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by Bakken2016
October 12th, 2021, 9:23 am
Forum: Suburbs
Topic: Bloomington - General Topics
Replies: 332
Views: 131519

Re: Bloomington - General Topics

This could easily be a mixed use development due to it being right by 98th St Station, this is a disappointment!
by Bakken2016
October 12th, 2021, 8:39 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Riverview Corridor Streetcar
Replies: 1194
Views: 553969

Re: Riverview Corridor Streetcar

This is not a "streetcar to Bloomington", this is light rail that will have short segments of mixed-traffic operation in St. Paul. Where exactly those segments will be and how long they will be, I don't know, and I wish the planners were more clear on that. I was also the impression that ...
by Bakken2016
October 12th, 2021, 6:30 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Riverview Corridor Streetcar
Replies: 1194
Views: 553969

Re: Riverview Corridor Streetcar

The Met Council/Metro Transit should make it clear they don't support this and refuse to be involved so Ramsey County will send this back to the drawing board. No reason at all we're talking about $1 billion+ for single-track, mixed-traffic operation. If it it's this or nothing, I'd almost rather h...
by Bakken2016
October 11th, 2021, 8:36 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Orange Line / 35W@94: Downtown to Crosstown Project
Replies: 1121
Views: 242359

Re: Orange Line / 35W@94: Downtown to Crosstown Project

Orange Line begins service on Saturday, December 4! Even better, a week from today (Monday 10/18), the Lake Street Station opens for service, serving Metro Transit routes 21, 27, 535, 553, and 578; and SouthWest Transit routes 600 and 695. Is the MVTA still on their shit list over the redline or we...
by Bakken2016
October 11th, 2021, 8:00 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Riverview Corridor Streetcar
Replies: 1194
Views: 553969

Re: Riverview Corridor Streetcar

I agree, it’s definitely disappointing to here about mixed traffic/single tracking.


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by Bakken2016
October 11th, 2021, 11:40 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Orange Line / 35W@94: Downtown to Crosstown Project
Replies: 1121
Views: 242359

Re: Orange Line / 35W@94: Downtown to Crosstown Project

Orange Line begins service on Saturday, December 4! Even better, a week from today (Monday 10/18), the Lake Street Station opens for service, serving Metro Transit routes 21, 27, 535, 553, and 578; and SouthWest Transit routes 600 and 695. I will be out helping riders at the Lake Street Station on ...
by Bakken2016
October 11th, 2021, 11:07 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Green Line Extension - Southwest LRT
Replies: 5265
Views: 1247327

Re: Green Line Extension - Southwest LRT

@Danpatch, if you are referring to this corner, yes this was purchased by the developer as well.
by Bakken2016
October 11th, 2021, 9:19 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Green Line Extension - Southwest LRT
Replies: 5265
Views: 1247327

Re: Green Line Extension - Southwest LRT

And a few more photos!
by Bakken2016
October 11th, 2021, 9:19 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Green Line Extension - Southwest LRT
Replies: 5265
Views: 1247327

Re: Green Line Extension - Southwest LRT

More photos!
by Bakken2016
October 11th, 2021, 9:18 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Green Line Extension - Southwest LRT
Replies: 5265
Views: 1247327

Re: Green Line Extension - Southwest LRT

Went on a tour of the Golden Triangle area of SWLRT on Saturday. It was pretty astonishing to see how much was done and how they have built over the wetlands. Found out a developer has purchased most of the land/wetlands near the station to develop into mixed-use development!
by Bakken2016
September 18th, 2021, 11:20 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Public Transit News / Current Events (MN only)
Replies: 2909
Views: 701956

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

Why was this not an issue before the Covid cutbacks? Don't they usually just do a bus replacement when they need to do maintenance? If signal priority was granted to green line buses it would go about the same speed as trains. The maintenance demands of a train line that's brand new then one that's...
by Bakken2016
September 14th, 2021, 9:38 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Blue Line Extension - Bottineau LRT
Replies: 1749
Views: 976379

Re: Blue Line Extension - Bottineau LRT

hmmm, I do like the elevated portion near North Memorial, definitely makes sense.
by Bakken2016
September 14th, 2021, 9:20 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Blue Line Extension - Bottineau LRT
Replies: 1749
Views: 976379

Re: Blue Line Extension - Bottineau LRT

Here's this morning's committee presentation: https://metrocouncil.org/getdoc/68cf54f7-76ef-4a18-8870-88c221d31d24/Presentation.aspx Looks like the line will be elevated at North Memorial Hospital. Considerations to build at diamond at Bottineau and Bass Lake Road. Bottineau would be elevated, but ...
by Bakken2016
September 13th, 2021, 2:06 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Blue Line Extension - Bottineau LRT
Replies: 1749
Views: 976379

Re: Blue Line Extension - Bottineau LRT

Disappointed but not surprised to see this opposition to sacrificing road capacity for transit. I have a strong feeling this will force Hennepin County and Met Council to elevate it. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Which could be the best option I don’t disagree, elevated would be great! Sent fr...
by Bakken2016
September 13th, 2021, 9:20 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Blue Line Extension - Bottineau LRT
Replies: 1749
Views: 976379

Re: Blue Line Extension - Bottineau LRT

Disappointed but not surprised to see this opposition to sacrificing road capacity for transit.
I have a strong feeling this will force Hennepin County and Met Council to elevate it.


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by Bakken2016
September 11th, 2021, 6:01 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Blue Line Extension - Bottineau LRT
Replies: 1749
Views: 976379

Re: Blue Line Extension - Bottineau LRT

Oh good lord Robbinsdale….. you know what cuts your city in half, County Road 81!


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by Bakken2016
September 10th, 2021, 7:37 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Downtown Minneapolis Retail News
Replies: 1432
Views: 479575

Re: Downtown Minneapolis Retail News

https://m.startribune.com/after-136-yea ... k9d_OkDSqQ

JB Hudson closing in downtown and moving to Wayzata.


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by Bakken2016
September 8th, 2021, 6:11 pm
Forum: Suburbs
Topic: Bloomington - General Topics
Replies: 332
Views: 131519

Re: Bloomington - General Topics

I guess I am excited to have a Hyvee on a rapid transit line(Orange), cause all the others are impossible to get to without a car. Aren't you forgetting about the Mississippi Market that's literally a block from the Orange Line as well in the same area? Wish this area had more residential apartment...
by Bakken2016
September 7th, 2021, 2:44 pm
Forum: Suburbs
Topic: Bloomington - General Topics
Replies: 332
Views: 131519

Re: Bloomington - General Topics

I guess I am excited to have a Hyvee on a rapid transit line(Orange), cause all the others are impossible to get to without a car.
by Bakken2016
August 31st, 2021, 1:50 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Public Transit News / Current Events (MN only)
Replies: 2909
Views: 701956

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

Does anyone know when Metro Transit plans to have all Route 7 trips extend to Cedar Point Commons in Richfield? Somewhat recently they extended the non-rush hour trips to 66th/Richfield Parkway, but not rush hour trips (ostensibly because there are other transfer options during rush hours?) Any cha...