On January 7, 2019 the City Council adopted the 98th Street Station Area Plan. The final plan can be viewed here:
98thSAP_Final.01.07.2019_webversion.pdf
An interactive story map version of the 98th Street Station Area Plan can be found here:
BLM.MN/98thSAPStoryMap
What is the 98th Street Station Area?
The 98th Street Station Area is a half mile radius around the 98th Street Station roughly located a block west of 98th Street and Lyndale. (see map below)
What is the vision for the station area?
- Enhance the public realm to create a sense of place
- Promote development patterns that support transit
- Improve access to the station for all users
Input
If you have any comments about the Station Area Plan please email Michael Palermo at MPalermo@BloomingtonMN.gov or call at (952) 563-8924.
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What is Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)?
- Frequent service- frequent enough you don’t need a schedule
- Train-like features- pay fare before boarding
- Enhanced Stations – real time departure signs, enhanced maps
- Enhanced Security – cameras, emergency phones, improved lighting
- Special Vehicles – wider aisles and more doors
What improvements will the Orange Line include?
- 17 Mile transitway connecting Burnsville, Bloomington, Richfield, and downtown Minneapolis
- 12 transit stations with enhanced amenities
- All-day, reliable, frequent service, seven days a week
- Stations with enhanced accessibility and pedestrian improvements
Where can I find more information about the Orange Line
Metro Transit's Orange Line Webpage will provide you with the most current information related to the Orange Line.
https://www.metrotransit.org/metro-orange-line
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