1. Metro Transit: What’s Around the Bend Howie Padilla Move Minneapolis March 15, 2017

2. Thank you for bringing us to where we are
Introduction.
Presentation will provide a brief overview of where transit began, how it operates today and the changes we expect to see over the coming years and decades.

3. “Well, it’s Groundhog Day…again.”
We’ve done this…over and over.

4. I-94 Pavement & Bridge Project
Project Description
Resurface freeway and repair 50 bridges along I-94 from Nicollet Ave. in Minneapolis to Shingle Creek Pkwy. in Brooklyn Center
Project Schedule
March 20, 2017-July 2018
Lane restrictions begin on May 1, 2017 expecting to last until October 31, 2017

5. I-94 Pavement & Bridge Project
Directly impacts 20 Metro Transit express service routes including Maple Grove
Intermittent lane & ramp closures
I-94 reduced to two lanes in each direction
Southbound traffic on Hwy. 252 & westbound traffic detoured to Hwy. 100
Northbound I-35 to westbound I-94 ramp closed May-August 2017
Lowry Tunnel closed on one side for 6 weeks; reduced to two lanes in each direction
Maple Grove rush detoured via I-694 to Hwy. 169 to I-394

6. Summer Rail Work Project Description Project Schedule
Preventative maintenance on the Green and Blue lines to ensure a longer system life and create a smoother, faster downtown rider experience.
Date
Location
March 24-27
Stadium Village to Snelling Ave.
April 7-10
Target Field Station to Franklin, Stadium Village
May 12-15
Franklin to 38th St. Station
June 1-5 (June 8-12 alternate)
June 23-July 3 (July alternate)
Project Schedule
March 24, 2017-July 2017

7. Summer Rail Work We’re caring for your system
After work is done, improved arrival times, smoother ride, will prep system for future expansion
Other options: biking, walking (within downtown,) taking buses from 46th St. Station, 38th St. Station, & Franklin
Riders can sign up for Rider Alerts-
Also, Twitter and Facebook updates

8. Superbowl 2018 February 4, 2018, U.S. Bank Stadium
The countdown is on and people are watching!
The stadium hosts the game, but the entire region hosts the event
Need to prepare adequately for crowds
Metro Transit has already been meeting with NFL

9. Superbowl 2018 Key Takeaways
Need to maintain a focus on regular riders and locals
Events leading up to game day can be just as large for transit as game day
Travel by foot to/from venues and waiting in lines will be a big challenge in our winter climate
Communication is KEY
Station Ambassadors
Rider alerts
Twitter
Facebook

10. “Well, it’s Groundhog Day…again.”
We’ve done this…over and over.

11. Orange Line Exciting BRT Expansion
17-mile Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line connecting Minneapolis, Richfield, Bloomington, & Burnsville along I-35W
Northbound & southbound, 7 days a week
Replace & upgrade existing Route 535
Street improvements, upgraded transit stations
Improved bus routes
Planned to open

12. 2017 potential fare policy change
Step not taken since 2008
Generate Additional Fare Revenues – Increase revenues across all modes and service (Metro Transit, regional and contract service, Metro Mobility and Transit Link) while minimizing any ridership impacts
Promote Equity – Price fares so that they account for an equitable portion of operating costs and reflect the ability of customers to pay
Simplify – Make the fare structure easier to use and understand
Looking to generate $10M to $14M over two years

13. Public Input Process Formal meetings Pop-up meetings
Open house format
Receive public comment
Throughout region
Pop-up meetings
Major transit hubs
During busy travel times
Less formal, still collect input
Connect with community organizations
Existing partners, EAC

14. Questions?