What we heard during preliminary engagement

Preliminary engagement for the Minnetonka Boulevard Reconstruction project took place in February and March 2025. The project team introduced the project, gathered community feedback on current issues, and explored A listening session during preliminary engagementresidents’ visions for the boulevard’s future.

Key concerns included safety for people who bike and walk, as well as a desire for protected bike lanes, crosswalks, lighting, and improved transit access. Community members also emphasized the need to improve vehicle sightlines and ensure safe access for all road users to support local businesses.

Read the preliminary engagement summary

Project goals

Community feedback during preliminary engagement has shaped the following draft project goals:

Improve the comfort and ability to travel on Minnetonka Boulevard for all roadway users
Improve access to regional multimodal networks
Design a welcoming and slower people-friendly street
Design the street to complement business shopping and dining for people who walk and bike
Improve transit access and comfort
Create a greener and more vibrant streetscape

As the project moves into later phases, community feedback, along with analysis of existing conditions, will contribute to the final design for Minnetonka Boulevard.

Thanks to everyone who shared their input during preliminary engagement. Stay tuned for upcoming in-person and online opportunities to continue sharing your ideas and feedback. We look forward to hearing more from you.