Best Practice Action 11.4
GreenStep City Best Practices: Transportation
Living & Complete Streets No. 11
Create a network of green complete streets that improves city quality of life, public health, and adds value to surrounding properties.
Best Practice Action Detail
Best Practice Action 4
Identify, prioritize and remedy complete streets gaps and lack of connectivity/safety within your road network by, for example, bike/pedestrian plan, adding a bike route/lane, truck route, sidewalk or mid-block alley.
- See BPA 12.1 for more on walking, biking, and transit access.
Walkability/Bikeability:
- Engaging community members is essential in identifying gaps and in helping make a place more welcoming and livable with pedestrian-friendly street changes. A walk audit (a simple, lightly structured amble of 60-90-minutes with a group of 5-35 people) unlocks many insights and inspires problem-solving that is both creative and grounded in real life.
- Use the Minnesota Walks (2016) - a framework for action for creating safe, convenient and desirable walking and rolling for all.
- See the AARP Walk Audit Tool Kit.
- MN Dept. of Transportation pedestrian resources include planning and research, design and engineering, grants and funding, and safety education.
- The AARP Bike Audit Tool Kit guides users through a step-by-step approach to observing and documenting the safe or unsafe bikeability of a location. The results of a community bike audit can educate local decision-makers and provide them with data and solution strategies for achieving needed change.
- MN Dept. of Transportation bicycling resources include safety education, planning and research, design and engineering, routes/tails/maps, and grants and funding.
- Also see Designing for All Ages & Abilities: Contextual Guidance for High-Comfort Bicycle Facilities (National Association of City Transportation Officials: 2017).
- The walkable, tree-lined multi-way boulevard is a road design standard for reconfiguring strip mall parking to keep in front while adding trees and a continuous, inviting walkable environment with resulting benefits in retail sales.
Gap Remedies:
- The Dakota County Office of Planning conducted a gap analysis for the county in 2009, and scored each gap using the following categories: housing density-40 points, employment density-10, shopping density-10, distance to schools-10, density of households in poverty-5, traffic volume-5, average speed-5, number of lanes-5, connectivity (density of intersections)-5, transit access-5.
American Disabilities Act (ADA):
- The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in all areas of public life, including jobs, schools, transportation, and all public and private places that are open to the general public. The ADA requires local entities with over 50 employees to designate an ADA Coordinator.
- See the Great Plains ADA Center training and certification program and ADA National Network for additional information and resources.
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Hold a walkability/bikeability workshop; remedy at least one complete street gap, including using alleys; identify an American Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator. Report green alley projects under BPA 17.5. |
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Complete a bicycle/pedestrian plan; inspect, evaluate, inventory and map your roadway network for complete streets insufficiencies and develop a prioritized transition plan and timeline for remedying the insufficiencies and gaps; ADA Coordinator completes the training certification program within last 3 years; adopt a policy goal that all new street construction and repairs require sidewalks to be installed. Pay particular attention to multimodal conflict areas and transit connections to serve users and destinations. |
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Routinely budget complete streets improvements through roadway & bridge capital improvement & maintenance projects; show project cost-savings through innovative/collaborative efforts with other jurisdictions/stakeholders; address street corridor issues by infill, adding bridge liner (retail on a bridge to be rebuilt in a walkable corridor), etc. |
Who's doing it
Arlington -
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On November 5, 2015 and again on December 3, 2015, the Planning & Zoning Committee met with the Streets Committee to participate in a discussion of complete streets. Everyone participated in an activity to create a concept plan (map) for complete streets within the city. Some of the concepts considered were lighting, safety, trails, both pedestrian and bicycle, sidewalks, boulevard enhancements, etc. The information will be consolidated and shared with the groups as well as at a future City Council meeting.
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The hope is to present a policy (with a request for formal action) at a future City Council Meeting.
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Cynthia Smith-Strack (Contractor) | cstrack@municipaldevelopmentgroup.com | 507-964-2378
Partners: Planning & Zoning Committee, Streets Committee, City Council
Maplewood -
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With the creation of Maplewoods complete streets program, titled the Living Streets program, road connectivity has greatly increased. The Living Streets program has increased the amount of trails in the city as well as increasing the access to those trails. The Bartelmy/Meyer area as well as the Arkwright Sunrise area were renovated under the living streets policy. This created areas of greatly improved traffic for all modes of transportation including linking sidewalks to existing sidewalks and trails. Within the living streets program, road shoulders are created to be as wide as bike lanes located in other areas. This allows for safer bike travel and trail connectivity.
The Public Works Department and Parks department are also surveying the city as a whole to identify problem areas and identify priority corridors, such as the County Road B corridor.
There were also many cost savings included with the implementation of these living streets policies including decreased maintenance costs with narrower roads and increased alternative vehicle travel which helps these types of projects to be regularly budgeted for.
The Public Works Department and Parks department are also surveying the city as a whole to identify problem areas and identify priority corridors, such as the County Road B corridor.
There were also many cost savings included with the implementation of these living streets policies including decreased maintenance costs with narrower roads and increased alternative vehicle travel which helps these types of projects to be regularly budgeted for.
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Repairing broken trail gaps allows for greater safety and mobility for residents.
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Steve Love (City Staff) | steve.love@maplewoodmn.gov | 651-249-2404
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Marshall -
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In an effort to improve connectivity and safety for bicyclists and pedestrians, the City of Marshall has solicited public input and formed new partnerships to increase the number of bike lanes, miles off-street paved trails, and make connections between the other cites and regional parks. With assistance from the Southwest Regional Development Commission a Health Impact Assessment was conducted in 2015 which provided information about sidewalk and trail gas as well as problem intersections.
Outcome measures/metrics/money saved:
Main Street Reconstruction of twelve blocks of sidewalks 2016 – replacing deteriorated pedestrian sidewalks after MNDOT improvements of ADA ramps at all intersections in 2015.
12.73 miles of painted bike lanes with signs to improve drivers awareness of cyclists and provide designated cycling lanes.
14.34 miles of paved off-street bike trails to connect all major areas of the city.
Reconstruction of Trails – Holy Redeemer & Avera.
Unprecedented partnership between the City of Marshall, Lyon County, City of Lynd and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to share financial resources and in-kind staff contributions to construct a paved off-highway trail to connect Marshall, Lynd and Camden State Park (14 miles completed in fall of 2015).
Safe Routes to School Planning Grant 2016 application with the following partners: Marshall Middle School, West Side School, Marshall Area Christian School, Holy Redeemer, Park Side School.
2019 update: The third Reduced Conflict Intersection project on Highway 23 in Marshall is complete and open to traffic.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation constructed a Reduced Conflict Intersection (RCI), also referred to as a J-turn, at Highway 23 and Lyon County Road 7. This type of intersection decreases fatalities and injuries caused by broadside crashes (also known as T-bones) on four-lane divided highways because drivers only have to be concerned with one direction of traffic on the highway at a time. The first RCI in Marshall was installed at Highway 23 and Saratoga Street in 2015. In 2018, the second RCI was constructed at Highway 23 and Lyon Street and completed earlier this summer.
Benefits of the project include enhanced safety. The project cost $2.1 million and Midwest Contracting, LLC, was the contractor.
For information on navigating Reduced Conflict Intersections, visit www.mndot.gov/RCI.
12.73 miles of painted bike lanes with signs to improve drivers awareness of cyclists and provide designated cycling lanes.
14.34 miles of paved off-street bike trails to connect all major areas of the city.
Reconstruction of Trails – Holy Redeemer & Avera.
Unprecedented partnership between the City of Marshall, Lyon County, City of Lynd and Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to share financial resources and in-kind staff contributions to construct a paved off-highway trail to connect Marshall, Lynd and Camden State Park (14 miles completed in fall of 2015).
Safe Routes to School Planning Grant 2016 application with the following partners: Marshall Middle School, West Side School, Marshall Area Christian School, Holy Redeemer, Park Side School.
2019 update: The third Reduced Conflict Intersection project on Highway 23 in Marshall is complete and open to traffic.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation constructed a Reduced Conflict Intersection (RCI), also referred to as a J-turn, at Highway 23 and Lyon County Road 7. This type of intersection decreases fatalities and injuries caused by broadside crashes (also known as T-bones) on four-lane divided highways because drivers only have to be concerned with one direction of traffic on the highway at a time. The first RCI in Marshall was installed at Highway 23 and Saratoga Street in 2015. In 2018, the second RCI was constructed at Highway 23 and Lyon Street and completed earlier this summer.
Benefits of the project include enhanced safety. The project cost $2.1 million and Midwest Contracting, LLC, was the contractor.
For information on navigating Reduced Conflict Intersections, visit www.mndot.gov/RCI.
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For more information contact:
Glenn Olson (City staff) | Glenn.Olson@ci.marshall.mn.com | 507-537-6773
Partners: City of Marshall, City of Lynd, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Camden State Park Staff, Lyon County, Marshall Public Schools
Plymouth -
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Year action initially completed: 2019
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The City has dedicated funding sources for supporting the construction of new trail and sidewalk connections and completing trail gaps in the city. Since 2019 the City has constructed 9.38 new miles of multiuse trail across the city. The city’s capital improvement plan continues to include funding for new trail connections and improvements in the future.
Outcome measures/metrics/money saved:
Number of miles added annually.
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Ben Scharenbroich (City Staff) | bscharenbroich@plymouthmn.gov | 763-509-5527
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Richfield -
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The City has adopted the Richfield Bicycle Master Plan and Pedestrian Master Plan, in addition to the Transportation chapter of the City's Comprehensive Plan, all of which inventories and maps existing facilities, infrastructure gaps, and details a capital improvements program.
The City's Capital Improvement Budget/Plan programs funding for improvements consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, the Bicycle Master Plan, and the safe routes to school plan. Although the four freeways in the City pose significant challenges, the City built the following: A pedestrian bridge at 73rd St. over I-35W, 76 St. trail on north side of I-35W, and a pedestrian underpass of I-35W at 66 St.
The City's Capital Improvement Budget/Plan programs funding for improvements consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, the Bicycle Master Plan, and the safe routes to school plan. Although the four freeways in the City pose significant challenges, the City built the following: A pedestrian bridge at 73rd St. over I-35W, 76 St. trail on north side of I-35W, and a pedestrian underpass of I-35W at 66 St.
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Descriptive links: http://richfieldsweetstreets.org/bigpicture
For more information contact:
Jack Broz (City staff) | jbroz@richfieldmn.gov | 6128619792
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Robbinsdale -
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Year action initially completed: 2014
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The City of Robbinsdale Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan was adopted on September 2, 2014 which identifies the city's existing street and sidewalk network and provides recommendations to address intersections and improve route network and connectivity. All street reconstruction projects following the adoption of the Ped/Bike Plan are expected to comply with the Plan to continue building out and upgrading Robbinsdale's sidewalks and trails network.
The City budgets for street and sidewalk improvements as part of the 10-year Capital Improvement Plan.
The City budgets for street and sidewalk improvements as part of the 10-year Capital Improvement Plan.
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Descriptive links: https://www.robbinsdalemn.com/home/showpublisheddocument/14432/638416023457070000
For more information contact:
Kayla Kirtz (City Staff) | kkirtz@ci.robbinsdale.mn.us | 763-233-5654
Partners: Hennepin County; Alta Planning + Design; Community Design Group
Saint Paul -
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The City’s current draft Bikeways Plan and the Complete Street Plans both identify where transportation connectivity gaps are in the City’s streets, road network, bikeways and walkways. In October 2014, the Mayor and City Council of Saint Paul has approved the dedicated of $42.5 million in investments to jumpstart key projects across the city, known as the 8-80 Vitality Fund. A significant portion of this funding is going to improve roads, bikeways and green spaces.
More information on the Complete Streets can be found at http://www.stpaul.gov/completestreets
More information on the draft Bikeways Plan can be found at: www.stpaul.gov/bikeplan
More information on the Complete Streets can be found at http://www.stpaul.gov/completestreets
More information on the draft Bikeways Plan can be found at: www.stpaul.gov/bikeplan
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Descriptive links: http://www.stpaul.gov/completestreets
For more information contact:
Kurt Schultz (City staff) | kurt.schultz@ci.stpaul.mn.us | 651-266-6590
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Belle Plaine -
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Year action initially completed: 2018
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The City has mapped existing trails and sidewalks, evaluated deficiencies and mapped future sidewalk and trail routes. A map of existing and future trails and sidewalks is available for review.The attached map is included in the 2040 Comp Plan update which analyzes walkability and system gaps. The transportation plan element of the comprehensive plan illustrates points of congestion and roadway gaps. The City, Scott County, TCMC, and MnDOT joined forces to design, plan, and construct Enterprise Drive overpass which functions as a second grade separated interchange with Hwy 169 and CSAH 3. Post construction analysis points to a decrease of miles traveled by local a local bussing company of 100 miles per school day and an estimated reduction of nearly 13 metric tons of CO2 per year.
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Laura Blue (City staff) | lblue@ci.belleplaine.mn.us | 952-873-5553
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Cottage Grove -
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Through pavement management the city adds both transportation and recreational trails to street corridors and open space. The city also enhances walk-ability and accessibility to neighborhoods through pavement management by adding sidewalk sections and segments in gap areas.
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Ryan Burfeind (City staff) | rburfeind@cottage-grove.org | 651-458-2899
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Detroit Lakes -
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Year action initially completed: 2020
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The Master Trail Plan located in our 5-year CIP identifies gaps and prospective projects.
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Bridget Penton (City Staff) | bpenton@cityofdetroitlakes.com | 218-846-7133
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Duluth -
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Year action initially completed: 2014
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2019 Update: The city budgets $100K per year for sidewalk additions and upgrades across the city. Typically these are focused in high pedestrian areas such as schools.
In 2020 more than 17 miles of street are going to have their intersection ramps upgrades to improve ease of use and accessibility.
Numerous connectivity improvements have been done in the last few years including:
-College Street was reduced in width, and the Campus Connector Trail was built between CSS to UMD
-Anderson Road, between Chambersburg and Haines Road reconstruction- went from a rural (ditch) section to an urban section with sidewalk on one side and bike lanes on both sides.
-Glenwood- reconstruction from 43rd Ave E to 60th Ave E- new sidewalks and bike lane on one side.
-Glenwood, upper section from 43rd Ave E to Snively intersection- restriped this year to allow for wider shoulders and bike areas.
-Congdon Boulevard reclaim, from the Expressway to McQuade Road- widening to install bike lanes on both sides.
-Street and Avenue one way to two way conversion- assist bike community so they don’t have go around the block to ride legally.
-MN Ped Bridge retrofit- more reliable operation of the bridge allows for the pedestrian connection between the DECC and Canal Park.
-Safe Routes to School projects at Congdon Elem, Stowe Elem, and Lester Elem improved walking conditions for students.
-CDBG sidewalk replacement in the Lincoln Park area (W Superior Street)
-Oxford/Livingston/Glenwood reconstruction project replaced sidewalks along the streets.
-10th Ave E reconstruction project replaced sidewalks from Superior Street to 5th Street.
Additional projects are planned for the coming year.
2014: Added sidewalks and trees along Glenwood Street in the upper Lakeside neighborhood.
In 2020 more than 17 miles of street are going to have their intersection ramps upgrades to improve ease of use and accessibility.
Numerous connectivity improvements have been done in the last few years including:
-College Street was reduced in width, and the Campus Connector Trail was built between CSS to UMD
-Anderson Road, between Chambersburg and Haines Road reconstruction- went from a rural (ditch) section to an urban section with sidewalk on one side and bike lanes on both sides.
-Glenwood- reconstruction from 43rd Ave E to 60th Ave E- new sidewalks and bike lane on one side.
-Glenwood, upper section from 43rd Ave E to Snively intersection- restriped this year to allow for wider shoulders and bike areas.
-Congdon Boulevard reclaim, from the Expressway to McQuade Road- widening to install bike lanes on both sides.
-Street and Avenue one way to two way conversion- assist bike community so they don’t have go around the block to ride legally.
-MN Ped Bridge retrofit- more reliable operation of the bridge allows for the pedestrian connection between the DECC and Canal Park.
-Safe Routes to School projects at Congdon Elem, Stowe Elem, and Lester Elem improved walking conditions for students.
-CDBG sidewalk replacement in the Lincoln Park area (W Superior Street)
-Oxford/Livingston/Glenwood reconstruction project replaced sidewalks along the streets.
-10th Ave E reconstruction project replaced sidewalks from Superior Street to 5th Street.
Additional projects are planned for the coming year.
2014: Added sidewalks and trees along Glenwood Street in the upper Lakeside neighborhood.
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Cindy Voigt (City staff) | cvoigt@Duluthmn.gov | 218-730-5071
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Fergus Falls -
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The City of Fergus Falls has been addressing gaps in the road networks in a number of areas throughout the city. Almost one mile of a walking/biking path has been added along Cleveland Avenue to the end of the city limits. When Fir Avenue was being reconstructed, the driving lanes were narrowed to provide a wider area for pedestrians and bicycles. One of our residents donated land to the city and it was converted to Noyes Park and a walking/biking path was incorporated into this area. When the Tower Road and Bridge project was completed, a trail connection across the river and a truck route was established in this area.
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Len Taylor (City Staff) | len.taylor@fergusfallsmn.gov | 218-332-5418
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Golden Valley -
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Year action initially completed: 2016
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The City has remedied certain street gaps in accordance with its complete streets policy. A Bicycle and Pedestrian Task Force was assembled to assess routes and connectivity in Golden Valley and a bicycle and pedestrian section will be incorporated to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan expressing the City’s intent to facilitate multi-modal transportation. The City’s 2017-2021 Capital Improvement Plan budgets for $400,000 in sidewalk and trail system upgrades (Project # S-030). These upgrades will be identified in the Transportation Chapter of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan in order to provide greater mobility for non-motorized transportation within the City that is fully accessible for users of all physical abilities.
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Descriptive links: http://weblink.ci.golden-valley.mn.us/Public/2/doc/565845/Page1.aspx
For more information contact:
Jeff Oliver (City staff) | joliver@goldenvalleymn.gov | (763)-593-8034
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Isanti -
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The City has adopted a Pavement Management Plan to assess transportation corridors and also sidewalk and trails to open space. The City actively manages repairs to keep sidewalks in good condition for continued accessibility. The City has mapped out all of the City’s sidewalks, trails and bicycle lanes and have opened discussion on where more need to be planned for. This map is included in the comprehensive park plan.
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Descriptive links: http://www.cityofisanti.us/govt/city-departments/city-engineer
For more information contact:
Matt Sylvester (City staff) | msylvester@cityofisanti.us | 763-444-5512
Partners: Bolton & Menk, Inc
La Crescent -
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Year action initially completed: 2017
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A bike pedestrian plan was made in 2017. This plan discusses existing policies, ordinances, plans, and conditions related to bikes. It then provides bike and pedestrian network recommendations.
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For more information contact:
Jason Ludwigson (Contractor) | JDLudwigson@gmail.com | 5073139633
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Mahnomen -
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Year action initially completed: 2022
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Mahnomen Bikeable Community Workshop held on May 10th, 2022 included City, State, Tribal, County, school, and other partners to audit enjoyable, less enjoyable routes for walking and biking and identify specific changes to improve experiences. The top interest identified is for a Loop Path around the community.
During the workshop, we worked together to begin an action plan to recruit bicycle friendly businesses. Our goal is to use that plan structure to move this and similar projects forward.
During the workshop, we worked together to begin an action plan to recruit bicycle friendly businesses. Our goal is to use that plan structure to move this and similar projects forward.
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Lisa Dahl (City Staff) | mahcityhall@arvig.net | 218-935-2573
Partners: Norman County; HRDC; Mahnomen County; White Earth Nation; Mahnomen School District; MnDOT
Mendota Heights -
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Year action initially completed: 2022
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In 2022 a Bike and Pedestrian Plan was completed to evaluate current, robust, infrastructure and guide decision-making of future investments. The Plan’s goals are to:
- Plan for development of an interconnected pedestrian and bicycle system city-wide
- Integrate County Greenways and trails along County Highways into the system
- Include the 6 E’s: Evaluation, Education, Engineering, Encouragement, Engagement, and Equity in the plan
- Plan for development of an interconnected pedestrian and bicycle system city-wide
- Integrate County Greenways and trails along County Highways into the system
- Include the 6 E’s: Evaluation, Education, Engineering, Encouragement, Engagement, and Equity in the plan
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Descriptive links: https://mendotaheightsmn.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1366/Bike-and-Pedestrian-Plan?bidId=
For more information contact:
Courtney Selstad (City Staff) | cselstad@mendotaheightsmn.gov | 952-457-1735
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Moorhead -
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Year action initially completed: 2016
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The MetroCOG Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee created a plan in 2016 to remedy gaps and insufficiencies in the bike and pedestrian network. In 2019, the city of Moorhead will remedy one of these gaps with a complete streets project on Center Avenue. This project will improve safety for all modes of transportation and will improve the aesthetics of the corridor. It will also increase connectivity and provide a route for riders from Fargo and the Red River trails to Highway 75 in Moorhead. The 2016 plan includes other projects that will remedy gaps in the future in Table 6.3 in the attached PDF.
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Descriptive links: http://www.cityofmoorhead.com/departments/engineering/current-projects/center-ave-project
For more information contact:
Dan Mahli (City staff) | dan.mahli@cityofmoorhead.com | 218-299-5314
Partners: MetroCOG
Sartell -
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The city has maps which depict all existing sidewalks and bike paths. The city uses these maps along with plans (Comprehensive Plan, Strategic Plan, Safe-Routes-To-School Plan-SRTS,) to plan for and connect gaps in the network. The city also has in its subdivision requirements (11-5-4) a sidewalk/trail must be provided on at least one side of every public or private street. As a growing city this requirement is crucial in preventing future gaps in the network.
The city was recently awarded grant money through the Transportation Alternatives Program. Gaps in the sidewalk network were identified in the city's SRTS plan. These gaps formed the basis for the grant request. The city was successful in obtaining grant money for the request as a result over 1200feet of sidewalk will be created in an area adjacent to the Middle and Elementary Schools. This connection will result in increased safety for pedestrians and encourage students in the area to walk to and from school.
The city was recently awarded grant money through the Transportation Alternatives Program. Gaps in the sidewalk network were identified in the city's SRTS plan. These gaps formed the basis for the grant request. The city was successful in obtaining grant money for the request as a result over 1200feet of sidewalk will be created in an area adjacent to the Middle and Elementary Schools. This connection will result in increased safety for pedestrians and encourage students in the area to walk to and from school.
Outcome measures/metrics/money saved:
Increased number of trips for non-motorized users.
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Descriptive links: http://www.sartellmn.com/Websites/sartellmn/images/parks_and_trails.pdf
For more information contact:
Nate Keller (City staff) | nate.keller@sartellmn.com | 320-258-7316
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West Saint Paul -
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Year action initially completed: 2000, 2011, 2020
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Robert St. Rennaissance Plan
Pedestrian Bicyclist Plan
Pedestrian Bicyclist Plan
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Descriptive links: https://wspmn.gov/223/Pedestrian-Bicycle-Plan
For more information contact:
Kristy Otte (Community Volunteer) | dr.otte2013@gmail.com | 6512076303
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White Bear Lake -
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Certain complete street gaps have been rememedied. The City has mapped out all sidewalks, bicycle lanes, and trails located in the City and has evaluated where they are needed. This map/plan is included in the Comprehensive Plan.
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Connie Taillon (City staff) | ctaillon@whitebearlake.org | 651-429-8564
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Brainerd -
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The reconstruction of Willow Street, completed in September 2014, included approximately 1 mile of on street bike lanes.
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Mark Ostgarden (City staff) | mostgarden@ci.brainerd.mn.us | 218-828-2309
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Coon Rapids -
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Year action initially completed: 2021
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Coon Rapids evaluates network gaps and connectivity with every street reconstruction project - adding sidewalk gaps & finding potential connections in key locations. We've closed a number of sidewalk and trail gaps within our transportation system in the past several years.
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Colleen Sinclair (City staff) | csinclair@coonrapidsmn.gov | 763-767-6485
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Crosslake -
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Year action initially completed: 2017
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The Walkability Walkshop was made possible by a grant from the National Association of REALTORS, local funding from Greater Lakes Association of REALTORS and partnership with the City of Crosslake and the volunteer citizens group called “The Crosslakers.” The Workshop facilitation and report was developed by Blue Zones.
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Martha Steele (Community volunteer) | steeles@brainerd.net | 218-765-4041
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Crystal -
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As streets are being reconstructed, sidewalks are being installed on State Aid roads where they link parks, schools, retail areas and other amenities.
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Mark Ray (City Staff) | mark.ray@crystalmn.gov | 6127606712
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Dodge Center -
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Year action initially completed: 2019
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The City of Dodge Center has been committed to making the city more bikable and walkable. In recent years, the city has adopted a policy of installing new sidewalk or replacing old sidewalk whenever there is a road construction project. In 2020, there is set to be over $5 million in street repairs and new street construction for residential, commercial, and even industrial areas. All of these roads in the 2020 project and afterwards will have sidewalks built. I attached a map with the current sidewalks in Dodge Center highlighted in purple. The goal of the city is that in the future, all streets will be highlighted with purple. The City is also participating in Safe Routes to School, which will help develop a document that identifies areas of concern, not only relating to sidewalk availability, but also to crosswalks and other infrastructure, in order to increase the safety and effectiveness of non-motor transportation. This plan is expected to be completed in June.
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The outcome measurements from this action will be that sidewalks will increase connectivity throughout Dodge Center making the city more walking and biking friendly. This will allow people to walk to their destinations, get healthy, and decrease carbon emissions from motor vehicles.
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Bryce Lange (Elected official) | brycelange13@gmail.com | 507-523-2257
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Eagan approved a Community Transportation Trail System Policy December 13, 2004. The City also adopted a Trail Connection Policy in January 2011, which assists with remedying non complete trail segments. The City has also completed
Eagan approved a Community Transportation Trail System Policy December 13, 2004. The City also adopted a Trail Connection Policy in January 2011, which assists with remedying non complete trail segments. The City has also completed
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Descriptive links: http://www.ci.eagan.mn.us/upload/images/comprehensive/2030%20Comprehensive%20Plan/Appendix%20C%20-%20Trail%20Policy_low.pdf
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Mike Schultz (City Staff) | mschultz@cityofeagan.com | 651/675-5650
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Eden Prairie and Hennepin County are working to develop a new Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan for the city. The goal of this plan is to make walking and biking for transportation and recreation in Eden Prairie safer, more inviting, and more comfortable, convenient and fun.
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In 2013, the City received funding through the Hennepin County CIP Sidewalk Participation Program which is an effort by Hennepin County to fund sidewalk improvement projects that provide pedestrian safety at intersections, provide ADA
compliant facilities, support local plans, and support the implementation of the Hennepin County
Transportation Systems Plan including the Hennepin County Complete Streets Policy. Due to
the high priority of the sidewalk improvement connecting existing sidewalks along Mitchell
Road/Baker Road. The project was successful in receiving a grant award, and it was used to help fund the Mitchell Road/Baker Road (CSAH 60) Sidewalk Improvement. This improvement was needed to complete the sidewalk system along the west side of Mitchell Road/Baker Road between Martin Drive on the south and the westerly extension of Roberts Drive on the north. As a test project the City included 2 pervious sections of sidewalk along Mitchell Road. The City will determine how to utilize these segments as testing for future sidewalk improvements.
compliant facilities, support local plans, and support the implementation of the Hennepin County
Transportation Systems Plan including the Hennepin County Complete Streets Policy. Due to
the high priority of the sidewalk improvement connecting existing sidewalks along Mitchell
Road/Baker Road. The project was successful in receiving a grant award, and it was used to help fund the Mitchell Road/Baker Road (CSAH 60) Sidewalk Improvement. This improvement was needed to complete the sidewalk system along the west side of Mitchell Road/Baker Road between Martin Drive on the south and the westerly extension of Roberts Drive on the north. As a test project the City included 2 pervious sections of sidewalk along Mitchell Road. The City will determine how to utilize these segments as testing for future sidewalk improvements.
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Descriptive links: http://www.edenprairiepedbikeplan.org/
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Jennifer Fierce (City Staff) | jfierce@edenprairie.org | 952-949-8313
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Edina -
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The City continually plans for and funds a variety of bike lane and trail connections to further the goal of having an integrated bike and trail network. In 2012 the City began counting bikes and pedestrians to better plan and prioritize safety and network improvements.
The PACS fund was approved by City Council in December of 2012 to fund projects that makes the community more walkable and bikeable, including improvements proposed in the City’s Comprehensive Plan, the City’s comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan and the City’s Active Routes to School Comprehensive Plan.
Revenue for the PACS fund will be generated by a franchise fee ordinance that imposes a fee of $1.45/month on residential customers of Xcel Energy and $1.45/month on residential customers of CenterPoint Energy. There are higher franchise fees for commercial customers of both utilities. Those fees are $2.90/month, $9/month and $40/month, depending on the size of the customer.
The revenue in the PACS fund will be used exclusively for specific improvements to the City’s non-motorized transportation network. The non-motorized transportation network includes sidewalks, trails, and other bicyclist-related facilities. Other possible costs the PACS fund would pay for include maintenance of current sidewalks, signage, lighting, pedestrian crossing signals and street striping.
Additionally, Edina maintains updated Bicycle Facilities and Pedestrian Facilities maps and a Sidewalk Priority Plan. These plans were created to identify gaps in our non-motorized transportation system and to help plan their construction.
The PACS fund was approved by City Council in December of 2012 to fund projects that makes the community more walkable and bikeable, including improvements proposed in the City’s Comprehensive Plan, the City’s comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan and the City’s Active Routes to School Comprehensive Plan.
Revenue for the PACS fund will be generated by a franchise fee ordinance that imposes a fee of $1.45/month on residential customers of Xcel Energy and $1.45/month on residential customers of CenterPoint Energy. There are higher franchise fees for commercial customers of both utilities. Those fees are $2.90/month, $9/month and $40/month, depending on the size of the customer.
The revenue in the PACS fund will be used exclusively for specific improvements to the City’s non-motorized transportation network. The non-motorized transportation network includes sidewalks, trails, and other bicyclist-related facilities. Other possible costs the PACS fund would pay for include maintenance of current sidewalks, signage, lighting, pedestrian crossing signals and street striping.
Additionally, Edina maintains updated Bicycle Facilities and Pedestrian Facilities maps and a Sidewalk Priority Plan. These plans were created to identify gaps in our non-motorized transportation system and to help plan their construction.
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Over the last five years, the City has made alternative modes of transportation a more viable choice by significantly expanding our sidewalk network and by adding over 58 miles of bike lanes (27.2 miles in 2012 alone) throughout the City and making connections to other regional bike lanes and trails. Our new work plan states that our goal is to construct 2 miles of sidewalk and 5 miles of bike lanes annually for the next few years.
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Andrew Scipioni (City Staff) | ascipioni@EdinaMN.gov | 952-826-0440
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Elk River -
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The Irving Avenue Project in 2007 added a new sidewalk along the reconstructed city street. The Highland Road project added a trail along a reconstructed street.
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Amanda Bednar (City staff) | ABednar@ElkRiverMN.gov | 763-635-1068
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There are no gaps in the City's paved trail system at this time. This system connects cycling and pedestrian trails throughout the city and the Park Plan dictates that these connections continue to be made as trails are developed around area parks and lakes and as general property development occurs.
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Jake Skluzacek (City Staff) | jskluzacek@ci.enm.mn.us | 952-461-2777
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Hutchinson -
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Hutchinson recently completed a street project which extended the former sidewalk to follow the entirety of the adjacent road. The former gap in the sidewalk interrupted a loop that makes its way through a majority of the city, the connection of the two ends allows for a extension to a high traffic bike and walking pathway. This sidewalk also improves the safety of the bikers and walkers that would have previously walked along the road.
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John Paulson (City staff) | jpaulson@ci.hutchinson.mn.us | 320-234-5682
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Kasson -
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Safe Routes to School Plan - talks about completing gaps in trails and sidewalks for safety. This could supplement towards a Complete Streets Policy. See Safe Routes to School #12.2.
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Nancy Zaworski (City staff) | financedept@cityofkasson.com | 507-634-6321
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LaPrairie -
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12/15/2015
Remedied a street –trail gap by constructing an 11 ft trail, that is one mile long to accommodate pedestrian and bike traffic. The trail was constructed to provide connectivity to the larger Mesabi Trail system.
Constructed a sidewalk to accommodate wheel chairs which leads to newly purchased handicapped playground equipment.1/8/2016
Remedied a street –trail gap by constructing an 11 ft trail, that is one mile long to accommodate pedestrian and bike traffic. The trail was constructed to provide connectivity to the larger Mesabi Trail system.
Constructed a sidewalk to accommodate wheel chairs which leads to newly purchased handicapped playground equipment.1/8/2016
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Jonathan Bolen (Elected official) | jbolen@laprairiemn.com | 218-326-8898
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Lauderdale -
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On Larpenteur Avenue (north side), between downtown Minneapolis and I-35E, there were two sections of missing sidewalks. One of the missing links was a four section block in Lauderdale. The City took advantage of the ~eight feet of right-of-way purchased from the adjacent homeowners by Ramsey County in the mid-1990's to design and install a sidewalk. The project included plantings and lighting for aesthetics and traffic calming. The final design included pervious pavers, LED lighting, and plantings using the “Swedish Soil” concept to improve their survivability. This was accomplished by intense attention to detail during the engineering phase (Stantec) and cooperation from adjacent homeowners, who approved the necessary temporary construction easements.
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Heather Butkowski (City staff) | heather.butkowski@ci.lauderdale.mn.us | 651-792-7657
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New Hope -
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The city adopted a Complete Streets resolution in January of 2011 and applies the policy to reconstruction projects, when appropriate. Examples of streets that have been altered or will be altered to follow the complete streets philosophy include Boone Ave N & 49th Ave N, Xylon Ave N & 45th Ave N (2015), and 49th Ave N between Winnetka Ave and Boone Ave (2016).
In 2018, the city received $16,052 from Hennepin County to fund a feasibility study on bike lanes along Boone Avenue North between 27th and 42nd avenues as well as $55,275 for the installation of the bike lanes. Additionally, three pedestrian bump-outs were installed at Northwood Park, Sonnesyn Elementary, and Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion as part of the project. The bump-outs are intended to improve safety for pedestrians crossing the street.
In 2018, the city received $16,052 from Hennepin County to fund a feasibility study on bike lanes along Boone Avenue North between 27th and 42nd avenues as well as $55,275 for the installation of the bike lanes. Additionally, three pedestrian bump-outs were installed at Northwood Park, Sonnesyn Elementary, and Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion as part of the project. The bump-outs are intended to improve safety for pedestrians crossing the street.
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For more information contact:
Jeff Alger (City Staff) | jalger@newhopemn.gov | 763-531-5119
Partners: Hennepin County
Red Lake Nation -
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U.S. Department of Transportation awarded Red Lake Nation with funding to improve pedestrian safety and walkability in the Red Lake Hospital Compund.
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Annie Johnson (City Staff) | annemarie.johnson@redlakenation.org | 2186793350
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Red Wing -
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The City received a SHIP grant to create a "Share the Road" bike and pedestrian route along Levee Road.
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Paul Drotos (City staff) | paul.drotos@ci.red-wing.mn.us | 651-410-6744
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Rochester has recently added bike lanes on West River Parkway, as well as in the process of adding lanes to 19th st. NW, and Highway 14.
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Jeff Ellerbusch (City staff) | ellerbusch.jeff@CO.OLMSTED.MN.US | 507-328-7132
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Roseville -
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The Twin Lakes project remedied street gaps by adding a walking path connecting both sides of the lakes.
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Ryan Johnson (City staff) | Ryan.johnson@cityofroseville.com | 651-792-7049
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The City of St. Anthony has adopted a sidewalk plan. As part of ongoing street reconstruction programs, this plan is being implemented. This includes improving pedestrian access to Silverwood Park, the Northeast Diagonal Regional Trail,and the Minneapolis Grand Rounds.
The City is improving the safety of students who walk to and from school.
The City is improving the safety of students who walk to and from school.
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Implementing the City's mission statement of being a walkable community.
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Jay Hartman (City staff) | jay.hartman@ci.saint-anthony.mn.us | 612-782-3314
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Each year the City of St. Cloud targets specific areas in the core neighborhoods to reconstruct and/or rehabilitate streets, curb and gutter, install/repair sidewalks, sanitary sewer, as well as water main and storm drain facilities. The total cost of Neighborhood Revitalization Projects ranges from approximately $2,000,000 to $4,000,000 every year. These projects are programmed in the Capital Improvement Program and comply with the Citys Sidewalk and Boulevard Use Policy.
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Liz Kramer (City staff) | elizabeth.kramer@ci.stcloud.mn.us | 320-255-7226
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Savage -
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2018 approved Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan.
Specific example: completed sidewalk connection on McColl Dr to Burnsville
Specific example: completed sidewalk connection on McColl Dr to Burnsville
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Casey Casella (City Staff) | ccasella@cityofsavage.com | 952-882-2668
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Willmar -
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Constructed a new bike trail along Highway 12 east from Lakeland Drive to 23rd Street SE which remedied a lack of connectivity and safety for bikers along that stretch.
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Sara Sietsema (City Staff) | ssietsema@willmarmn.gov | 320-235-4760
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Greenstep Advisor
Nissa Tupper, Transportation and Public Health Planning Director, Office of Sustainability and Public Health, MN Dept. of Transportation: 651/366-4807, Nissa.Tupper@state.mn.us, www.dot.state.mn.us/complete-streets