Nice Ride Minnesota
Nice Ride Minnesota
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About this organization
Mission
TO ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE BY PROVIDING CONVENIENT, EASY-TO-USE BIKE SHARING AND FLEET PROGRAMS THAT WILL PROVIDE RESIDENTS AND VISITORS A HEALTHY, FUN, DIFFERENT WAY TO GET AROUND TOWN.
About
NICE RIDE MINNESOTA'S PRIMARY PROGRAM IS OVERSIGHT OF A PUBLIC BIKE SHARING SYSTEM, WHICH CREATES A SIMPLE, LOW-COST ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION SOLUTION TO INCREASE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVELS, REDUCE CONGESTION, REDUCE DEPENDENCE ON FOSSIL FUELS AND AUTO EMISSIONS, AND ENHANCE URBAN VITALITY. THE SYSTEM COMPLEMENTS PUBLIC TRANSIT AND CAR-SHARING PROGRAMS, PROVIDING GREATER TRANSPORTATION CHOICES. PRIOR TO JULY 2, 2018, NICE RIDE MINNESOTA OWNED AND OPERATED THE SYSTEM, WHICH INCLUDED 201 STATIONS AND 1,850 BICYCLES. IN 2018, NICE RIDE MINNESOTA BEGAN A TRANSITION. DURING THE TRANSITION PERIOD (UNTIL THE END OF OUR GRANT-FUNDED CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS IN AUGUST 2021), NICE RIDE REMAINS THE EXCLUSIVE LICENSEE OF CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS AND IS AUTHORIZED TO CONTRACT WITH MOTIVATE MINNESOTA LLC (SELECTED THROUGH A PUBLIC SOLICITATION) TO OPERATE THE SYSTEM. THROUGH OVERSIGHT OF THIS CONTRACT, NICE RIDE MINNESOTA MUST MEET ALL OF THE OBJECTIVES FOR QUALITY, RELIABILITY, EQUITY, AND ORDER IN THE RIGHT-OF-WAY AS SET FORTH IN THE 2018 UPDATE TO NONPROFIT BUSINESS PLAN. MOTIVATE MUST ALSO DELIVER A SUBSTANTIAL EXPANSION, INCLUDING DOCKLESS BIKES AND E-BIKES, PURSUANT TO A MASTER PLANNING PROCESS. BECAUSE NICE RIDE MINNESOTA IS NO LONGER EMPLOYING AN OPERATIONS STAFF OR RAISING FUNDS TO PURCHASE NEW EQUIPMENT, THIS TRANSITION HAS A MAJOR IMPACT ON OUR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. NICE RIDE MINNESOTA CONTINUES TO OWN THE OLD GRANT-FUNDED EQUIPMENT. REVENUE FROM THAT EQUIPMENT AND THE OPERATING FEE FOR THAT SYSTEM ARE REFLECTED IN NICE RIDE MINNESOTA'S FINANCIALS. ANCILLARY TO THIS OVERSIGHT WORK, NICE RIDE IS ENGAGED IN ADVOCACY, SEEKING TO SHARE THE RESULTS OF ITS TRANSITION AGREEMENTS WITH OTHER CITIES AND NONPROFITS AS AN EXAMPLE AND TO ADVOCATE FOR JOINT ACTION BY RIGHT OF WAY OWNERS TO CONTRACT WITH PRIVATELY-FUNDED SHARED MOBILITY SERVICES IN WAYS THAT WILL ACHIEVE PUBLIC GOALS. FOR MORE INFORMATION AND COPIES OF OUR UPDATED BUSINESS PLAN AND CONTRACTS, SEE: HTTPS://MANAGESHAREDMOBILITYMN.ORG/HISTORY.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “To enhance quality of life by providing convenient, easy-to-use bike sharing and fleet programs that will provide residents and visitors a healthy, fun, different way to get around town.”.
When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “To enhance quality of life by providing convenient, easy-to-use bike sharing and fleet programs that will provide residents and visitors a healthy, fun, different way to get around town.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as MN.
- The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2019 is 2030 ELM STREET SE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN, 55414.
- As of 2019, the non-profit has reported a total of 31 employees on their form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$1,451,087.
- The organization has 10 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2008.
- The organization pays $530,353 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $20,157 in fundraising expenses.