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by bubzki2
February 16th, 2024, 9:20 am
Forum: Saint Paul
Topic: Allianz Field and Snelling-Midway Development
Replies: 808
Views: 207995

Re: Allianz Field and Snelling-Midway Development

Although I agree that the additional pull-through lane isn't ideal, at least they're putting a patio/plaza thing facing the stadium on the other side. Something, anything, but surface parking though, please.
by bubzki2
January 23rd, 2024, 3:36 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - General Topics and Citywide Issues
Topic: Minneapolis 2040 Comprehensive Plan
Replies: 235
Views: 144461

Re: Minneapolis 2040 Comprehensive Plan

Don't transit pundits say "put transit where there's density"?

Classic chicken and egg. Get the density first or get the transit service first.

Both at once is better.
by bubzki2
December 21st, 2023, 8:45 am
Forum: Local Politics and Governance
Topic: Minnesota State Flag and Seal Redeisgn
Replies: 55
Views: 230624

Re: Minnesota State Flag and Seal Redeisgn

Simple = good. I think this was a very good outcome for both flag and seal.
by bubzki2
December 12th, 2023, 8:43 am
Forum: Greater Minnesota
Topic: Rochester
Replies: 590
Views: 420367

Re: Rochester

Unless the city has the gumption to diet Broadway downtown, those historic buildings will always be wasted. But to be clear, they definitely should not be torn down as the 3rd & Broadway node is probably among the highest potential for walkable destinations in the city. And there aren't many oth...
by bubzki2
November 16th, 2023, 11:27 am
Forum: Saint Paul
Topic: Xcel Energy Center
Replies: 54
Views: 105998

Re: Xcel Energy Center

I just wish publicly-funded stadiums didn't feel free to gouge to the max on concessions prices. Either gouge and cover your own financing, or don't gouge and get handouts from the public.
by bubzki2
November 10th, 2023, 11:06 am
Forum: Saint Paul
Topic: Xcel Energy Center
Replies: 54
Views: 105998

Re: Xcel Energy Center

The facility is still top-notch. I doubt they need to do much except maintenance.

The road network, sidewalks, and amenities around the stadium are where I would put my focus. It is damn near impossible to bike to the X, for one.
by bubzki2
August 28th, 2023, 12:38 pm
Forum: Saint Paul
Topic: St. Paul Restaurant News
Replies: 306
Views: 162593

Re: St. Paul Restaurant News

Doesn't the Pivot still have a large leasable commercial space at ground level? Honestly, that would be a pretty good spot for them to move.
by bubzki2
August 14th, 2023, 8:43 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Interstate 94
Replies: 321
Views: 136476

Re: Interstate 94

A lot of off-topic conversation here. It's not a zero-sum game. Do all the above low-hanging fruit improvements AND make 94 less of a car sewer.
by bubzki2
August 7th, 2023, 10:04 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Interstate 94
Replies: 321
Views: 136476

Re: Interstate 94

I can say from actual experience that when I-94 in the city is closed, it is actually really easy to route around it. My takeaway is that we have severely overbuilt urban freeways.
by bubzki2
July 25th, 2023, 10:22 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Interstate 94
Replies: 321
Views: 136476

Re: Interstate 94

That way, the elementary kids at Maxfield Elementary can (continue to) suffer from extreme air pollution while playing on a fun N-shaped bridge!
by bubzki2
July 19th, 2023, 11:26 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Interstate 94
Replies: 321
Views: 136476

Re: Interstate 94

Just because MnDOT is showing "at-grade" to look like Hiawatha, doesn't mean that's the actual, good-faith best realistic scenario for the boulevard. Crossing distances would be a fraction of what they are now for bike/ped, and the roadway being narrowed would allow potentially hundreds of...
by bubzki2
July 7th, 2023, 11:02 am
Forum: Greater Minnesota
Topic: Northfield
Replies: 4
Views: 6978

Re: Northfield

I'm genuinely curious: did they consider anything that had a "faux" historic design or that incorporated cues from the Archer House? Maybe that would have flopped as a design. Either way, this looks pretty good IMO.
by bubzki2
June 8th, 2023, 8:19 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: MSP to Rochester High Speed Rail
Replies: 516
Views: 170756

Re: MSP to Rochester High Speed Rail

HERC's days are numbered. That could be a nice location for an actual transit hub. Just sayin'
by bubzki2
June 6th, 2023, 8:17 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: MSP to Rochester High Speed Rail
Replies: 516
Views: 170756

Re: MSP to Rochester High Speed Rail

One nice thing about running the MSP-ROC rail next to/above traffic is that if it's above about 80MPH (as it should be) and in the shared Highway 52 corridor, the drivers would have to watch the trains pass them daily at much higher speeds. Those optics might help boost ridership for what at least ...
by bubzki2
June 5th, 2023, 9:05 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: MSP to Rochester High Speed Rail
Replies: 516
Views: 170756

Re: MSP to Rochester High Speed Rail

One nice thing about running the MSP-ROC rail next to/above traffic is that if it's above about 80MPH (as it should be) and in the shared Highway 52 corridor, the drivers would have to watch the trains pass them daily at much higher speeds. Those optics might help boost ridership for what at least a...
by bubzki2
May 18th, 2023, 9:49 am
Forum: Greater Minnesota
Topic: Rochester
Replies: 590
Views: 420367

Re: Rochester

Obvious political motivations aside, I'm pretty surprised how much of these plans include tearing down existing structures instead of just adding more buildings on some of the many remaining surface lots.
by bubzki2
May 1st, 2023, 9:17 am
Forum: Greater Minnesota
Topic: Rochester
Replies: 590
Views: 420367

Re: Rochester

Nice project. Rochester needs a ton more downtown residences so this will be leased up very quickly.
by bubzki2
January 25th, 2023, 9:46 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Downtown Minneapolis Retail News
Replies: 1432
Views: 472983

Re: Downtown Minneapolis Retail News

To beat a dead horse... make Nicollet Mall an actual pedestrian mall (no buses or taxis). The rest should follow.
by bubzki2
December 22nd, 2022, 11:00 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Public Transit News / Current Events (MN only)
Replies: 2909
Views: 692628

Re: Public Transit News / Current Events (MN only)

Pushing for transit improvements isn't biased. I reject the premise.
by bubzki2
November 22nd, 2022, 3:57 pm
Forum: Suburbs
Topic: West End area - St. Louis Park / Golden Valley
Replies: 203
Views: 85383

Re: West End area - St. Louis Park / Golden Valley

Are we close to hitting some kind of urban density threshold in this area? Still untold acres of parking around, but it's certainly an area with real promise.