Bus Transit Service in Land Development Planning (2006) / Chapter Skim
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The agencies were interviewed by telephone to verify information provided in the survey response and to determine their willingness to participate as a case study. Subsequent telephone interviews were conducted with the transit agency and other stakeholders, such as the local government entity, regional planning organization, local community organization, and developers.
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Flex Bus will operate in dedicated lanes serving predefined primary bus stops. Secondary predefined bus stops located away from the dedicated bus lane will be served on request.
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Successful Projects Colonnade Shopping Center Before development, the 70 acres occupied by the Colonnade Shopping Center was forested land. The neighboring community appreciated the natural environment and used the area for recreation, even though the land had been zoned
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The template that has proven successful over time is that of a central transit roadway within the site, removed from the building facades and containing two or more bus stops. Pedestrian walkways and traffic islands connect the transit stops with the building entrances, which benefits CATA by allowing for quicker travel time through the shopping center.
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Most developers in the area are now experienced in the process and often expect to incorporate transit needs into the design of their developments. FIGURE 6 Open space adjacent to bus stop in Colonnade Shopping Center.
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This helps transit planners concentrate their efforts and resources, but does not specifically assist in the integration of bus transit service into land developments. Appropriate land uses and recognition of the importance of transit to serve developments are the primary drivers to integrating transit with new developments.
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Before the development of Midtown Exchange, the two routes made service stops on the street outside of the Sears complex, and transfers were made between the bus stops on the four street corners. This intersection is one of the busiest in the system,
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To remedy the situation, one of the bus stops was split into two stops, creating a near-side stop and a far-side stop in the same direction. The sheer number of passengers using this intersection provided the impetus to design a new transfer terminal (see Figure 8)
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24 The transit agency's unique position within the Metropolitan Council is also a successful strategy to integrate bus transit service with land development planning. As part of the overall planning process, the Metropolitan Council reviews all Environmental Assessment Worksheets, rezoning requests, and amendments to the Comprehensive Plan that are required for new developments.
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City policies regarding zoning, open space, and parking management all contribute to an environment that is transit-supportive. In addition, the existence of FIGURE 11 Drawing of proposed Twenty Ninth Street Development.
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This encourages higher-density developments capable of supporting high-frequency bus transit service. With less land available for development, transit interests become a louder voice in the planning process.
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