Queen Avenue North Bicycle Boulevard
(44th Ave N to Bassett's Creek)
In 2021, the Minneapolis Public Works Department will build a bicycle boulevard along 4 miles of Queen Avenue North between 44th Ave N and Bassett’s Creek Trail.
The goal of the project is to create a low-stress bikeway on Queen Avenue North, make the street safer and more comfortable for all people, and make connections to destinations along the Penn Avenue North corridor.
The project is funded by the City of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, and a Federal grant. Public Works staff are collaborating with staff from Hennepin County, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, Minneapolis Public Schools, and Minnesota Department of Transportation to determine routes near schools and parks and to ensure safe crossings at state and county streets.
Project updates
Project status
Project details
What is a bicycle boulevard?
A bicycle boulevard is a low-stress bikeway for people of all ages and abilities. Bicycle boulevards make local streets safer and calmer for people walking, biking, driving, and living along the street.
Typical features include:
- Traffic calming keeps driver speeds low
- Crossings improvements to help cross busy streets
- Traffic circles to calm traffic at intersections
- Trail connections through parks
- Bikes and cars share the same space
- Signs and markings to help people find their way
Project schedule
- Summer-Fall 2019: Develop project layout and seek input on traffic calming locations, crossing improvements, and bikeway designs
- Winter 2020: Present design to City Council for approval
- 2021: Construction and opening
Project documents
Project Fact Sheet and Proposed Corridor Design
Proposed Design at Broadway Avenue/Penn Avenue/McNair Avenue Intersection
Proposed Design on Lowry Avenue between Queen Avenue and Oliver Avenue
Project meetings
Public Works staff will be presenting and receiving comments on the project at the following neighborhood association meetings in January 2020:
- Northside Residents Redevelopment Council (NRRC): January 13 at 6:30 PM at Emerge Community Development (1834 Emerson Ave N)
- Harrison Neighborhood Association: January 13 at 7:00 PM at Harrison Recreation Center (503 Irving Ave N)
- Jordan Area Community Council: January 16 at 6:00 PM at John B. Davis Education Service Center (1250 W Broadway Ave)
- Victory Neighborhood Association: January 22 at 7:00 PM at The Robbins Urban Wellness Retreat (3900 Thomas Ave N)
In addition, Public Works staff will be on-site at recreation centers to share updates, answer questions, and collect feedback on concepts for the Queen Avenue Bike Boulevard:
- Folwell Recreation Center: January 14 from 4:30 -6:30 PM (1615 N Dowling Ave)
Project survey
In addition to the public meetings noted above, you may also provide comments on the proposed design through an online survey. You can share your thoughts on the project by completing the survey through January 31, 2020.
Project Contact
Mike Samuelson, Project Planner; 612-673-3884 or [email protected]
Bill Fellows, Project Engineer; 612-673-5661 or [email protected]
Last updated Jan 21, 2020
