A Safe and Vibrant Lyndale for All!

Your input shapes a road that balances safety and access for all users. Because this is a public project, community feedback is required by law, and that input has guided the process from the start. Since August of 2023, Hennepin County has been gathering feedback for the redesign of Lyndale Avenue South, and through multiple stages the design has gradually taken shape.

Thanks to your advocacy and involvement, the result is a plan that is practical, balanced, and responsive to local needs. The county is now preparing to finalize the design and present it to City Council for approval. But City Council is being bombarded by bicycle advocacy groups who are using every tool at their disposal to push for dedicated bike lanes instead of street parking.

Preserving parking is vital for small businesses and community access, which makes your voice especially important at this critical stage before final decisions are made.

Design elements we support:

• A design that is tailored for ALL users
• Safety for pedestrians along the entire corridor
• A shared use path that allows for both pedestrians and bicyclists to access Lyndale Businesses
• Critical street parking and delivery vehicle access
• Retention of Mature Trees
• Retention of the Refuge Lane (TWLT Lane)

Changes we are advocating for:

• Tree retention on the east side of Lyndale - The 12-foot shared use path will unfortunately remove many trees; we MUST preserve our tree canopy and build the shared use path around the existing trees.
• Traffic Flow and Safety - Large concrete medians blocking the refuge lane are safety hazards and they will create traffic access issues for parking, emergency vehicles, and businesses, forcing drivers to circle blocks unnecessarily.
• Safety and parking issues from oversized boulevards - Oversized boulevards (up to 15 feet) could narrow driving lanes too much, creating unsafe sight lines and dangerous parking conditions, especially in winter.
• Congestion from removal of right turn lanes - Removing right turn lanes on 25th and 27th will cause traffic bottlenecks, as cars going straight will be stuck behind those turning. Keeping dedicated right-turn lanes would help traffic flow.
• Parking and drop-off disruptions near businesses - Removal of parking near bus stops (for example by Moto I) affects drop-off and pickup locations that are vital for door dashers and rideshare users. These spaces are critical to existing business survival.

Your voice still matters! Your input shapes a road that balances safety, access, and support for local businesses. Complete the form to send a letter supporting Vibrant Lyndale today!