The Transportation Committee works for safer walking, biking and transit in St. Anthony Park, from walk audits to METRO H Line recommendations. It meets last Tuesdays at 7 pm at our office and on Zoom.

Transportation Committee

Walking, biking, transit and street safety.

We work on connectivity, walkability, biking and transit in St. Anthony Park, and give neighbors a voice on projects that affect our streets.

Meets

Last Tuesday of the month, 7:00 pm

Where

SAPCC office, 2171 University Ave W (back door), and on Zoom

Co-chairs

Pat Thompson and Scott Jensen

All committee meetings are open to the public, and no sign-up is needed. Come to three meetings and you can serve as a committee member. Read past minutes.

What We’re Working On in 2026

METRO H Line

Transit

Giving neighbor input on H Line stations, including the Doswell station decision, as Metro Transit finalizes its plan. Construction is expected to start in 2028.

Walk Audits

Walking

Committee members walked Vandalia Street and wrote a report on sidewalk conditions to share with Saint Paul Public Works and Ward 4.

Como Ave & Bike Connections

Biking

Following a Public Works study of a separated bikeway on Como between Eustis and Raymond, plus the Midtown Greenway extension study.

Highway 280 Changes

Safety

Tracking MnDOT’s planned removal of the left turn at Broadway (planned for 2028) and what it could mean for people walking and biking.

Ice Cream Social

September

A speed demonstration and a “where do you feel unsafe?” dot vote with neighbors at the September Ice Cream Social.

Ice Cream Social →

From committee minutes and SAPCC’s 2026 Community Engagement & Progress Report.

Past Work

Territorial Road placemaking, 2021–2022 (tap to open)

In 2021 and 2022, the committee received grants for placemaking near Territorial Road and Carleton Street: a new sidewalk, street painting, a creative crosswalk, and plans for two artistic benches and a mural.

Territorial Road Project page →

2022 committee goals (tap to open)

  • Improve pedestrian safety and neighborhood walkability.
  • Improve and expand existing bike infrastructure.
  • Provide a community listening place and voice on transportation issues and projects that affect St. Anthony Park.
  • Work toward our 10-year plan’s transportation outcomes.

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Get Involved

Your neighborhood, your voice.

Give, lend a hand, or come to a committee meeting. Every bit keeps St. Anthony Park neighbor-powered.