As part of this work, we're considering changes to improve safety for all people, with a focus on:

• Encouraging safer travel speeds
• Improving safety for people walking
• Upgrading the street corners to include accessible curb ramps
• Creating an all ages and abilities bicycle route

Resurfacing work

We'll replace the top layer of pavement as part of an ongoing maintenance program. This will extend the life of the street between larger reconstructions projects. The new pavement should last at least 10 years.

Safety work

We'll also look at changes to the existing street configuration to improve safety.

This includes:
• Installing an accessible curb ramp at corners where there is a need
• Narrowing the street to better manage vehicle speeds by creating a two-way bikeway on one side of the street
• Making it safer to walk across the street with concrete medians at priority locations

Project goals

• Make it safer to walk along and across the corridor
• Create an all ages and abilities bicycle facility
• Keep traffic moving at an acceptable level
• Allow access for residents and visitors

Upcoming meetings

We will hold at least three public meetings to provide updates on the project. You can also sign up for email updates below.

• August 16, 6 – 7 p.m. The Depot, 225 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis
• September 20, 6 – 7 p.m. The Depot, 225 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis
• October 18, 6 – 7 p.m. The Depot, 225 3rd Ave S, Minneapolis Cancelled

There will be a survey in late October, which will be your opportunity to provide input on the project and process. A link to the survey will be posted here, stay tuned. 

Meetings

We welcome community feedback and input. To-date we have done two rounds of community engagement to:

• Identify priorities.
• Review potential improvement options
• Develop a design concept for the project

• On April 12th, 2023 an information meeting was held to present the overview of the project and the special assessment process.