46th Street Bike Lane Proposal Draws Business Opposition
Proposal eliminates half of parking spaces in reconstructed section.
Businesses and residents around the intersection of 46th and Bryant are raising concerns about a plan from the City of Minneapolis to rebuild West 46th Street between Dupont and Lyndale Avenues. The roads, covered with bumps, cracks, and potholes, haven't been extensively repaired since the 1960's, and are in need of a complete reconstruction. Construction would not start until the summer of 2013, said city spokesperson Matt Lindstrom. The city plan envisions expanded boulevards on either side of the road, the deletion of parking spaces from one side of the road, and the installation of a bike lane. The loss of parking spaces, though, is drawing concerns from local businesses and churches. "During rush hour, all the parking spots in front …
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Janne
8:31 pm on Thursday, October 25, 2012
Of the top ten worst in Minneapolis here's a list of the SW ones worst to very bad. 28th and Portland has been bad, although it was just recently redesigned. Franklin and Lyndale, also really bad. as is 26th and Lyndale S. Hennepin/Lyndale and West 15th is up there, along with the Light Rail Trail (LRT) and 26th (by Hiawatha). For more details, check out this article on the 10 most dangerous … more ›