CLPC Board of Directors Meeting

CLPC is looking to appoint two new Boardmembers. Boardmembers need to live, be a property owner, or represent a business where you work and be 18 years of age. If interested please contact CLPC at LoveLoring2@gmail.com.

Shaping Metro Transit's service investments: Comment through November 15

Metro Transit is seeking your feedback on Network Now, a plan designed to grow ridership, expand job access, and better meet the region’s changing mobility needs. Does Metro Transit offer services when and where you or community needs to travel? How likely would you be to use transit if the planned changes are implemented? Now is the time to let us know. All investments in improving our service through 2027 will be identified in this plan.

The proposed plan:

Expands service in our network by more than 35%

Improves mobility by increasing frequency and expanding microtransit service

Redesigns our express and commuter services, which includes discontinuing some currently suspended routes

Your Invitation to Comment:

We want to hear from you! Your feedback will help us ensure we’re on the right track and determine what to focus on first. Read the plan and comment here..

You can also learn more about the concept plan and ask questions at an in-person or virtual event this fall. The program will include a short presentation followed by time for questions and discussion. See our website for a list of upcoming community meetings.

Berger Fountain Task Force Meeting

Join us the thrid Monday of the month at 5:00 p.m. Task Force meetings are held in person at the Loring Park Community Center.

1st Ave S Reconstruction Project Update

The Minneapolis Public Works Department plans to reconstruct 1st Ave. S. from Lake St. to Franklin Ave. including replacing the Midtown Greenway Bridge. In addition to new pavement, the project will include new sidewalks, an off street bicycle facility, updated safety features, sanitary and storm main replacement, and green stormwater infrastructure.

Construction Update

Closure at the intersection of 1st Ave and 28th St E - The intersection of 28th St E. reopened on Friday, October 18. 1st Ave. S closure - First Ave. S will continue to be closed through the fall and drivers will need to follow the posted detour ­­­­­­­­­­­route.

First Ave. S is closed between 27th St. and Lake St. through the fall

Detour route, vehicles: Lake St., Lyndale Ave. and Franklin Ave.

Detour route, bicycles: Lake St., Blaisdell Ave and Nicollet Ave, and Franklin Ave

What went on in October

Crews worked on formwork for the deck of the new bridge over the Midtown Greenway and temporarily paved the Midtown Greenway trail.

Storm sewer work continues between 28th St and Cecil Newman Ln.

Concrete sidewalk and the final layer of asphalt pavement was placed at 28th St E.

Lighting system installation continued between Cecil Newman Lane and 27th St E.

Grading for the street and sidewalk between 28th and Cecil Newman Ln.

Crews replaced valves on the water main at 27th St E.

Crews continue to replace the sanitary main between 27th and 26th St E.

Sanitary main installation continues between 25th St E. and 24th St E.

The 25th St intersection is closed, and the 24th St E. intersection is open.

What to expect

Expect additional noise, dust, and vibration as crews continue to work on the 1st Ave. bridge.

The bike lanes along 1st Ave. will be closed between Lake St and 19th St E.

Storm work continues near Cecil Newman Ln.

Grading for the new street will take place between Cecil Newman Lane and 28th St E.

Storm sewer work will resume at 27th St E.

Signal work and concrete sidewalk will be completed. The 28th Street intersection is anticipated to open by Friday, October 18.

Sanitary main installation will continue between 27th and 26th St E.

Sanitary main preparation work will be ongoing between 26th and 25th St E. 26th St E will remain open.

Sanitary main replacement continues between 25th and 24th St E.

Sanitary main replacement will begin between Franklin Ave E and 22nd St E. Franklin Ave E will remain open. 1st Ave S, between 19th St and Franklin will have one northbound lane open. 1st Ave S, between 22ndand Franklin, will be closed just south of Franklin Ave. This block will become a two-way street to keep access to driveways.

The Midtown Greenway trail is anticipated to close again in the coming weeks to allow crews to safely pour the new bridge deck. Details will be included in next week’s update as the schedule solidifies.

Upcoming Events

First Ave. S Reconstruction Community Meetings

The project team is holding weekly office hours. Residents and business owners are encouraged to attend to learn more about the construction project and the expected impacts as well as have any questions answered by project staff.

Thursdays

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Wesley Andrews Coffee and Tea, 111 E. 26th St, Minneapolis

Visit the project website, sign up for project updates.

Safety walks for the Loring Park Neighborhood

Beginning soon, we will embark on safety walks from The Woman’s Club through Loring Park and the surrounding neighborhood each Thursday from 5:30 – 7:00 pm. If you’re interested, please email Aileen Johnson at fritzdoris@comcast.net.

Please join us. Together we stand for a safer community.