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by Bakken2016
March 18th, 2024, 8:36 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Uber/Lyft
Replies: 25
Views: 1996

Re: Uber/Lyft

Obviously anecdotal, but my Lyft driver last night ranted about the city council decision. He claimed it’s a vocal minority of drivers and that he makes significantly more than $15 hour and presented his pay stubs at a council meeting. He did also complain about some Uber and Lyft policies that mad...
by Bakken2016
March 16th, 2024, 2:37 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Downtown Minneapolis Retail News
Replies: 1432
Views: 472811

Re: Downtown Minneapolis Retail News

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240316/ae4f2a89aacb1e605e5c0c291bfca40f.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240316/da2e3aef5407fba96a08c8cf8460ef97.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20240316/2fc92a2ed09c19307be07b15f0dbb72e.jpg Lumi, a Turkish restaurant opening at 921 Nicollet Mall soon S...
by Bakken2016
March 13th, 2024, 9:43 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Purple Line BRT (Rush Line Corridor)
Replies: 733
Views: 337433

Re: Purple Line BRT (Rush Line Corridor)

Is it true that regular buses can't use the BRT bus stops? I regularly get off the bus by Pappy's at WBA and Maryland, and that would be problematic. Also, do cars really stay out of the side-running lanes? The way I've seen cars barrel down the shared turn lane on Maryland makes me think people wo...
by Bakken2016
March 12th, 2024, 7:48 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Public Transit News / Current Events (MN only)
Replies: 2909
Views: 692381

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

thanks!
Another update: We have put out rider alerts for each downtown St Paul route, so those will list the stops as well.
by Bakken2016
March 11th, 2024, 2:24 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Public Transit News / Current Events (MN only)
Replies: 2909
Views: 692381

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

Anyone know where I can find more info on the rerouting of the #64: "Routing will temporarily change to 7th St. due to 6th St. construction." The PDF map they give doesn't show where the stops will be or give any details on timing. It was a last minute change, let me see if we can get sto...
by Bakken2016
March 11th, 2024, 2:06 pm
Forum: Cities Around the World
Topic: Oklahoma City
Replies: 10
Views: 18259

Re: Oklahoma City

https://www.dezeen.com/2024/03/11/legends-tower-tallest-skyscraper-usa-oklahoma-funding-secured/ Funding is secured and construction could begin as early as September. Would be fun to see this fuel a domestic US Skyscraper race. I'm surprised this is going through, can we get a new skyscraper in Mi...
by Bakken2016
March 11th, 2024, 1:56 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Public Transit News / Current Events (MN only)
Replies: 2909
Views: 692381

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

Anyone know where I can find more info on the rerouting of the #64: "Routing will temporarily change to 7th St. due to 6th St. construction." The PDF map they give doesn't show where the stops will be or give any details on timing. It was a last minute change, let me see if we can get sto...
by Bakken2016
March 11th, 2024, 9:11 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Discontinued Bus Routes
Replies: 21
Views: 6420

Re: Discontinued Bus Routes

While checking out the light rail construction in the Opus area I drove by a sign that I'm guessing was used by bus drivers for navigating (wouldn't be surprised considering how much of a confusing mess the road system is in that area). There wasn't a good and safe spot for me to take a picture so ...
by Bakken2016
March 8th, 2024, 6:00 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Purple Line BRT (Rush Line Corridor)
Replies: 733
Views: 337433

Re: Purple Line BRT (Rush Line Corridor)

I'm a bit out of the loop on this project... is a White Bear Lake terminus completely out of the cards now? If so, that's disappointing. It would have been cool to get one of the further-flung streetcar suburbs reconnected to the transit network :( They will get local bus service from Maplewood Mal...
by Bakken2016
March 8th, 2024, 1:53 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: 38th and Chicago / George Floyd Square
Replies: 3
Views: 1031

Re: 38th and Chicago / George Floyd Square

Route 23 will return to 38th Street between Portland Ave and Bloomington Avenue starting March 16, 2023. https://www.metrotransit.org/quarterly-service-changes-begin-saturday-march-16 I don't see any plans about the D Line or Route 5. It's because 40 foot buses can fit through the intersection curr...
by Bakken2016
March 7th, 2024, 12:20 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Discontinued Bus Routes
Replies: 21
Views: 6420

Re: Discontinued Bus Routes

While checking out the light rail construction in the Opus area I drove by a sign that I'm guessing was used by bus drivers for navigating (wouldn't be surprised considering how much of a confusing mess the road system is in that area). There wasn't a good and safe spot for me to take a picture so ...
by Bakken2016
March 7th, 2024, 10:59 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Blue Line Extension - Bottineau LRT
Replies: 1749
Views: 952140

Re: Blue Line Extension - Bottineau LRT

Agreed on the shorter track segments! I really think that the Midtown Greenway is the next logical step for a light rail extension after the SWLRT and Bottineau extensions. They shouldn't have nearly as difficult of a time with securing ROW and the county has left space in the trench for a light ra...
by Bakken2016
March 4th, 2024, 2:39 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Riverview Corridor Streetcar
Replies: 1194
Views: 545689

Re: Riverview Corridor Streetcar

Has anyone here ever actually tried taking Route 54 on Glumack Rd to or from Terminal 1 during Uber/Lyft drop off peak hours? If you had, you would understand the problem with buses on this corridor. I would agree with this, taking the bus in and out of the airport is a nightmare due to all of the ...
by Bakken2016
February 29th, 2024, 3:15 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Riverview Corridor Streetcar
Replies: 1194
Views: 545689

Re: Riverview Corridor Streetcar

I think it’s going to happen, but I think we are going to get the worst version of a rail project.


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by Bakken2016
February 29th, 2024, 11:28 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Blue Line Extension - Bottineau LRT
Replies: 1749
Views: 952140

Re: Blue Line Extension - Bottineau LRT

Random question, why are we planning to have 4 OMFs when we get to 2 actual lines/services? Because the Franklin Ave and Lowertown OMFs are not expandable? Feels like an inefficient end result. Franklin expanded for SWLRT, and it sounds like Lowertown might get some expansion as well. SWLRT does no...
by Bakken2016
February 29th, 2024, 8:44 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Blue Line Extension - Bottineau LRT
Replies: 1749
Views: 952140

Re: Blue Line Extension - Bottineau LRT

Oops, I didn't see the base price at first. Well that is good to see.

About ridership, the new model is very conservative I've been told. Also, all of our rail projects have smashed projections in the past I wouldn't be surprised if the same happened here.
by Bakken2016
February 28th, 2024, 10:28 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Blue Line Extension - Bottineau LRT
Replies: 1749
Views: 952140

Re: Blue Line Extension - Bottineau LRT

https://m.startribune.com/cost-of-blue-line-extension-could-exceed-the-southwest-light-rail/600346957/?utm_campaign=star_tribune&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR1lHrRKILXl7xAeCAN1WM1QhgvIJCx5bm8masnQlzw6duEjYtVKikk9EWc_aem_Aau4oeqwcg7VlN3Bf6tvDkOiTwjcNdIs5s_nBVjdHn7y_Cdz...
by Bakken2016
February 22nd, 2024, 3:52 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Downtown Minneapolis - News & General Topics
Replies: 2027
Views: 770543

Re: Downtown Minneapolis - News & General Topics

Is that building within the coverage of the Harmon historic district that puts a limit on heights?
I just looked it is. That is dumb, there is literally a high rise apartment building across the street. But I guess a modest redevelopment proposal could still work.
by Bakken2016
February 22nd, 2024, 3:31 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Downtown Minneapolis - News & General Topics
Replies: 2027
Views: 770543

Re: Downtown Minneapolis - News & General Topics

Possible Redevelopment opportunity of the downtown Minneapolis Pizza Hut building. https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2024/02/22/hennepin-pizza-hut-market.html?csrc=6398&utm_campaign=trueAnthemTrendingContent&utm_medium=trueAnthem&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR2UKZJOtZ0Cp2z...
by Bakken2016
February 21st, 2024, 8:28 am
Forum: Local Politics and Governance
Topic: 2023-24 Minnesota Legislature
Replies: 40
Views: 29662

Re: 2023-24 Minnesota Legislature

Bill looks to supersede residential zoning rules across the state

Pleasantly surprised that this bill has bipartisan support - as it should!
That's awesome, looking forward to seeing this pass!