Win a $150 Visa Gift Card!
September 1 - 30
Pledge to try one alternative way to get to work, just once this month. Bike, walk, carpool, vanpool, telework or take transit. You choose. Beat the traffic, reduce stress, and you might win.
Explore Alternative Commute Options
Commuter Services’ mission is to mitigate traffic congestion and air pollution along the I-494 corridor by encouraging the use of alternative transportation options. These include:
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News and Events
Win a $150 Visa Gift Card!
September 1 - 30
Enter our monthly drawing for a chance to win a $150 Visa Gift Card. All you need to do? Pledge to try one alternative way to get to work, just once this month. Bike, walk, carpool, vanpool, telework or take transit. You choose. Beat the traffic, reduce stress, and you might win. It takes 2 minutes to enter.
Edina Mayor's Minute
Check out the Mayor’s Minute. Mayor Jim Hovland from Edina featured Commuter Services in August.
Aug. 5, 2026 https://youtu.be/pDJjXlYgFgs
Upcoming Events
Commuter Services will be out and about in September, so we hope you’ll stop by and say hello! You’ll be able to take our monthly commuter pledge, pick up free resources, and grab some great swag. Find us at these fun community events:
Minnetonka Farmers Market:
Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2-6 p.m., The Marsh, 15000 Minnetonka Blvd., Minnetonka. For information: Minnetonka Farmers Market
Nature Fest:
Saturday, Sept. 12, 1-5 p.m., Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge, 3815 American Blvd. E., Bloomington. For information: Nature Fest: Cultivating Community
Edina Fall into the Arts:
Saturday, Sept. 12 – Sunday, Sept. 13, Centennial Lakes Park, 7499 France Ave. S., Edina. For information: Edina Fall into the Arts
Edina Farmers Market:
Thursday, Sept. 17, Centennial Lakes Park, 7499 France Ave. S., Edina. For information: Edina Farmers Market
Richfield Penn Fest:
Sunday, Sept. 20, noon-5 p.m., Penn Avenue, Richfield. For information: Richfield Penn Fest
Share Your Feedback on Biking in Edina and Richfield
The League of American Bicyclists is inviting people who live, work, visit, or ride in Edina and Richfield to share their experiences through its annual Bicycle Friendly Community survey. Your feedback will help identify opportunities to make biking safer, more comfortable, and more convenient for everyone.
The survey takes about 10–15 minutes, with nearly all questions optional, and closes Sept. 8, 2026. Please take a few minutes to participate at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BFC_2026.
Visit our Bike Page for more details.
For Commuters
For workers looking for more sustainable commuting options.
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For Employers
For employers to encourage your workforce to choose a sustainable commute.
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For Residents
For you to more easily run errands, go to and from school, hit the town, or visit friends and family
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Mitigating Traffic Congestion & Air Pollution
Along the I-494 Corridor
We encourage the use of alternative transportation options in our member cities: Bloomington, Eden Prairie, Edina, Minnetonka, and Richfield.
5,500+
Switched to a Sustainable Commute
56,000,000
Vehicle Miles Avoided on I-494
23,000
Metric Tons of Reduced CO2 Emissions
*Year-over-year averages.
Commuter Services is an program of I-494 Corridor Commission. Learn More →
