Bloomington Ferry Road Corridor Visioning Study

The deadline to submit the open house #2 comment cards has closed. Residents are still able to provide comments about the goals and future vision for the corridor by sending emails to Amy Marohn at amarohn@bloomingtonmn.gov.

Thank you to all of those that were able to attend the open house on Tuesday, September 23 at Sunrise Park. We had some good conversations and received a lot of feedback on the layouts and through the comment cards.

If you were not able to attend, the open house boards and corridor concepts are now available to view from this page. To access look for "Important Documents" in the right hand column. The informational boards are named Open House #2 Boards. The corridor layouts are available separately and are named with the corridor concept letter and description of the layouts - we did reduce the file sizes as much as possible but they are still each large files.

Comments can be provided in the Comment Card tab using the same format at the comment card sheets handed out at the open house. We ask that all comments be submitted by Monday, October 13 so the feedback can be shared as we provide Commission and Council updates.

Report out findings

The goal of the first round of engagement for the Bloomington Ferry Road Corridor Visioning Study was to gather input from users of the corridor on their experiences and concerns with the current corridor.

The project team hosted a public open house on May 14 at Countryside Park to gather feedback on the Bloomington Ferry Road corridor. Community members were invited to learn about the study, speak directly with staff, and share input through a public survey. The event featured visual displays highlighting goals for the corridor and existing conditions. Attendees had the opportunity to ask questions, identify areas of concern, and share feedback to help shape the future of Bloomington Ferry Road.

Let’s Talk Bloomington, which is an online platform the City utilizes for public engagement, was also utilized to gather input from the public. An interactive project map allowed people to “pin” comments to specific locations. The survey from the open house was available on Let’s Talk Bloomington as well.

Survey participants indicated they primarily use Bloomington Ferry Road because they live in the area and use the corridor to access destinations along and beyond the study corridor. The road serves both neighborhood needs and neighborhood connectivity.

Feedback from the public revealed several consistent themes:

• Many attendees want safer, more visible crossings, particularly at intersections where drivers often fail to stop or yield.
• High vehicle speeds and frequent failure to obey stop signs were among the top concerns raised.
• Some participants suggested narrowing the road to help calm traffic and improve safety for all users.
• Roundabouts were favored at select locations as a way to slow traffic, maintain traffic flow, and improve safety at key intersections.
• Attendees expressed support for landscaping, native vegetation, and sustainable stormwater features, and a desire to see them well-maintained over time.

Next Steps

Community input from the first round of engagement will directly inform the next phase of project development. The project team will use this feedback in the development of potential design concepts. These concepts will be shared with the public in September for input.

The interactive project map has been created and is now open for use. Go to the "Comment Map" tab to access. Then use the "new pin" button to add pins on the map and follow the prompts to create a pin or upload a picture demonstrating your comment.

The purpose of this map is to provide a tool for you, as a user of this corridor, to provide your input on experiences and concerns related to driving, biking, walking, drainage, and more, for Bloomington Ferry Road.

Your comments will be used to shape the study and the development of options for the corridor. Check back as the study continues to see how your input has been considered.

When submitting a photo...

• By your submission, you are affirming (1) that you are the photographer and copyright holder of the submitted image, and (2) that you grant the City of Bloomington permission to use the submitted image in any of its online and print marketing and communications.
• Submit only photos that were taken in Bloomington or show a subject that is related to the Urban Forest Master Plan. Please explain the photo's Bloomington connection in the comments box.
• If you submit a photo taken at a non-public event that shows any person(s) whose identity is identifiable, you are responsible for obtaining permission from the person(s) to submit the photo.
• High resolution images are preferred, but avoid uploading files that are more than 10MB in size.
• Please note that all submissions become the sole property of the City of Bloomington and will not be returned. No compensation will be offered for selected submissions. Photo credit may or may not be given when the City uses your photo.
• Photo types allowed jpg, jpeg, png.

Join us for a public open house on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 between 4:30 and 6:30 PM at Countryside Park, 10240 Bloomington Ferry Road. With the open house format you can stop by at any time between 4:30 and 6:30 to look over available study information and have conversation with staff about your corridor comments. View the open house posters.

The parking lot at this park is small so please walk, bike or roll if you are able. On-street parking is available on many of the local streets near the park.

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