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What are the benefits for kids and adults who walk or bike?Physical activity helps both kids and adults get physical activity that can help them manage their weight, sleep better, and reduce their risk for certain diseases. Physical activity also helps people manage stress and maintain a positive attitude.
When kids walk or bike to school, it helps them:
• Arrive to school focused and ready to learn.
• Reduce behavior problems and settle in for learning during the school day.
• Perform better. Research shows that extra focus and behavioral control in the classroom has led to higher test scores for kids who regularly walk or bike.
Heart of New Ulm’s Safe Walking Tips
Be visible Wear bright-colored clothing and reflective materials.
Be smart Always walk on the sidewalk. If one doesn’t exist, walk facing traffic
Be alert Check to make sure cars are slowing or stopped — don’t just assume they will stop for you.
Be careful At designated crosswalks, look left, right, then left again every time before you cross.
• 1 mile is about a 20-minute walk
• 1 mile is about 12 blocks
Safe Walking Routes in New Ulm
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How far is 1 mile?
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The City of New Ulm-Safe Walking Routes
0 0.5 1 1.50.25Miles
Safe Walking Route
School Locations
¹ Public Elementary/Middle School
¹ Public High School
¹¼ Private School
Type
Æ̀ Airport
ï Cemetary
â College
Þ Fire Station
(ñ Government
®v Medical/Hospital
Ò Museum
_ Law Enforcement
©̈ Bike Trail
µ
Minnesota River
Cottonwood Riv er
Tr a pTr a pR a n g eR a n g e
N o r t h P a r kN o r t h P a r k
H e r m a n n H e i g h t s P a r kH e r m a n n H e i g h t s P a r k
H a r m a nH a r m a nP a r kP a r k
S o u t h G e r m a n P a r kS o u t h G e r m a n P a r k
R i v e r s i d e P a r kR i v e r s i d e P a r k
M i n n e c o n P a r kM i n n e c o n P a r k
N o r t h G e r m a n P a r kN o r t h G e r m a n P a r kJ o h n s o n F i e l dJ o h n s o n F i e l d G e r m a nG e r m a n
P a r kP a r k
S o u t hS o u t hP a r kP a r k
F l a n d r a uF l a n d r a uS t a t eS t a t eP a r kP a r k
The City of New Ulm-Safe Walking Routes
0 0.5 1 1.50.25Miles
Safe Walking Route
School Locations
¹ Public Elementary/Middle School
¹ Public High School
¹¼ Private School
Type
Æ̀ Airport
ï Cemetary
â College
Þ Fire Station
(ñ Government
®v Medical/Hospital
Ò Museum
_ Law Enforcement
©̈ Bike Trail
µ
Minnesota River
Cottonwood Riv er
Tr a pTr a pR a n g eR a n g e
N o r t h P a r kN o r t h P a r k
H e r m a n n H e i g h t s P a r kH e r m a n n H e i g h t s P a r k
H a r m a nH a r m a nP a r kP a r k
S o u t h G e r m a n P a r kS o u t h G e r m a n P a r k
R i v e r s i d e P a r kR i v e r s i d e P a r k
M i n n e c o n P a r kM i n n e c o n P a r k
N o r t h G e r m a n P a r kN o r t h G e r m a n P a r kJ o h n s o n F i e l dJ o h n s o n F i e l d G e r m a nG e r m a n
P a r kP a r k
S o u t hS o u t hP a r kP a r k
F l a n d r a uF l a n d r a uS t a t eS t a t eP a r kP a r k
The City of New Ulm-Safe Walking Routes
0 0.5 1 1.50.25Miles
Safe Walking Route
School Locations
¹ Public Elementary/Middle School
¹ Public High School
¹¼ Private School
Type
Æ̀ Airport
ï Cemetary
â College
Þ Fire Station
(ñ Government
®v Medical/Hospital
Ò Museum
_ Law Enforcement
©̈ Bike Trail
µ
Minnesota River
Cottonwood Riv er
Tr a pTr a pR a n g eR a n g e
N o r t h P a r kN o r t h P a r k
H e r m a n n H e i g h t s P a r kH e r m a n n H e i g h t s P a r k
H a r m a nH a r m a nP a r kP a r k
S o u t h G e r m a n P a r kS o u t h G e r m a n P a r k
R i v e r s i d e P a r kR i v e r s i d e P a r k
M i n n e c o n P a r kM i n n e c o n P a r k
N o r t h G e r m a n P a r kN o r t h G e r m a n P a r kJ o h n s o n F i e l dJ o h n s o n F i e l d G e r m a nG e r m a n
P a r kP a r k
S o u t hS o u t hP a r kP a r k
F l a n d r a uF l a n d r a uS t a t eS t a t eP a r kP a r k
The City of New Ulm-Safe Walking Routes
0 0.5 1 1.50.25Miles
Safe Walking Route
School Locations
¹ Public Elementary/Middle School
¹ Public High School
¹¼ Private School
Type
Æ̀ Airport
ï Cemetary
â College
Þ Fire Station
(ñ Government
®v Medical/Hospital
Ò Museum
_ Law Enforcement
©̈ Bike Trail
µ
Minnesota River
Cottonwood Riv er
Tr a pTr a pR a n g eR a n g e
N o r t h P a r kN o r t h P a r k
H e r m a n n H e i g h t s P a r kH e r m a n n H e i g h t s P a r k
H a r m a nH a r m a nP a r kP a r k
S o u t h G e r m a n P a r kS o u t h G e r m a n P a r k
R i v e r s i d e P a r kR i v e r s i d e P a r k
M i n n e c o n P a r kM i n n e c o n P a r k
N o r t h G e r m a n P a r kN o r t h G e r m a n P a r kJ o h n s o n F i e l dJ o h n s o n F i e l d G e r m a nG e r m a n
P a r kP a r k
S o u t hS o u t hP a r kP a r k
F l a n d r a uF l a n d r a uS t a t eS t a t eP a r kP a r k
The City of New Ulm-Safe Walking Routes
0 0.5 1 1.50.25Miles
Safe Walking Route
School Locations
¹ Public Elementary/Middle School
¹ Public High School
¹¼ Private School
Type
Æ̀ Airport
ï Cemetary
â College
Þ Fire Station
(ñ Government
®v Medical/Hospital
Ò Museum
_ Law Enforcement
©̈ Bike Trail
µ
Minnesota River
Cottonwood Riv er
Tr a pTr a pR a n g eR a n g e
N o r t h P a r kN o r t h P a r k
H e r m a n n H e i g h t s P a r kH e r m a n n H e i g h t s P a r k
H a r m a nH a r m a nP a r kP a r k
S o u t h G e r m a n P a r kS o u t h G e r m a n P a r k
R i v e r s i d e P a r kR i v e r s i d e P a r k
M i n n e c o n P a r kM i n n e c o n P a r k
N o r t h G e r m a n P a r kN o r t h G e r m a n P a r kJ o h n s o n F i e l dJ o h n s o n F i e l d G e r m a nG e r m a n
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S o u t hS o u t hP a r kP a r k
F l a n d r a uF l a n d r a uS t a t eS t a t eP a r kP a r k
The City of New Ulm-Safe Walking Routes
0 0.5 1 1.50.25Miles
Safe Walking Route
School Locations
¹ Public Elementary/Middle School
¹ Public High School
¹¼ Private School
Type
Æ̀ Airport
ï Cemetary
â College
Þ Fire Station
(ñ Government
®v Medical/Hospital
Ò Museum
_ Law Enforcement
©̈ Bike Trail
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H e r m a n n H e i g h t s P a r kH e r m a n n H e i g h t s P a r k
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S o u t h G e r m a n P a r kS o u t h G e r m a n P a r k
R i v e r s i d e P a r kR i v e r s i d e P a r k
M i n n e c o n P a r kM i n n e c o n P a r k
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The City of New Ulm-Safe Walking Routes
0 0.5 1 1.50.25Miles
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¹ Public High School
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City of New UlmStreet Bike Routes
0 0.5 1 1.50.25Miles
Bike Routes
Street Bike Route
Bike Circle Route Trail
Bike Circle Route on Street
School Locations
¹ Public Elementary/Middle School
¹ Public High School
¹¼ Private School
Type
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â College
Þ Fire Station
(ñ Government
®v Medical/Hospital
Ò Museum
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Heart of New Ulm’s Smart Bicycling Tips
Always wear a helmet to protect your head – Most bike-related deaths are the result of a severe brain injury.
Always be visible – Install front and rear lights on your bike. They’re especially helpful when it’s darker outside.
Go with the flow – Ride with the flow of traffic, not against it.
Be predictable – Use arm signals to let other people on the road know what you are going to do. This helps everyone be safer on the road.
Obey all traffic laws – This makes the road safer for everyone.
‘Drive’ your bike – Ride in the right 1/3 of the traffic lane when you can.
Be alert – Be a defensive ‘driver’ and do not listen to music or use your cell phone.
Practice bike readiness – Make sure your bicycle is in good working order every time you ride.
Nearby Bike ShopsNicollet Bike Shop | Mankato, MN (507) 388-9390Nicollet is the region’s largest bike shop with a surplus of gear, expertise and programming such as bike rides and classes.
Andy’s Bike Shop | Springfield, MN (507) 822-5287Andy’s Bike Shop specializes in full-service bike maintenance, including wheel building. Andy’s can do anything from a tuneup to a complete overhaul.
Key City Bike | Mankato, MN (507) 304-1936Key City is a nonprofit, community bike shop that takes bike donations, and allows community members to purchase recycled parts and use its facilities to fix their bicycle.
Bike ClubsNew Ulm Bike Group | New Ulm, MN • (507) 217-5549The New Ulm Bike Group works to make bicycling easier and safer for everyone. From advocacy to group rides, the group of enthusiastic bicyclists is always looking for more friends!
River Valley BMX Club | New Ulm, MN • (507) 217-9208River Valley BMX club allows local BMX riders to race on a great local track that serves as one of the region’s race destinations. Find them on Facebook!
Safe Bicycling Routes in New Ulm
August 2016
