Locations and improvements
Upgrades to intersections for accessibility and safety
Locations
The seven Midtown Greenway intersections planned for improvements are:
- James Avenue
- Irving Avenue
- Humboldt Avenue
- 5th Avenue
- 28th Street East
- Hiawatha Avenue (Highway 55)
- Minnehaha Avenue
Planned improvements
All seven intersections will be upgraded with:
- New pedestrian curb ramps that meet Americans with Disabilities Act standards
- New curbs, sidewalks, and trails at the crossing locations
- Added high-visibility trail crossing markings
Other safety improvements include:
- Upgraded curb extensions at James, Irving, Humboldt, and 5th avenues to shorten trail crossing distances and enhance visibility of the trail crossing.
- A raised trail crossing at 5th Avenue to slow people driving and encourage them to yield to Greenway users.
- Updated overhead pedestrian crossing beacons (flashing signals) at 28th Street and Minnehaha Avenue.
- New raised medians at Minnehaha Avenue intersection to provide a protected refuge area for Greenway users.