Big news for Ward 1 residents as the city rolls out a suite of measures to tackle the recent snowfall and enhance road safety in the community. According to an update from Council Member Elliott Payne, the city's arterial roadways and bike systems received serious attention from the crews, working through the night to manage the fresh snow. Now, crews are hitting the streets, sidewalks, and bike facilities once again, looking to plow residential streets to full width wherever possible. Any unlucky spots hit with localized flooding or other snow-related issues should be flagged up to 311 or by contacting Elliott's office directly.
And if you're keen on voicing your opinions or just want to chat, Elliott's running community one-on-ones. They're going down on Tuesday, March 26th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Pillar Forum Cafe, with each meeting lasting 15 minutes. So, make sure to RSVP and quickly grab a slot. Open office hours are also on the docket for March 28th from 5:00-7:00 PM at Dogwood Coffee NE for those who missed out. And yes, these events are transit-friendly with routes 10, 30, and 32 in play.
Minneapolis Public Works is looking to put the brakes on risky driving by implementing traffic calming treatments in 2024. Particularly, areas like NE Polk St and SE 8th Ave are in the spotlight for potential safety overhauls. Possible solutions on the table include bollards, speed humps, traffic circles, and median islands, all aimed at mollifying that pesky neighborhood speed traffic. Circle your calendars for the public meeting on Thursday, April 11th from 5-6 PM at Van Cleve Recreation Center to toss in your two cents.
For those not in the know, Elliott Payne is the go-to guy in Ward 1, having bagged his re-election in 2023. He's not only chairing the Audit Committee but is also rolling up his sleeves on several others including Public Health & Safety, Budget, Intergovernmental Relations, and Committee of the Whole. If you need to reach out to Elliott or his policy aides Ben Carrier and Liam Davis Temple, hit them up via email or dial the office at (612) 673-2201. For the full lowdown on the recent city update or to get in touch with the council member, be sure to check out the original bulletin.
