The Lyndale Avenue Task Force, comprised of neighborhood representatives, spent considerable time developing a plan for the future of this transportation corridor. Their goal was to balance the need to safely and efficiently move traffic, while respecting the residential communities Lyndale cuts through. The Task Force plan was carefully crafted following numerous opportunities for public input. Reconstruction of Lyndale Avenue is on the county's Capital Improvement Program for 2005-2006.
Over the past year, Lyndale Avenue Task Force members, city and county representatives have been meeting to ensure that the Task Force recommendations are reflected in the county plan. We believe we have a solution which meets the vision and needs of area residents, businesses, and efficiently moves traffic volume along this corridor. The proposed plan provides one lane of traffic in each direction between Lake Street and Minnehaha Creek and parking for area residents, closely reflecting the Lyndale Avenue Task Force vision. In developing this concept, we are confident we will be able to handle the traffic that "wants" to be on the street without inviting more traffic or diverting traffic onto adjacent city streets. We believe we are on the verge of a win-win solution that will improve pedestrian safety, livability, and traffic flow along this corridor. Task Force members are developing a plan and schedule for discussing this proposal with neighbors. Look for information about future meetings beginning early next year. Gail Dorfman Hennepin County Commissioner _______________________________________ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:mpls@;mnforum.org Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
