Council President Rebecca Noeker - Community Coffee

Thursday, May 15, 2025

George Street mill and overlay project (2025)

Pedestrian crossing improvements on Wabashaw (Congress and Isabel)

Baker Street bike boulevard demonstration (2025)

School-area pedestrian improvements (2026)

Off-street trail construction connecting Lafayette Bridge and Purum Trail

Removal of traffic signal at Striker and George

Robert Street project funding and construction updates

Robert Street viaduct reconstruction

Community feedback on Robert Street bike lanes and parking

Traffic calming strategies via medians and roundabouts

Evaluation of traffic signal removal at Curtis and Robert

Tree preservation challenges during underground infrastructure replacement

Notable Quotes (2)

Senator Klobuchar and Smith announced that we received a $25 million RAISE grant for Robert Street.

Chris Bower
Robert Street FundingAnnouncing the funding award during the meeting.

The signal according to traffic engineering is no longer warranted or it does not meet warrants.

Jimmy Shoemaker
Traffic Signal RemovalExplaining the removal of the signal at George and Striker.

People (8)

Kevin WalkerCommunications and Engagement Office

Project team member since 2016.

Ruben CollinsPublic Works Department

Collaborator with Jimmy Shoemaker.

Sarah SwinsonConsultant

Assisting on the Robert Street project.

KayleeCommunications Intern

Coordinates community conversations.

DeborahCommunity Member/Neighbor

Resident participating via chat to ask about traffic calming and specific street improvements.

Places Mentioned

West Side (St. Paul)Robert StreetGeorge StreetWabashaw StreetBaker StreetLafayette BridgePurum TrailCherokeeOttawaState StreetCaesar ChavezStriker and George intersectionCongress and IsabelClinton at CastilloNeighborhood House fieldsCurtis and Robert intersectionRichfield (comparison site)

Events & Meetings (3)

  • Community meeting regarding West Side infrastructure, Date: Unspecified
  • Public hearing for assessments (St. Paul City Council), May/June 2024
  • Final assessment value public hearing (St. Paul City Council), October/November 2024
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