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why does the design even allow for the option to switch lanes? from Google maps you can see that before and after the station they could have created a barrier to prevent buses from being able to cross. Granted they gain some flexibility to having buses switch directions however should they if they...

Weak. I agree that a center platform would be much better, not only for the transfer reasons you stated, but because a center platform should allow for more generous and amenity rich experience for riders.

seanrichardryan wrote:They have framing materials (studs, doors etc) on-site outside the old loading dock area.

At least until the scrap metal junkies find them...

The MinnPost article had more details than Finance and Commerce, but still neglected to point out that these negotiations could have started last summer, when MnDot and the County were first notified about the proposed building. Yeah, I can't figure this out. Hennepin County usually seems to be so ...

I love that they are retaining the white elevator as well as the old conveyor 'skyway' connections. Looks like there will even be a staircase in one between the sections of the red tile elevator. Well, it says it will not be redeveloped "at this time"... I agree that they're a very cool h...

At 217 units/acre, this is the fourth densest project currently being proposed or constructed in Minneapolis that I'm aware of, behind the City Place conversion at 225 units/acre and the two towers, at 280 (Nicollet Residences) and 350 (1368 LaSalle) units/acre. I've been thinking about this, becau...

That's a great site -- I'm sort of surprised the University didn't buy it.

From reading the PAC meeting notes on the project website, it looks like a side platform station is more likely to be built at Lake Street. Mainly, MnDot and the Feds don't like the center platform roadway layouts, due to safety reasons. That's about the stupidest thing I've ever heard. EDIT: Wait,...