Project overview

Pedestrian and Bicycle improvements

This project aims to improve safety and accessibility for residents and visitors. Improvements planned for this project include: pedestrian medians, the construction of an all ages and abilities bikeway, and curb extensions. This project will also upgrade over 50 curb ramps and improve safety at intersections. Curb ramp replacement and pedestrian improvements will begin in the spring or summer of 2026.

Resurfacing

City crews will resurface the streets in 2028. A new top layer of asphalt pavement will help extend the life of the streets. The new pavement should last at least 10 years.

Project goals

We aim to:

• Reduce vehicular travel speeds
• Increase safety for all users
• Build curb ramps that are compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards

See the Dinkytown 30 percent layout

Schedule

• Pedestrian and bicycle improvements will begin the spring or summer of 2026
• Resurfacing work to be done in 2028

Past engagement

The project team participated in a community event on September 15th, 2024. The event was at the University Lutheran Church of Hope. The second, was a pop-up event near the intersection of 7th Street SE and 15th Ave SE held on October 10th.

The project team hosted an Open House at the Arvonne Fraiser Public Library on Tuesday, August 12th from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. The event, attended by 20 community members, was an opportunity to view the project layout and discuss plans with City staff.