St. Paul’s Parks and Recreation Commission will discuss — and possibly recommend — plans for the Summit Avenue Regional Trail during a meeting Thursday night.

Officials have proposed building a four-and-a half-mile bike path on Summit Avenue to protect bicyclists.

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It would include a raised bike path separated from the road by a curb.

Critics argue it would take out many mature trees in the area.

Thursday’s commission meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. in the Wellstone Center at 179 Robie Street East is St. Paul. 

The city council is scheduled to review the plan later this month.

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