CSAH 36 and37 - Univ Avenue Multimodal E Line fr I-35W to Oak Multimodal improvements along University Ave SE (CSAH 36) and 4th St SE (CSAH 37) from I-35W to Oak St SE University Avenue SE (CSAH 36) and 4th Street SE (CSAH 37) operate as one-way pairs near the University of Minnesota East Bank Campus. Bicycle facilities were first introduced in the 1990s designed with an extended concrete gutter pan that offered a high-visibility bicycle facility. In 2014, as part of a county repaving project, the bicycle facility along 4th Street SE (CSAH 37) was shifted from the south to the north side to provide a more conventional configuration. Presently, further enhancements are desired based on the relatively high traffic volumes (25,000 vehicles per day), frequency of bicycle turning movements, and potential conflicts with transit services. Transportation Operations completed an overlay on University Avenue SE (CSAH 36) in 2019. County staff implemented minor striping changes as part of the overlay project to pilot additional improvements for people biking and monitor their effectiveness. The proposed project will enhance bicycle facilities along University Avenue SE (CSAH 36) and 4th Street SE (CSAH 37). It is anticipated that vertical separation between people biking and driving will be considered; improving the comfort level for bicyclists. Other project elements will include ADA upgrades and signal modifications. Additionally, Transportation Operations has requested a pavement overlay along 4th Street SE (CSAH 37) be included to address poor pavement conditions and minimize construction impacts to this heavily traveled area near the University of Minnesota. Furthermore, this project will be coordinated with Metro Transit's E Line Arterial Bus Rapid Transit (ABRT) service. The E Line service will extend along University Avenue SE (CSAH 36) and 4th Street SE (CSAH 37) and is anticipated to include ABRT stations at 11th Avenue SE, 15th Avenue SE, and Ridder Arena. Enhancements to the bikeway facilities along University Avenue SE (CSAH 36) and 4th Street SE (CSAH 37) will improve first/last mile connections to nearby ABRT stations.
As of April 16, 2024, this project is included in the city’s 2024-2028 Capital Improvement Program (CIP). Design completed Q2 2022. Bid advertisement was Q4 2023. Construction: Q2 2024-Q3 2025. Completion late 2025. An engineering team has been identified for design services. Per owner, project is under construction. *Project information has been obtained through a public capital improvement plan (CIP). A CIP is a financial schedule for short- and long-range projects which is updated regularly. Information listed in the CIP often evolves based on funding availability and the project details, including timeline and value, are subject to change. The content management team will continue to pursue additional details as they become available.
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