Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Agenda Wednesday June 24, 2015, 6:00 8:00 pm East Side Enterprise Center 804 Margaret Street, Saint Paul, MN 55106 1. Introductions / Meeting Overview 6:00 6:10 2. Health Impact Assessment 6:10 6:30 3. Project development: east of I-694 6:30 7:20 a. Guideway concept b. Manning Park and Ride siting c. Segment D/E walk through d. Met Council LPA modification process 4. Environmental Justice Outreach 7:20 7:40 a. Identification of low-income and minority populations b. Review with local partners c. Refresh contact database d. Conduct discussions regarding project benefits and impact analysis 5. Updates and Next Steps 7:40 7:50 6. Public Comments 7:50 end of meeting For more information contact: Lyssa Leitner, Washington County, Lyssa.leitner@co.washington.mn.us, 651-430-4314
Community Advisory Committee Meeting June 24, 2015
Agenda Introductions/Overview Health Impact Assessment Project Walk-Through: I-694 to Manning Environmental Justice Outreach Next meeting and Updates Public comments
Overview of Process Locally Preferred Alternative activities Gold Line LPA in 2040 Transportation Policy Plan January 2015 LPA Alignment E Refinement Process Next steps in environmental review process Alignment and Station Location Refinement Right of Way Analysis Environmental Analysis Public Outreach Transitway Development Process 3
HEALTH IMPACT ASSESSMENT UPDATE
Why focus on changes in our communities?
Gateway HIA Washington County was awarded a grant to prepare an HIA The PEW Charitable Trusts End Date: Expected, December 2015 The grant will focus on developing tools that help inform land use decisions from a public health perspective
Findings Mixed use development Housing for all (ages/income) Office Jobs Retail Public Services Health Care Owner-occupied housing Rental housing Sidewalks Bike trails Connecting bus Highlighted elements ranked the highest amongst the public Parking Safe routes to school Parks Water features Wildlife habitat Air quality Access to healthy food Personal safety Access to education Community gathering location Access to cultural facilities Living wage jobs
Elements for Health Connectivity Housing Jobs Safety
Built Environment and Health Comprehensive Plans Land Use Housing Transportation Capital Facilities Natural Environment Economic Development Parks and Recreation Built Environment Health Determinants Opportunities for Physical Activity Access to Health Supportive Resources Jobs, services, etc Risk of Physical Injury Natural Environment Social Environment Health Outcomes Heart Disease Injury Diabetes Stroke Depression Stress Health Disparities Cancers Asthma (etc )
Next Steps (Assessment Phase) Existing Health Conditions What is important to people (4 health elements) Data on link between health and built environment Policy/Planning Recommendations
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT UPDATE: I-694 TO MANNING
Project development: east of I-694 a. Guideway Concept b. Manning Park and Ride siting c. Segment D/E walk through d. Met Council LPA modification process
Guideway Concepts
Guideway Concepts Curbside BRT Lanes North Side Guideway Center Guideway South Side Guideway Split Guideway
Concepts Screened From Further Analysis Curbside BRT Lanes Lack of permanence Compromised reliability North Side Guideway Access conflicts Split Guideway Operationally challenging (disable vehicle, access) Metro Transit uncomfortable with
Center Guideway Two dedicated BRT lanes in center of roadway, separated from traffic by boulevard Right-in/right-out only at all unsignalized access points Conventional operation similar to Green Line Reconstructs most of the existing roadway
South Side Guideway Dedicated lanes to the south, separated from traffic by boulevard No unsignalized access south of guideway Full access remains on north Retains some of the existing roadway
Access Configurations 4 th Street
Segment D 4 th Street
Metro Transit Park & Ride
Metro Transit Park and Ride (ETA: 2017)
LPA Modification Segment E
LPA Resolution Map
Considerations Travel and wait times Service to stations Station spacing Transit user understanding of service Connection to Metro Transit Park and Ride Potential additional station in Lake Elmo (Manning Ave) Station locations in Lake Elmo (Keats) and Woodbury Maximize development potential
Alignment E Concepts Start/End in Woodbury- Advance Start/End in Lake Elmo-Advance One-Way Loop- Not Advance
Travel Time Comparison
Alignment E Concepts Start/End in Woodbury ~1.7 min Total Travel Time: 33.2 minutes from Union Depot to Woodbury Station ~4.0 min Total Travel Time: 32.9 minutes from Union Depot to Manning North Station ~1.4 min Start/End in Lake Elmo ~4.0 min
Comparative Costs
Comparative Costs Start/End in Woodbury Approximate Cost = $23.5M* Start/End in Lake Elmo Approximate Cost = $16.7M* *Excludes ROW and end of line facilities
Preliminary Findings Start/End in Lake Elmo Start/End in Woodbury Total Length 12.6 miles 13.1 miles # of Stations 13 13 Travel Time 32.9 min 33.2 min Cost* $16.7M $23.5M Ridership 8,600 8,550 *Excludes ROW and end of line facilities
E Alignment Selection Process Activity Stakeholder / Community Engagement Lake Elmo and Woodbury Landowners Metro Transit Residents Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Recommendation Policy Advisory Committee (PAC) Recommendation Public Open House/Hearing in Lake Elmo City/County Support Amend LPA Report Date Ongoing July August August September October
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
Environmental Justice outreach Identification of low-income and minority populations Review with local partners Refresh contact database Conduct discussions regarding project benefits and impact analysis
Updates and Next Meeting DEIS Schedule Finalize DEIS concepts Summer 2015 Preparation of analysis Summer Fall 2015 DEIS publication- December 2015 Next CAC meeting: TBD (August)
Thank you! Andy Gitzlaff, Washington County andy.gitzlaff@co.washington.mn.us 651-430-4338 Lyssa Leitner, Washington County Lyssa.leitner@co.washington.mn.us 651-430-4314 Jeanne Witzig, Kimley-Horn and Associates jeanne.witzig@kimley-horn.com 651-643-0447 Beth Bartz, SRF Consulting bbartz@srfconsulting.com 763-249-6792