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by mamundsen
December 28th, 2020, 3:17 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Street, Road and Highway Projects
Replies: 1388
Views: 604143

Re: Street, Road and Highway Projects

If any of you commute on Highway 10 through Anoka and Ramsay you're in for a world of hurt starting next year and running through ~2025 as three projects get underway. First is the project rebuilding Highway 10 from West Main to Thurston. West Main bridge gets replaced and exit ramps get round-abou...
by mamundsen
November 24th, 2020, 7:08 pm
Forum: Suburbs
Topic: St. Anthony Village
Replies: 52
Views: 18360

Re: Suburbs - General Topics

This was an old mall too. So a little ahead of the trend of malls becoming housing?
by mamundsen
November 10th, 2020, 10:33 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Riverview Corridor Streetcar
Replies: 1194
Views: 554035

Re: Riverview Corridor Streetcar

I've always said the CP Spur is such a NO BRAINER, I am amazed that they are trying to squeeze this into W 7th.

If they chose to shift to the CP Spur and dedicated ROW for the river crossing, could we see this shift from "modern streetcar" to LRT?
by mamundsen
October 17th, 2020, 6:13 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Arterial Bus Rapid Transit Corridors
Replies: 434
Views: 92785

Re: Arterial Bus Rapid Transit Corridors

As more aBRT lines begin operation, I don’t see why Red, Gold, and Rush(purple?) are colors instead of letters. To me, it seems it will confuse the casual rider. Anything with a dedicated guideway or highway BRT will have a color to denote the difference. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Thanks f...
by mamundsen
October 17th, 2020, 5:57 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Arterial Bus Rapid Transit Corridors
Replies: 434
Views: 92785

Re: Arterial Bus Rapid Transit Corridors

As more aBRT lines begin operation, I don’t see why Red, Gold, and Rush(purple?) are colors instead of letters. To me, it seems it will confuse the casual rider.
by mamundsen
October 9th, 2020, 8:45 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Downtown Riverfront - Mill Ruins Park - Waterworks
Replies: 258
Views: 70214

Re: Downtown Riverfront - Mill Ruins Park - Waterworks

I don't know that I realized how low the water level was going to drop. This says the river was 12 feet lower than normal! Some awesome pictures included in the story below. I'm sad I missed it. https://bringmethenews.com/minnesota-lifestyle/photos-rare-drawdown-of-the-mississippi-river-in-minneapol...
by mamundsen
October 8th, 2020, 7:24 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: IDS Center
Replies: 266
Views: 92946

Re: IDS Center

This looks like the trees stay where they are. Currently there are four benches that make a square planter around each tree. The new design has a more scattered seating. I think the reason the fountain was away from the mall entrance is because it is in the tallest part of the atrium. I notice the r...
by mamundsen
September 28th, 2020, 6:57 pm
Forum: Suburbs
Topic: Champlin
Replies: 3
Views: 2284

Re: Champlin

My cousin just shared the Champlin post about this development. https://ci.champlin.mn.us/new-development-in-champlin-offers-a-unique-public-private-partnership-and-a-wide-array-of-riverfront-amenities/ High amenity market-rate apartments: The first phase of development kicks off with 214 units, com...
by mamundsen
August 20th, 2020, 11:56 pm
Forum: Anything Goes
Topic: Future of the forum
Replies: 66
Views: 44935

Re: Future of the forum

Thanks Nick!
by mamundsen
July 9th, 2020, 10:32 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Green Line Extension - Southwest LRT
Replies: 5265
Views: 1247501

Re: Southwest LRT (Green Line Extension)

Isn’t that almost a 2 hour ride? I’ve tried to use Green Line from events in Minneapolis over to the capital then transfer to a bus or Uber. It’s insanely long and slow.
by mamundsen
June 29th, 2020, 10:40 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Street, Road and Highway Projects
Replies: 1388
Views: 604143

Re: Street, Road and Highway Projects

Does the river view corridor plan also play into this?
by mamundsen
June 22nd, 2020, 10:54 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: U.S. Bank Stadium
Replies: 2080
Views: 189376

Re: U.S. Bank Stadium

Stadium is shut-down for everything, but the Vikings for the rest of the year. Does anyone know when they'll be done with the repairs? I wouldn't be surprised is ASM Global goes under. Managing a lot of empty stadiums right now. https://www.startribune.com/coronavirus-has-shut-down-u-s-bank-stadium...
by mamundsen
June 12th, 2020, 5:14 pm
Forum: Suburbs
Topic: Hopkins - General Topics
Replies: 367
Views: 130748

Re: Hopkins - General Topics

When the SWLRT platform is basically going to be on the property line... it feels like a max parking ratio should be 1:1.
by mamundsen
June 3rd, 2020, 1:35 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Public Transit News / Current Events (MN only)
Replies: 2909
Views: 702173

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

A lot of respondents already have a monthly bus pass, and caffeine is always welcome. How about a choice of a free day pass, fee weekend pass, or $5 off a monthly pass? (It would be interesting to know what percentage of riders have monthly passes.) Or support local businesses. Much like local taxi...
by mamundsen
May 23rd, 2020, 9:47 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Purple Line BRT (Rush Line Corridor)
Replies: 733
Views: 345706

Re: Rush Line Corridor BRT

This design does fee closer to the “light rail on wheels” that is often discussed with BRT but it is the other segments that concern me with this line. A 40+ min travel time from WBL to St Paul is just too long. Eventually we will have to figure out how to make this line and green line faster to att...
by mamundsen
May 19th, 2020, 8:14 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Public Transit News / Current Events (MN only)
Replies: 2909
Views: 702173

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

Metro Transit has a survey about returning service to normal levels. We would like to hear from you! We are always striving to serve you better. Please share your opinions in a survey to help us serve you better when service beyond essential trips is returned. In exchange for your time, all responde...
by mamundsen
April 27th, 2020, 7:32 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Public Transit News / Current Events (MN only)
Replies: 2909
Views: 702173

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

What are you working from home folks doing with transit passes? I’m debating finally canceling mine. It is only an option to start or stop about a month in advance. I have until May 10 to cancel for June. But then when I want to restart, I’d have to re-enroll by the 10th the month preceding. Will tr...
by mamundsen
April 13th, 2020, 3:41 pm
Forum: Updates - Announcements - Problems - Suggestions
Topic: Forum Integration Committee
Replies: 12
Views: 10596

Re: Forum Integration Committee

Quinn, I appreciate how the forums are a bit separate from the blog articles. I don't always read every article, but I do appreciate seeing updates on each project or discussion threads. I appreciate how the community of the forums is not heavily moderated. What is the goal of your committee? To me,...
by mamundsen
March 14th, 2020, 6:53 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Work from home and road congestion
Replies: 28
Views: 8334

Re: Work from home and road congestion

Like most of you, I enjoy my docking station with dual large screens and in person collaboration. I won’t miss the 40 min bus ride. I start WFH on Monday until TBD. I imagine at first I’ll be more productive.