Pleasant Ave S Safe Routes to School
The City will improve traffic safety near three public schools to make walking, biking and rolling to and from school easier. This is a Safe Routes to School project.
Dates
2026 – 2029
Location
Pleasant Ave S from 34th St to 49th St and 49th St from Pleasant Ave S to Nicollet Ave S. Kingfield Lyndale TangletownProject overview
This project will add safety improvements to Pleasant Ave S and 49th St. The project area is near three public schools.
Project goals:
- Improve comfort and safety for students walking, biking, rolling and taking public transit to and from school
- Create calmer streets for users of all ages and abilities
- Improve access to schools and neighborhood destinations
- Address traffic safety needs at intersections
Project milestones
- Summer 2026 – Summer 2027:
Engagement and concept design - Fall 2027 – Winter 2028:
Detailed design - 2029: Construction
Community engagement
Share your feedback
Take the survey or use the comment map to share safety concerns.
Past engagement
Pleasant Ave S open house - #1
The City held an open house to share information about the Pleasant Ave S Safe Routes to School project and gather community feedback.
Date
Thursday, November 12, 2026
Time
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.
Location
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center
Details
The open house included:
- Information about current street conditions
- Examples of safety improvements the project team considered
- Opportunities for community members to share feedback
Project phase
This project is in the input phase.
Input
Design
In Progress
Complete
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Safe Routes to School projects
For more information on other Safe Routes to School (SRTS) safety improvements, visit the Safe Routes to School program page.
Contact us
Victoria Halloran
Associate Transportation Planner
Public Works
Phone
Danica Dosmann
Associate Transportation Planner
Public Works
Phone