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by gopherfan
March 29th, 2017, 9:30 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Green Line Extension - Southwest LRT
Replies: 5289
Views: 1306516

Re: Southwest LRT (Green Line Extension)

Ignore the quick coloring job, this map shows in red the republicans that sent a letter to Elaine Chao the Secretary of Transportation to block Southwest LRT funding, yellow are republican districts that did not sign the bill, a.k.a. districts that will benefit of transit dollars in the near future....
by gopherfan
March 10th, 2017, 12:44 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Suburban Transit (Opt-out Services Providers)
Replies: 140
Views: 177488

Re: Suburban Transit (Opt-out Services Providers)

Here's why Uber is NOT a solution to our PUBLIC transit. http://money.cnn.com/2016/05/02/technology/uber-access/ Also check out Sunday Parker's twitter www.twitter.com/sundaytakesbart We're pretty good in MN comparatively, but she's got some true horror stories and clearly we have miles to go to imp...
by gopherfan
February 23rd, 2017, 1:04 pm
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Northstar Commuter Rail
Replies: 952
Views: 245510

Re: Northstar Commuter Rail

Coon Rapids has a proposal in the works, not sure if this was posted yet or not. The latest I heard is the developer may build all at once instead of two phases, pretty ambitious! https://youtu.be/Ig8QF4QBkR4?t=5m32s http://www.ci.coon-rapids.mn.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=690 http://www.ci.coon-rapids....
by gopherfan
February 17th, 2017, 11:32 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - North, Northeast, and Southeast / University of Minnesota
Topic: Dinkytown
Replies: 439
Views: 277335

Re: Dinkytown

Official sign, taken this evening
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by gopherfan
February 9th, 2017, 3:33 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Downtown Minneapolis Retail News
Replies: 1432
Views: 512816

Re: Downtown Minneapolis Retail News

Story & press release: http://www.gomn.com/news/what-targets-10m-renovation-of-the-downtown-minneapolis-store-will-look-like/ http://www.gomn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/NicolletMall_RemodelPitch_2817_final.pdf http://www.gomn.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Screen-Shot-2017-02-09-at-1.26.28-P...
by gopherfan
November 29th, 2016, 10:12 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: U.S. Bank Stadium
Replies: 2080
Views: 216033

Re: U.S. Bank STadium

The Strib comment section is pure gold!
by gopherfan
October 22nd, 2016, 9:33 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: The Dayton's Project
Replies: 354
Views: 265602

Re: Downtown Minneapolis Macy's Building

Mpls needs to focus on Millennial retail to capture UMN shoppers before they can make their way to uptown or MOA. Downtown Council needs to attract Apple, H&M, Victoria's Secret, Forever 21, & Urban Outfitters!
by gopherfan
July 6th, 2016, 5:57 am
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: U.S. Bank Stadium
Replies: 2080
Views: 216033

Re: U.S. Bank Stadium Construction Updates

Stadium received wind damage last night to some of the metal panels. Crews were out at 11pm repairing. Webcam images -https://imgur.com/DOOnadM
by gopherfan
February 16th, 2016, 11:28 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: U.S. Bank Stadium
Replies: 2080
Views: 216033

Re: U.S. Bank Stadium Construction Updates

The great MPLS parking Dilemma, said no one ever... oh wait.

http://www.kare11.com/sports/vikings-ta ... a/45011059
by gopherfan
February 4th, 2016, 10:41 pm
Forum: Minneapolis - Downtown
Topic: Stadium LRT Station, Ped Bridge & Plaza (MSFA block)
Replies: 466
Views: 79923

Re: Stadium LRT Station, Ped Bridge & Plaza (MSFA block)

Drawings for West Plaza around the light rail station have been posted. As predicted abundant hardscape. The area over the parking ramp is listed as a bid alternate, so if the price comes in too high they will probably scrap that portion... http://www.msfa.com/detail.cfm/page/msfaSite_DMVCRSHB_KPDVN...
by gopherfan
October 14th, 2014, 1:02 am
Forum: Transportation
Topic: Nicollet-Central Streetcar
Replies: 887
Views: 143448

Re: Nicollet-Central Streetcar

Check out the new Support Minneapolis Streetcar Page! https://www.facebook.com/supportminneapolisstreetcar