Uptown Lyndale redo pits parking vs. bike lanes
Hennepin County's preferred redesign of Lyndale Avenue South is provoking a public clash between Uptown business owners and bicyclists as the plan heads to the Minneapolis City Council this month.[1]
The county's concept keeps two-way motor vehicle traffic, adds two bike lanes and would eliminate about 25% of on-street parking. Uptown business owners say losing the parking will hurt foot traffic and small retailers, while bicyclists say protected lanes are needed for safer streets.[1]
Hennepin County began planning a full reconstruction of Lyndale Avenue South in 2023. The county advanced a preferred concept after studies and outreach that keeps two-way traffic, adds bike lanes and removes about 25% of existing parking. The proposal goes to the Minneapolis City Council this month; bids are expected next year and construction is scheduled to start in 2028.[1]
Council members will now weigh competing claims about safety, economic harm and curb access as community pressure grows.
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- Hennepin County began planning a full reconstruction of Lyndale Avenue South in 2023 and is now advancing a preferred concept.
- The current concept keeps two-way motor vehicle traffic, adds two bike lanes, and removes about 25% of existing parking, according to Mayor Jacob Frey.
- The proposal will go to the Minneapolis City Council this month; bids are expected to begin next year and construction is scheduled to start in 2028.
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