In an effort to update the 1984 Smith Avenue Task Force Report, the City of Saint Paul Planning and Economic Development Department is initiating a task force to craft a new plan for the Smith Avenue Transit Corridor. Saint Paul is partnering with the City of West Saint Paul in this initiative. The study area stretches from the High Bridge to Dodd Road in West Saint Paul, and includes one block on either side of Smith Avenue. The plan, when complete, is proposed to be adopted by the Saint Paul City Council as an addendum to the city’s comprehensive plan.

The Saint Paul Planning Commission will appoint a task force to direct the work of crafting a plan for the Smith Avenue Transit Corridor. City staff are seeking recommendations and nominations for task force members. The task force will begin meeting in December and will represent a commitment of between two and 10 hours per month for at least six months. The task force will be chaired by Saint Paul Planning Commissioner Kristina Smitten and West Saint Paul Councilmember Darlene Lewis. The task force will be balanced between West Saint Paul and Saint Paul as well as between residents, property owners, and business owners.

If you are interested in being part of the task force or know someone who would be a good fit for the task force, please call Kate Reilly, Planner/Project Manager at 651-266-6618 or email no later than November 6.