Infrastructure Review
Dinkytown Pedestrian Improvements (City of Mpls)
Location: East of I-35W Frontage Road and West of 15th Ave SE, to include the streets north of 4th Street SE to 8th Street SE.
Overview: This project aims to improve safety and accessibility for residents and visitors. We will replace over 50 curb ramps and improve safety at several intersections.
Link to Project (City of Minneapolis)
University Avenue NE (MnDOT)
Location: University Ave. NE between Central Ave./Hwy 65 and 27th Ave. N.E. in Minneapolis
Overview:
Repave University Ave. between Central Ave. and just south of 27th Ave. NE
Update sidewalks, intersections and crossings to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Repair drainage
Other improvements to be developed during the project’s public engagement and design process
Remove guardrail
Link to Project (MnDOT)
Central Avenue Northeast (MnDOT)
Location: Central Ave. N.E. from University Ave. S.E. in Minneapolis and I-694 in Columbia Heights
Overview:
Improve safety
Improve accessibility
Provide smoother road surface
Reduce congestion
Improve traffic flow
Extend pavement life
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University and 4th (MnDOT)
Location: University Ave. SE and Fourth St. SE between Central Ave. and the eastern I-35W frontage road in Minneapolis
Overview:
Improve drainage
Improve safety
Improve accessibility
Provide smoother road surface
Extend pavement life
Improve ADA, bike, and transit infrastructure
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University and 4th Roadway Improvements (Hennepin County)
Location: University Avenue and Fourth Street SE between Oak Street and I-35W.
Overview:
New pavement on University Avenue and 4th Street
Protected bike lanes on University Avenue and Fourth Street
Upgraded intersections that meet Americans with Disability Act (ADA) requirements
Modernized traffic signals
Improved access to transit stops
Link to Project (Hennepin County)
E Line Bus Rapid Transit (Metro Transit)
Location: The METRO E Line will travel along 4th Street and University Avenue, through downtown Minneapolis and Uptown on Hennepin Avenue to Southdale Transit Center in Edina via 44th Street and France Avenue.
Overview: The METRO E Line is a planned bus rapid transit (BRT) line that will provide faster and more reliable transit in the Route 6 corridor. BRT service is a package of transit enhancements that adds up to a faster trip and an improved experience on Metro Transit’s busiest bus routes.
Link to Project (Metro Transit)
F Line Bus Rapid Transit (Metro Transit)
Location: Route 10 corridor between downtown Minneapolis and Northtown Transit Center along Nicollet Mall, Central Avenue, 53rd Avenue, and University Avenue.
Overview: The METRO F Line is a planned bus rapid transit (BRT) line that will provide faster and more reliable transit service in the Route 10 corridor. BRT is a package of transit enhancements that adds up to a faster trip and an improved experience on Metro Transit’s busiest bus routes.
Link to Project (Metro Transit)
