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ROUTE TOTAL 2040 DAILY ESTIMATED TRAVEL RIDERSHIP OPERATION & LENGTH NUMBER OF CAPITAL MAINTENANCE KeyTIM characteristicsE of Riverview locally preferred alternative STATIONS COST COST (2027$) 11.7 Total 20,400 (2029$) 44 min. 20 # Transit-dependent $ M miles 4,600 $2.066B per year New Riders 2,700 ROUTE TOTAL 2040 DAILY ESTIMATED TRAVEL RIDERSHIP OPERATION & LENGTH NUMBER OF CAPITAL MAINTENANCE TIME STATIONS COST COST (2027$) 11.7 Total 20,400 (2029$) 20 44 min. RiverviewCorridor.comTransit-dependent $ M miles 4,600 $2.066B per year New Riders 2,700 Community Engagement Meaningful community engagement is critical to informed decision making and building trust among residents and business owners. Ramsey County is committed to continue public engagement through the Engineering and Pre-Environmental analysis and design process. Next steps The Engineering and Pre-Environmental Phase of the project begins October 2020 and continues through 2023. This phase will examine impacts and gather detailed information to inform the project’s preliminary design.

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Modern Streetcar chosen as Engineering and Project Final Locally Preferred Alternative Pre-Environmental Phase Development Engineering Construction

3 Years 3 Years 2 Years 3 Years 3-4 Years Operations Ongoing Public Engagement WE ARE HERE

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