Bloomington's South Loop and Old Shakopee Road: How Much of a Barrier?

Bloomington's South Loop and Old Shakopee Road: How Much of a Barrier?

A few years back, before I got into urban planning, I recall a bike ride that took me near the Mall of America in Bloomington’s South Loop neighborhood, just south of the airport. The ride took me along Old Shakopee Road between American Boulevard and 24th Avenue on the sidewalks in the area. Even at the time, on a bike, I thought to myself, “My goodness this is very wide and feels dangerous to cross.” Anyone who’s been there on foot would agree…