Green Central Safe Routes to School

Key information

Dates

2021-2025

Location

E 34th St (Clinton Ave – 10th Ave), 10th Ave S (E 34th St – E 28th St), and 11th Ave S (E 34th St – E 28th St)

Central Midtown Phillips Powderhorn Park

Project overview

Project details

The Green Central Safe Routes to School (SRTS) project updated 1.3 miles of walking and bicycle paths on East 34th Street and 10th/11th Avenues South.

The updates helped people of all ages and abilities.

This project built a safe connection to Green Central Elementary School, other bikeways, parks, and important destinations in the area.

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Project updates

2024 Construction

This SRTS construction started in mid-July, 2024.

What happened in 2024

Stage 1 – Improvement E 34^th St began July 16.
Stage 2 – Improvement 10^th Ave S began August 19.

What happened in 2025

GSI planting and final construction items were addressed in Fall.
The project is all complete.
GSI planting maintenance will be started in 2026.

Thank you for your patience and support throughout the construction year!

Safe Routes to School projects

For more information on other Safe Routes to School (SRTS) safety improvements, visit the Safe Routes to School program page.

More SRTS projects

Project background

2024 Capital Project

The proposed concept layout for E 34^th Street and 10^th Avenue S are now available. Public Works will present the project to the Public Works and Infrastructure (PWI) Committee. The PWI Committee is apart of the Minneapolis City Council who will review it. The Public Works team will seek approval for the proposed layout on Thursday, June 8th, 2023, at 1:30 PM.

See the proposed concept layout

Note: This layout may take additional time to load due to large file size.

2023 Demonstration project

A demonstration project was installed along East 34^th Street from Clinton Avenue to Park Avenue. The project aims to try out changes using temporary materials. This will help plan for the permanent improvements in the 2024 Green Central Safe Routes to School project. The project will make walking and bicycling to school easier, safer, and more enjoyable for students. This demonstration project features:

Crossing enhancements, including marked crosswalks at Clinton Ave @ E 34^th St.
Curb extensions at Clinton Ave @ E 34^th St to help narrow the crossing distance for children walking to school.
An in-street bollard protected two-way bikeway from Clinton Ave to Park Ave along the south side of E 34^th St.
There will still be access to all driveways and alleys on E 34^th St.
The demonstration project was installed on April 27, 2023. The project will remain in place until construction begins for permanent improvements in the Spring of 2024.

See the demonstration project