Jackson Street Reconstruction
Saint Paul, MN
Project Summary
Toole Design led the design and engineering of Jackson Street to achieve the City of Saint Paul’s goals of making biking and walking in the downtown area accessible and comfortable for all users.
Our staff helped the City capitalize on a utility replacement project, taking a new approach to street design from concept through construction. This project included full roadway reconstruction from building face to building face and the first segment of the Capital City Bikeway and separated pedestrian facility. We included lush landscaping, areas for congregation, shade trees, and native plants that create a parklike setting and an inviting, comfortable experience for users.
We took the project from concept to final construction plans during an accelerated, nine-month schedule. The resulting project sets the standard for innovative green streets, bikeway design, storm water management, placemaking, public art, and wayfinding.
Expertise Applied
- Roadway and Street Design
- Final Design and Construction Documentation
- Streetscape Design
- Inclusive Design and ADA
- Traffic Engineering and Operations
- Complete Streets and Shared Streets
- Urban Design
- Green Infrastructure
- Parks and Plazas
- Wayfinding and Signage
- Charrette Workshops
- Construction Administration
- Site Development and Permitting
- Drainage and Stormwater Management
- Utilities and Right-of-Way
- Corridor Studies
- Conceptual Design
- Climate Resilience
The new streets, bike lanes, and other public investments are a vast improvement over what was there before and collectively make Custom House that much more attractive and functional.Jim SolpestadLocal Developer
Jackson Street is the first all-ages, all-abilities bikeway to be constructed from the Capital City Bikeway plan. Toole Design staff led this project from master plan to construction administration. and were involved in every detail of this corridor, including streetscape design, plantings, drainage and stormwater management, and traffic engineering and operations.
