Site work and paving for a mixed-use development in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Conceptual plans call for site work for a road / highway; for paving for a road / highway; sidewalk / parking lot; and sidewalk / parking lot.

Multimodal safety improvements at Brooklyn Boulevard (CSAH 152) and Welcome Avenue in the City of Brooklyn Park. Purpose & Description: The existing intersection of Brooklyn Boulevard (CSAH 152) at Welcome Avenue experiences a relatively high frequency of crashes compared to similar intersections throughout the county; many of which involve people walking. The intersection was last reconstructed in 1960 and was upgraded to signalized control in 1985. Brooklyn Boulevard (CSAH 152) is a divided four-lane roadway with dedicated left-turn lanes provided for people driving. Whereas, Welcome Avenue is a four-lane undivided roadway north of the intersection and a two-lane divided roadway south of the intersection; primarily providing access to the Village Creek neighborhood. The antiquated design of the existing infrastructure, in addition to relatively high speeds and traffic volumes, creates difficult and uncomfortable crossing experiences for people walking. This intersection experiences a high rate of crashes, ranking within the County's Top 200 intersections for crashes involving people walking as well as for crashes of all types. The proposed project will improve safety and accessibility at this intersection, including enhancements for people walking, rolling, and using transit, through the following proven design strategies as determined to be feasible: Replace and upgrade of the existing signal system to the latest technologies, including the installation of Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS)Construction of curb extensions to promote traffic calming and reduce pedestrian crossing distances Removal of the crosswalk skew to provide a direct path of travel across Brooklyn Boulevard (CSAH 152) Upgrade of pedestrian ramps to current ADA design standards Upgrade of lighting to ensure adequate nighttime visibility Modifications to existing raised medians to create a positive offset for left-turn lanes Staff recommended this project for the Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) given the high number of crashes that resulted in injuries; including a high number involving people walking. This project was awarded federal formula funding through MnDOT's 2022 HSIP As of March 27, 2025 ,This project is included in the County's 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) *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.