Minnetonka Boulevard

Hennepin County, in coordination with the City of St. Louis Park, is planning to reconstruct Minnetonka Boulevard (County Road 5) between Vernon Avenue and Xylon Avenue. Construction is planned to begin in 2027.

We want to hear your vision for the future of Minnetonka Boulevard. Check back here for opportunities, both virtual and in-person, to tell us about how you use the road today and how you think it can be improved. Your input, alongside city and county plans, technical needs and feasibility, will inform design decisions in the months ahead.

Hennepin County, in coordination with the City of St. Louis Park, is planning to reconstruct Minnetonka Boulevard (County Road 5) between Vernon Avenue and Xylon Avenue. Construction is planned to begin in 2027.

We want to hear your vision for the future of Minnetonka Boulevard. Check back here for opportunities, both virtual and in-person, to tell us about how you use the road today and how you think it can be improved. Your input, alongside city and county plans, technical needs and feasibility, will inform design decisions in the months ahead.

What is your vision for Minnetonka Boulevard?

Tell us what you want the future Minnetonka Boulevard to look like. Try to keep answers to one or two sentences. We will collect submissions through April 15

Example: My vision for Minnetonka Boulevard is...a street that inspires me to be outside, talk to my neighbors and walk safely to my child’s school, Aquila Elementary School.

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  • A place for people

    by Sylvie Hyman, 15 days ago

    What I'd like to see along Minnetonka Boulevard is a thriving ecosystem of homes, businesses, people, and plants.

    What I would like to hear is birds tweeting, people chatting, and other signs of life happening; not the zooming cars, revving engines, and squealing brakes I'm listening to as I write from the Texas Tonka bus stop.

    What I'd like to smell is clean, exhaust free air.I'd like to feel safe and welcomed.

    A space designed for people first where humans are prioritized over the movement and storage of cars.

  • Safer Streets

    by PBansal, 15 days ago
    It would be amazing to have Minnetonka Blvd more walkable and for car traffic to be more centered around Highway 7. Stop signs, roundabouts, speed bumps, and a lower speed limit could help discourage more traffic and slow it down.

  • More EV charging infrastructure and bicycle safety

    by Shad, 15 days ago

    Every gas station should have a level 3 charging station with at a minimum of 4 chargers. Texa-Tonka should have a bigger charging station. Imagine the added business for the restaurants.

    Bicycle lanes wide enough to feel safe going both directions.

    Cars slowed down to 25 MPH.

    More green space.

  • Safety first!

    by reg, 15 days ago
    This road encourages high speeds and can significantly benefit from traffic easing techniques.

    Main issues with this road that need resolved;

    • Cars drive into the bike lane to go around cars turning left or to get into right-turning lanes at traffic lights. This makes it dangerous for cyclists.
    • Cars turn right on red, without stopping first creating constant flow of traffic not allowing breaks in traffic during high traffic hours.
    • There are cross walks (near texa-tonka shopping / elementary school) but cars ignore these --even when pedestrians are actively present! This area could benefit from traffic easing, lower speed limits... Continue reading

  • People first

    by Sylvie Hyman , 15 days ago

    What I'd like to see along Minnetonka Boulevard is a thriving ecosystem of homes, businesses, people, and plants. What I would like to hear is birds tweeting, people chatting, and other signs of life happening; not the zooming cars, revving engines, and squealing brakes I'm listening to as I write from the Texas Tonka bus stop.

    What I'd like to smell is clean, exhaust free air.

    I'd like to feel safe and welcomed.

    A space designed for people first where humans are prioritized over the movement and storage of cars.

  • Bike lanes!

    by A Birchwood Resident, 15 days ago
    My vision for Minnetonka Boulevard is one where I can safely ride my bike from my home near Birchwood Park to Texa-Tonka for a coffee at Angel Food Bakery. I love what was done on Cedar Lake Road-something similar on Minnetonka Boulevard would be superb!

  • Minnetonka Blvd

    by ultragiver, 15 days ago
    Trees make a boulevard... please consider many many trees as part of the work. Redo sidewalks and curbs. Ensure bike lanes. I see people bike today and it's quite dangerous. Lastly, consider 30 mph speed limit.

  • All Together Now

    by Katie_Story, 19 days ago

    I think SLP residents deserve another farmer’s market location in addition to what is offered at the West End; something open daily or on weekends, at least. Additionally, I think St. Louis Park residents should have a center of the arts, such as Hopkins does. There’s a lot of talent and potential in our community which could be nurtured. I also feel that bus lines that shoot off of Minnetonka Boulevard would be extremely helpful. The Louisiana bus is too infrequent, and the 9 only goes as far as Cedar Lake Road. If not additional buses, I think it’d be... Continue reading

  • No Roundabouts

    by Sally , 19 days ago
    I don't think roundabouts are safe in major intersections such as Texas or Louisiana, especially during rush hours. They may be a bit faster but without marked "stops" everyone thinks they have the right of way.

  • Local stores

    by Doug, 25 days ago
    It would be nice to see local stores come back to Minnetonka blvd. Having shops from hwy 100 and going east would be nice.
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