Multi-modal wayfinding in St. Louis Park

Abstract

St. Louis Park is home to many popular trails and parks, as well as shopping centers and other important community resources. It is important that residents and visitors understand how to access all the destinations St. Louis Park has to offer. A wayfinding system designed for the needs of pedestrians, cyclists and transit users in St. Louis Park will aid people in navigating the city. It can also increase people’s comfort level when using non-vehicular modes of transportation and can even encourage people to walk, bike or take the bus more often. This project, led by four Master’s of Urban and Regional Planning students at the University of Minnesota, provides St. Louis Park staff the background, engagement tools, key considerations, and program and cost estimates they need to implement a wayfinding system within the city. The project employs a Race Equity & Inclusion (REI) lens to ensure the wayfinding system benefits all residents and provides special consideration for BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and People of Color) communities.