Metro Transit: What’s Around the Bend Howie Padilla Move Minneapolis March 15, 2017

1. Metro Transit: What’s Around the Bend Howie PadillaMove MinneapolisMarch 15, 2017

2. Thank you for bringing us to where we are

3. “Well, it’s Groundhog Day…again.” We’ve done this…over and over.

4. I-94 Pavement & Bridge Project Project Description Resurface freeway and repair 50 bridges along I-94 from Nicollet Ave. in Minneapolis to Shingle Creek Pkwy. in Brooklyn Center Project Schedule March 20, 2017-July 2018 Lane restrictions begin on May 1, 2017 expecting to last until October 31, 2017

5. I-94 Pavement & Bridge Project Directly impacts 20 Metro Transit express service routes including Maple Grove • Intermittent lane & ramp closures • I-94 reduced to two lanes in each direction • Southbound traffic on Hwy. 252 & westbound traffic detoured to Hwy. 100 • Northbound I-35 to westbound I-94 ramp closed May-August 2017 • Lowry Tunnel closed on one side for 6 weeks; reduced to two lanes in each direction • Maple Grove rush detoured via I-694 to Hwy. 169 to I-394

6. Summer Rail Work Project Description Preventative maintenance on the Green and Blue lines to ensure a longer system life and create a smoother, faster downtown rider experience. Project Schedule March 24, 2017-July 2017

7. Summer Rail Work We’re caring for your system • After work is done, improved arrival times, smoother ride, will prep system for future expansion • Other options: biking, walking (within downtown,) taking buses from 46th St. Station, 38th St. Station, & Franklin • Riders can sign up for Rider Alerts- www.metrotransit.org/rider-alerts • Also, Twitter and Facebook updates

8. Superbowl 2018 February 4, 2018, U.S. Bank Stadium • The countdown is on and people are watching! • The stadium hosts the game, but the entire region hosts the event • Need to prepare adequately for crowds • Metro Transit has already been meeting with NFL

9. Superbowl 2018 Key Takeaways • Need to maintain a focus on regular riders and locals • Events leading up to game day can be just as large for transit as game day • Travel by foot to/from venues and waiting in lines will be a big challenge in our winter climate • Communication is KEY • Station Ambassadors • Rider alerts • Twitter • Facebook

10. “Well, it’s Groundhog Day…again.” We’ve done this…over and over.

11. Orange Line Exciting BRT Expansion • 17-mile Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line connecting Minneapolis, Richfield, Bloomington, & Burnsville along I-35W • Northbound & southbound, 7 days a week • Replace & upgrade existing Route 535 • Street improvements, upgraded transit stations • Improved bus routes • Planned to open 2020 - 2021

12. 2017 potential fare policy change • Step not taken since 2008 • Generate Additional Fare Revenues – Increase revenues across all modes and service (Metro Transit, regional and contract service, Metro Mobility and Transit Link) while minimizing any ridership impacts • Promote Equity – Price fares so that they account for an equitable portion of operating costs and reflect the ability of customers to pay • Simplify – Make the fare structure easier to use and understand • Looking to generate $10M to $14M over two years

13. Public Input Process • Formal meetings • Open house format • Receive public comment • Throughout region • Pop-up meetings • Major transit hubs • During busy travel times • Less formal, still collect input • Connect with community organizations • Existing partners, EAC

14. Questions? howie.padilla@metrotransit.org