Current Initiatives
View the full list of the Park District's Current Initiatives.
Intercity Regional Trail Master Plan
The 7-mile Intercity Regional Trail will form a critical north-south trail connection through the cities of Minneapolis, Richfield and Bloomington. The multi-use regional trail will provide a safe amenity for walking, running, dog walking, hiking, biking, in-line skating, roller skiing in the spring, summer and fall seasons to an area of Hennepin County with limited off-road pedestrian and biking opportunities. In the winter the trail may be maintained for these same uses or for winter based recreation uses such as winter walking, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing depending on the desire of the local community. See more detailed project background.
Master Plan
The Intercity Regional Trail Draft Master Plan includes information pertaining to the route, demand, key local and regional connections, challenges and opportunities, capital and operation costs and funding solutions, as well as opportunities for public involvement and local coordination.
Download the Draft Master Plan (PDFs):
Introduction
Section I - Planning Framework
Section II - Trail Description & Background
Section III - Public Process
Section IV - Demand Forecast
Section V - Development Concept
Section VI - Operations & Maintenance Plan
Section VII - Estimated Costs & Funding
Appendices - Resolutions of Support, Trail Plans, Detailed Cost Estimate, Rare Species List, Wetland Descriptions
The draft master plan is available for public review and comments. Comments may be submitted by end of business day Tuesday, May 1, 2012 in one of the following ways:
Mail
Three Rivers Park District
Attn. Intercity Regional Trail
3000 Xenium Lane
Plymouth, MN 55441 |
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Fax
Three Rivers Park District
Twin Lakes Regional Trail
763.557.5248
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The Park District worked closely with the cities of Bloomington, Richfield, and Minneapolis, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, Minnesota Department of Transportation, Hennepin County, US Fish and Wildlife Service, and Metropolitan Airport Commission to complete the draft master plan. Representatives from each of these cities/agencies participated on a master plan task force and were responsible for the following project contributions.
- Coordinating with respective governing bodies (City Councils, Planning Commissions, Park Commissions and other staff/departments within the respective city/agency).
- Guiding public participation opportunities.
- Providing and evaluating critical project information.
- Reviewing the master plan to ensure consistency between Park District, city and other applicable agency goals.
- Leading the Park District in local municipality/agency approval processes.
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Presentations
Planning Committee 6-15-2011
Minneapolis Bicycle Advisory Committee Presentation 6-29-2011
Joint Board Meeting 11-16-2011
City of Minneapolis Presentations
Minneapolis Bicycle Advisory Committee 6-29-2011
Minneapolis Bicycle Advisory Committee 1-25-2012
City of Richfield Presentations
Transportation Committee 1-5-2011
City Council Work Session 4-12-2011
City of Bloomington Presentations
City Council Work Session 5-2-2011
Planning Commission 5-5-2011
Parks and Recreation Commission 5-11-2011
Implementation Status
Most of the Intercity Regional Trail is not yet constructed. However, 3.8 miles between Lake Nokomis and the Mall of America, including a new pedestrian and bicyclist bridge over Interstate 494, received a Federal Surface Transportation Program grant in the amount of $5.5 million. Construction may commence as early as 2014. Remaining unfunded gaps between Lake Nokomis and the Mall of America will be constructed as addition funding, right-of-way, and redevelopment opportunities occur.
The trail segment between the Mall of America and Minnesota River will be constructed as resources are available and when the Minnesota Valley State Trail or a feasible and acceptable crossing of Long Meadow Pond is complete.
Open House Information
The Park District and project partners held three open houses to share project information and solicit public comment.
City of Minneapolis
Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2012
5:30–7:30 PM
Hope Lutheran Church
Fellowship Hall
5728 Cedar Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55417 |
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City of Richfield
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
6:30–8:00 PM
Mt. Calvary School Gymnasium
6541 16th Avenue South
Richfield, MN 55423 |
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City of Bloomington
Monday, June 20, 2011
4:00–6:30 PM
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
1601 American Boulevard East
Bloomington, MN 55425 |
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Open House Graphics (all files are PDFs)
Presentation Boards
Minneapolis Segment
Minneapolis Alternatives
Richfield Segment
Richfield Alternatives
Bloomington North Segment
Bloomington South Segment
Bloomington Alternatives
