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Planning projects help communities address places that are difficult for walking or bicycling. Through the Bike Walk Twin Cities initaitive, Transit for Livable Communities has funded planning projects that are site-specific, city-wide, or regional.

Central Avenue NE

This study will look at how to help more people bike along Central Ave NE from the Mississippi River to 37th Ave NE. in Minneapolis. Central Avenue is a four lane road that currently has a high pedestrian and bicycle crash rate.

Hennepin Avenue

This study will look at how to implement bicycle lanes along Hennepin Avenue from Lyndale Avenue from the Basilica of St. Mary to 8th Street SE in Northeast Minneapolis.  

Central Corridor Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan

This study seeks to identify, prioritize, and make recommendations to make the University Avenue area in Saint Paul safer and more accessible for pedestrians and bicyclists. The study will build upon the Central Corridor Development Strategy to determine where bicycle and pedestrian connections can be created or improved to connect with the future Central Corridor light rail line between Minneapolis and Saint Paul. 

Richfield Arterials

This study will examine how to accommodate bicyclists and on four major roads: Lyndale, Portland, Nicollet and Penn Avenues.

Xenia Ave/Park Place Blvd. Corridor

This study will determine how to improve biking and walking connections between St. Louis Park and Golden Valley from the Cedar Lake Trail to Wirth Park. Specifically, the study will look at three major safety issues: a dangerous, unofficial railroad crossing west of Highway 100; a dangerous crossing of I-394 along Park Place / Xenia, and sidewalk conditions along Glenwood Avenue.

Douglas Drive Corridor & Connection to Luce Line

This study seeks to provide a safe bike/walk connection to the City of Minneapolis by redeveloping Douglas Drive to connect it to the Luce Line Trail. One of the primary goals of this project is to enhance the quality of life along Douglas Drive, focusing on trail and sidewalk improvements.

Minneapolis Pedestrian Master Plan

 This plan should lead to an increase in walking for transportation.

Metro Transit Bike/Ped Improvements Study

This study will examine bicycle and pedestrian connections to its major transit corridors leading into the City of Minneapolis from adjoining jurisdictions.