18th Ave NE Trail Gap
In 2022, Minneapolis Public Works plans to construct 700 feet of trail between Marshall St NE and California St NE to close a gap between two existing trails. This is the final segment linking approximately 1.50 miles of trail from 18th Ave NE to Boom Island Park. The project will provide an opportunity to incorporate safety improvements at major crossings, greening, and other enhancements.
Project status
Project goals
- Links two trail segment, providing greater access to parks and the riverfront for nearby residents
- Improves a trail crossing along busy Marshall Street, thereby improving safety of the trails
- Provides access to parkland, trail, and the riverfront for an area of concentrated poverty.
Project schedule
Summer and Fall 2020
Project team to conduct preliminary engagement on the project.
Fall 2020
Approval of a preliminary design expected.
2021
Final Engineering Design
2022
Construction
Existing conditions
The existing trail alignment lies within an active rail corridor. Adjacent land uses are residential, and park land. This project is expected to include crossing improvements at Marshall St NE.
Estimated number of daily users
| Mode of Transportation | Daily Users |
| Pedestrian | 80 |
| Bicycle | 110 |
| Bus Boardings | 141* |
| Motor Vehicles | 10,750** |
*at 2nd St NE and 17th Ave NE
**At Marshall St south of Lowry St NE
Reported crashes
Reported crashes by travel mode on Marshall St NE at 16th Ave NE (2011-2015) in the vicinity of the proposed trail crossing.
| Mode of Transportation | Reported Crashes | % Crashes with Injuries |
| Pedestrian | 0 | 0% |
| Bicycle | 0 | 0% |
| Motor Vehicle | 4 | 75% |
| Total Crashes | 4 | 75% |
Source: Minneapolis Traffic Crash Location System
Contact
Forrest Hardy, Transportation Planner; 612-673-5951 or [email protected]
Ole Mersinger, Project Engineer; 612-673-3537 or [email protected]
Last updated Jun 18, 2020
