26th & 28th Streets East/West Protected Bikeway
Project Background
The City of Minneapolis proposes to install the second phase of the approximately 1.4 mile (2.9 miles total) one-way 26th Street E/W and 28th Street E/W Protected Bikeway between Portland Ave S. and Hennepin Ave S.
The first phase of the project was completed in 2015 and extended from Hiawatha Ave to Portland Ave S. These corridors were identified in the update to the Minneapolis Bicycle Master Plan (2015) as priority locations for protected bikeways. The extension of the protected bikeway from Portland Ave S to Hennepin Ave S seeks to meet the modal priorities outlined in the City’s Complete Streets Policy (2016) which identifies transportation networks and prioritizes the movement of people walking and biking in Minneapolis. The installation of a protected bikeway aims to enhance the safety, comfort, and general efficiency of travel for all people who walk or bike in this area.
The proposed project is scheduled to occur during the 2017 construction season and will consist of signage and striping improvements to the roadway. City staff is building off of the concepts that were developed and presented to the community in 2015. Staff is seeking additional community feedback to help further inform as well as to guide and refine design concepts.
Fact Sheet – Project Update
26th & 28th Streets East & West Protected Bikeway Fact Sheet
Traffic Analysis
26th & 28th Streets East & West Traffic Analysis Memo
Schedule
- Winter 2017: Community engagement
- Spring 2017: Detailed design/Layout approval
- Fall 2017: Construction – September
Layouts
26th Street East/West Layout
28th Street East/West Layout
Public Meetings
Community Meeting #1
Whittier/LHENA Open House
Tuesday, February 28, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.
SpringHouse Ministry Center
610 W. 28th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Meeting Presentation
Project Fact Sheet
Community Meeting #2
Phillips West Neighborhood Organization
Thursday, April 6, 2017 at 6:00 p.m.
Lutheran Social Service
2400 Park Avenue South, Suite 337
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55404
Meeting Presentation
Community Meeting #3
LynLake Business Association
Thursday, April 27, 2017 at noon
SpringHouse Ministry Center
610 W. 28th St
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Meeting Presentation
Contact
Becca Hughes, Transportation Planner, 612-673-3594 or [email protected]
Last updated Oct 23, 2018
