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Previously Completed Work Technical Memo MAY 2015 PREVIOUSLY COMPLETED WORK TECHNICAL MEMO Contact List WASHINGTON COUNTY Lyssa Leitner [email protected] 651-430-4314 Hally Turner [email protected] 651-430-4307 CONSULTANT TEAM Brian Smalkoski, Project Manager [email protected] 651-643-0472 William Reynolds, Deputy Project Manager [email protected] 651-643-0462 May 15, 2015 i M ay Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Document Review ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Local Transportation Studies ................................................................................................................................................................. 2 2000 - MnDOT Commuter Rail System Plan Draft ............................................................................................................................. 2 2001 - The Red Rock Corridor Commuter Rail Feasibility Study ......................................................................................................... 4 2003 – Saint Paul Union Depot Analysis ............................................................................................................................................. 8 2004 - Midwest Regional Rail System Executive Report .................................................................................................................... 9 2007 - Red Rock Corridor Alternatives Analysis Final Report ........................................................................................................... 10 2008 - 2030 Transit Master Study .................................................................................................................................................... 14 2008 - Hastings Bridge Scoping Study .............................................................................................................................................. 15 2009 - Commuter Bus Feasibility Study ........................................................................................................................................... 16 2010 - Metropolitan Council Park-and-Ride Plan ............................................................................................................................. 19 2012 - East Metro Rail Capacity Study ............................................................................................................................................. 20 Annual Report of Minnesota High Speed Rail .................................................................................................................................. 23 Thrive MSP 2040 Transportation Policy Plan ....................................................................................... 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Bookmark not defined. 2015 - Minnesota State Rail Plan ..................................................................................................................................................... 24 2014 – Red Rock Corridor Alternatives Analysis Update (AAU) ....................................................................................................... 25 Comprehensive Plans ........................................................................................................................................................................... 26 2008 - Ramsey County Comprehensive Plan – Section B (Transportation, Transit and Surface Water) ......................................... 26 2009 - City of Hastings 2030 Comprehensive Plan: Transportation ................................................................................................. 27 2010 – City of St. Paul Park 2030 Comprehensive Plan: The Plan for Transportation ..................................................................... 27 2010 – Newport 2030 Comprehensive Plan: Transportation Section .............................................................................................. 28 2010 – City of Woodbury 2030 Comprehensive Plan – Transportation ........................................................................................... 28 2010 – City of St. Paul 2030 Comprehensive Plan – Transportation ................................................................................................ 28 2010 – Washington County 2030 Comprehensive Plan – Transportation ....................................................................................... 29 2011 – City of Cottage Grove 2030 Comprehensive Plan – Transportation ..................................................................................... 29 Area Studies ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 30 2011 - Market Assessment Report: Red Rock Corridor Station Area and Site Master Planning Study ............................................ 30 Site Plans .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 32 2009 - Union Depot Environmental Assessment ............................................................................................................................. 32 2010 Union Depot Activation and Development Strategy ............................................................................................................... 32 2012 - Station Area Planning Final Report ....................................................................................................................................... 33 Ordinances or Design Standards .......................................................................................................................................................... 37 1997 Guidelines on Shoulder Use by Buses ..................................................................................................................................... 37 May 15, 2015 ii M ay 2012 Regional Transitway Guidelines .............................................................................................................................................. 38 Data Review ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 39 Travel ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 39 2010 Travel Behavior Inventory (TBI) Survey ................................................................................................................................... 39 Transit On-Board Survey .................................................................................................................................................................. 39 Twin Cities Regional Travel Demand Forecast Model (RTDFM) ....................................................................................................... 39 2014 Annual Regional Park-and-Ride System Report: March 2015 ................................................................................................. 40 Population ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 41 Employment ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 41 Transportation Services ....................................................................................................................................................................... 42 Northstar Commuter Rail ................................................................................................................................................................. 42 2012 Cedar Avenue Transitway Update ........................................................................................................................................... 42 Orange Line (I-35W BRT) .................................................................................................................................................................. 43 Conclusion ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 44 May 15, 2015 iii M ay Table of Figures Figure 1: Forecasted Passenger Rail Growth in St. Paul ............................................................................................................................. 9 Figure 2: Red Rock Corridor Study Area ................................................................................................................................................... 10 Figure 3: Implementation Plan from the Alternatives Analysis ..............................................................................................................
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