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January 31,2001
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Council Report 2001-12
TRANSIT HUB
ProDosed Action.
Staff recommends the following motion: Move to approve Alternative Three for the transit
hub south of Excelsior Boulevard.
Overview.
Metro Transit conducted a transit study over the past several years. The result of the study
was a restructuring plan for the bus service. As part of the restructuring plan, a transit hub
needs to be constructed. Last fall the City Council determined that the hub should be located
at the current site of the park-and-ride on Eighth Avenue and Excelsior Boulevard. The new
bus service is scheduled to begin on March 31.
Attached are three designs for the transit hub. Staff has reviewed the three designs and is
recommending that alternative three be constructed.
Metro Transit will also be reconfiguring the park-and-ride on a temporary basis. This design
is the interim plan attached. This is temporary until construction can be started in the
summer. A bathroom will also be constructed for driver use only.
Primary Issues to Consider.
. What are the specifics of the transit hub?
. Will the 8th Avenue intersection operate at an acceptable level?
. What is the staff recommendation?
SUDDortine: Documents.
. Analysis of issues
. Interim transit hub diagram
. Five-year temporary transit hub diagrams
. AM/PM hour turning movements
Financial Impact: $ Budgeted:
Related Documents (CIF, ERP, etc.):
Notes:
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Primary Issues to Consider.
. What are the pros and cons for the three transit hub alternatives?
Alternative One
Cons
Buses enter on Fifth Avenue
Buses and cars conflict in lot
Tight turns for buses on Fifth Avenue
Longer distance for buses to access hub
16-foot road through landscaped area
Pros
Close access on Excelsior Boulevard
Patrons of park and ride are close to buses
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Alternative Two
Cons
Buses and cars conflict in lot
One access to hub and park-and-ride
Pros
Patrons of park-and-ride are close to buses
, Close access to Excelsior Boulevard
Alternative Three
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Park-and-ride patrons will have a longer walk to buses
Pros
Separate bus and park-and-ride area
Two access points from Excelsior Boulevard
Cars west bound will be able to access Eighth Avenue
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. Will the Eighth Avenue intersection operate at an acceptable level?
The Eighth Avenue and Excelsior Boulevard intersection was reviewed for level of service
with the transit hub operating. A level of service "A" represents the best operation with little
to no delay for vehicles traveling through the intersection. A level of service "F" represents
the worst operation, with major delays and congestion in the intersection. Level of service
"D" is usually considered acceptable by most agencies in the Twin Cities area. The level of
service for the Eighth Avenue and Excelsior Boulevard intersection is level "C" and "B",
depending on the time of day.
Attached are the AM and PM peak hour turning movements for the intersection.
What is the staff recommendation?
Staff is recommending Alternative Three. The main reason for this alternative being
recommended is the separation of bus transfer area and park-and-ride lot.
Alternatives.
1. Recommend approval of Alternative Three. By approving Alternative Three, Metro
Transit will construct this transit hub.
2. Deny Alternative Three. By denying Alternative Three, Metro Transit will not construct
this transit hub. This alternative will affect the start of the transit redesign. If the City
Council considers this alternative, findings will have to be identified that support this
alternative.
3. Approve another alternative. By approving another alternative, Metro Transit will
construct this transit hub.
4. Continue for further information. If the City Council indicates that further information is
needed, the item should be continued.
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AM PEAK HOUR TURNING MOVEMENTS
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NB on 8th Avenue SB on 8th Avenue EB on Excelsior Blvd WB on Excelsior Blvd
Scenario L T R L T R L T R L T R
Existing 0 1 o. 71 3 22 27 666 8 2 775 76
Growth 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 0 0 16 0
Buses 2 5 7 0 5 0 0 1 2 7 0 0
2001 2 6 7 71 8 22 27 681 10 9 791 76
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PM PEAK HOUR TURNING MOVEMENTS
NB on 8th Avenue SB on 8th Avenue EB on Excelsior Blvd WB on Excelsior Blvd
Scenario L T R L T R L T R L T R I
Existing 9 0 3 170 2 45 88 1,137 3 6 809 157
Growth 0 0 0 0 0 0 .0 24 0 0 17 0
Buses 3 4 8 0 4 0 0 0 1 10 0 0
2001 12 4 11 170 6 45 88 1,161 4 16 826 157
L - Left Turning Movements
T - Through Movements
R - Right Turning Movements