METRO
Gold Line BRTOD Plans
3M/Maplewood Station Constraints and Opportunities
City Council Work Session October 09, 2017
Agenda 1. PRESENTATION Project Overview Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Bus Rapid Transit Oriented Development (BRTOD) Fundamentals 3M/Maplewood Station Area – Background & Constraints/Opportunities 2. DISCUSSION 3. NEXT STEPS
BRT Project Overview
BRT Project Process Completed
Current
Transit needs analysis
Analysis to identify routes
Finalize route, general station locations, and transit type (bus rapid transit)
2010
2012
2016
BRTOD planning (18 Months) Project Engineering (42 Months)
Gold Line construction
Gold Line opening day 2024
Public Engagement
4
Locally Preferred Alternative Route and Station Locations
BRT Alignment and Stations—Preliminary Engineering
Gold Line BRT— Draft Environmental Assessment Plan (2016)
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BRT Project Process Completed
Current
Transit needs analysis
Analysis to identify routes
Finalize route, general station locations, and transit type (bus rapid transit)
2010
2012
2016
BRTOD planning (18 Months) Project Engineering (42 Months)
Gold Line construction
Gold Line opening day 2024
Public Engagement
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Bus Rapid Transit Project Engineering (Guideway and Station design) led by:
Metro Transit
I-494
I-94
METRO Gold Line BRT Project
Bus Rapid Transit Project Engineering (Guideway and Station design) led by:
Metro Transit
I-494
I-94
Bus Rapid Transit Oriented Development Plans (1/2 mile of the stations)
Partner Cities, & Washington/Ramsey Counties
METRO Gold Line BRT Project
BRTOD Project Overview
BRTOD Project Funding Gateway Corridor Commission  TOD planning grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
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ST PAUL (5 Stations)
RAMSEY COUNTY
I-494
Downtown St Paul
McKnight Rd. N
I-94
Gateway Corridor – 10 Stations, 5 Cities, 2 Counties
MAPLEWOOD (1 Station)
I-494
Century Ave. N
McKnight Rd. N
I-94
RAMSEY COUNTY
Gateway Corridor – 10 Stations, 5 Cities, 2 Counties
I-694
LANDFALL & OAKDALE (2 Stations)
I-494
Century Ave. N
I-94
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Gateway Corridor – 10 Stations, 5 Cities, 2 Counties
I-494
Bielenberg Dr.
I-94
WOODBURY (2 Stations)
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Gateway Corridor – 10 Stations, 5 Cities, 2 Counties
BRTOD Project Objectives: 1. Establish a multi-modal corridor (walking, biking, transit & auto) 2. Increase potential ridership (transit access & new development) 3. Enable station areas to achieve their development potential (capture latent market demand & improve quality of life) 4. Identify infrastructure investments and policy changes (ensure funding priorities and policies encourage development)
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BRTOD Planning Process 18 months Stakeholder Engagement
Phase
1
2
3
4
p la ns a d o p tio n
Purpose
Identify Opportunities Issues, & Concerns
Goal
Establish Specific Station Area Goals
Review Preliminary Land Use and Circulation Alternatives
Identify Alternatives for Further Refinement
Review Preferred Alternative
Identify Preferred Alternative Refinements
Review Draft BRTOD Plans
Finalize BRTOD Plans & Implementation Strategies
BRTOD/ Small Area Plans Adoption
What is BRT?
BRT Characteristics—Bus-Only Lanes
Special roadways or lanes dedicated to the exclusive use of buses. Often considered most like light rail transit.
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BRT Characteristics —Frequent Service
Fewer stops (1/2 mile apart)
Transit priority signal
Bus-only lanes
BRT Characteristics—Train-Like Features
Level boarding to vehicle
Fare payment at the station
BRT Characteristics—Enhanced Stations High Quality Amenties
Shelters Seating Paving Landscaping Electronic Reader Boards
BRT Characteristics— Specialized Vehicle
Streetcar-like comfort
More passengers per bus
BRT Characteristics—TOD Potential
Lower TOD Potential Business Access Transit (BAT) Lanes Bus and car share ‘turn lane’
Higher TOD Potential Exclusive Guideway
BRTOD Fundamentals
Fundamentals – Ideal TOD Grid of Streets Complete Streets
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Grid of Streets
Appropriate - Fine-Grained Grid
Inappropriate - Large Sized Blocks
Complete Streets
Pedestrians
Autos
Bicycles
Transit
Complete Streets – Accommodate Essential Functions
HIGH
LOW
INCOMPLETE STREETS
COMPLETE STREETS
Complete Streets – Design Priorities
Complete Streets – Designed for the Most Vulnerable
Fundamentals – Ideal TOD Station Neighborhood Station Hub
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Great Townhomes
Townhomes
Apartments Great Rental Apartments
Parks and Open Space
Fundamentals – Ideal TOD Station Neighborhood Station Hub
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Station Hub: Mix of Uses Residential and Office Use over Retail/Commercial Storefronts
18 Hour Activity
Station Hub: Retail & Commercial
Neighborhood Serving — Dining and Entertainment
Station Hub: Retail & Commercial
Neighborhood Serving — Sale of Goods
Station Hub: Residential
Apartments and Condominiums
Station Hub: Plaza
Beyond TOD
5 Minute Trips
Potential Bicycle Facilities
Protected Bikeways (Cycle Track)
Bike Lanes
Mixed Traffic Lanes (Bike Boulevards)
Pedestrian-friendly Wide Sidewalks
Curbside Parking
Travel Lanes Protected Bikeway
Protected Bikeway — Lincoln, Nebraska
3M/Maplewod Station
Constraints & Opportunities
Station Planning Area ½ Mile Radius
Station Neighborhood ¼ Mile Radius
3M/Maplewood Station – Planning Area
Constraints
3M/Maplewood Station – Constraints
Employee Access
Limited planning for pedestrian or bike routes to and from the station
3M/Maplewood Station – Constraints
Limited Public Access
No existing public sidewalks or bike lanes on Hudson Rd or through 3M campus
3M/Maplewood Station – Constraints
Hostile Freeway Interchange
Hostile Freeway Interchange
Heavy high speed traffic discourages walking and biking
Heavy high speed traffic discourages walking and biking
3M/Maplewood Station – Constraints
Limited Development Opportunities Neighborhood consists mostly of existing single family homes
3M/Maplewood Station – Constraints
I-94 Barrier
No direct station access from south of freeway
3M/Maplewood Station – Constraints
Roadway Barriers
Wide roadways, traffic, and few crosswalks discourage walking or biking to transit or 3M campus destinations
3M/Maplewood Station – Constraints
Opportunities
3M/Maplewood Station – Opportunities
High Potential Ridership
Station is directly accessible to main headquarters buildings and highest concentration of employees
3M/Maplewood Station – Opportunities
Potential Transit Riders Consider improved access between station and neighborhood
Potential Transit Riders Consider improved access between station and neighborhood
3M/Maplewood Station – Opportunities
Potential Linkage to Station
Consider new walk and bike connections between the park and station for residents and 3M employees
3M/Maplewood Station – Opportunities
Potential Freeway Crossing
Consider new walk and bike bridge to improve station and park access for residents and 3M employees
3M/Maplewood Station – Opportunities
Potential Gold Line Corridor Trail
Consider shared walking and biking trail
3M/Maplewood Station – Opportunities
On-Line Response Sheet
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Response Sheet– Response Sheet Preferred Development Scenario
3M/Maplewood Preferred DevelopmentStation Scenario––Constraints Response Sheet
3M/Maplewood Station– Preferred Development ScenarioOpportunities – Response Sheet
Response Sheet– Response Sheet Preferred Development Scenario
Next Steps
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BRTOD Plans Schedule 3M/Maplewood Station -18 Month Process Phase 1-
Issues/Concerns Identification
October (2017)
Phase 2-
Preliminary Station Area Land Use & Circulation Alternatives
January (2018)
Phase 3-
Identify Preferred Station Area Land Use & Circulation Alternatives
April (2018)
Phase 4-
Review Draft BRTOD/Small Area Plan
June (2018)
PLAN ADOPTION
September (2018)
METRO
Gold Line BRTOD Plans
3M/Maplewood Station Constraints and Opportunities
City Council Work Session October 09, 2017