According to a statement from a city spokesperson, the project is part of a "10-year plan to add more bikeways, sidewalks and trails throughout the community." The goal of the project is to "enhance walking and biking in the city by connecting destinations such as parks, businesses, the rec center and the cities of Edina and Minneapolis."

The statement also said the city did a parking study along the avenue and observed that most spaces are not used at all times.

But a growing number of residents have concerns with the plan. They say they want bicyclists and pedestrians along Woodale Avenue, but the proposed plan would make the avenue cramped, not as safe and not as livable.

Close to 1,700 people have signed a petition against the proposed changes. JC Beckstrand is a member of the group Wooddale/Browndale Citizens For Safe Streets.

"It shouldn't be a singular focus of trying to fit a size 12 solution into a size six shoe, and that's one of the challenges we've got. We don't think this is going to add to the safety," he said.

There's a public hearing on the topic on Feb. 18th, and the council could vote as early as March 2nd. You can find more information here.