Contacts

Hennepin County Intergovernmental RelationsMary Beth DavidsonDirectorOffice: 612-348-5120Cell: 612-799-0323mary.davidson@co.hennepin.mn.us

Hennepin County TransportationJim GrubeDirector and County Engineer Office: 612-596-0307james.grube@co.hennepin.mn.us

Websitewww.hennepin.us

Improving AccessibilityHennepin County, the City of Minneapolis, Metro Transit and the Minnesota Department of Transportation are collaborating to improve access to all modes of transportation in a 15-block area adjacent to Interstate 35W in south Minneapolis between the I-94/I-35W commons area and 32nd Street.

Increasing ConnectivityThe proposed project involves a new transit station and variety of improvements to the transit facilities; I-35W ramps and bridges; local street improvements and operational changes; landscaping and design treatments. Together, accessibility improvements will increase transit use along Interstate I-35W and improve conditions along the local street network.

Enhancing Community Access and SafetyThe project is designed to achieve the following objectives:

• Improve access to the Bus Rapid Transit system on Interstate 35-W and accommodate transit patron transfers for the current CSAH 3 (Lake Street) system via a new transit station.

• Improve accessibility and provide greater connectivity between the local, regional and interstate transportation systems.

• Provide for the safe movement of vehicles and improved safety for pedestrians, bicycles and transit users.

• Improve livability by enhancing the sense of community through supporting revitalization and economic vitality.

• Enhance the environmental quality of this urban landscape and minimize current negative impacts.

Funding needs remainThe improvements to accessibility will not take place without state funding. Support the county’s $6.75 million bonding request.

Hennepin County 2013 platform Interstate 35W and CSAH 3 (Lake Street) Transit/Access Project

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Current conditions at I-35W and Lake St. on bridge at transit stop

From Lake Street looking up to transit stop on I-35W

View from I-35W with facility in the center between the north and south bound lanes

View of Lake Street level entrance

Hennepin County 2013 platform Interstate 35W and CSAH 3 (Lake Street) Transit/Access

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