Cedar Avenue Transitway Station Area Plan

CEDAR AVENUE TRANSITWAY STATION AREA PLAN

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY NOVEMBER 2017 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS PROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM STUDY PREPARED BY: Matthew Parent, Dakota County Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc. Kristine Elwood, Dakota County Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. Mary Montagne, Dakota County Lilian Leatham, Dakota County Erik Slettedahl, City of Eagan STUDY FUNDED BY: Jill Hutmacher, City of Eagan Dakota County Regional Railroad Authority Mike Ridley, City of Eagan City of Eagan Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP) TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Matthew Parent, Dakota County Kristine Elwood, Dakota County Mary Montagne, Dakota County Station Area Plan Project Manager: Lilian Leatham, Dakota County Matthew Parent Erik Slettedahl, City of Eagan Dakota County Jill Hutmacher, City of Eagan 14955 Galaxie Avenue Mike Ridley, City of Eagan Apple Valley, MN 55124 Regina Dean, City of Burnsville Phone: 952-891-7271 email: [email protected] Aaron Bartling, MVTA Jen Lehmann, MVTA Jon Solberg, MnDOT Molly Kline, MnDOT Cole Hiniker, Met Council Patrick Boylan, Met Council THIS PLAN WAS ADOPTED BY THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMBER 6TH, 2017 Lucy Galbraith, Metro Transit AND BY THE DAKOTA COUNTY REGIONAL RAILROAD AUTHORITY ON NOVEMBER 14TH, 2017.

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ii STATION AREA PLAN: NOVEMBER 2017 CONTENTS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS II EXECUTIVE SUMMARY IV

CEDAR AVENUE TRANSITWAY iii CEDAR GROVE STATION

TWIN CITIES PREMIUM OUTLETS EXECUTIVE SUMMARY MINNESOTA RIVER

In 2013, the Cedar Avenue Transitway (METRO Red CEDAR GROVE Line) began high-frequency station to station bus rapid STATION transit (BRT) service between the Mall of America in Bloomington and the Apple Valley Transit station along TWIN CITIES the Cedar Avenue Transitway. The implementation of the PREMIUM OUTLETS METRO Red Line was a result of planning efforts led by MINNESOTA RIVER CEDAR ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL the Dakota County Regional Railroad Authority (DCRRA) DIFFLEY RD 30 and partners to serve the transit needs of the growing METCALF MIDDLE SCHOOL southern communities in Dakota County including Eagan, Apple Valley and Lakeville. In 2015, Dakota County developed a Cedar Avenue Transitway / METRO Red Line HWY 13 Implementation Plan Update (IPU) to identify service CLIFF ROAD and facility improvements that will improve transit CEDAR ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL STATION EAST DIFFLEY RD opportunities within the corridor now and in the future. 30 RAHN PARK METCALF MIDDLE Included in the 2015 IPU is a recommendation that station SCHOOL area plans be developed for each existing and planned AVENUE CEDAR CINNAMON RIDGE station to help local communities prepare for a more APARTMENTS sustainable community that integrates transit into future HWY 13 CLIFF RD 32 growth and allows for more travel options for residents. CLIFF ROAD Additionally, the Metropolitan Council Regional Transitway STATION EAST RAHN PARK

guideline requires station area planning for infill stations. CEDAR AVENUE CEDAR I-35E CINNAMON RIDGE The Cedar Avenue Transitway Station Area Plan is APARTMENTS CLIFF ROAD intended to provide a guide for future policy decisions, STATION WEST CLIFF RD development, and public investments in the Red Line 32 station areas located in the City of Eagan, including the existing Cedar Grove Station and the proposed Cliff Road Stations. The study identifies the near- and long-term

I-35E public improvements in each of the station areas focused Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community on improving transit ridership, enhancing the transit user CLIFF ROAD 0 0.25 0.5 1 STATION WEST Legend Miles experience, and promoting transit-oriented development Existing and Planned BRT Stations opportunities. Station Planning Study Area

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Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community iv STATION AREA PLAN: NOVEMBER 2017 0 0.25 0.5 1 Legend Miles Existing and Planned BRT Stations Station Planning Study Area

The Dakota County Regional Railroad Authority (DCRRA) and the City of Eagan have begun the process to complete METRO Red Line transit station area planning in the vicinity of the Cedar Grove and Cliff Road transit stations in the City of Eagan. The METRO Red Line, the first bus rapid transit (BRT) line in the Twin Cities region, provides enhanced bus service to major commercial and employment centers along Cedar Avenue between Apple Valley and the Mall of America. The station area plans will provide a guide for future policy decisions, development and public investments in the Cedar Grove and Cliff Road station areas. The station area plans are intended to enhance opportunities for economic development and improve transit ridership.

We need your input! Learn more about the project and share your ideas for station area planning. Project Manager: Matthew Parent Dakota County www.hkgi.com/projects/EaganBRTStations/index.php 952-891-7271 The Dakota County Regional Railroad Authority (DCRRA) and the City of Eagan have begun the process to complete METRO Red Line transit station area [email protected] planning in the vicinity of the Cedar Grove and Cliff Road transit stations in the City of Eagan. The METRO Red Line, the first bus rapid transit (BRT) line in the Twin Cities region, provides enhanced bus service to major commercial and employment centers along CedarCEDAR Avenue between AVENUE Apple TRANSITWAY Valley and the Mall HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP of America. The station area plans will provide a guide for future policy decisions, development and public investments in the Cedar Grove and Cliff Road station areas. The station area plans are intended to enhance opportunities for economic development and improveSTATION transit ridership. AREA PLANNING

CEDAR AVENUE TRANSITWAY HOISINGTON KOEGLER GROUP STATION AREA PLANNING PLANNING PROCESS The planning process involved an inventory and analysis of existing conditions in the station areas, including pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, transit facilities, roadways, utilities, land uses and amenities. It also included an analysis of existing plans, studies and market conditions in each station area. This information was supplemented with stakeholder input received through a series of interviews and other forums for community input. The following is a brief summary of the planning process: INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS The Cedar Avenue Transit Station Planning Study included an evaluation of existing infrastructure, transit, pedestrian and bicycle environments within an area approximately ½ mile from each station intended to provide information regarding existing gaps and potential opportunities for enhancing mobility in each station area. The site analysis identified several gaps in pedestrian and bicycle systems around each station and opportunities to enhance the public realm to make connections to transit more pedestrian and bike-friendly.

RELATED PLANS AND STUDIES The Station Area Plans are also informed by several related planning documents and studies, including the City of Eagan 2030 Comprehensive Plan, Dakota County 2030 Comprehensive Plan, Dakota County 2030 Transportation Plan, METRO Red Line Cedar Avenue BRT Market and Development Study, and the Cedar Avenue Transitway Implementation Plan Update. Key takeaways from these plans and studies include: »» Create compact, mixed-use neighborhoods that place parks, schools, civic buildings and retail within walking distance of people’s homes »» Support neighborhoods becoming more pedestrian and bike-friendly through additional trail connections, sidewalks, improved street intersections, and landscape treatments »» Promote transit supportive land uses that encourage active living and transit ridership »» Provide transit passenger amenities such as lighting, benches, bicycle facilities, and attractive landscaping »» Clearly define and aggressively market the benefits and features of BRT service

CEDAR AVENUE TRANSITWAY v MARKET ANALYSIS STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT Additionally, the study included an evaluation of existing Stakeholder engagement was critical to the creation of the Cedar Avenue Transitway Station Area and anticipated market conditions in each station area, Plan. A purposeful and effective stakeholder engagement plan was conducted throughout the providing Dakota County and the City of Eagan with project to ensure plan recommendations reflect stakeholder input and priorities. Engagement a better understanding of potential development and efforts included: regular meetings with the Project Management Team (PMT), consisting of County redevelopment opportunities in each station area and and City staff, and the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), consisting of County and City staff, and what land uses to plan for based on market feasibility. other agency representatives; stakeholder interviews, pop-up displays at community events; public Overall, the market study recommends that the City open houses; and online survey input. Building on previous engagement efforts conducted for the of Eagan and local developers focus on creating a Cedar Avenue transit corridor, stakeholder engagement for this planning effort provided important residentially-focused mixed use development as part of information about the assets, issues, opportunities and needs that transit users, residents, business the evolution of the Cliff Road station area, to the east side owners, workers, and other stakeholders felt the station area plans should address. Key takeaways of Cedar Avenue. In order to best leverage the presence from stakeholder engagement include: of the BRT line along Cedar Avenue, residential mixed use »» Consider education and marketing programs to bolster transit ridership projects in the vicinity should provide good connections »» Offer public transportation promotions to incentivize transit use to the BRT station area (in the form of sidewalks, bicycle amenities and facilities, and safe crosswalks), and provide »» Wayfinding and signage are concerns that should be addressed in the station area plan space for bus connections from other bus lines into the »» Safety and comfort are concerns – particularly for seniors BRT station area. »» Surrounding neighborhoods lack sidewalks and bike facilities today »» Improvements are needed to enhance connectivity to and from the transit stations »» Promote transit supportive land uses near stations including high density housing, mixed-use, entertainment and retail, healthy food choices and schools »» Consider placemaking at stations (green space, plazas, public art) »» Plan for “kiss and ride” facilities near the station areas

STATION AREA PLANNING WORKSHOP The station area planning team, consisting of the PMT, TAC, and the consultant team, conducted a Station Area Planning Workshop to generate ideas for station area plans, building on the station area analysis, market study, and stakeholder input. The concepts developed in the workshop provided a foundation for further station area planning work.

Workshop with the Technical Advisory Committee, May 2017

vi STATION AREA PLAN: NOVEMBER 2017 ESTABLISH VISION AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES A Vision statement and set of Guiding Principles were established to guide future investments and development in each station area. The station area vision and guiding principles are consistent with the City’s vision for each station area, as stated in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, and reflect stakeholder input received as part of this planning effort. The Vision provides an over arching statement of the future land uses, character and role for each area. The Guiding Principles provide specific strategies for achieving the vision.

CEDAR GROVE STATION AREA VISION CLIFF ROAD STATION AREA VISION The vision for the Cedar Grove station area is to provide a strong, vibrant The Cliff Road station area is envisioned as a transit-oriented, pedestrian- gateway into the City of Eagan by creating a transit-oriented, pedestrian friendly, mixed-use neighborhood with a mix of residential, retail, office and friendly, mixed-use district with a mix of housing choices, and a center for park uses. The area is well-served with access to major roadways and public economic and cultural activity with regional destinations for retail and transit, including numerous local and express bus routes, and a park-and- restaurants, employment, and transit services. A strong sense of identity ride facility located at Cliff Road and I-35E. This area will also be served will be created through the development of a compact, mixed-use district by future bus rapid transit (BRT) stations located at the Cedar Avenue and that create places where people can live, work, shop and recreate without Cliff Road interchange. Future redevelopment in the Cliff Road station area an automobile. Emphasis for the Cedar Grove station area will be to support should focus on underutilized and undeveloped sites near the proposed BRT existing development, promote TOD on remaining development sites, stations. Emphasis for the Cliff Road station area will be to promote transit- protect and enhance health and quality of life for local neighborhoods, and supportive, compact, mixed-use development, protect and enhance health create a more connected street, sidewalk and trail network for all modes of and quality of life for local neighborhoods, and create a more connected transportation, with safe and convenient connections to the Cedar Grove street, sidewalk and trail network for all modes of transportation, with safe Station and area destinations. and convenient connections to the Cliff Road stations and area destinations.

Wayfinding Enhanced streetscapes Active ground level Pedestrian-friendly Multi-use trail Streetscape plantings Grade-separated Active ground level uses streets crossing uses

CEDAR AVENUE TRANSITWAY vii STATION AREA PLANS KEY The Station Area Plans outline a range of future station MULTI-USE TRAIL AY FUTURE W area investments intended to improve mobility to and MULTI-USE RK CONCRETE / SIDEWALK TRAIL PA TS TLE from each station, enhance the transit user experience, PEDESTRIAN-SCALED N OU LIGHTS EAGA and facilitate transit supportive redevelopment near each CURB RAMP station. The following is a brief summary of station area recommendations: A PUBLIC ART CURB EXTENSION W WAYFINDING HAWK SIGNAL ROADWAYS »» Incorporate roadway improvements that enhance A FUTURE access to transit facilities and promote walkable RE-DEVELOPMENT SITE neighborhoods. BUS DROP-OFF »» Consider traffic calming measures like curb extensions. SKYWAY BRIDGE ROAD NICOLS CEDARAVE »» Promote “complete streets” in each station area. W CEDAR GROVE TRANSIT STATION AY W PEDESTRIAN CONNECTIONS RK PA E »» Enhance pedestrian connections to and from each OV GR R 77 DA transit station and surrounding destinations. CE »» Complete gaps in existing sidewalks and trails within a F igure i.2 CEDAR GROVE STATION STREETSCAPE ENHANCEMENTSW ½ mile of each transit station. CURB EXTENSION »» Provide on-street pedestrian facilities on key routes Figure 2.12 CeDAr grOVe STATDRAFTiON STreeTSCAPe eNHANCeMeNTS where off-street facilities are not feasible. CEDAR AVENUE TRANSITWAY 2-27 »» Improve pedestrian roadway crossings at key intersections. »» Provide streetscape enhancements such as street trees, landscaping, pedestrian-scaled lighting, and site furnishings. Curb extension High-visibility crosswalk »» Consider grade separated crossings of Cedar Avenue and Highway 13 to better connect the stations to regional trail systems.

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SEE CARNELIAN Proposed Station Area Improvements LANE SECTION Pedestrian Connection ON-STREET FACILITY W Multi-Use Trail Connection Bicycle Connection On-Street Bike/Ped Connection Streetscape Enhancement

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A ON-STREET FACILITY W Public Art W MULTI-USE PATH: LONG-TERM W (FRONTAGE RD) Diffley Road Potential Opportunity Site Bridge Improvement 800 400 0 800 F igure i.3 CEDAR GROVE STATION AREA IMPROVEMENTS Feet

CEDAR AVENUE TRANSITWAY ix BICYCLE CONNECTIONS KEY

»» Enhance bicycle connections to and from each transit MULTI-USE TRAIL station and surrounding destinations. CONCRETE / SIDEWALK PEDESTRIAN-SCALED »» Complete gaps in existing trails within 3 miles of each LIGHTS OFF-RAMP station area. CINNAMON RIDGE CURB RAMP APARTMENTS »» Provide on-street marked bicycle lanes (or sharrows) A PUBLIC ART along key routes to supplement the off-street bike trail system. W WAYFINDING »» Provide visible, convenient and accessible bike parking SIGNAL and lockers at the transit stations. CLIFF ROAD »» Provide bike pumping and repair stations at the transit stations. MVTA BUS STOP

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TRANSIT CONNECTIONS »» Provide seating and paved waiting areas for transit users at all bus stops in the station areas.

SLATER ROAD SLATER KWIK »» Provide seating and shelters at high use bus stops TRIP SUPER within the station areas. AMERICA »» Provide bus schedule and transfer information at high F igure i.4 CLIFF ROAD SOUTHBOUND STATION STREETSCAPE ENHANCEMENTS PROPOSED CLIFF ROAD use bus stops in the station areas. SOUTHBOUND Figure 3.12 CLiFF rOAD SOuTHBOuND STATiON STreeTSCAPe eNHANCeMeNTS STATION »» Provide adequate lighting for safety at and near the DRAFT Cedar Grove Transit Station and at other high use bus CEDAR AVENUE TRANSITWAY 3-27 stops in the station areas. »» Plan for and accommodate kiss-and-ride drop-off and pickup facilities at each station area.

WAYFINDING AND SIGNAGE Pedestrian-scale lighting On-street bike lane Bicycle racks »» Design and install a cohesive and contextual wayfinding and signage system near each transit station. »» Provide wayfinding at key destinations and trailheads located near each transit station.

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CEDAR AVENUE TRANSITWAY xi PUBLIC REALM KEY ON-RAMP »» Support pedestrians through the introduction of MULTI-USE TRAIL MCDONALD’S sidewalks on streets within the station area where CONCRETE / SIDE- WALK feasible, enhanced pedestrian crossings, ADA compliant PEDESTRIAN-SCALED ramps for people in wheel chairs or other mobility NEW HORIZONS LIGHTS DAYCARE PROPOSED HOLIDAY CURB RAMP devices. CLIFF ROAD STATION NORTHBOUND A A »» Enhance the station areas with public plazas, STATION PUBLIC ART W landscaping, pedestrian-scaled lighting, site furnishings W WAYFINDING and public art elements. BOARDWALK SIGNAL TRAIL »» Initiate streetscape improvements (street trees, pedestrian-scaled lighting, and site furnishings) in each station area. MVTA BUS STOP

CLIFF ROAD BUILT FORM AND LAND USE »» Redevelop vacant, underutilized and/or aging retail and office sites with transit supportive uses, including high W density residential, mixed-use, office, retail, and civic RESTAURANT uses. OFF-RAMP »» Design new buildings to enhance pedestrian access by incorporating active ground level uses, and orienting F igure i.6 CLIFF ROAD NORTHBOUND STATIONWENDY’S STREETSCAPE ENHANCEMENTS them toward streets and public spaces. Figure 3.15 CLiFF rOAD NOrTHBOuND STATiON STreeTSCAPe »» Locate parking behind the primary building. DRAFT »» Design new buildings to be compatible in scale and CEDAR AVENUE TRANSITWAY 3-31 character with surrounding context.

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CEDAR AVENUE TRANSITWAY xiii Cedar Grove Near Term Long Term Estimated IMPLEMENTATION Tag Public Improvements Lead Agency Station (0-10 years) (10+ years) Cost Implementation of future public improvements and Curb extensions at the corners of Nicols Road/Cedar Grove Parkway and Roadways A X $225,000 City of Eagan private development opportunities identified for each Nicols Road/Eagan Outlets Parkway B Complete gaps in the multi-use trail along Diffley Road $231,000 Dakota County station area is likely to occur over many years, depending X Connect the multi-use trail along Rahn Road to the trails located in C X $82,500 City of Eagan on demand and need, available funding sources, and Bridgeview Park Provide a new multi-use trail from the Cedar Grove Transit Station along market conditions. The public sector is expected to play D the west and north side of Cedarvale Boulevard to the intersection with X $143,000 City of Eagan a primary role implementing physical improvements Rahn Road Provide a grade-separated trail connection from the proposed Cedarvale E X $2,000,000 MnDOT and policy and regulatory initiatives. The private sector Road trail under or over Highway 13 Provide a multi-use trail connection from the existing trail along Silver Bell is expected to lead the way in the development and Pedestrian and F Road to the existing trails located in the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife X $357,500 City of Eagan Bicycle Connections redevelopment of transit-oriented uses near the stations. Refuge. Provide multi-use trail connections from Diffley Road (west of Cedar Implementation of public infrastructure and policies that G Avenue) along Old Sibley Highway, Creekside Court, and Running Brook X $192,500 City of Eagan Road support transit-oriented development may play a key Provide an off-street sidewalk or an on-street/ marked pedestrian lane $13,500 - H X City of Eagan along Carnelian Lane, from Rahn Road to Nicols Road. $216,000 role in catalyzing development interest near the transit Provide a new sidewalk along the east side of Fenway Road, between I X $32,000 City of Eagan stations. Cedar Grove Parkway and Eagan Outlets Parkway. Provide new sidewalks along the west side of Cedarvale Drive, between J Cedar Grove Parkway and Eagan Outlets Parkway, and along the north side X $80,000 City of Eagan The Plan addresses potential phasing of the recommended of Cedar Grove Parkway, between Cedarvale Drive and Nicols Road. actions outlined for each station area, identifies policy Improve pedestrian roadway crossings at key intersections in the station $10,000 - City of Eagan and Dakota K X and regulatory initiatives intended to support the vision area, and along existing trails in the station area. $50,000 County Provide streetscape enhancements along Nicols Road, Cedar Grove L X $930,000 City of Eagan and guiding principles for each station area, and discusses Parkway, Cedarvale Boulevard, and Eagan Outlets Parkway. potential strategies to fund the implementation of station M Provide streetscape enhancements along Rahn Road $380,000 City of Eagan X area improvements. Provide on-street marked bicycle lanes (or sharrows) along Carnelian Lane, N from Rahn Road to Nicols Road, and along Diamond Drive, from Cedar X $21,500 City of Eagan Pond Park to Carnelian Lane It is anticipated that the City of Eagan and Dakota County Provide visible, convenient and accessible bike parking and lockers at the O X $10,000 MVTA/Metro Transit comprehensive plans and zoning ordinances will be Cedar Grove Transit Station. P Provide bike pumping and repair station at the Cedar Grove Transit Station $1,500 MVTA/Metro Transit updated to incorporate the recommendations provided in X Provide seating and paved waiting areas for transit users at all bus stops in Transit Q X $36,000 MVTA/Metro Transit this document. the station area. Connections R Provide seating and shelters at high use bus stops within the station area. $90,000 MVTA/Metro Transit X Provide bus schedule and transfer information at high use bus stops in the S X $15,000 MVTA/Metro Transit station area. Provide adequate lighting for safety at and near the Cedar Grove Transit T X TBD MVTA/Metro Transit Station and at other high use bus stops in the station area. Develop park-and-ride ramp when demand warrants a need for additional Park-and-Ride U X TBD MVTA/Metro Transit parking at the Cedar Grove Transit Station Kiss-and-Ride V Provide wayfinding for kiss-and-ride service $60,000 MVTA/Metro Transit X Design and install a cohesive and contextual wayfinding and signage Wayfinding W X $120,000 City of Eagan system near the transit station and within the station area

X Provide wayfinding at the trailheads located in the Minnesota River Valley $20,000 Dakota County X Enhance the existing public plaza at the transit station with landscaping Public Spaces Y X $50,000 MVTA/Metro Transit and site furnishings

Public Art Z Integrate public art within the existing transit station area $50,000 MVTA/Metro Transit X

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CEDAR AVENUE TRANSITWAY xv Near Term Long Term Estimated Cliff Road Stations Tag Public Improvements Lead Agency (0-10 years) (10+ years) Cost

If and when redevelopment of large parcels located along the south side of Cliff Road and east of Cedar Avenue occurs, incorporate smaller block Roadways A X $1,950,000 City of Eagan patterns and new streets that support existing road patterns in the neighborhood and promote a walkable environment

B Complete gaps in the multi-use trail along Nicols Road, south of Cliff Road X $88,000 City of Eagan

Upgrade the sidewalk along the north side of Cliff Road from a sidewalk to C X $132,000 Dakota County a multi-use trail, wide enough to accommodate pedestrians and bicyclists

Extend the trail along the north side of Cliff Road into Burnsville. This will D require the undergrounding of existing utility lines along the north side of X $88,000 Dakota County Cliff Road

Provide a raised multi-use trail along the south side of the existing Cliff E X $49,500 MnDOT Road Bridge over Cedar Avenue

Pedestrian and Provide a multi-use trail along Slater Road, from Cliff Road north to F X $126,500 City of Eagan Bicycle Connections Cinnamon Ridge Park

Provide multi-use trails in the northeast quadrant of the Cedar G X $93,500 City of Eagan Avenue/Cliff Road interchange

Connect Nicols Road to Kettle Park with a new multi-use trail along Pin H X $99,000 City of Eagan Oak Drive Incorporate future multi-use trails and sidewalks associated with any I redevelopment activity in the large parcels located south of Cliff Road and X $195,000 City of Eagan east of Cedar Avenue

J Provide multi-use trail connections between Nicols Road and Rahn Park X $22,000 City of Eagan

Upgrade the existing sidewalk along Cliff Lake Road to a multi-use trail K X $88,000 Dakota County from Cliff Road north to Rahn Road Provide a grade separated crossing of Cedar Avenue and a multi-use trail L connection between Rahn Park (east of Cedar Avenue) and River Hills Park X $2,000,000 MnDOT (west of Cedar Avenue). Provide a new sidewalk along the west side of Nicols Road, from Nicols M X $504,000 City of Eagan Point (south of Cliff Road) to Diffley Road. Provide a new sidewalk along the east side of Slater Road from Cliff Road N X $200,000 City of Eagan south to Slater Acres Park Provide an off-street sidewalk or an on-street/ marked pedestrian lane $22,500 - O along Cliffview Drive and Scott Trail to serve pedestrian access to the X City of Eagan $360,000 neighborhood located north of Cliff Road and east of Nicols Road.

Provide an on-street pedestrian lane along Cinnamon Ridge Trail from P X $6,500 City of Eagan Slater Road south to Cliff Road. Q Provide an on-street pedestrian lane along Erin Drive X $4,000 City of Eagan Improve pedestrian roadway crossings at key intersections in the station City of Eagan and R X $0 area, and along existing trails in the station area. Dakota County City of Eagan and S Provide streetscape enhancements along Cliff Road and Nicols Road X $1,150,000 Dakota County T Provide streetscape enhancements along Rahn Road X $180,000 City of Eagan U Provide on-street bike lanes on Slater Road, south of Cliff Road. X $12,500 City of Eagan V Provide on-street bike lanes along Cliffview Drive and Scott Trail. X $22,500 City of Eagan W Provide on-street bike lanes along River Hills Drive X $24,000 City of Eagan Provide visible, convenient and accessible bike parking near the proposed X X $4,000 MVTA/Metro Transit Cliff Road Transit Stations Provide seating and paved waiting areas for transit users at all bus stops in Transit Y X $3,000 MVTA/Metro Transit the station area. Near Term Long Term Estimated Near Term Long Term Estimated Cliff Road Stations Tag Public Improvements Lead Agency Cliff Road Stations Tag Public Improvements Lead Agency (0-10 years) (10+ years) Cost Connections Z Provide seating and shelters at high use bus stops within the station area. (0-10 Xyears) (10+ years) $180,000Cost MVTA/Metro Transit

If and when redevelopment of large parcels located along the south side ProvideIf and when bus redevelopmentschedule and transfer of large information parcels located at high along use thebus southstops sidein the AA X $30,000 MVTA/Metro Transit of Cliff Road and east of Cedar Avenue occurs, incorporate smaller block stationof Cliff Roadarea. and east of Cedar Avenue occurs, incorporate smaller block Roadways A X $1,950,000 City of Eagan Roadways A X $1,950,000 patterns and new streets that support existing road patterns in the Providepatterns adequate and new streetslighting that for supportsafety at existingand near road the patternsCliff Road in Transit the BB X $50,000 MVTA/Metro Transit neighborhood and promote a walkable environment Stationsneighborhood and at andother promote high use a walkablebus stops environment in the station area. Explore kiss-and-ride drop-off and pick-up opportunities with existing B Complete gaps in the multi-use trail along Nicols Road, south of Cliff Road X $88,000 City of Eagan Kiss-and-Ride CCB Complete gaps in the multi-use trail along Nicols Road, south of Cliff Road X $88,000TBD MVTA/Metro Transit businesses located adjacent to the proposed Cliff Road transit stations.

Upgrade the sidewalk along the north side of Cliff Road from a sidewalk to ProvideUpgrade wayfinding the sidewalk signage along nearthe north the Cliff side Road of Cliff transit Road stations from a tosidewalk direct to C X $132,000 Dakota County DDC X $132,000$30,000 MVTA/Metro Transit a multi-use trail, wide enough to accommodate pedestrians and bicyclists kissa multi-use and ride trail, transit wide users enough to the to Cedar accommodate Grove Transit pedestrians Station. and bicyclists

Extend the trail along the north side of Cliff Road into Burnsville. This will DesignExtend andthe trail install along a cohesive the north and side contextual of Cliff Road wayfinding into Burnsville. and signage This will Wayfinding EE X $60,000 City of Eagan D require the undergrounding of existing utility lines along the north side of X $88,000 Dakota County D systemrequire nearthe undergrounding the transit station of and existing within utility the stationlines along area the north side of X $88,000 Cliff Road Cliff Road Provide public plazas at the proposed Cliff Road Transit Stations with Provide a raised multi-use trail along the south side of the existing Cliff Public Spaces FF Provide a raised multi-use trail along the south side of the existing Cliff X $100,000 MVTA/Metro Transit E X $49,500 MnDOT E landscaping and site furnishings X $49,500 Road Bridge over Cedar Avenue Road Bridge over Cedar Avenue Public Art GG Integrate public art near the proposed transit stations X $50,000 MVTA/Metro Transit Pedestrian and Provide a multi-use trail along Slater Road, from Cliff Road north to Pedestrian and Provide a multi-use trail along Slater Road, from Cliff Road north to F X $126,500 City of Eagan F X $126,500 Bicycle Connections Cinnamon Ridge Park Bicycle Connections Cinnamon Ridge Park

Provide multi-use trails in the northeast quadrant of the Cedar Provide multi-use trails in the northeast quadrant of the Cedar G X $93,500 City of Eagan G X $93,500 Avenue/Cliff Road interchange Avenue/Cliff Road interchange

Connect Nicols Road to Kettle Park with a new multi-use trail along Pin Connect Nicols Road to Kettle Park with a new multi-use trail along Pin H X $99,000 City of Eagan H X $99,000 Oak Drive Oak Drive Incorporate future multi-use trails and sidewalks associated with any Incorporate future multi-use trails and sidewalks associated with any I redevelopment activity in the large parcels located south of Cliff Road and X $195,000 City of Eagan I redevelopment activity in the large parcels located south of Cliff Road and X $195,000 east of Cedar Avenue east of Cedar Avenue

J Provide multi-use trail connections between Nicols Road and Rahn Park X $22,000 City of Eagan J Provide multi-use trail connections between Nicols Road and Rahn Park X $22,000

Upgrade the existing sidewalk along Cliff Lake Road to a multi-use trail Upgrade the existing sidewalk along Cliff Lake Road to a multi-use trail K X $88,000 Dakota County K X $88,000 from Cliff Road north to Rahn Road from Cliff Road north to Rahn Road Provide a grade separated crossing of Cedar Avenue and a multi-use trail Provide a grade separated crossing of Cedar Avenue and a multi-use trail L connection between Rahn Park (east of Cedar Avenue) and River Hills Park X $2,000,000 MnDOT L connection between Rahn Park (east of Cedar Avenue) and River Hills Park X $2,000,000 (west of Cedar Avenue). (west of Cedar Avenue). Provide a new sidewalk along the west side of Nicols Road, from Nicols Provide a new sidewalk along the west side of Nicols Road, from Nicols M X $504,000 City of Eagan M X $504,000 Point (south of Cliff Road) to Diffley Road. Point (south of Cliff Road) to Diffley Road. Provide a new sidewalk along the east side of Slater Road from Cliff Road Provide a new sidewalk along the east side of Slater Road from Cliff Road N X $200,000 City of Eagan N X $200,000 south to Slater Acres Park south to Slater Acres Park Provide an off-street sidewalk or an on-street/ marked pedestrian lane Provide an off-street sidewalk or an on-street/ marked pedestrian lane $22,500 - $22,500 - O along Cliffview Drive and Scott Trail to serve pedestrian access to the X City of Eagan O along Cliffview Drive and Scott Trail to serve pedestrian access to the X $360,000 $360,000 neighborhood located north of Cliff Road and east of Nicols Road. neighborhood located north of Cliff Road and east of Nicols Road.

Provide an on-street pedestrian lane along Cinnamon Ridge Trail from Provide an on-street pedestrian lane along Cinnamon Ridge Trail from P X $6,500 City of Eagan P X $6,500 Slater Road south to Cliff Road. Slater Road south to Cliff Road. Q Provide an on-street pedestrian lane along Erin Drive X $4,000 City of Eagan Q Provide an on-street pedestrian lane along Erin Drive X $4,000 Improve pedestrian roadway crossings at key intersections in the station City of Eagan and Improve pedestrian roadway crossings at key intersections in the station R X $0 R X $0 area, and along existing trails in the station area. Dakota County area, and along existing trails in the station area. City of Eagan and S Provide streetscape enhancements along Cliff Road and Nicols Road X $1,150,000 Dakota County S Provide streetscape enhancements along Cliff Road and Nicols Road X $1,150,000 T Provide streetscape enhancements along Rahn Road X $180,000 City of Eagan T Provide streetscape enhancements along Rahn Road X $180,000 U Provide on-street bike lanes on Slater Road, south of Cliff Road. X $12,500 City of Eagan U Provide on-street bike lanes on Slater Road, south of Cliff Road. X $12,500 V Provide on-street bike lanes along Cliffview Drive and Scott Trail. X $22,500 City of Eagan V Provide on-street bike lanes along Cliffview Drive and Scott Trail. X $22,500 W Provide on-street bike lanes along River Hills Drive X $24,000 City of Eagan W Provide on-street bike lanes along River Hills Drive X $24,000 Provide visible, convenient and accessible bike parking near the proposed Provide visible, convenient and accessible bike parking near the proposed X X $4,000 MVTA/Metro Transit X X $4,000 Cliff Road Transit Stations Cliff Road Transit Stations Provide seating and paved waiting areas for transit users at all bus stops in Provide seating and paved waiting areas for transit users at all bus stops in Transit Y X $3,000 MVTA/Metro Transit Transit Y X $3,000 the station area. the station area.

Connections Z Provide seating and shelters at high use bus stops within the station area. X $180,000 MVTA/Metro Transit Connections Z Provide seating and shelters at high use bus stops within the station area. X $180,000

Provide bus schedule and transfer information at high use bus stops in the Provide bus schedule and transfer information at high use bus stops in the AA X $30,000 MVTA/Metro Transit AA X $30,000 station area. station area. Provide adequate lighting for safety at and near the Cliff Road Transit Provide adequate lighting for safety at and near the Cliff Road Transit BB X $50,000 MVTA/Metro Transit BB X $50,000 Stations and at other high use bus stops in the station area. Stations and at other high use bus stops in the station area. Explore kiss-and-ride drop-off and pick-up opportunities with existing Explore kiss and ride drop-off and pick-up opportunities with existing Kiss-and-Ride CC X TBD MVTA/Metro Transit Kiss and Ride CC X TBD businesses located adjacent to the proposed Cliff Road transit stations. businesses located adjacent to the proposed Cliff Road transit stations.

Provide wayfinding signage near the Cliff Road transit stations to direct Provide wayfinding signage near the Cliff Road transit stations to direct DD $30,000 MVTA/Metro Transit DD $30,000 kiss and ride transit users to the Cedar Grove Transit Station. kiss and ride transit users to the Cedar Grove Transit Station.

Design and install a cohesive and contextual wayfinding and signage Design and install a cohesive and contextual wayfinding and signage Wayfinding EE X $60,000 City of Eagan Wayfinding EE X $60,000 T able i.2 CLIFFsystem ROAD near the transit STATION station and within AREA the station PUBLIC area IMPROVEMENTS system near the transit station and within the station area Provide public plazas at the proposed Cliff Road Transit Stations with Provide public plazas at the proposed Cliff Road Transit Stations with Public Spaces FF X $100,000 MVTA/Metro Transit Public Spaces FF X $100,000 landscaping and site furnishings landscaping and site furnishings Public Art Integrate public art near the proposed transit stations $50,000 MVTA/Metro Transit GG X Public Art GG Integrate public art near the proposed transit stations X $50,000 xvi STATION AREA PLAN: NOVEMBER 2017 Y DD L W T J

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