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Central Corridor
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Donna Drummond
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Saint Paul, MN  55102

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Central Corridor is a light-rail transit (LRT) line that will connect downtown Minneapolis and Saint Paul, primarily along University Ave.

The Central Corridor is a major connection between the two downtown areas.

This LRT line will increase connectivity and slow the growth of traffic congestion.
 
The Central Corridor is also an opportunity for reinvestment in the area.


Benefits
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  • The large public investment along the avenue will spur tremendous private development.
  • The private investment will be guided by the Central Corridor Development Strategy and balanced by the needs and desires of the community.
  • Above all, the Central Corridor represents a historic opportunity to remake one of Saint Paul’s most iconic streets.

Details
  • The LRT line are being planned by the Metropolitan Council.
  • While the Metropolitan Council is responsible for laying the tracks, Saint Paul will set zoning requirements and make land use decisions.
  • Construction is expected to begin in 2010.
  • The trains should be running in 2014.
Saint Paul, MN News
Public Hearings for Central Corridor Small Area Plans The Saint Paul Planning Commission will hold public hearings in July on draft plans for the areas around seven planned University Avenue LRT stations. [Read on...]

Frogtown/Rondo Grants Saint Paul received one of four national grants for urban planning pilot projects in Central Corridor. [Watch the video...Read on...]

Central Corridor Update Mayoral Policy Director Nancy Homans talks about the recent vote by the Central Corridor Management Committee on the final alignment of the LRT route. [Read on...Watch the Video]

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