Bruce Vento Trail Extension

Enhancing Regional Connectivity in Ramsey County

The Bruce Vento Regional Trail extension is a key component in Ramsey County’s regional trail system, aiming to enhance connectivity, remove significant barriers for northern communities, and close a major gap in the National US Bike Route 41 (USBR 41). The planned 13-mile trail extends from downtown Saint Paul northwest to the northern county line in White Bear Township.

SRF provided design development documents for the trail extension between Whitaker Street and County Road J, ensuring a seamless connection through varied urban road corridors. These documents serve as the foundation for final design, construction, and future grant applications.

SRF’s work included:

• Developing trail alignment and infrastructure recommendations to integrate the regional trail extension with the existing corridor.
• Facilitating public engagement efforts to ensure input from diverse community perspectives.
• Incorporating sustainable design and green infrastructure to enhance long-term trail resiliency.

The Phase 2 extension will extend the Bruce Vento Regional Trail from Buerkle Road in White Bear Lake to County Road J in White Bear Township, further strengthening multimodal transportation options and connecting recreational users to the broader regional trail network.

To support the design development process, SRF created digital media and communication tools to help stakeholders visualize the proposed improvements and their impact on the community.

The following digital media was created by the SRF team as a communication tool during the design development process:

Resource links:
Ramsey County Parks & Recreation
National US Bike Route 41 (USBR 41)
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources – Trails & Waterways

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