Hwy 51/Snelling Ave. and Montreal Ave. study – St. Paul

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Share your input by attending a public meeting on Wed, July 22 or Wed, July 29, or with an online survey and comment map through Wed, Aug 5.

About this study

Highway 51/Snelling Avenue and Montreal Avenue from Dayton Avenue to Highway 5/West Seventh Street study location mapView full-size map We are studying Snelling Ave. and Montreal Ave. from Dayton Ave. to Hwy 5/West Seventh St. in St. Paul to understand what needs and opportunities exist in the area to help inform future projects along the road including a planned resurfacing project scheduled for construction between 2030 and 2031. We anticipate that improved safety and accessibility will emerge as key needs. The study will help to ensure that future projects include features that meet the needs of all users in the area, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users and drivers.

Several portions of Snelling Ave. have undergone recent improvements, including between Grand Ave. and St. Clair Ave. which had a signal replacement at St. Clair Ave. and pedestrian improvements throughout in 2024. The segment between Ford Pkwy. and Montreal Ave. was also improved in 2024 with a four-to-three lane conversion, pedestrian refuge islands and a signal replacement at Montreal Ave. and Snelling Ave.

This study will seek the public’s input to better understand existing conditions and the transportation needs of all users through a variety of engagement events, including public meetings and surveys. We will also ask for feedback on potential improvements in the study area to establish a shared vision among study partners. Where possible, some of the short-term recommendations may be integrated into a resurfacing project between 2030 and 2031.

Summary of work

  • Assess and document existing conditions
  • Ask people to share their transportation experiences and needs
  • Produce a document that identifies transportation needs and opportunities in the study area
  • Develop and evaluate recommended improvements and get public input
  • Develop next steps for advancing the recommended improvements

Get involved

As a part of this study, we will be gathering input from community through public meetings, events and surveys.

Share your input by attending a public meeting on Wed, July 22 or Wed, July 29, or with an online survey and comment map through Wed, Aug 5.

About this study

Highway 51/Snelling Avenue and Montreal Avenue from Dayton Avenue to Highway 5/West Seventh Street study location mapView full-size map We are studying Snelling Ave. and Montreal Ave. from Dayton Ave. to Hwy 5/West Seventh St. in St. Paul to understand what needs and opportunities exist in the area to help inform future projects along the road including a planned resurfacing project scheduled for construction between 2030 and 2031. We anticipate that improved safety and accessibility will emerge as key needs. The study will help to ensure that future projects include features that meet the needs of all users in the area, including pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users and drivers.

Several portions of Snelling Ave. have undergone recent improvements, including between Grand Ave. and St. Clair Ave. which had a signal replacement at St. Clair Ave. and pedestrian improvements throughout in 2024. The segment between Ford Pkwy. and Montreal Ave. was also improved in 2024 with a four-to-three lane conversion, pedestrian refuge islands and a signal replacement at Montreal Ave. and Snelling Ave.

This study will seek the public’s input to better understand existing conditions and the transportation needs of all users through a variety of engagement events, including public meetings and surveys. We will also ask for feedback on potential improvements in the study area to establish a shared vision among study partners. Where possible, some of the short-term recommendations may be integrated into a resurfacing project between 2030 and 2031.

Summary of work

  • Assess and document existing conditions
  • Ask people to share their transportation experiences and needs
  • Produce a document that identifies transportation needs and opportunities in the study area
  • Develop and evaluate recommended improvements and get public input
  • Develop next steps for advancing the recommended improvements

Get involved

As a part of this study, we will be gathering input from community through public meetings, events and surveys.

  • Meetings and events

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    Public meetings and events

    Upcoming

    Information on upcoming meetings will be posted as details become available. Sign up for email updates to receive information on upcoming meetings and opportunities to provide feedback on this study.

    Sat, July 18

    Highland Tower pop-up
    11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
    Highland Tower, 782 Snelling Ave. S., St. Paul, MN 55116

    More about this event

    Study staff will be available to answer questions and talk more about the study at Highland Tower Open House hosted by the City of St. Paul.

    Wed, July 22

    In-person public meeting
    Macalester College Leonard Center Athletic and Wellness Complex

    Public meetings and events

    Upcoming

    Information on upcoming meetings will be posted as details become available. Sign up for email updates to receive information on upcoming meetings and opportunities to provide feedback on this study.

    Sat, July 18

    Highland Tower pop-up
    11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
    Highland Tower, 782 Snelling Ave. S., St. Paul, MN 55116

    More about this event

    Study staff will be available to answer questions and talk more about the study at Highland Tower Open House hosted by the City of St. Paul.

    Wed, July 22

    In-person public meeting
    Macalester College Leonard Center Athletic and Wellness Complex, Hall of Fame room
    Shaw Field, 125 Snelling Ave. S, St Paul, MN 55105
    5-7 p.m.
    Presentation at 5:15

    Wed, July 29

    Virtual public meeting
    6-7 p.m.
    Register for the online meeting (via Zoom)

    More about these meetings

    At these meetings, participants can learn about existing conditions, explore key issues and opportunities, share their experiences traveling along Snelling Ave. and Montreal Ave. and provide input to help guide future improvements. For the in-person meeting, the public is invited to stop by anytime during the meeting and a brief presentation will begin at 5:15 p.m. Attendees will have an opportunity to share feedback and ask questions of the study team. If participants can’t attend, they can submit feedback through an online survey and comment map through Wed, Aug. 5.

    Public meeting accommodations

    MnDOT invites and encourages participation by all people in their programs, services and activities. If you need an ASL, a foreign language interpreter, or documents in an alternative format (such as braille, large print or in a different language) at no cost, please email your request to Janet Miller at ADArequest.dot@state.mn.us or call 651-366-4720. Relay service: 711.

    If you need any other reasonable accommodation to participate (such as seating modification or auxiliary aids), please email your request to Accessibility.DOT@state.mn.us or call 1-833-400-8432. Relay service: 711.

  • Accessibility

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    Americans with Disabilities ActSpeakers and raised arrows on APS signals provide information about the intersection to pedestrians with hearing and visual impairment.

    All MnDOT - both new construction and rehabilitation projects - must include evaluation to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Components can include, but are not limited to adding curb cuts, truncated domes and accessible pedestrian signals. Read about MnDOT's transition plan to comply with the ADA.

    Specifics for this study

    • Determine what accessibility improvements are needed for a 2030 resurfacing project

    Americans with Disabilities ActSpeakers and raised arrows on APS signals provide information about the intersection to pedestrians with hearing and visual impairment.

    All MnDOT - both new construction and rehabilitation projects - must include evaluation to ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Components can include, but are not limited to adding curb cuts, truncated domes and accessible pedestrian signals. Read about MnDOT's transition plan to comply with the ADA.

    Specifics for this study

    • Determine what accessibility improvements are needed for a 2030 resurfacing project
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