Cedar-Riverside Community Council

📢🎤COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITY TONIGHT👇

The search for Minneapolis’ next Police Chief is underway, and community input is still being gathered about the priorities, qualities, and leadership residents want to see in the next Chief.

If you live, work, study, own a business, or spend time in Cedar-Riverside, this is an opportunity to share your perspective.

Tonight, the Office of Council Vice President Jamal Osman is holding a community listening session at the Minneapolis American Indian Center.

🗓️ Thursday, September 10
🕠 5:30 PM - Refreshments & Community Gathering
🕕 6:00-8:00 PM - Community Listening Session
📍 Minneapolis American Indian Center
1530 E. Franklin Avenue

Community members can speak during the session, submit written comments, or provide feedback online.

The event is free and open to everyone.

Whether your priorities are neighborhood safety, community trust, accountability, officer recruitment and retention, responsiveness, or something else, this is a chance to share what matters to you.

More information and online comments:
minneapolismn.gov/ward6

🚉🚨TRANSIT ALERT: Starting on Saturday, May 30 through Sunday, May 31: Replacement bus service will be in place for the METRO Blue Line between Ft. Snelling and Target Field. Plan Accordingly.

Starting with first trips on Saturday, May 30 through end of service on Sunday, May 31: Replacement bus service will be available for the METRO Blue Line between Target Field and Fort Snelling stations to allow for needed work in the corridor related to the multi-phase Track & Signals project.

NOTE: The METRO Green Line will be fully operational at the downtown Minneapolis stations.

Cyclists: The Hiawatha bike trail will be detoured between Cedar-Riverside station and 24th St. during this maintenance period. Pay attention to signs in the corridor for current detour routing of the trail as work progresses.

Train service will return at these stations by 3 a.m. on Monday, June 1

We appreciate your patience while we care for your system!

Find replacement bus locations and maps here: https://www.metrotransit.org/closures

NOTE: Replacement bus timing can vary and trips may take longer because of needed routing and traffic conditions. Please plan extra time for your trip.

Subscribe to receive Rider Alerts via text or email to stay informed! https://www.metrotransit.org/alerts

🚧👍🏾 We have an update to share for neighbors & businesses along Cedar Avenue - especially near the 600 block.

City & County teams have been coordinating closely - and we’re glad to see that progress is being made. The work near 6th Ave is on track to be completed by the end of day THIS Friday (or sooner:)!

Following that, Hennepin County plans to reopen that section of Cedar as soon as it’s safe to do so - with improved access expected early next week.

👉🏾 We know this closure has been challenging - and we truly appreciate the patience of all the residents, students, workers, and small businesses during this time.

🤍 Thanks to you all for making your voices heard and sharing how this project was being felt across the neighborhood - your input matters!

👉🏾 And thank you to Hennepin County Commissioner Angela Conley for her partnership - we are all so lucky to have her!

We’ll continue to share updates as remaining work moves forward.
— CVP Jamal Osman (W6, DFL)

📢🚧 Cedar Avenue Construction Update:

Hennepin County has begun accessibility improvements along Cedar Ave (Riverside Ave to 7th St) - a key corridor connecting Cedar-Riverside, the University of Minnesota West Bank, Augsburg, and downtown. 

👉🏾 What to expect (now through early May):
• Cedar Ave is closed between Riverside Ave and 7th St
• Local access remains for residents and businesses (Riverside to just north of 6th St)
• Detours for drivers and bikes: Riverside Ave and 20th Ave
• Pedestrian access is being maintained with temporary routes
• Some transit stops may be moved or temporarily closed

👉This work includes rebuilding curb ramps to meet ADA standards and improve access for neighbors walking, rolling, and using mobility devices. 

⚠️ Plan ahead, follow posted detours, and allow extra travel time.

For updates: https://www.hennepincounty.gov/services/roads-bridges/construction-projects/cedar-avenue-repaving

Questions: [email protected]

📢🚸Through the Neighborhood Traffic Calming program, Minneapolis Public Works is finding ways to make our neighborhood streets safer and reduce risky driving.

They want to hear your feedback about ways to make our neighborhood streets safer.

👉Take a survey or come to an open house: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/projects/traffic-calming-treatments/events/

Through the Neighborhood Traffic Calming program, Minneapolis Public Works is finding ways to make your neighborhood streets safer and reduce risky driving.

We want to hear your feedback about ways to make your neighborhood streets safer. Take a survey or come to an open house: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/projects/traffic-calming-treatments/events/