Concord Street I -494 TO ANNAPOLIS STREET

PROJECT STATUS UPDATEThe City of South St. Paul completed a visioning study in 2016 and scoping study in 2018 to plan for the future of Concord Street from Annapolis Street to I-494. The process included partner agencies and public engagement to build consensus towards the shared vision of Concord Street and develop a funding plan for the project. The project is now in the final design stages and construction is anticipated to begin in 2021.

ISSUES ▶ Neglected Infrastructure – No rehabilitation since MnDOT

construction in 1954

▶ Traffic Safety – Elevated crash rates in North Concord business area

▶ Pedestrian Safety – Lack of consistent ADA compliant sidewalk and pedestrian crossings

▶ Bicycle Safety and Connectivity – Lack of consistent bike facility on commuter bike route

WHAT ARE THE IMPROVEMENTS? ▶ Roadway rehabilitation and reconstruction

▶ Evaluation of existing roadway geometrics

▶ Upgrades to City utilities

▶ Pedestrian and bicycle accommodations including sidewalks, trails, and shoulders

What is the Concord Street Project?The Concord Street Improvements project includes the roadway reconstruction of 3.5 miles of Concord Street from I-494 to Annapolis Street. Other project improvements include new sidewalks and trails, retaining wall improvements, storm sewer replacement, and public utility replacement. The project will provide better multi-modal connectivity, increase traffic safety and efficiency, and replace infrastructure that has reached the end of its useful life. The City is also coordinating with MnDOT and St. Paul on improvements to Concord Street from Annapolis Street to Hwy 52.

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What are your concerns about the project and what should the city be mindful of during this final design stage? What excites you the most about the project moving forward? Watch the Project Video and visit the Concord Street Feedback Map on the project website (www.concordstreetssp.com) to tell us your thoughts on:

▶ Access to Concord Street ▶ Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities ▶ Parking ▶ Landscaping ▶ Traffic Signal Placement ▶ Other

WE WANT YOUR INPUT!

💻 www.concordstreetssp.com

SCHEDULE:

Project Development 2019-2020

Construction Start 2021

Concord Street I -494 TO ANNAPOLIS STREET

Proposed Visualization of Concord Street

IMPROVED SAFETY ▶ New sidewalks and dedicated

roadway crossings for pedestrians

▶ Bikable shoulders to reduce commuter bicycle and vehicle conflicts

▶ Left turn lanes to access local street and businesses and keep turn traffic separated

REVITALIZATION ▶ Remove and replace deteriorating

roadway, curbs, walkways, and retaining walls

▶ Remove barriers for bike and pedestrian access

▶ Provide momentum to private redevelopment opportunities with public investment increasing the tax base in the area

INCREASED MOBILITY ▶ Reduce delay of through traffic by

providing left turn lanes

▶ Provide connectivity to commuter bike lanes in St Paul and recreational Mississippi River Trail at Simon’s Ravine

▶ ADA compliant sidewalks, trails, roadway crossings, and business access

Lee Elfering lelfering@southstpaul.org 651-554-3210

City of South St. Paul 125 3rd Avenue North South St. Paul, MN 55075

CONTACT

We are interested in hearing your suggestions, concerns, and questions about the project’s design! Visit the project website to watch a video of the proposed road design and share your input with the project team through an interactive map of the proposed layout.

HOW CAN I PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROJECT?

💻 www.concordstreetssp.com