Description
Ramsey County and the City of Saint Paul are working in coordination with the Capitol Area Architectural and Planning Board (CAAPB) to design and construct a community-driven vision for Rice Street near the Minnesota state capitol from John Ireland Boulevard to Pennsylvania Avenue. This project will build off the connections formed during the visioning and construction of Rice Street between Pennsylvania Avenue and Wheelock Parkway throughout the past five years (2019-2024) and is also being coordinated with Metro Transit’s METRO G Line BRT project.
This area of Rice Street is a hub of activity in downtown Saint Paul that serves a diverse mix of residents, visitors, businesses and modes of travel. The existing roadway is aging with safety and traffic concerns, and there is the need for strengthened community development, business vitality, bike and pedestrian connections, public safety, livability, and compatible land uses in the corridor. Dialogue between the community and the project team will help to deliver a successful project with a solution that was constructed by the very people who live and use the area.
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Location
Rice Street from John Ireland Boulevard to Pennsylvania Avenue
Timeline
- Existing Conditions Phase: August – December 2024
Review existing conditions in the project area and define goals for improvements - Design Options Phase: January – December 2025
Define and review design concepts - Recommended Concept Phase: January – December 2026
Review and refine the proposed final design concept - Construction Preparation Phase: January – April 2027
Learn more about upcoming construction phasing and schedule
