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by intercomnut
November 19th, 2020, 6:27 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Arterial Bus Rapid Transit Corridors
Replies: 434
Views: 91798

Re: Arterial Bus Rapid Transit Corridors

And then there's 63rd/Zane, which still baffles me. Though I don't live in the area the current bus route serves so perhaps I'm underestimating its potential. I remember looking at the stats for Route 724 when I used to work for MT, and it was one of the most productive routes they had (in terms of...
by intercomnut
October 7th, 2019, 9:08 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Purple Line BRT (Rush Line Corridor)
Replies: 733
Views: 337593

Re: Rush Line Corridor BRT

On the Rush Line trip to Richmond, VA, a big question came up from a Metro Transit staff person about whether or not an articulated bus can get three doors close enough to the platform to make level boarding functional. It seems that only one of the doors (front or middle) actually needs to be with...
by intercomnut
July 31st, 2019, 11:38 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Highway Removal
Replies: 5
Views: 1732

Highway Removal

Can’t believe this isn’t its own topic yet! Check out a great article about a highway removal project in Syracuse, New York. A great overview of racism’s role in building highways, and how tearing them down could repeat the same mistakes if it’s not done right: https://jalopnik.com/the-highway-was-s...
by intercomnut
July 12th, 2019, 1:26 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Public Transit News / Current Events (MN only)
Replies: 2909
Views: 692570

Re: Public Transit News / Current Events (MN only)

Lisa Bender announces the City is considering three bus-only lane pilots for later this year: https://twitter.com/lisabendermpls/status/1149734712165879809?s=21 Hennepin Av S (Lake to Franklin) to be in place until the road is reconstructed Chicago Av/Chicago Lake Transit Center (Lake St to the Gree...
by intercomnut
August 16th, 2018, 3:54 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Bike Share
Replies: 336
Views: 73703

Re: Bike Share

Nice Ride discusses their upcoming virtual parking model: a sign and some tape. https://cdn.theatlantic.com/assets/media/img/posts/2018/08/1/2ea476b5c.png Some highlights: "Nice Ride’s new master plan calls for about 140 new 'virtual hubs' for the system’s future bikes, while also adding parkin...
by intercomnut
August 9th, 2018, 9:00 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Public Transit News / Current Events (MN only)
Replies: 2909
Views: 692570

Re: Public Transit News and Current Happenings

Fun fact: SW Transit is alleging that the Met Council is fudging Metro Transit’s and Maple Grove’s (operated by Metro Transit) efficiency numbers by using different methodologies to calculate them compared to SW, MVTA, and Plymouth. So maybe Maple Grove isn’t as efficient as they think? https://swtr...
by intercomnut
July 24th, 2018, 7:54 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Electric Scooters
Replies: 102
Views: 33991

Re: Scooter sharing

I like the Lime scooters more than the Birds. They feel more stable and they have an actual speedometer, though they accelerate slower. However, Bird is advantageous in that it lets you lock the scooter for a layover and then continue your trip. That way if I stop into a gas station for a few minute...
by intercomnut
July 23rd, 2018, 7:44 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Electric Scooters
Replies: 102
Views: 33991

Re: Scooter sharing

A bunch of Lime scooters were dropped in Minneapolis this morning, along with their bikes in SLP and Edina.
I also saw a couple of Lime Bikes in Minneapolis this morning.
by intercomnut
June 28th, 2018, 11:43 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Public Transit News / Current Events (MN only)
Replies: 2909
Views: 692570

Re: Public Transit News and Current Happenings

Speaking of bus bulbs, when are they going to fix the Nightmare on S 12th St right outside the Convention Center ? There is SO MUCH sidewalk to work with here. I hate that I'm constantly zooming by buses trying pull back into traffic :shock: or getting cut off while they try to get to the curb :o ....
by intercomnut
May 31st, 2018, 9:08 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Improving Metro Transit's urban bus service
Replies: 119
Views: 18104

Re: Improving Metro Transit's urban bus service

Off-board fare payment is a huge time-saver, and much more on routes like the 5, 19, and 21 where a lot of customers pay cash. Also, I would imagine they’re not going to be able to give every (or even most of) the bus stops on the 2 bump-outs, probably just a select few. And the extra height from aB...
by intercomnut
May 30th, 2018, 11:05 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Improving Metro Transit's urban bus service
Replies: 119
Views: 18104

Re: Improving Metro Transit's urban bus service

Metro Transit is planning on making improvements to Route 2 including:
  • Wider stop spacing
  • Bump-outs
  • Signal priority
  • Upgraded shelters
https://twitter.com/marcyholmesmpls/sta ... 81345?s=21
by intercomnut
May 14th, 2018, 4:29 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: City Center
Replies: 395
Views: 83163

Re: City Center

Cardigan Donuts is now a delinquent on their license. It expired on 4/1 and hasn't been renewed. Hmmm
Hope they don’t close! Not an amazing donut place, but it’s solid. And their drink selection ain’t bad either.
by intercomnut
May 11th, 2018, 1:57 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Washington Avenue (reconstruction, restriping, etc.)
Replies: 253
Views: 60574

Re: Washington Avenue (reconstruction, restriping, etc.)

Hennepin County has a survey for bike riders about the bike signals on Washington.
by intercomnut
May 10th, 2018, 12:08 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Public Transit News / Current Events (MN only)
Replies: 2909
Views: 692570

Re: Public Transit News and Current Happenings

Fare question: I've become a little unfamiliar with the Metro Transit fare system now that I've moved away. I'm visiting soon, and noticed that there is a fare option for a "weekend pass" for $4, but it is listed under the Mobile Ticket section of the fare page. I was wondering if anyone ...
by intercomnut
May 9th, 2018, 11:18 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Bicycle Infrastructure
Replies: 1800
Views: 1002465

Re: Bicycle Infrastructure

Minneapolis will build a floating bus stop at Oak & Delaware to replace the current shared bikeway/bus stop. The stop serves SW Transit and U of M Corculator buses. http://minneapolismn.gov/bicycles/proje ... ed-bikeway
by intercomnut
May 8th, 2018, 1:15 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Hennepin Avenue Reconstruction (Douglas to Lake St)
Replies: 433
Views: 192993

Re: Hennepin Avenue Reconstruction / E Line (Uptown to Downtown)

Does anyone know when traffic is the worst on Hennepin in the afternoon rush? Trying to plan when to experience the pilot next week :D
by intercomnut
May 7th, 2018, 7:54 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Hennepin Avenue Reconstruction (Douglas to Lake St)
Replies: 433
Views: 192993

Re: Hennepin Avenue Reconstruction / E Line (Uptown to Downtown)

I hope this study shows promise! Something like this should help car traffic to flow a bit better on Hennepin as well, since the right lane backed up from all the busses coming in and out of the lane It will be interesting, if they decide to implement bus-only lanes after the reconstruction, how th...
by intercomnut
April 15th, 2018, 1:14 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Hennepin Avenue Reconstruction (Douglas to Lake St)
Replies: 433
Views: 192993

Re: Hennepin Avenue Reconstruction / E Line (Uptown to Downtown)

You know how car washes have sensors that alert drivers to back up when you pull in too far? Heavily used crosswalks should get this to buzz at drivers who stop on crosswalk paint. Does the ADA require beg buttons even if the walk light is set to always happen like the vehicle traffic lights always...
by intercomnut
April 2nd, 2018, 1:40 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Car Sharing / Rental (Car2Go, HourCar, etc.)
Replies: 235
Views: 51535

Re: Car Sharing / Rental (Car2Go, HourCar, etc.)

HOURCAR plans to launch one-way, hub-based car sharing and make its fleet all-electric by 2020.

HOURCAR announces partnership with Xcel