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Home > Our Work > Committee s > Transportation Committee > FAQs Transportation Info & FAQs Learn more about Transportation and planning terms, projects happening in Union Park, and answers to frequently asked questions. For information about how to get around in Union Park, go here. Union Park Infrastructure Projects 2015-2021 See recent and upcoming road construction projects in St. Paul on the city website here . On the map below, click on the highlighted road segments to learn more about past and upcoming projects in our neighborhood. Resources: St Paul Public Works Service Directory St Paul Department of Safety and Inspections Resident Handbook Report an issue to the Department of Safety and Inspections: Online form , or call 651-266-8989 Plans: Union Park is part of a variety of city and county plans: Ramsey County Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan St. Paul Pedestrian Plan St. Paul Comprehensive Plan St. Paul Transportation Plan St. Paul Bicycle Plan St. Paul Climate Plan Allianz Field Traffic Management Plan St. Paul Capital Plan Ramsey County Transportation Improvement Plan Data: Traffic Forecasting and Analysis Pedestrian Crash Data Traffic stops Community Organizations: Midtown Greenway Coalition St. Paul Bicycle Coalition Neighborhoods First News sources: Streets.mn Streetsblog Transportation Terminology: BRT: Bus Rapid Transit aBRT: Arterial Bus Rapid Transit LRT: Light Rail Transit Multi-modal: characterized by several modes of transportation Mill and overlay : is a street maintenance technique that requires the removal of the top layer (2") of a street by the grinding action of a large milling machine. After the top layer is removed, a new layer of bituminous pavement is put in its place. TMP: Traffic Management Plan FAQ's: Where can I find more information about... Abandoned car Info: https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/safety-inspections/city-information-complaints/resident-handbook/junk-cars-abandoned Contact: Department of Safety and Inspections: 651-266-8989 https://www.stpaul.gov/report-incident Alley lighting Info: Alley lighting is arranged and paid for by adjacent property owners Contact: Xcel Energy : 800-960-6235 Bike rack Info: https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/public-works/bicycles/neighborhood-bike-rack-program Contact: Construction sites Info: Problems with pedestrian access or detours can be reported to DSI Contact: Department of Safety and Inspections: 651-266-8989 https://www.stpaul.gov/report-incident Damaged street light, traffic signal, or traffic sign Info: Contact: Public Works: 651-266-9777 Permit Parking Info: St. Paul Parking Permits Contact: Elizabeth.stiffler@ci.stpaul.mn.us Potholes Info: Pothole Patching | Saint Paul, Minnesota Contact: Call 651-266-9700 potholes@ci.stpaul.mn.us Snow Emergencies Info: https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/public-works/street-maintenance/snow-emergency Contact: Snow plowing alleys Info: Visit the UPDC Snow Removal Page for more information Contact: Snow plowing streets Info: stpaul.gov/snow Contact: snowemergency@stpaul.gov St Paul Public Works: 651-266-9700 Snow shoveling sidewalks Info: Visit the UPDC Snow Removal Page for more information Contact: Traffic Calming (pavement markings, traffic circles, speed limit signs, etc) Info: https://www.stpaul.gov/departments/public-works/traffic-lighting#tabs-2 Contact:

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Home > Our Community > Businesses Local Businesses With hundreds of businesses in our community, you never have to go far to get what you need. By shopping locally, you are also making our community a more vibrant place. Business districts: Selby and Snelling This growing business node is home to boutique shops and vintage clothing stores. The area encompasses a diverse group of small locally owned businesses like Cahoots Coffee Bar , The Naughty Greek , Flirt and Teeny Bee , as well as the district's newest grocery, Whole Foods . Visit the business association website, Selby at Snelling , for a full listing of shops and restaurants. Selby and Fairview Take a stroll through the Mall of St. Paul , Missou https://www.loc8nearme.com/minnesota/saint-paul/missouri-mouse-antiques/6427281/ ri Mouse Antiques , and the many other antique stores along this stretch of Selby. Egg|Plant Urban Farm Supply is a neighborhood source for gardening, chicken-keeping, and other supplies. Little Africa/Midway (University and Snelling) University Avenue, home to the Green Line, is a central corridor for the Twin Cities and has always had a thriving business presence. Today the area known as Little Africa and the Midway are home to diverse small businesses as well as large grocery and retail stores. Little Africa is a collection of African owned businesses on Snelling Avenue just north of Union Park, such as Fasika, Sunshine Beauty Salon, Snelling Café, to name a few. The area is also home to Allianz Field , home to Minnesota United FC, the city's Major League Soccer team. Cretin and Marshall New restaurants-- Bark and the Bite and Black Coffee and Waffle Bar --join other shops at this corner just south of the Town and Country Club golf course. Cleveland and Marshall This business node is home to Koplin's Coffee , Tillie's Farmhouse , Rising Sun Martial Arts Supply , and many other businesses.

Union Park District Council is hiring! The Executive Director represents Union Park District Council in the community, at the city level and at community events sponsored by the Council. In this position the Executive Director is also responsible for the day-to-day operations of the organization, which includes administrative and financial planning, the implementation of various neighborhood programs and projects. Financial management The Executive Director is responsible for all aspects of financial planning, budget planning and reporting. In that capacity the Executive Director will be responsible to: ● Ensure in partnership with the organization accountant that all reporting follows federal, state, and local laws; ● Create, analyze financial data to be used in planning future financial needs; ● Manage organization work plans and calendars; ● Prepare the annual budget, and manage tracking of funds to ensure the organization’s solvency. Outreach and Community Organizing The Executive Director will work closely with staff, Board members, and community volunteers to develop and implement programs, events, and projects that foster community members participation. ● Establish working partnership with public and private agencies, businesses, neighborhood organizations and other stakeholders within Union Park District Council as well as the other St Paul District Councils; ● Provide timely response to inquiries and information on resources available; ● Represent Union Park District Council at various community conversations, such as police crime prevention, business association, chamber of commerce events and others as the need arises. Public Relations and Communication The Executive Director will be responsible for managing all internal and external communication as it pertains to the work of the council, as well as, to: ● Serve as a community spokesperson and provide information about Council activities to the local media outlets; ● Coordinate the creation and distribution of all electronic material including the Council monthly newsletter; ● Support the maintenance of the Council’s website and social media presence. Staff Supervision The Executive Director is responsible to coach, oversee and direct the Program Manager and interns to: ● Provide leadership, work direction, and oversight to staff; ● Work to foster a productive, engaged, positive team environment, and to support staff in implementing their useful and creative ideas in support of the Council’s mission; ● Complete annual performance reviews, maintain personnel files, assist staff in professional development. Fundraising and Grantmaking ● Prepare annual city contract submissions. ● Develop and maintain relationships with funders and submit grant proposals to support operation and projects funding in line with the organization’s mission. ● Manage budgets, execution of grant-funded projects including all requirements set forth by the terms of the grants. ● Coordinate annual fundraising campaigns and identify new funding sources to increase outreach and operations. Board and Committee Support ● Manage all activities required for the monthly Council’s Board meeting, including staff report, information packets to the Board, and all functions to ensure a continuous exchange of information and informed decision making. ● Track and understand development, transportation, and parks related projects within the district. ● Ensure that the office of the Executive Director has forward-facing representation to volunteers. ● Other duties as assigned by the Board or President. Required Qualifications ● Ideal candidates will have between 3-5 years of relevant work experience, including organizational management, grant writing and fiscal management. ● Strong knowledge of public and private agencies involved in the work of the Council. ● At ease with diverse cultural and linguistic communities. ● Ability to solve issues with minimal direction. Preferred Qualifications: ● Experience working with diverse communities and connecting across cultural differences ● Fluency in Somali, Oromo, Amharic, or Spanish ● Resident of, or demonstrated connection to, Union Park This is a full-time exempt position with earned PTO and 10 paid holidays. Some evening and weekend work is required. The starting salary range is $55,000-$60,000 per year with no medical benefits. Please email a cover letter, resume, and three references to: Sarah Dvorak Search Committee Chair Union Park District Council sarahd@unionparkdc.org Executive Director

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Home > News > News Updates > Highway to Unhealth: a forum on the health impacts of I-94 Highway to Unhealth: a forum on the health impacts of I-94 Thu May 19 2022 23:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) More than 250,000 Twin Cities residents live within one mile of the I-94 trench. Air pollution in these communities is more than 3x higher than what is deemed unhealthy by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. Hear from industry experts and about how air pollution from the highway affects Twin Cities residents & learn about a once-in-a-generation opportunity our community has to fix the highway for good. Join Health Professionals for a Healthy Climate and Our Streets Minneapolis to imagine a better future. Free food will be provided. Masking is encouraged. Register here Facebook event page