PB5-1. - Policy Statement.  


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  • The parkways and park roads under the jurisdiction of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) were not designed or constructed to accommodate use by buses and commercial vehicles. The MPRB is not obligated to provide commercial bus transportation routes on its parkways and park roads. The commercial use of parkways and park roads conflicts with public access and recreational use of the park system. Non-park roads provide sufficient access to accommodate commercial transportation needs within the City of Minneapolis. Restricted commercial use of parkways and park roads is authorized only by permit issued by the MPRB superintendent. Public transit system use is governed by this ordinance.

    The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board's facilities have gained national and international fame for their history, beauty, and innovation. As a result of this notoriety, the entire park system is a desired destination for commercial tourism. The MPRB shall strive to balance the interests of commercial tourism with the demand for access to its parks through the permitting process provided under this chapter. (Pk. Bd. Ord. 2007-102, § 1, 5-16-07)