Author: Amy Gage

Amy Gage

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Amy Gage is managing editor of Streets.mn. She writes a blog about women and aging (themiddlestages.com) and works as a contract writer/editor and active volunteer.

The Med City Meander in Rochester, another new Bicycle Alliance ride, happened in May. Photo by Ben Zastrow

Left Without a Fall Fundraising Ride, BikeMN Charts a Different Course

Amy Gage • August 20, 2024

The Twin Cities Bike Tour is the Bicycle Alliance’s new fall ride, on September 15, replacing its former affiliation with the Saint Paul Classic.

Photo by Stephy Miehle on Unsplash

Celebrating 10 Years of Black Bike Week

Amy Gage • August 5, 2024

Who rides a bike and why. Who gets to feel safe outdoors. Who experiences the joy of movement: All are aspects of Black Bike Week.

Biking on leafy off-road trails. Photo by Wolfie Browender

Speak Up About the Capital City’s Bike Plan

Amy Gage • April 15, 2024

Advocates and detractors of St. Paul’s new Bicycle Plan will show up for a City Council hearing on Wednesday – make sure your voice is heard.

Melissa Wenzel (right), the state's built environment sustainability administrator, pictured with Olivia Cashman of Hennepin County Environmental Services. Photo: MPCA

Keeping Building Materials Out of Landfills Is Heroic Work

Amy Gage • March 25, 2024

We generate twice as much construction demolition debris as we do household trash. Melissa Wenzel is working to change that in Minnesota.

A shopping cart filled with only enough goods to haul by bicycle. Photo by Ed Steinhauer

Let’s (St)roll There: Toward a Climate-Conscious Thanksgiving

Amy Gage • November 22, 2023

Streets.mn’s climate-friendly contributors offer their best tips and tricks for enjoying a car-free, or at least car-light, Thanksgiving.

Michael Wojcik (left), executive director of the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota, and Ian Oundo, owner of Rafiki Coffee in St. Paul.

Meet the Bicycle Alliance’s New Executive Director

Amy Gage • September 6, 2023

Michael Wojcik sat down recently with Streets.mn to talk about where BikeMN is going and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Streets.mn board co-chairs Christy Marsden (left) and Glen Johnson welcomed guests to the 2023 picnic. Photo by Amy Gage

Annual Streets.mn Picnic Celebrates Our Intrepid Community

Amy Gage • August 11, 2023

Attending the annual picnic is only one way to get involved with Streets.mn. You also can write, shoot a video, donate or subscribe!

St. Paul City Councilmembers listened patiently to four hours of public testimony on the Summit Avenue Regional Trail.

Streets.mn Speaks Out on Behalf of the Summit Avenue Regional Trail

Amy Gage • June 20, 2023

Streets.mn contributors testified during a divided public meeting, lauding the climate-conscious, family-friendly plan for a separated bicycle path on Summit Avenue.

More than 93% of Minnesota households own at least one car.

Car-Sharing Offers a Social Method for Sustainability

Amy Gage • May 26, 2023

Ninety-three percent of Minnesota households have at least one car. This St. Paul family has two — but one is a loaner for a small community of car-free friends.