UPDATE: MnDOT is now designing the project options for Rethinking I-94 and will reveal unveil them in 2023. These options, called “project alternatives”, are the proposed designs that will continue to be studied for the corridor. Ultimately, one will be selected as the “preferred alternative.” MnDOT is expected to unveil […]
Rethinking I-94
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Update on grant application plans for the City of Minneapolis, City of Saint Paul and MnDOT From the moment the US Department of Transportation opened the application period for the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program (RCP) on June 30, residents have called on MnDOT and Minneapolis & Saint Paul City leaders […]
Take action by sending an email & attending an upcoming feedback session. Next week, MnDOT will host a virtual meeting and in-person open house to share updates on the Rethinking I-94 transit study, including the recommended transit options for the project. These are the options that will continue to be studied […]
The Rethinking I-94 Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) met on Monday, September 26 to share updated project documents and discuss the upcoming project alternatives. Here is a meeting recap, including key takeaways from what was presented, and next steps for the Rethinking I-94 project and Twin Cities Boulevard movement. 11/28 UPDATE: […]
The Minnesota Department of Transportation will hold the next Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) meeting for the Rethinking I-94 project on Monday, September 26 from 1:30 – 3:00 PM. 9/30 UPDATE: Missed the meeting? Here is a full recap. The Policy Advisory Committee is composed of project staff as well as […]
We have learned that the City of Minneapolis does not intend to apply for a Reconnecting Communities grant to study the Twin Cities Boulevard. This decision was made by Mayor Frey and Public Works leadership, specifically Public Works Director Margaret Anderson Kelliher and Transportation Planning and Program Director Jeni Hager. […]
We recently learned that a joint internal workgroup has been created to evaluate the USDOT Reconnecting Communities grant program and coordinate a joint application. The internal workgroup includes staff from the City of Minneapolis, City of Saint Paul, Hennepin County, Ramsey County and the Metropolitan Council. This is big news […]
Public support by elected officials for the Twin Cities Boulevard continues to grow! In recent weeks, Hennepin County Commissioner Angela Conley and Minnesota State Senator Omar Fateh have publicly stated their support for the Twin Cities Boulevard movement. This support is a direct result of the hundreds of Minneapolis and […]
On August 8, ReConnect Rondo Executive Director Keith Baker sent an open letter to Our Streets Minneapolis regarding the Twin Cities Boulevard campaign and MnDOTs Rethinking I-94 project. Our goal continues to be to work with ReConnect Rondo and all community stakeholders to advocate for a Rethinking I-94 project that […]
On Wednesday, August 10, Our Streets Minneapolis is partnering with BF50 Indigenous Health to host a group bike in Prospect Park to discuss MnDOT’s Rethinking I-94 project and the Twin Cities Boulevard campaign. We will also be joined by Minneapolis Ward 2 Council Member Robin Wonsley! This is an opportunity […]