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Approving formal comments on Metro Transit's Central Corridor Transit Service Concept Plan.
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WHEREAS, Metro Transit, in cooperation with community members and City of Saint Paul staff, has engaged in a service study and developed a draft Central Corridor Transit Service Concept Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Saint Paul Comprehensive Plan recommends improving coverage, frequency, and hours of transit service to better connect to the Central Corridor (Green Line) service; and
WHEREAS, the planned service improvements represent significant user benefits for those who work, live, and visit Saint Paul; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota State Statute 473.405, Sub. 4 and 473.411, Sub. 5, give the Metropolitan Council the authority to construct and operate transit systems and related facilities, and to use public roadways, parkways, and lanes to operate transit; and
WHEREAS, Saint Paul supports the introduction of transit on Lexington Parkway and the extension of transit on Dale Street to Grand Avenue; and
WHEREAS, the Transportation Committee and Planning Commission reviewed the concept plan in June 2012 and unanimously approved comments;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council approves the comments recommended by the Planning Commission to be submitted to Metro Transit; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City of Saint Paul thanks Metro Transit for their extensive and inclusive outreach process for the Central Corridor Transit Service Concept Study, and for the thoughtful recommendations that have been put forward in this draft concept plan.