Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Edina public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
7 issues in roads with medium priority
France Avenue Pedestrian Safety Study
A pedestrian safety study along France Avenue between Hazelton Road and Parklawn Avenue was proposed for purchase, addressing safety for people walking along this corridor.
Wooddale Avenue Bridge Replacement Funding
The city was set to request state bridge funds to help replace the Wooddale Avenue bridge, reducing the local cost of a key infrastructure project.
Metro Transit BRT expansion planning
A presentation on the Green Line Extension transit project, which could affect how Edina residents commute and how areas near the line develop.
Grandview Pedestrian Bridge ADA Inquiry with Department of Justice
The Grandview pedestrian bridge ADA fix remains an unfunded placeholder while the city waits on the Department of Justice for timing — and it competes with the Wooddale Bridge for the same money.
Stop Sign Petition at Garrison Lane/Ashcroft Lane and St. Johns Avenue
A resident petition asked the city to install stop controls at Garrison Lane/Ashcroft Lane and St. Johns Avenue — a neighborhood traffic safety request.
Vernon Avenue road diet with Hennepin County funding
The city won $500,000 from Hennepin County to reconfigure Vernon Avenue from Eden Avenue to Interlachen — one lane each direction instead of two, with 10-foot shared-use paths on both sides. Design continues this year, construction in 2027, with a county overlay in 2028.
Interlachen Boulevard at Mirror Lakes Drive crossing request
The committee recommended no action because crossing counts fall below city thresholds, but commissioners noted it's the main route for families north of Interlachen to reach Highland Elementary and a lovely park. A crossing could come with the 2027 Interlachen reconstruction.