Whittier Safe Routes to School Phase 2
This is a Safe Routes to School project focused on Whittier Elementary School. The City will be improving traffic safety to make walking and biking to school easier.
Dates
2023 – 2027
Location
W. 26th, 27th, and 28th streets between Blaisdell Avenue and Lyndale Avenue S. Intersection of E. 26th Street at Stevens Avenue WhittierProject overview
This project will add safety improvements near Whittier Elementary School. The project area includes W. 26th, 27th, and 28th streets between Blaisdell Avenue and Lyndale Avenue S. The intersection of E. 26th Street at Stevens Avenue will also be improved.
Project goals
- Improve comfort and safety for students walking and biking to school
- Create calmer streets for users of all ages and abilities
- Improve access to Whittier Elementary School
- Address traffic safety needs at intersections
Phase 1
Phase 1 of this project added improvements at these intersections:
- W 26th St and Grand Ave
- W 27th St and Blaisdell Ave
Community engagement
Provide feedback
There are two ways to provide feedback on this project:
- Take the survey
- Share your experience walking, biking, or rolling using an online comment map
Safe Routes to School projects
For more information on other Safe Routes to School (SRTS) safety improvements, visit the Safe Routes to School program page.
Project phase
This project is in the input phase.
Input
Design
In Progress
Complete
Contact us
Andrew Degerstrom
Associate Transportation Planner
Public Works
Phone
Address
Public Service Building
505 Fourth Ave. S. – Room 410
Minneapolis, MN 55415