Improvements to Ruth Street/I-94 Bridge Presentation by the District 1 Community Council for the City of Saint Paul Presentation by the District 1 Community Council for the City of Saint Paul

D1 connections are limited…

Who we are #1

Who we are #2

Proposal  Address the pedestrian needs in D1  Upgrade Ruth Street bridge as entry-way & major north-south connector  Address the pedestrian needs in D1  Upgrade Ruth Street bridge as entry-way & major north-south connector

Ruth St. Bridge Today  Not pedestrian friendly, feels unsafe to walk at rush hour

Why the neighborhood needs this  Providing a safe and inviting way for pedestrians in the area to get to and from the community facilities of District 1  First bridge seen by 150,000 vehicles per day entering the city from the eastern suburbs and western Wisconsin  Providing a safe and inviting way for pedestrians in the area to get to and from the community facilities of District 1  First bridge seen by 150,000 vehicles per day entering the city from the eastern suburbs and western Wisconsin

Ruth St. Makes Connections  Senior facilities and large apartment complexes  Business areas  Recreation areas  Our library  Senior facilities and large apartment complexes  Business areas  Recreation areas  Our library

Benefits  Address the pedestrian needs in D1  Increases safety  Can be tied in to upcoming developments related to the Gateway Corridor  Improves the functionality of this asset to the neighborhood and the city  The neighborhood speaks about the need for this upgrade on a regular basis  Address the pedestrian needs in D1  Increases safety  Can be tied in to upcoming developments related to the Gateway Corridor  Improves the functionality of this asset to the neighborhood and the city  The neighborhood speaks about the need for this upgrade on a regular basis

Thank you!