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METRO

Gold Line BRTOD Plans

Helmo Station BRTOD Concepts

Oakdale Neighborhood Meeting October 23, 2017

Agenda 1. Gold Line BRT Project Overview 2. Constraints and Opportunities Meeting Summary (Oct. 3) 3. Review Council Recommendation on BRTOD Concepts (Oct. 10) 4. Your Response to Neighborhood BRTOD Concept 5. Next Steps

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Gold Line BRT Project Overview

BRT Project Process Completed Transit needs analysis

Analysis to identify routes

Finalize route, general station locations, and transit type (bus rapid transit)

2010

2012

2016

Public Engagement

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Gold Line BRT— Helmo Station (10% Design)

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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 (14-18 Months) Project Engineering (42 Months)

Gold Line construction

Gold Line opening day 2024

Public Engagement

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I-494

I-94

Metro Transit BRT Engineering Project – Guideway and Station Design

I-494

I-94

Partner Cities and Counties BRTOD Project – Station Area Development

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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I-494

I-94

Helmo Station BRTOD Planning Area (Half Mile Radius)

Station Planning Area ½ Mile Radius

Interim Moratorium Properties

Station Neighborhood Âź Mile Radius

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Constraints and Opportunities Meeting Summary (Oct. 3)

Poor Station Access

Freeway barrier and no sidewalks or safe bicycling on existing streets

Low Development Potential

Planned park and ride lot, BRT bus route, and existing ponds offer little development potential at the station

Sensitive Areas and Utilities Numerous wetlands, ponds and major utilities

Single Use Office/Warehouse

Limited market for current & planned uses, generates few transit riders & provides no ‘daily needs’ goods or services within walking or biking Distance to residents

Poor Station Access

No sidewalks or safe bicycling on surrounding streets

I-94/MN 694 Barrier

Limited access to station from south and west of freeway

Development & Circulation Barrier

Helmo bridge limits access between adjacent parcels and does not allow Hudson Road to continue east to Ideal Ave.

Helmo Station— Constraints

Enhanced Crossing

Relocate Station

Pedestrian and bike improvements to 4th Street bridge

Greater potential for future development surrounding the station

Potential “Signature� Streets Wide sidewalks, landscaping and lighting provides an attractive pedestrian-friendly setting for future development

Gold Line Corridor Trail

Better Walk/Bike Connections

Potential options for shared walking/biking trail, connected to current/planned walking and bicycle routes

Opportunity Sites

Potential future housing, commercial and employment uses

Helmo Station— Opportunities

Improved access to station and area destinations

Response Sheet– Response Sheet Preferred Development Scenario

Response Sheet Summary        

Maintain and enhance open space and trails Preserve existing neighborhoods and quality of life Reduce parking impacts to residents Manage traffic and congestion Create a safe station environment Ensure safe walking and biking Promote compatible development Minimize vehicle noise and pollution impacts 16

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Council BRTOD Concepts Recommendation (Oct. 10)

Preliminary Location Park and Ride

4th Street

Station Platform

Moratorium Boundary

Helmo BRT Station Location Options

Preliminary Location Park and Ride

Recommended Location 4th Street

4th Street

4th St. N

Dev. Site

Station Platform

Station Platform

Moratorium Boundary

Moratorium Boundary

Park and Ride

Helmo BRT Station Location Options

District BRTOD Concept

Neighborhood BRTOD Concept

BRTOD Concepts (2)

4th Street NW

MF (High Density)

E

E

(Professional Office)

(Professional Office)

MF (High Density)

MF (High Density)

(High Density)

(StreetOriented)

MF (High Density)

Park & Ride

Park

MF

R

E (Office Campus)

Station Plaza

MF (Medium Density)

MF (High Density)

MF (High Density)

Neighborhood BRTOD Concept

MF (High Density)

New/Realigned Hudson Blvd.

BRT Guideway 4th St. N

3rd St. N Station Platform

Helmo & Hudson Blvd.

Station

Circulation Framework – Realigned Hudson Boulevard

Ideal Ave. N

Moratorium Boundary

BRT Guideway 4th Street N.

3rd Street N. Station Platform

Circulation Framework – New Street Grid

Ideal Ave. N

Moratorium Boundary

BRT Guideway 4th Street N.

A

3rd Street N. Station Platform

Circulation Framework – New Street Grid

Ideal Ave. N

Street MoratoriumNew Boundary

12’

Travel Lane

8’ 10’ 10’

36’

Curb-to-Curb

8’ 5’ 7’

New Street A

10’ Max. Setback

Sidewalk

Landscape

Parking

Travel Lane

Parking

Landscape

Sidewalk

10’ Max. Setback

7’ 5’

12’

60’ ROW

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12’

Travel Lane

8’ 10’ 10’

36’

Curb-to-Curb

8’ 5’ 7’

New Street A

10’ Max. Setback

Sidewalk

Landscape

Parking

Travel Lane

Parking

Landscape

Sidewalk

10’ Max. Setback

7’ 5’

12’

60’ ROW

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36’ Curb to Curb

Street A Example—Residential Adjacent Uses

12’

Travel Lane

8’ 10’ 10’

36’

Curb-to-Curb

8’ 5’ 7’

New Street A

10’ Max. Setback

Sidewalk

Landscape

Parking

Travel Lane

Parking

Landscape

Sidewalk

10’ Max. Setback

7’ 5’

12’

60’ ROW

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12’ (Sidewalk & landscape)

Street A Example — Residential Adjacent Uses

12’ (Sidewalk)

Street A Example — Retail Adjacent Uses

12’

Travel Lane

8’ 10’ 10’

36’

Curb-to-Curb

8’ 5’ 7’

New Street A

10’ Max. Setback

Sidewalk

Landscape

Parking

Travel Lane

Parking

Landscape

Sidewalk

10’ Max. Setback

7’ 5’

12’

60’ ROW

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10’- 20’ (Maximum Setback)

Street A Example—All Uses

10’ Maximum Setback

Street A Example

Active Ground Floor Uses

Street A Example —Mixed Use Adjacent Uses

Required streetoriented front doors (ground floor uses)

Street A Example — Residential Adjacent Uses

New Street B BRT Guideway 4th Street N.

3rd Street N. Station Platform

Circulation Framework – New Street Grid

Ideal Ave. N

Moratorium Boundary

15’ 10’ 15’ 40’ ROW

New Street B 37

10’ Max. Setback

Landscape

Sidewalk

Landscape

10’ Max. Setback

40’ ROW

New Street B Example

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15’ 10’ 15’ 40’ ROW

New Street B 39

10’ Max. Setback

Landscape

Sidewalk

Landscape

10’ Max. Setback

10’ Minimum Sidewalk

New Street B Example

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15’ 10’ 15’ 40’ ROW

New Street B 41

10’ Max. Setback

Landscape

Sidewalk

Landscape

10’ Max. Setback

Required Front Doors

Helmo BRT Station OptionB2Example Circulation Framework New– Street

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4th Street N.

3rd Street N.

Gold Line Corridor Trail– Adjacent to BRT (to Woodbury)

Off-street Pedestrian and Bicycle Framework

Ideal Ave. N

Moratorium Boundary

4th Street N.

Gold Line Corridor Trail– North side of 4th

3rd Street N.

Off-street Pedestrian and Bicycle Framework

Ideal Ave. N

Moratorium Boundary

4th Street N.

3rd Street N.

Gold Line Corridor Trail— Hudson Blvd Option

Off-street Pedestrian and Bicycle Framework

Ideal Ave. N

Moratorium Boundary

12’ Minimum Trail

Gold Line Trail Example

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Separate Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility (option)

Gold Line Trail Example

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Separate Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility (option)

Gold Line Trail Example

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4th Street N.

Ideal Ave. N

Moratorium Boundary

3rd Street N.

Pedestrian and Bicycle Connections

Off-street Pedestrian and Bicycle Framework

Safe, Direct, and Convenient

Pedestrian Routes Example

Off-Street Trail

Bicycle Routes—Busy Streets Example

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Buffered Bike Lane

Bicycle Routes—Lower Traffic Volume Streets Example

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Mixed Traffic Lanes

Bicycle Routes—Low Traffic Volume Streets Example

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Helmo Station Area Planning

Land Use Framework (Draft)

4th Street NW

MF (High Density)

Helmo Station

E

E

(Professional Office)

(Professional Office)

MF (High Density)

MF (High Density)

(High Density)

(StreetOriented)

MF (High Density)

Park & Ride

Park

MF

R

E (Office Campus)

Station Plaza

MF (Medium Density)

MF (High Density)

MF (High Density)

Neighborhood BRTOD Concept

MF (High Density)

Mixed Use Neighborhood Retail Retail

Retail

Retail

‘Central’ Park

Neighborhood Fundamental Concept

Retail Retail

Retail

Retail

Neighborhood Fundamental Concept

Neighborhood ‘Main Street’ (18 Hour Activity)

Neighborhood Retail Main Street Example

Integrated with Transit Platform

Neighborhood Retail/BRT Plaza Example

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Paved multipurpose space

High Density Residential

High Density Residential

Neighborhood Retail/BRT Plaza Example

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Retail Retail

Retail

Retail

‘Central’ Park

Neighborhood Fundamental Concept

Provides recreation amenity for adjacent multifamily uses

Neighborhood Central Park Example

Provides areas for active and passive activities

Neighborhood Central Park Example

Provide both grass and planting bed areas for visual interest

Neighborhood Central Park Example

Mixed Use Neighborhood Retail Retail

Retail

Retail

‘Central’ Park

Neighborhood Fundamental Concept

Multi-Family Residential—High Density Residential Example

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Street-oriented with landscaped setback

Multi-Family Residential—High Density Residential Example

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Oriented toward green spaces

Multi-Family Residential—High Density Residential Example

Parking: Behind buildings in parking lots, garages, or carports

Multi-Family Residential—High Density Residential Example

Parking: Screen walls and landscaping when adjacent to sidewalks

Multi-Family Residential—High Density Residential Example

Townhomes and Condominiums in proximity to amenities

Multi-Family Residential—Medium Density Example

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Multi-Family Residential—Medium Density Example

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Private garages accessed from alleys

Multi-Family Residential—Medium Density Example

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Potential Work-Live Opportunities (Garden Level) Residence Above

Business Below

Multi-Family Residential—Medium Density Example

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Work-Live— Street Accessed Residence Above

Residence Above

Business Below

Business Below

Work-Live—Alley Accessed

Multi-Family Residential—Medium Density Example

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Located along high visibility corridors

Employment —Professional Offices Example

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Residential characteristics provide transition between existing neighborhoods

Employment —Professional Offices Example

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Employment —Professional Offices Example

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Helmo Station Area Planning

Summary (Draft)

4th Street NW

MF (High Density)

Helmo Station

E

E

(Professional Office)

(Professional Office)

MF (High Density)

MF (High Density)

(High Density)

(StreetOriented)

MF (High Density)

Park & Ride

Park

MF

R

E (Office Campus)

Station Plaza

MF (Medium Density)

MF (High Density)

MF (High Density)

Neighborhood BRTOD Concept

MF (High Density)

Land Use

Street Grid

Ped/Bike Framework

Neighborhood BRTOD Concept Elements

USE

TOTAL

Multifamily

870 units (at 15 to 50 du/ac)

Employment

150,000 – 300,000 sf (at FAR 0.5 to 1.0)

Retail

25,000 – 50,000 sf

Total Green Space

16 acres

New R.O.W.

5200 lin. ft. – 19% of dev.

Neighborhood BRTOD Concept – Development Summary (Draft)

Evaluation Criteria BRTOD Project Objectives

 Establish a multi-modal corridor  Increase potential ridership  Achieve station area development potential  Identify infrastructure investments & policy changes

Community Objectives

 Maintain and enhance open space / trails  Preserve existing neighborhoods /quality of life  Reduce parking impacts to residents  Manage traffic and congestion  Create a safe station environment  Ensure safe walking and biking  Promote compatible development  Minimize vehicle noise and pollution impacts

Evaluation Criteria

Good

Fair

Poor

BRTOD Project Objectives

 Establish a multi-modal corridor  Increase potential ridership  Achieve station area development potential  Identify infrastructure investments & policy changes

Community Objectives

 Maintain and enhance open space / trails  Preserve existing neighborhoods / quality of life  Reduce parking impacts to residents  Manage traffic and congestion  Create a safe station environment  Ensure safe walking and biking  Promote compatible development  Minimize vehicle noise and pollution impacts

Neighborhood BRTOD Concept

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Your Response to Neighborhood BRTOD Concept

Response Sheet

Response Sheet

Response Sheet

Response Sheet

If you need more time, please return response sheet to: City project manager Bob Streetar City Hall, 1584 Hadley Ave N, Oakdale, MN 55128 Scan and email to Bob.streetar@ci.oakdale.mn.us

OR

Complete this form online at www.TheGatewayCorridor.com/station-development/

For Project Information: www.TheGatewayCorridor.com www.ci.oakdale.mn.us/459/Gateway-Corridor-Gold-Line-BRT

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Next Steps

BRTOD Plans Schedule Helmo Station- 14 Month Process Phase 1-

Issues/Concerns Identification

August (2017)

Phase 2-

Preliminary Station Area BRTOD Land Use & Circulation Concepts

October (2017)

Phase 3-

Preferred Station Area BRTOD Land Use & Circulation Elements

January (2018)

Phase 4-

Review Draft BRTOD/Small Area Plan

April (2018)

PLAN ADOPTION

June (2018)

METRO

Gold Line BRTOD Plans

Helmo Station BRTOD Concepts

Oakdale Neighborhood Meeting October 23, 2017

Helmo Station Area Planning

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 Mixed Traffic

Higher TOD Potential Exclusive Guideway

BRT Characteristics—TOD Potential

Lower TOD Potential Mixed Traffic

Higher TOD Potential Exclusive Guideway

Helmo Station Area Planning

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

HIGH

LOW

INCOMPLETE STREETS

COMPLETE STREETS

Complete Streets – Design Priorities

Complete Streets – Accommodate Essential Functions

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

Helmo Station Area Planning

Beyond BRTOD

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