Safe Routes to School gives the students, their parents, & their teachers a say in how the streets around their school prioritize student safety. You can donate to support SRTS to make a difference in today! trailnetinc-bloom.kindful.com?campaign=137...

Ready for the ride of the century?! Challenge yourself on Trailnet's flagship ride on Oct 4 which is the most unique 100-mile ride in the Midwest. Not quite ready for 100 miles? Try the 100km Metric Century ride which comes in at 64 miles! Up for the challenge? www.bikesignup.com/Race/MO/StCh...

gatewaycup.com/special-even... We are proud to partner with Ride To Unite for their Gateway Cup Ride on Sat. 8/30! This FREE family friendly event is for cyclists of all abilities. Ride at your own pace, as far as you like – and just have fun!

We've got two incredible rides left this month — the Bottleneck Bridge Ride on 8/17 and the Giro Della Montagna presented by Wheelhouse Bicycle Co on 8/31. Check out our full line up and register at trailnet.org/rides/

We love helping kiddos get comfy and more confident on their bikes, so we're teaming up with the U City Library to present a Bike Rodeo on 8/16 from 10am-noon! The rodeo will be open to kiddos aged 4 - 12. Big thanks to our friends at Great Rivers Greenway for their support of this program!

🍾 Save the date and get ready to celebrate! Trailnet’s annual Paving the Way Soiree returns on Wednesday, November 5, at The Hall at Olive + Oak. Tickets are on sale now, and you can enter your MAP Award nominations! www.ticketsignup.io/TicketEvent/...

The Moonlight Ramble is coming up on Aug. 9! The year's ride will take off from Carondelet Park, and there's still time to sign up! moonlightramble.com

Tell your Missouri state legislators to restore 2025 MO Transit Funding! Gov. Kehoe issued a line item veto in the budget which cut transit funding by 42%. This will affect the 30 transit providers across MO, including Metro. Read more: trailnet.org/2025/07/29/a...

Every kid deserves a safe way to walk or bike to school. That’s why Trailnet is working with schools to create tailored School Mobility Plans — real, actionable steps to make school routes safer. This is part of a Safe Routes to School grant that Trailnet was awarded.

We were delighted to join the recent Webster Groves Traffic Advisory Committee Meeting to talk about Complete Streets. Folks learned how safer, more accessible street design benefits everyone — whether you walk, bike, drive, or roll. Read more here: www.timesnewspapers.com/webster-kirk...

Our next Community Ride is coming this Sunday! Join us for our Jewish History Ride, which will take us to some locations of significance to the St. Louis Jewish community. This is a slower paced, fun, leisurely ride. We hope to see you there! runsignup.com/Race/MO/StLo...

Moonlight Ramble is coming up on Aug. 9 and @stlmag.bsky.social has the scoop on it! Trailnet is grateful to be the charity beneficiary for this fun ride 🫶https://www.stlmag.com/health/moonlight-ramble-guide/

Only a couple more days to get your tickets for Bikes & Bites, a delicious tour on two wheels through Webster Groves! You'll be stopping at eight Green Diving Alliance Certified restaurants for some yummy bites. Please join us! Ticket here: earthday365.salsalabs.org/bikesandbite...

It's incredible to see what we envisioned back in 2016-2017 coming to fruition! So many people and organizations to be grateful for: residents who chimed in/attended meetings, Greater St. Louis, MOBOT, and of course, the City. Thank you. ❤️ 🚲

Turns out, working behind the scenes can still change what’s in front of us. This new pedestrian safety project is the result of months of relationship-building, planning, and persistence. This is what action looks like. www.ksdk.com/article/news...

🚨 Ward 8 Special Election is July 1! We asked all five candidates where they stand on transportation issues — same core questions we used in April. Read their unedited answers: trailnet.org/2025/06/13/w...

"This project is such a win for St. Louis,” Trailnet CEO Cindy Mense says. “We are so proud of this effort. We introduced this idea in 2017, finished planning in 2019, and this project was championed by the city." More on the TGC from @stlmag.bsky.social www.stlmag.com/news/tower-g...

The weather looks great for our Rockin' the Suburbs Ride this Saturday, 6/7. Lots of perks to this ride: FREE drinks from Perennial and Fitz's, free 🍕 from Racanelli's, and everyone who finishes the race gets a $10 gift card from Alpine Shop! Register here: www.bikesignup.com/Race/MO/Sain...

Safer streets. No new money. Trailnet’s FY2026 budget recommendations are revenue neutral — and can save lives and improve mobility for all St. Louisans. Read our latest blog to learn more: trailnet.org/2025/05/27/t...

Tired of bad drivers? Love local trails? Wish streets felt safer? Join the club! Become a Trailnet member today and help us make streets safer for all. It comes with perks, too — free ride vouchers, a Terrain Magazine subscription, and a “I ❤️ the Lou” shirt. Learn more at: trailnet.org/membership

⚠️ Grant's Trail under Route 21 (Tesson Ferry)will be closed June 3-4 for demolition work above. 🧠 Fun fact: Trailnet owns 6 miles of Grant’s Trail, including this portion! Our stretch goes from the Mysun Charitable Foundation Trailhead to Pardee Road. More about the closure: www.modot.org/node/68532

Bike to Work (or Wherever) Day is this Friday! We're teaming up with local business to offer free snacks, coffee, & community at stations across the city. Walk, bike, roll, or scoot, just show up! Most stations open 7–9 a.m. Check locations plus bike routes & greenways @ trailnet.org/biketoworkday/

The 2024 Crash Report is here. There are some sobering numbers, but there's also proof that traffic calming measures work to lower pedestrian/cyclist deaths, as shown in the improvements on Natural Bridge. Read on for more: trailnet.org/2024-crash-r...

Let’s make walking & biking in MO safer for everyone by buckling up & putting our phones down. Studies have shown that just 1 year after the Hands Free Law took effect, MO has reduced distracted driving by 5.1%. Drive the Change for safer streets by taking the pledge at bit.ly/PhoneDownPledge

The St. Louis Coalition for the Protection of Cyclists and Pedestrians are having a meeting on April 14 at 6:30 p.m. at the Matovu Community Center titled "Proactive Organizing for Safer Streets." Info in the attachment! RSVP here: bit.ly/42cYq33

Trailnet mourns the tragic death of a cyclist who was struck and killed by multiple drivers on Gravois Avenue on Tuesday, April 1. Any loss of life on our streets is unacceptable. Our statement here: trailnet.org/2025/04/03/a...

With elections approaching, Trailnet, CP2, the St. Louis Urbanists, Transform 314, and Paraquad want voters to be informed about where aldermanic candidates stand on transportation issues. Click to see the results of the Aldermanic Survey we sent them! trailnet.org/2025/03/31/w...

The City of St. Louis' Transportation Mobility Plan is looking for your input on the Safety Action Plan Priority Areas! Help them decide which projects should be prioritized for changes to create a safer experience for everyone. publicinput.com/SafetyAction...

Heads up! The Board of Public Service will be hosting a Transportation Input Forum tomorrow from 4-6pm at St. Mary’s High School. They’ll be discussing phase 2 of Louisiana Street Calming, safety on South Grand, and the Metro Green Line. Further info at: www.stlouis-mo.gov/events/event...

⚜️ Happy #314Day, St. Louis! ⚜️ We’re proud to call STL home and work for safer, more accessible streets — whether you’re walking in Forest Park, biking the Riverfront Trail, or riding transit to your fave local spot. 🚲🚶‍♀️🚍 Let’s build a city where everyone moves freely and safely. ❤️ #314day #STLMade

Rides season is now open! Check out the whole list here: trailnet.org/rides/

We couldn't be more proud! Our CEO, Cindy Mense, was listed in @stlmag.bsky.social's St. Louis Business 500, their inaugural guide to some of the metro area’s most influential, impactful, and innovative leaders. Bravo! www.stlmag.com/business/stl...

Tonight is the Transportation Infrastructure Mayoral Forum! All 4 mayoral candidates will share their vision & address questions about the city’s mobility infrastructure. Join us at Paraquad, 5240 Oakland Ave, 6-7:30pm. There will be time for questions from the audience. More info at: bit.ly/3PzAroU

Charles Bryson, our Policy Catalyst, and Matt Wyczalkowski, of the St. Louis Coalition to Protect Cyclists & Pedestrians, were on @kmoxnews.bsky.social this morning to talk about the Transportation Infrastructural Mayoral Forum happening on Feb. 10. Listen to the interview here: t.co/N0UpghDVFN

We've teamed up with Paraquad, the St. Louis Coalition to Protect Cyclists & Pedestrians (CP2), the St. Louis Urbanists, and Transform 314 to host a Transportation Infrastructure Mayoral Forum on Monday, Feb. 10. Please join us! Head to bit.ly/3PzAroU for more info.