North Minneapolis Greenway Planning
This image shows a street converted into a full greenway, with a trail in the center and no motorized traffic. Image developed by Community Design Group, funded by Bike Walk Twin Cities/ Transit for Livable Communities, and provided courtesy of Twin Cities Greenways.
The City of Minneapolis is developing plans for a north Minneapolis greenway that would provide a safe, accessible route for bicyclists and pedestrians.
Project Description:
The City of Minneapolis is exploring converting low-traffic streets to a greenway in north Minneapolis. A "greenway" is a park-like trail that people can use for biking and walking transportation and recreation. The greenway is intended to create a new health, transportation and recreation amenity for families in north Minneapolis. It could also create space for additional amenities, such as community gardens and public art. Learn more about the proposed greenway route and designs.
The greenway would improve residents' access to a place to be physically active. Studies show that the closer people live to parks, the more likely they are to get exercise.
The project is in the community engagement phase, and it is focused on informing residents about the project and collecting input to help define a new transportation and recreation corridor. You can share your opinions by completing an online survey. The survey will be open through June 15, 2014.
No final decisions have been made about the proposed greenway, and this phase of gathering community input is important because it will inform future decisions. The City is also conducting a feasibility study, which will also help inform future decisions. A Community Outreach Steering Committee is leading outreach efforts, and a Technical Advisory Committee is overseeing the feasibility study. The Departments of Public Works and Health are collaborating on this project.
For more information contact:
Sarah Stewart
P: 612-673-3987
E: Sarah.Stewart@minneapolismn.gov
Partners:
The Alliance for Metropolitan Stability (AMS) is the City’s lead partner in community outreach for this project. AMS is collaborating with the City to convene the Community Outreach Steering Committee and to coordinate community engagement activities with 12 neighborhood and community groups. Each group has received a microgrant to conduct outreach activities: events, bike rides, and door-knocking. Learn more about the outreach partners, including a calendar of events.
The City is contracting with SRF Consulting Group, Inc. to assist with the feasibility study.
Progress and Accomplishments:
Winter 2013 Community Engagement Report: The City conducted a community engagement process in January and February of 2013 to gather input on a proposed greenway route and greenway types, and a report is now availble summarizing that process. Download the two-page executive summary (PDF or Word) or the full report (PDF or Word).
- Fall 2012 Community Engagement Report: The City conducted a community engagement process in the fall of 2012 to gather input from community members on the greenway project. Download the two-page executive summary (PDF or Word) or the full report (PDF or Word).
Resources:
- You can dowload frequently asked questions (FAQs) about the project here.
- You can download a one-page description of the project in PDF or Word format here.
- For more information about bicycling and walking in Minneapolis, visit Bicycling in Minneapolis (www.minneapolismn.gov/bicycles) and Walking in Minneapolis (www.minneapolismn.gov/pedestrian).
North Minneapolis Open Streets: Greenway Experience
May 31, 2014, 10am - 4pm
Join your neighbors at Open Streets this spring! Bike, walk, blade - whatever!
Explore the greenway route, learn more about the project, and enjoy the food, music, art, and more.
Approximate route: North Girard/Humbold Avenues from West Broadway Avenue to North 42nd Avenue.
For more information, visit www.openstreetsmpls.com
This project is a response to community interest in a greenway. Funding for this project is provided in part by the Center for Prevention at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota, as part of Blue Cross' long-term commitment to tackling the leading root causes of preventable disease: tobacco use, obesity, lack of physical activity and unhealthy eating.
Last updated Apr. 2, 2014
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