To what extent will University Avenue be reconstructed?
• The street surface, curbs and sidewalks will be torn out and reconstructed from building façade to building façade, but the roadbed or subsurface is in good condition and won’t have to be replaced, shortening the construction time and reducing costs. • Other quality improvements include the addition of many non-signalized pedestrian crossings as requested by the public for community cohesion and access across University Avenue. • Design features, such as tactile warning strips, will comply with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act • New curbs and gutters will address storm water issues. • Improved signalization and the timing of signalized intersections will improve traffic flow. • Will there be stations at Hamline, Victoria and Western? Underground foundations will be prepared during construction so stations can be added at these locations more easily and less expensively in the future. The underground work will include running conduits for electrical systems.
