Politics & Government
Lyndale Avenue Redesign Approved By Minneapolis City Council Despite Small Business Pushback
Supporters of the project said the changes are long overdue.
July 17, 2026
The Minneapolis City Council approved a major redesign of Lyndale Avenue South on Thursday.
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It's a project supporters say will improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists, but there is opposition from some business owners concerned about parking and construction impacts.
Planned improvements for the nearly century-old street include separated sidewalks and bikeways, along with traffic-calming measures meant to improve safety for people walking and biking through the area.
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