Ped/Bike Crossing to Pigs Eye Presentation by the District 1 Community Council
Jan 18, 2018
Ped/Bike Crossing to Pigs EyePresentation by the District 1 Community Council
A city on the river – but who has access??
Great River Passage Plan More natural, more urban, more
connected A more robust trail system that provides
better access to the natural environment, specifically the river
Creating a continuous recreational experience along the river corridor
Weave the Great River Park into the fabric of Saint Paul
What is missing here? There is no direct access to Pigs Eye and
the river from District 1 – only access is from the river
Underpass from Battle Creek to west side of Highway 61 feels unsafe
There is a disconnect from Battle Creek Park to Pigs Eye Natural area
“you can’t get there from here…”
What stands in our way?
The City’s Plan – part 1
City Plan part 2
Bike/Ped/(canoe…) access A visible, safe, and universally
accessible bridge over Highway 61 to Pigs Eye Lake
Open a natural resource to a diverse community that currently lacks any direct connection to the river
Connect with the Red Rock Corridor planning – transit station at Lower Afton?
The vision….
Benefits Meets the goals of the Great River Park
plan Can connect to future transit planning
for Red Rock Corridor Provides access to a natural resource by
a diverse community – enhancing livability and adding value to a currently inaccessible asset
THANK YOU!!