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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