Downtown Cloquet has seen some significant improvements to its roads, sidewalks and traffic signals over the past couple of years.

The roads have been repaved, sidewalks were updated, and bike lanes were installed.

Major efforts have been made to increase the “walkability” of downtown, to encourage people to walk around downtown safely and efficiently.

The new traffic signals along Cloquet Avenue are modernized with audio tone push buttons and an electronic voice that tells you when to walk and when to stay put. The “walk” signals have been timed to make it easier and safer for pede...