Safe Routes to School Project

The City of Fridley is proposing to apply for grant funding through the Regional Solicitation program for priority projects listed in the approved SRTS plans for Hayes Elementary School and Fridley Middle School including:

• An 8'-10' wide trail connection on the eastside of 7th Street between 61st Avenue and Mississippi Street connecting the existing 7th Street trail to Mississippi Street
• An 8' to 10' wide trail connection on the northside of 61st Avenue between University Avenue and Fridley Middle School replacing the existing sidewalk
• An 8' to 10' wide trail connection on the northside of Commons Park and Fridley Middle School connecting 7th Street and Jackson Street
• Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons at the intersections of  7th Street and Monroe Street with Mississippi Street

These projects will fill gaps within the City’s existing trail network and improve crossings for local roads. 

• View map of the proposed projects
• Mississippi St (CSAH 6)  Roadway Modification Study

You can find more information on the importance of increasing walking and biking to school, current barriers to walking and biking to school, and identified priority projects within the approved SRTS Plans:

• Hayes Elementary SRTS Plan(PDF, 6MB)
• Fridley Middle School SRTS Plan(PDF, 7MB)
• Stevenson Elementary SRTS Plan(PDF, 8MB)

November 14, 2023

An open house was held at the Fridley Civic Campus.

• View the Open House Presentation(PPTX, 99MB)

For more information, please contact 763-572-3554 or email Web-StreetProjects@FridleyMN.gov.