We are asking state legislators to support a feasibility study to evaluate a highway-to-boulevard conversion of I-94 in between Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Take action by sending an email and sharing your support! Now is a critical time to study the Twin Cities Boulevard to ensure that it receives fair […]
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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 […]
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 City of Saint Paul is still determining its plans for a Reconnecting Communities Grant Last week, we met with representatives from the City of Saint Paul to discuss the upcoming application deadline for the Reconnecting Communities Pilot Program and to reiterate our ask that the City apply for a […]
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 […]
Take action by calling Mayor Frey & Mayor Carter and asking them to apply before the October 13 deadline! The Reconnecting Communities grant program (RCP) is a critical opportunity to leverage federal funds to study the Twin Cities Boulevard. In the weeks since the Biden administration launched the program, hundreds […]