Meeting information

Tuesday, May 29, 2012 -- 9:30am-12:30pm

Southdale Library
7001 York Avenue South
Edina, MN 55435

CIMS Powerpoint presentation

Edina meeting summary - 2012

Thursday, May 31, 2012 -- 1:00-4:00pm

Wentworth Library
199 East Wentworth Avenue
West St. Paul, MN 55118

CIMS Powerpoint presentation

West St. Paul meeting summary - 2012

Corridor background

I-35W South is one of the most heavily trafficked corridors in the state for both car drivers and transit passengers. The corridor includes a MnPass lane from Burnsville to downtown Minneapolis. In addition, the corridor has in-line transit stations at 46th Street and Lake Street. Bus service is planned to become bus rapid transit to Lakeville.

Current corridor characteristics

Highway

• 2009 AADT: 50,000 – 175,000
• 2009 HCADT: 6,000 – 9,000
• Number of lanes: 4 - 10
• Key highway connections: I-94, I-35E, I-494, MN-62

Public Transit

• I-35W Bus rapid transit in development
• In-line transit stop at 46th Street, Lake Street
• Transit Centers: 82nd Street, Burnsville, South Bloomington

Key Airports

• Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

Rail

• Union Pacific railroad connection to Savage port.