Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and the City Council are at odds over the future of George Floyd Square at 38th Street and Chicago Avenue.
City Council proposed studying a Pedestrian Plan that would restrict vehicle access to George Floyd Square, with the exception of emergency vehicles. Mayor Frey attempted to veto the proposal, which the City Council overrode in a 9-4 vote.
Approving the Square as vehicle-restricted would eliminate D Line and Route 5 service on Chicago Avenue, redirecting those routes to other streets; although Route 23 would continue on 38th Street…