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- 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...
- 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...
- 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 ...
- June 2nd, 2023, 9:28 pm
- Forum: Transportation
- Topic: MSP Airport / Metropolitan Airports Commission
- Replies: 1359
- Views: 342436
Re: MSP Airport
There's more info on this website:Where did you get this picture from?
https://www.mspairport.com/long-term-plan
Draft plan coming soon.
- 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 ...
- 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.
- 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...
- 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".
- 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.
Surprised they're taking out the escalators. I know the elevators have been having a problem recently, I wonder if the escalators are too.
- 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/
https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/ ... is-summer/
- 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.
- 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.
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.
- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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.
- 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)
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.MVTA does a decent job, I think, but the other three don't run any fixed-route local service at all, do they?
- 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.
- 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.
- 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...
- 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/...