Saint Paul Common Cent Street Programming Plan Update

The City of Saint Paul presented an update on the Common Cent Street programming plan, a 20-year investment funded by a 1% special purpose sales tax approved by voters in 2023. This tax is expected to generate approximately $750 million dedicated to improving streets and bridges across the city. The plan focuses on 24 key corridors serving regional transportation needs rather than residential streets, with projects prioritized based on technical scoring criteria including pavement condition and safety needs. Projects are broken into manageable segments to be delivered over multiple construction seasons, coordinated with other agencies to minimize community disruption. The city has developed a staged approach to project delivery, with a detailed five-year capital plan guiding near-term construction and flexibility maintained for longer-term projects. Community engagement and coordination remain integral to the plan's implementation, with opportunities for public input and ongoing updates.