What is the Rush Line Corridor Pre-Project Development Study?
A Pre-Project Development Study is underway, through summer 2015, that will analyze transit alternatives in the corridor between Forest Lake and Union Depot in St. Paul. . The study will identify one mode and alignment for adoption as the corridor’s Locally Preferred Alternative (LPA). An Alternatives Analysis was completed in 2009 recommending studying two alternatives: . Interstate 35E/35 from Union Depot to Forest Lake. . Ramsey County Regional Railroad Authority (RCRRA) right-of-way from Union Depot to White Bear Lake. The Rush Line Corridor is a transitway corridor extending 80 miles from Hinckley to Union Depot in St. Paul. What is the Rush Line Corridor
The Rush Line Corridor is a transitway extending 80 miles from Hinckley to Union Depot in St. Paul. The corridor links growing urban neighborhoods, suburbs, and rural cities and townships. Total corridor population is forecasted to grow by 43 percent between 2000 and 2030 - an increase of more than 158,000 people.
The robust economic growth potential in this corridor is essential for the elimination of concentrated areas of poverty. Growth in population and employment opportunity allow communities along the corridor to evaluate economic development opportunities, including transit-oriented development.
August 2014 Task Force Members What does the Rush Line Corridor Task Force do? The Rush Line Corridor Task Force has completed several transit Anoka County* Chisago County* studies while concurrently implementing transit improvements to Pine County benefit the corridor. The Task Force has been instrumental in Ramsey County* developing park and ride lots in Maplewood, Forest Lake and Lent Washington County Township. In 2012, the Task Force successfully transitioned the Forest Centerville* Lake/Columbus to downtown St. Paul demonstration express bus Columbus* service to the Metropolitan Council as part of the regional transit Forest Lake* system. Harris* Hinckley* Hugo* How can I get involved and provide feedback on this Little Canada* Maplewood* study? North Branch* Pine City* Attend a Rush Line open house or event. Rock Creek Submit comments on the project via: Rush City* . www.rushline.org St. Paul* . [email protected] Sandstone* . 651-226-2760 Stacy* Request a Rush Line presentation for your organization. White Bear Lake* Visit the website to sign up for project email updates. White Bear Township* Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/rushline Wyoming* Follow us on Twitter: @rushlinetransit *Denotes dual role serving on Pre-Project Development Study Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) How can businesses get involved? Others serving on PAC: East Side Area Business Association Request a presentation for your employees. Forest Lake Area Host an informational meeting at your business. Chamber of Commerce Provide a space for a display table at your business. Gem Lake Share project updates with other businesses. Lino Lakes Metro State University Metropolitan Council MnDOT Saint Paul Area Chamber of Commerce Saint Paul Port Authority Vadnais Heights White Bear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce
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