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