METRO
Gold Line BRTOD Plans
3M/Maplewood Station Access Concepts Community Meeting May 9, 2018
Agenda 1. PRESENTATION Project Overview Ideal BRTOD 3M/Maplewood Station Access Concepts 2. DISCUSSION Your Feedback 3. NEXT STEPS
BRT Project Overview
Gold Line 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
Project Engineering (42 Months) BRTOD planning (18 Months)
Gold Line construction
Gold Line opening day 2024
Public Engagement
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Locally Preferred Alternative Route and Station Locations
Gold Line BRT— Draft Environmental Assessment Plan (2016)
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Gold Line 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
Project Engineering (42 Months) BRTOD planning (18 Months)
Gold Line construction
Gold Line opening day 2024
Public Engagement
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Project Engineering (Guideway and Station design) led by Metro Transit and a separate project
I-494
I-94
Metro Transit BRT Engineering Project – Guideway and Station Design
Metro Transit Gold Line Project Process Project Development (2018-2019)
Engineering (2020-2021)
Construction (20212023)
Operations (2024)
Project Development Activities (2018-2019)
1. Refine design (project elements you will be able to see) 2. Environmental Clearance 3. Stakeholder and Community Engagement • Technical, Policy, and Community and Business Advisory Committees • Public meetings, social media, etc. • Coordinate with cities on planning around stations
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I-494
I-94
Bus Rapid Transit Oriented Development Plans (1/2 mile of the stations) Led by partner cities and Washington/Ramsey Counties
BRTOD Plans Project – Station Area Development
Increase Ridership through Improved Access and Transit-Oriented Development
Station Area Planning Objectives
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3M-Maplewood Station
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Station Planning Area ½ Mile Radius
Station Neighborhood ¼ Mile Radius
3M/Maplewood Station – Planning Area
3M-Maplewood Station Planning Process 18 months (June 2017 to December 2018) Stakeholder Engagement
Phase
1
2
3
4
BRTOD P la n
Purpose
Identify Opportunities Issues, & Concerns
Review Preliminary Land Use and Circulation Concepts
OCTOBER
MAY/JUNE
Review Preferred Concept
Review Draft BRTOD Plan
AUGUST/ SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER/ NOVEMBER
BRTOD Plan
3M-Maplewood Station Planning Process 18 months (June 2017 to December 2018) Stakeholder Engagement
Phase
1
2
3
4
BRTOD P la n
Purpose
Identify Opportunities Issues, & Concerns
Review Preliminary Land Use and Circulation Concepts
OCTOBER
MAY/JUNE
Review Preferred Concept
Review Draft BRTOD Plan
AUGUST/ SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER/ NOVEMBER
BRTOD Plan
3M/Maplewood Preferred DevelopmentStation Scenario––Constraints Response Sheet
3M/Maplewood Station– Preferred Development ScenarioOpportunities – Response Sheet
Response Sheet– Response Sheet Preferred Development Scenario
Station Area Community Objectives
Ensure safe walking and biking to station Provide a direct I-94 pedestrian/bike bridge to the station Maintain and enhance access to open space and trails Manage traffic speed and congestion at arterial intersections
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3M-Maplewood Station Planning Process 18 months (June 2017 to December 2018) Stakeholder Engagement
Phase
1
2
3
4
BRTOD P la ns
Purpose
Identify Opportunities Issues, & Concerns
Review Preliminary Land Use and Circulation Concepts
OCTOBER
MAY/JUNE
Review Preferred Concept
Review Draft BRTOD Plan
AUGUST/ SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER/ NOVEMBER
BRTOD Plan
Ideal BRTOD
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1 Mile Corridor Planning Area
Ideal BRTOD Transit Supportive Development
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BRT Guideway & Station
Ideal BRTOD
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Dependable BRT Service Bus Lane
Limited auto turning/parking access
Bus Exclusive Guideway No auto access
Image: NACTO
The Gold Line will provide frequent, all-day service in both directions seven days a week
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Dependable BRT Service Fewer Stops
(1/2 mile apart)
Image: Pivot Architecture
Transit Priority Signal
Image: TranBC
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Accessible & Comfortable Stations Safe Platform Access
Well-defined crossings
Image: Wikipedia
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Accessible & Comfortable Stations Comfortable Waiting Environment
Image: Wikipedia
Image: Pivot Architecture
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Station Neighborhood 1/4 Mile (5 Minute Walk)
Ideal BRTOD Transit Supportive Development
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Station Neighborhood: Housing Missing – Middle Housing Types
Better! Cities and Towns
Station hub 1/8-mile radius
(most intense development)
Ideal BRTOD Transit Supportive Development
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Station Hub: Active Station Environment Adjacent 18-hour Uses Provide ‘Eyes’ on the Station
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Multi-Modal Corridor
(BRT Guideway + Multi-use Trail)
Ideal BRTOD
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Proposed Multi-use Trail
BRT Guideway and Station
Typical BRT Multi-Modal Corridor
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Primary Station Access Route Neighborhood Access Routes
Transit –supportive Destinations
Ideal BRTOD
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Enhanced sidewalks
Bicycle improvements
Typical Primary Station Access Route
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Neighborhood Access Routes
Ideal BRTOD
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Two-Direction Buffered Bike Lanes 6’ (Min.) Sidewalk
6’ (Min.) Sidewalk
Neighborhood Access Route Option
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Mixed Traffic- Low Traffic Volume Streets 6’ (Min.) Sidewalk
6’ (Min.) Sidewalk
Neighborhood Access Route Option
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3M-Maplewood Station Concepts
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Opportunities & Constraints—Isolated Station
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Station Location + Guideway
BRTOD Plan
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Station Location + Guideway
BRTOD Plan
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COMP PLAN MAP
Built out neighborhood and 3M campus = no proposed BRTOD within ¼ mile
Sterling St. N.
3M/Maplewood Station
Proposed Mixed Use Community Designation within ½ mile (Comprehensive Plan Update)
Upper Afton Park
3M/Maplewood— Land Use
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Station Location + Guideway
BRTOD Plan
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Preliminary Design
Refinement Concept
3M/Maplewood
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3M Headquarters Building
3M access (not to front door)
I-94
Station Platforms
PreliminaryDesign
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3M Headquarters
Cafeteria
Existing Sidewalk
Visitor Entry
3M Station Access
3M Parking Lot
Possible Future 3M Shuttle Station
(Wide sidewalk and direct route to 3M Headquarters Building)
Relocate Station
(Align station platform with direct access to 3M Headquarters Building and Parking Lot)
Refinement Concept
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Station Location + Guideway
BRTOD Plan
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Station Area Community Objectives Ensure safe walking and biking to station Consider a direct I-94 pedestrian/bike bridge to the station Maintain and enhance access to open space and trails Manage traffic speed and congestion at arterial intersections
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Century Ave (Mn120)
McKnight Road
Multi-Modal Corridor
(BRT Guideway + Multi-use Trail) 3M Global Headquarters
Sterling St. N.
3M/Maplewood Station
Upper Afton Park
3M/Maplewood— Circulation
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3M Headquarters Building
No public access (sidewalks)
I-94
Preliminary Design
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3M Headquarters
Cafeteria
Existing Sidewalk
Visitor Entry
3M Parking Lot
Multi-modal Station Access
(Multi-use trail separated from guideway busy road by 10’ landscaped parkway)
Refinement Concept
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Existing
Refinement Concept
Multi-modal Corridor– Hudson Road (Existing)
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I-94
Refinement Concept (View looking east)
Multi-modal Corridor– Hudson Road (Existing)
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Neighborhood Access Route
Battle Creek Regional Park
Sterling St. N.
3M/Maplewood Station
Upper Afton Park
Upper Afton Park
3M/Maplewood Station
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8’-10’ McKnight Trail (City of St Paul Public Works Preliminary Design )
Existing (View Looking North)
Refinement Concept (View looking north)
Neighborhood Access Route—McKnight Road N.
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8’-10’ McKnight Trail (City of St Paul Public Works Preliminary Design ) 3M Campus Wilson Avenue
Refinement Concept (View looking north)
Neighborhood Access Route—McKnight Road N.
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Neighborhood Access Route
Battle Creek Regional Park
Sterling St. N.
3M/Maplewood Station
Upper Afton Park
Upper Afton Park
3M/Maplewood Station
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3M Campus
Existing (View looking north)
Innovation Boulevard
10’ MN-120 Trail
Refinement Concept (View looking north)
Neighborhood Access Route—Century Avenue (MN 120 Northbound)
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3M Campus
Innovation Boulevard
10’ MN-120 Trail (MnDOT Project Completed)
Refinement Concept
Neighborhood Access Route—Century Avenue (MN 120 Northbound)
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No 3M Station Access Routes
Battle Creek Regional Park
Sterling St. N.
3M/Maplewood Station
Upper Afton Park
Upper Afton Park
3M/Maplewood— Circulation
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3M Station Access  Do not want to add access trails or encourage non-3M pedestrian traffic through the campus.  3M employee shuttle service will be modified in future to serve BRT.
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Battle Creek Regional Park
Sterling St. N.
3M/Maplewood Station
Primary Station Access Route
Upper Afton Park
3M/Maplewood— Circulation
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Station Area Community Objectives
Ensure safe walking and biking to station Provide a direct I-94 pedestrian/bike bridge to the station Maintain and enhance access to open space and trails Manage traffic speed and congestion at arterial intersections
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Earl Station Multi-use Trail
Indian Mounds Regional Park
3M/Maplewood Station Battle Creek Regional Park
BRT combined in a loop with a Battle Creek regional pedestrian and bike trail
BRT-Recreational Trail Loop
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Typical pedestrian and bike bridge to transit station
Transit-Station Access Bridge (Not part of BRT project)
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Typical pedestrian and bike bridge to transit station
Transit-Station Access Bridge (Not part of BRT project)
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Lower-cost pedestrian and bike bridge crossing
Transit-Station Access Bridge (Not part of BRT project)
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Lower-cost pedestrian and bike bridge crossing
Transit-Station Access Bridge (Not part of BRT project)
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Urban ‘land bridge’ links parks to urban center
Transit-Station Access Bridge (Not part of BRT project)
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Urban ‘land bridge’ links parks to urban center
Transit-Station Access Bridge (Not part of BRT project)
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Nature-inspired ‘land bridge’ links parks to regional trail
Photo : Andrew Brahe
Photo : Yang Guoh
Station Access ‘Land Bridge’ (Not part of BRT project)
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Nature-inspired ‘land bridge’ links parks to regional trail
Photo: Andrew Brahe
Station Access ‘Land Bridge’ (Not part of BRT project)
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Nature-inspired ‘land bridge’ separates pedestrian and bikes from freeway noise
Station Access ‘Land Bridge’ (Not part of BRT project)
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Nature-inspired ‘land bridge’ incorporates significant historical elements
Station Access ‘Land Bridge’ (Not part of BRT project)
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Historically significant burial mounds
Images: St. Paul Historical
Station Access Bridge—Local Context
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Approximate Land Bridge and Station Location
Land Bridge and Station Location
Neighborhood Station Access
(Land bridge provides pedestrian/bicycle access to neighborhood)
Existing
Refinement Concept
3M/Maplewood—Primary Station Access
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3M Headquarters Building
‘Land Bridge’ Station Access
(Land bridge provides pedestrian/bicycle
access from station to neighborhood and Battle Creek Park)
Battle Creek Neighborhood
3M/Maplewood—Primary Station Access
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Battle Creek Park
I-94
Pedestrian and Bicycle Access (ADA accessible sloping ramp in berm to station)
Hudson Road
3M/Maplewood—Primary Station Access
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Station Platform
‘Land Bridge’
(Raised planters and multi-use path)
22’
3M/Maplewood—Primary Station Access
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8’ Landscaping
12’ Multi Use Trail 22’ Land Bridge
Clearance for multi-use trail and guideway
20’
Refinement Concept—Station Access
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+/- 850’
3M Campus
BRT Guideway & Station
Hudson Road
I-94
Hudson Place
Christ United Methodist Church (30’ Gas Line Easement)
Primary Station Access– I-94 Land Bridge (Proposed)
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20’ 20’
3M Campus
Multi-use Trail and Landscape
BRT Guideway & Station
Hudson Road
Primary Station Access– I-94 Land Bridge (Proposed)
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20’
I-94
Primary Station Access– I-94 Land Bridge (Proposed)
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+/- 375’ Ramp
Hudson Place
Christ United Methodist Church (30’ Gas Line Easement)
Primary Station Access– I-94 Land Bridge (Proposed)
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3M Headquarters Building
Sterling Street Ramp
Battle Creek Neighborhood
3M/Maplewood—Primary Station Access
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30’ Gas Pipeline Easement
Existing
Refinement Concept
Primary Station Access – Sterling Street N
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Christ United Methodist Church
Refinement Concept (View looking north)
Primary Station Access – Sterling Street N
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Potential Primary Station Access Route
Battle Creek Regional Park
Sterling St. N.
3M/Maplewood Station
Upper Afton Park
3M/Maplewood— Circulation
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Existing
Refinement Concept
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Potential Primary Station Access – Sterling Street N/Upper Afton Park
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3M Building
Upper Afton Park
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Potential Primary Station Access – Sterling Street N/Upper Afton Park
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I-94 Land Bridge and BRT Recreational Trail Loop In 2019, Metropolitan Council will be engaging cities/counties on regional parks and trails needs. Mid-year 2018 Ramsey County Parks is preparing a Battle Creek Park/Pig’s Eye master plan and support increased connections and access to parks. City of Maplewood incorporated the land bridge and trail connection in the Comprehensive Plan Update
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Your Feedback
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3M/Maplewood Station – Your Feedback Preferred Development Scenario – Response Sheet
3M/Maplewood Station – Your Feedback Preferred Development Scenario – Response Sheet
3M/Maplewood Station – Your Feedback
Next Steps
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Gold Line BRTOD Planning Process 18 months Stakeholder Engagement
Phase
1
2
3
4
BRTOD P la n
Purpose
Identify Opportunities Issues, & Concerns
Review Preliminary Land Use and Circulation Concepts
OCTOBER
MAY/JUNE
Review Preferred Concept
Review Draft BRTOD Plan
AUGUST/ SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER/ NOVEMBER
BRTOD Plan
Need Additional Time? Complete Your Response Sheet On-Line
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METRO
Gold Line BRTOD Plans
3M/Maplewood Station Access Concepts Community Meeting May 9, 2018