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by Tcmetro
June 8th, 2023, 2:04 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Blue Line Extension - Bottineau LRT
Replies: 1749
Views: 950918

Re: Blue Line Extension - Bottineau LRT

I listened to the Blue Line CMC meeting that was held today and a new option is being considered that uses 10th Ave to Washington to Broadway/21st. This reduces the cost of altering the I-94 slopes and allows the train to operate at street level. There are a few issues with the routing, namely: 10th...
by Tcmetro
June 7th, 2023, 2:42 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Street, Road and Highway Projects
Replies: 1372
Views: 589406

Re: Street, Road and Highway Projects

MnDot has concluded their 35W North Gateway study: https://www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/i35w-north-gateway/index.html Through an extensive technical analysis, it became apparent that several of the key metrics needed to be re-evaluated post COVID-19 pandemic. Instead of continuing with the stu...
by Tcmetro
June 7th, 2023, 1:56 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Nicollet Mall
Replies: 1466
Views: 533124

Re: Nicollet Mall

Capacity on Marquette & 2nd won't be a problem for a long time. Metro Transit is planning to cut a lot of the suspended routes as part of the Network Now initiative. Moving Nicollet buses to Marquette & 2nd does put bus riders on the empty office streets away from pretty much all the stores ...
by Tcmetro
June 2nd, 2023, 9:28 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: MSP Airport / Metropolitan Airports Commission
Replies: 1359
Views: 342436

Re: MSP Airport

Image
Where did you get this picture from?
There's more info on this website:
https://www.mspairport.com/long-term-plan

Draft plan coming soon.
by Tcmetro
May 31st, 2023, 8:43 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Dan Patch Intercity Regional Passenger Rail
Replies: 180
Views: 154950

Re: Dan Patch Intercity Regional Passenger Rail

Specific to Burnsville is that the line is currently abandoned and more or less only runs through the lowest-density residential section of the city. Burnsville already has the transit station at 13 & Nicollet and the Orange Line which are underutilized due to WFH, so public transit connections ...
by Tcmetro
May 29th, 2023, 7:47 am
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Google Maps, Apple Maps, etc.
Replies: 259
Views: 129742

Re: Google Maps, Apple Maps, etc.

Looks like Google Earth has imagery of Minneapolis, Richfield, Bloomington, Burnsville, and Lakeville from 4/24/2023 now. It is a box roughly outlined by (W) Xenwood Ave, (N) 62nd Ave N/54th Ave NE, (E) Cleveland Ave, (S) 320th St.
by Tcmetro
May 17th, 2023, 12:13 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Riverview Corridor Streetcar
Replies: 1194
Views: 545297

Re: Riverview Corridor Streetcar

MnDot is also pushing forward with the W 7th St access changes and repaving, and said that Riverview would have to rebuild everything if they go through with the streetcar. I would also imagine that the complexity of reconfiguring the 5/62 interchange is a huge obstacle. The better bus alternative w...
by Tcmetro
May 2nd, 2023, 2:44 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Riverview Corridor Streetcar
Replies: 1194
Views: 545297

Re: Riverview Corridor Streetcar

The CAC & PAC meetings that were scheduled for this month have been pushed back to "late summer".
by Tcmetro
April 28th, 2023, 10:57 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Blue Line (Hiawatha LRT)
Replies: 628
Views: 239403

Re: Blue Line (Hiawatha LRT)

Some fairly major renovations planned!

Surprised they're taking out the escalators. I know the elevators have been having a problem recently, I wonder if the escalators are too.
by Tcmetro
April 22nd, 2023, 4:21 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Downtown Minneapolis - News & General Topics
Replies: 2027
Views: 769917

Re: Downtown Minneapolis - News & General Topics

Farmers Market not returning to Nicollet Mall this year:
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/ ... is-summer/
by Tcmetro
April 14th, 2023, 9:46 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Gold Line BRT (Gateway Corridor)
Replies: 458
Views: 146071

Re: Gold Line BRT (Gateway Corridor)

Some of the routes that would stop at Huron WB would have a variant that went on Washington EB in the afternoon. I recall the 355 and 452 doing that, and I'm sure there were probably some others like the 365.
by Tcmetro
April 13th, 2023, 11:31 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Gold Line BRT (Gateway Corridor)
Replies: 458
Views: 146071

Re: Gold Line BRT (Gateway Corridor)

A U of M-Gold Line direct express bus at peak hours would probably be a good idea as well.

The current Huron station is pretty awful, but if the interchange can be redesigned there should be consideration for a connection to one of the University Campus bus routes.
by Tcmetro
April 13th, 2023, 9:51 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Public Transit News / Current Events (MN only)
Replies: 2909
Views: 691940

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

Plymouth Metrolink is replacing the Dunkirk P&R with new park and rides at the Plymouth Ice Center and the Northwest Greenway Pavilion. They will also restructure the 774, 776, 777, and 790 express routes. These changes are anticipated to begin on May 30th. https://www.plymouthmn.gov/Home/Compon...
by Tcmetro
April 7th, 2023, 8:14 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Purple Line BRT (Rush Line Corridor)
Replies: 733
Views: 336976

Re: Purple Line BRT (Rush Line Corridor)

The CMC held a meeting yesterday (materials here: https://www.metrotransit.org/purple-line-project-committees) Of note: The route modification study puts forward two alternatives, both ending at Maplewood. One via Beam, and another that detours to St. John's Hospital. The Arcade St station has been ...
by Tcmetro
March 31st, 2023, 6:13 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Riverview Corridor Streetcar
Replies: 1194
Views: 545297

Re: Riverview Corridor Streetcar

Looks like they're recommending bus improvements but letting the Network Now plans drive the final decision.
by Tcmetro
March 29th, 2023, 3:37 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Public Transit News / Current Events (MN only)
Replies: 2909
Views: 691940

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

MVTA does a decent job, I think, but the other three don't run any fixed-route local service at all, do they?
They all have app-based dial-a-rides that have much better service hours (including weekend service) than Transit Link. It's not perfect, but it's way better than no service.
by Tcmetro
March 29th, 2023, 1:48 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Public Transit News / Current Events (MN only)
Replies: 2909
Views: 691940

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

I feel like the opt-outs do a reasonable job in the south/west suburbs - much better than Metro Transit does in the east/north suburbs.
by Tcmetro
March 27th, 2023, 8:19 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Purple Line BRT (Rush Line Corridor)
Replies: 733
Views: 336976

Re: Purple Line BRT (Rush Line Corridor)

I would imagine the 54 and 64 would be restructured, but the 64 and White Bear alternative of the Purple Line have only a short overlap.
by Tcmetro
March 23rd, 2023, 2:18 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Purple Line BRT (Rush Line Corridor)
Replies: 733
Views: 336976

Re: Purple Line BRT (Rush Line Corridor)

Gold Line runs along I-94 and non residential areas of Woodbury. I think the White Bear Ave alignment will be better because it will directly serve Hillcrest and the public housing on Maryland. The Bruce Vento trail doesn't really go anywhere important and was better for fast trips to White Bear Lak...
by Tcmetro
March 23rd, 2023, 9:40 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Purple Line BRT (Rush Line Corridor)
Replies: 733
Views: 336976

Re: Purple Line BRT (Rush Line Corridor)

There was another Maplewood Purple Line meeting yesterday. Ramsey County is pulling their support from proceeding with the federal grant application process, and proposing a reevaluation of White Bear Ave with bus only lanes. https://maplewoodmn.gov/purpleline https://maplewoodmn.gov/DocumentCenter/...