France Avenue Pedestrian Crossing

Rendering of pedestrian route that leads to France Ave underpass (looking northbound)

The City has been studying the concept of a new pedestrian and bicycle route that would connect neighborhoods west of France Avenue to Centennial Lakes Park, the Edina Promenade and other destinations east of France. People would walk and bike this route along and under France Avenue, avoiding the 6 lanes of heavy traffic and more than 27,000 vehicles a day.

Watch the France Avenue Flythrough concept video for a drone-style experience of this proposed route, which would cross France between West 72nd Street and Gallagher Drive.

Your feedback is sought on this idea as we decide whether to continue exploring it or stay with the current on-street crosswalks and bike lanes. At this time, funding has not been identified to fully design or construct any particular improvement.

Please see the latest Project Update below and use the Share Your Thoughts tab to provide your feedback. Comments will be accepted through June 30, 2025.