PART 1: PROJECT INTRODUCTION PART 1: PROJECT INTRODUCTION NEW RAPID TRANSIT FOR A GROWING, EQUITABLE ROCHESTER PHASE TWO COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT The City of Rochester, MN INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY The City of Rochester and Destination Medical Center (DMC) are exploring ways to improve the well-being and quality of life downtown with an increase in rapid transit services. This study looks to improve public places, sidewalks and streets around stations to increase neighborhood connections to the rapid transit system. This includes reviewing that residential, commercial and employment around the rapid transit system are supportive to riders. The City of Rochester and its partners are committed to addressing immediate community needs. We are also committed to our resilience and success in the future, and advancing work that supports these goals. We thank everyone for their flexibility and willingness to adapt in an ever-evolving time of change. PURPOSE OF THE TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT (TOD) PLANNING STUDY •Enhance economic development. •Improve well-being. •Enhance quality of life. •Improve access to transit. •Facilitate multi-modal connectivity. •Support neighborhood vitality. •Encourage a mix of uses. •Enhancing the public realm. •Enable Rochester’s growth. PROJECT GOALS •Linking transit and growth. •A dynamic downtown supported by rapid transit. •Livable neighborhoods. •Range of housing types and affordability levels. •30% commuter trips to downtown by transit by 2040. •A “park once” culture – with transit, biking and walking for other trips. KEY MILESTONES •Feb 2020: Transit-oriented development (TOD) corridor community engagement. •April 2020: Station area plans community engagement (online open house). •June 2020: Station area concepts community engagement. •July 2020: Final plan and implementation plan. •July 2020: Rochester City Council adoption. •Sept 2020: Federal Transit Administration, small-starts funding application. FEBRUARY COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Emerging Themes • Vibrant downtown. • Amenities, retail, destinations for residents. • Improved pedestrian experience. • Housing options: income, job type, age. • Family-oriented communities. • Homes for long-term residents. • Transit and development that works in the cold. • Managing transit and traffic. • High quality transit service, vehicles, and stations. • Placing stations for residents and commuters. February Open House Summary ROCHESTER'S GROWTH AND THE KEY ROLE OF TRANSIT Between 2020 and 2040, the City of Rochester is projected to grow by 38,900. Employment in Olmsted County is expected to grow by 37,500 jobs over the same period. Much of the growth will occur in Rochester’s downtown area and an expanded central city. To accommodate the growth, Rochester aims to achieve 50% of commuter trips to downtown by modes other than single-occupant automobile by 2030, with 23-30% of commuters arriving by transit. This change in transportation can also create multi-modal connections and a network of walkable streets linked to public spaces. One tool to reach these goals is new rapid transit. The proposed Rochester Rapid Transit route runs along 2nd Street SW from the Mayo Clinic West Lot near Cascade Lake Park to downtown and then south on South Broadway to a new transit village beyond 12th Street. The planned transit route will use bus rapid transit (RT). PROJECTED POPULATION GROWTH TO 2040 PROJECTED EMPLOYMENT GROWTH TO 2040 WHY RAPID TRANSIT? •New transportation capacity to help whole city reach economic and growth goals. •Enhanced movement around transit corridor. •More people moving, but contained traffic growth. •Add mobility options for residents, employees, and businesses. •Transition surface parking to better uses. WHAT IS ROCHESTER RAPID TRANSIT? •New bus rapid transit (BRT) on 2nd Street SW and South Broadway Avenue. •Extended buses. •100-120 passengers, every 5 minutes at peak. •18 hours of service per day. •New transit villages - multimodal hubs. •Dedicated stations along route. •Platforms, shelters, and real time information. Esri, Garmin, FAO, NOAA, EPA Powered by Esri RAPID TRANSIT IN PEER CITIES • Eugene Emerald Express • San Bernardino sbX • Minneapolis C Line • Indianapolis Red Line • Grand Rapids Silver Line • Cleveland Healthline • Richmond GRTC Pulse • Hartford CTfastrack Rochester Rapid Transit FAQs STATION AREA PLAN SEGMENTS When starting to plan for development around each station, the team identified three segments along the corridor that each have their own unique character and opportunities for growth. Explore Parts 2, 3, and 4 of this website to learn more about each of these segments of the rapid transit route. CONTENT LINKS Part 2: 2nd Street SW West of 52 Part 3: 2nd Street SW East of 52 Part 4: S Broadway Avenue Stay Involved If you have any questions, you are encouraged to contact Project Manager, Jarrett Hubbard. He is reachable at [email protected] or 507- 328-2022. The City of Rochester Destination Medical Center Website by: SOM Powered by ArcGIS StoryMaps PART 2: 2ND STREET SW WEST OF HIGHWAY 52 NEW RAPID TRANSIT FOR A GROWING, EQUITABLE ROCHESTER PHASE TWO COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT The City of Rochester, MN THE WEST GATEWAY 2ND STREET SW: WEST OF HIGHWAY 52 PLAN CONCEPT An activated urban corridor. A point of arrival for employees and visitors. DEVELOPMENT A new West Transit Village. Residential and small business infill on 2nd Street SW. PUBLIC REALM Extend 2nd Street streetscape to the West Transit Village. Enhanced bike and pedestrian connections. URBAN DESIGN Buildings at the back of the sidewalk. Active frontages. MOVEMENT Transit station at West Transit Village. Transit station at 19th Street. Walkable streets and multi-use paths. Extend 2nd Street SW "urban street" character to west. OPEN SPACE New open spaces at West Transit Village. On-site plazas at larger sites. OPPORTUNITY SITES Opportunity sites are locations with both nearer and long term potential. This includes vacant land, surface parking lots and older, low-density uses likely to see change in the next 20 years. STATION AREA PLANS Powered by Esri 1 The West Transit Village 2 The West Transit Village Bikes, Trails and Open Space 3 The West Transit Village Types of New Development New homes. Retail at transit station. Mayo Clinic employee and visitor parking. Public and resident parking. Open space link to Cascade Lake. Trail connections. 4 The West Transit Village Building Heights Higher and 2nd Street SW. Step heights down to Cascade Lake. 5 The 2nd Street & 19th Avenue SW Station Why this location? Serves existing residents. Close to development opportunities. Pedestrian infrastructure: marked crosswalks, high-quality streetscape. Existing traffic signal can be linked to transit signal priority. Meets suburban corridor spacing criteria. 1/2 mile from West Transit Village. Popular among open house attendees – access to Shorewood Senior Campus and Thesis Brewing. 2nd Street SW 6 West of Highway 52 Bikes, Trails and Open Space 2nd Street SW 7 West of Highway 52 Types of New Development Mixed use focus at the 2nd Street SW & 19th Avenue Station. Residential along 2nd Street SW corridor. 2nd Street SW 8 West of Highway 52 Building Heights Taller buildings around the 2nd Street SW & 19th Avenue Station. Taller buildings closer to Highway 52. WHAT COULD NEW DEVELOPMENT LOOK LIKE? Powered by Esri 1 Buildings at the West Transit Village Landscaped streets. Mid-rise homes. Active ground floors. Pedestrian, bike, and transit. 2 Buildings along 2nd Street SW A suburban corridor scale. 3-4 stories. 3 Buildings at the 2nd Street SW & 19th Avenue Station Transit-oriented development station scale. 5-8 stories. CONTENT LINKS Part 1: Project Introduction Part 3: 2nd Street SW East of 52 Part 4: S Broadway Avenue Stay Involved Phase Two surveys closed on May 5, 2020. If you have any questions, you are encouraged to contact Project Manager, Jarrett Hubbard. He is reachable at [email protected] or 507- 328-2022. The City of Rochester Destination Medical Center Website by: SOM Powered by ArcGIS StoryMaps PART 3: 2ND STREET SW EAST OF HIGHWAY 52 NEW RAPID TRANSIT FOR A GROWING, EQUITABLE ROCHESTER PHASE TWO COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT The City of Rochester, MN THE CITY CORRIDOR 2ND STREET SW: HIGHWAY 52 TO 6TH AVENUE SW PLAN CONCEPT A diverse city-scale corridor. Enhanced connection between Saint Marys and downtown. DEVELOPMENT An expanded Saint Marys district. Bio-science, health, housing, and hotel uses. Infill development between 9th and 6th Avenues. A higher density cluster at 6th Avenue SW. PUBLIC REALM Enhanced 2nd Street SW streetscape. Enhanced pedestrian crossings at stations. Plazas at stations. URBAN DESIGN Signature buildings at 11th and 6th Avenues. Mixed-use gateways at 11th and 6th Avenues. Lower height buildings between 9th and 7th Avenues. MOVEMENT Primary station at Saint Marys 2nd Street SW entrance. Stations at 9th and 6th Avenues. Walkable streets. OPEN SPACE Enhanced access to St. Marys Park. Plaza at stations on the south side. OPPORTUNITY SITES Opportunity sites are locations with both nearer and long term potential. This includes vacant land, surface parking lots and older, low-density uses likely to see change in the next 20 years. STATION AREA PLANS Powered by Esri 1 2nd Street at Saint Marys Hospital Station Why this location? Serves existing and new residents. Serves Saint Marys east. High-density employment area. Health care destination. Existing hotel district. Marked crossings and pedestrian access in three directions. 2 2nd Street & 9th Avenue SW