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City takes lead on West Seventh transit planning; officials discuss bus rapid transit, dedicated right‑of‑way and turnback conditions
Summary
Council leaders described a preliminary bus rapid transit (BRT) proposal for the corridor formerly called the Riverview Corridor. They said the city is taking a lead role in planning, emphasized the need for dedicated right‑of‑way and urged that any MnDOT turnback of Highway 5 be accepted only after the road is brought to 'pristine' condition.
St. Paul City Council Organization and Policy Committee members outlined plans and a fast timeline for a retooled West Seventh transit project, telling the committee the city is taking the lead on a preliminary bus rapid transit proposal that could use both West Seventh and an off‑street rail spur.
Council President Naker and other council members said the Riverview Corridor process (the county‑led effort that paused last year) has been replaced in part by a "West Seventh" planning process. They described a preliminary BRT proposal that would sometimes use dedicated lanes, sometimes share lanes, and at times use the CP rail spur. City leaders said early engagement events are under way this week.
"We would only accept a turn back such as that if there's work done on…
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