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Recommending implementation of bicycle facilities on Cleveland Avenue between Highland Parkway and University Avenue.
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WHEREAS, the City of Saint Paul Department of Public Works, in coordination with Ramsey County, is proposing to implement shared lane markings on Cleveland Avenue between Highland Parkway and Eleanor Avenue, and bicycle lanes on Cleveland Avenue from Eleanor Avenue to University Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Saint Paul approved the Saint Paul Bicycle Plan (RES 15-476) on 3/18/2015; and
WHEREAS, the proposed bicycle lanes on Cleveland Avenue are found to be consistent with the recommendations of the Saint Paul Bicycle Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Saint Paul approved resolution RES PH 15-164 on 6/17/2015, directing Public Works to propose a robust public engagement plan which will result in a neighborhood-supported north-south bicycle route from Randolph Avenue to Interstate 94 between Fairview Avenue and Mississippi River Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Saint Paul approved resolution RES 15-1455 on 8/12/2015, approving a public process and the formation of a Community Working Group to create a neighborhood-supported, north-south bike route that runs from Randolph Avenue to University Avenue between Fairview Avenue and Mississippi River Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, the Community Working Group met four times between September and November and held a community open house in October, and after reviewing feedback and options for a north-south bike route in the area, concluded in November 2015 with the determination that bike lanes should be implemented on Cleveland Avenue; and
WHEREAS, a public open house was held on 2/29/2016 to present information and receive feedback on the project as proposed; and
WHEREAS, The Transportation Committee of the Planning Commission considered the proposal for bicycle facilities on Cleveland Avenue on 3/7/2016, and offered comments and recomme...
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