Maplewood: Maplewood Station Area

Phase 2, BRTOD Concept Alternatives

Purpose: Gather feedback on draft land use and access elements of BRTOD concepts; March through mid-June 2018

Information

• • Handout: BRTOD Overview
  • Overview: Phase 2 BRTOD Concept Alternatives 
  • Presentation (see below)

Engagement

• Online engagement using the same content and questions as on the Response Sheet below, open though May 2018
• Gold Line Open Houses for the entire corridor organized by the Gold Line Project Office; everyone is welcome:
  • Tuesday, July 17, 5:00–7:00 p.m., Grace Lutheran Church, 1730 Old Hudson Road, Saint Paul
  • Wednesday, July 18, 5:00–7:00 p.m., Guardian Angels Catholic Church, 8260 4th Street North, Oakdale
• City Council Work Session, February 26, 2018; presentation
• Community Input Session on May 9, 2018, 6:30-8:00 PM at Carver Elementary School: Participants contribute using a Response Sheet.

Engagement Results

• Notes from City Council work session, February 2018
• Analysis and compilation, including in-person and online contributions

Phase 1, Constraints and Opportunities

Purpose: Provide information about the project, and opportunities and constraints for each station area; gather stakeholder feedback on station area issues in order to identify specific station area objectives  (October-early November 2017)

Information: 

• Handout: BRTOD Overview
• Presentation, Community (see below)

Engagement:

• Maplewood City Council work session, October 9, 2017, 5:00-5:45 pm; Maplewood City Council Chambers; Response Sheet
• 3M and City of Maplewood input session, October 11, 2017, 1-2 pm, 3M Campus
• Online tool: Open October through early November; provided basic information about the project and the questions from the Response Sheet (above)

Engagement results: In-person and online engagement provided feedback on draft station-area constraints and opportunities. Feedback will help shape specific station-area objectives and guide access and land use alternatives. 

• Compilation, including both in-person and online contributions
• Key objectives identified for this station area:
  • Provide a safe and direct pedestrian/bike connection over I-94 to the station
  • Maintain and enhance open space and trails
  • Ensure safe walking and biking to station, parks, and trails
  • Manage traffic speed and congestion