The Marquette and 2nd Street Reconstruction project is the first of several projects that will reshape transportation in downtown Minneapolis. It is also the first major project to be constructed in the Downtown Transportation Action Plan, which was adopted by City Council in June 2007. When this project is completed, North-South commuter express buses will be moved from Nicollet Mall, 3rd Avenue South and other North-South streets to Marquette and 2nd.
This project used concrete in the rehabilitation of the sidewalks, curb, and gutter in downtown Minneapolis. The sidewalks stand apart from conventional layouts with their broom finish and tooled joints. The main walk areas are delineated from bike parking, bus shelters and boulevard areas by using the subtle color difference resulting from mixes with and without fly ash.