Each week, we announced action steps that anyone could take to urge Hennepin County and decision makers to commit to the 4-3 conversion on Lyndale Ave S. Volunteers also canvassed near the route to engage even more community members. We organized our communities to bring this project on a timeline that works for the people. Thanks to everyone's hard work, Hennepin County and Commissioner Marion Greene publicly announced the project and committed to a Summer 2022 start date.
Here is a letter with details from the Office of Commissioner Marion Greene:
Hello:
Thank you for your continued support of making Lyndale Avenue safer for all those who work, walk, roll, bike, drive, take transit, and patronize businesses along Lyndale Ave S.
As many of you know, a safety overhaul of Lyndale Avenue is Commissioner Greene’s top public works priority. After working with community stakeholders and advocates, and the multiple government partners and stakeholders whose alignment is required for action, I’m excited to share more specifics of the re-striping for a 4-to-3 lane conversion pilot project that is scheduled for next summer (2022).
The 4-to-3 pilot is paired with a pavement resurfacing project, and are set to begin after July 1 next summer. The resurfacing work requires warmer temperatures which typically come after June 1. This ensures we get a quality product and our investment will last its intended life. Currently the project team is working on the details of both the re-striping and resurfacing projects; additional project information will be shared soon, as project outreach and data collection are scheduled to begin in the coming weeks and continue over the winter (2021-2022).
Also, a quick reminder that the safety improvements at Lyndale’s intersections with 25th and 27th Streets are coming soon. Prep is underway, and the work will get started in earnest in about a week.
Thank you for your investment in this issue and we will be sure to keep folks apprised as the project evolves.
My best,
Elie
Elie Farhat
Principal Aide
Office of Commissioner Marion Greene, Chair