Rethinking Urban Intersections

A New Look at the Intersection of Como/Front/Dale

Graphic mockup of changes to a complicated three-way intersection In St. Paul, MN

The intersection of Como Avenue, Front Avenue, and Dale Street, in the North End neighborhood of St. Paul, is a fulcrum point between Como Park, Downtown St. Paul, and University Avenue. Traffic moves through the area at high speeds and the angles of the streets create challenging site lines and a vast amount of pavement in the middle. Using the principles of Complete Streets and stormwater best management practices, the project explored how to make the intersection safer, more accessible, and attractive.