CEDAR AVENUE TRANSITWAY STATION AREA PLAN · transit, including numerous local and express bus routes, and a park-and-ride facility located at Cliff Road and I-35E. This area will

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTSPROJECT MANAGEMENT TEAM Matthew Parent, Dakota County Kristine Elwood, Dakota County Mary Montagne, Dakota County Lilian Leatham, Dakota County Erik Slettedahl, City of Eagan Jill Hutmacher, City of Eagan Mike Ridley, City of Eagan

TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Matthew Parent, Dakota County Kristine Elwood, Dakota County Mary Montagne, Dakota County Lilian Leatham, Dakota County Erik Slettedahl, City of Eagan Jill Hutmacher, City of Eagan Mike Ridley, City of Eagan Regina Dean, City of Burnsville Aaron Bartling, MVTA Jen Lehmann, MVTA Jon Solberg, MnDOT Molly Kline, MnDOT Cole Hiniker, Met Council Patrick Boylan, Met Council Lucy Galbraith, Metro Transit

Station Area Plan Project Manager:Matthew ParentDakota County14955 Galaxie Avenue Apple Valley, MN 55124 Phone: 952-891-7271 email: [email protected]

THIS PLAN WAS ADOPTED BY THE EAGAN CITY COUNCIL ON NOVEMBER 6TH, 2017 AND BY THE DAKOTA COUNTY REGIONAL RAILROAD AUTHORITY ON NOVEMBER 14TH, 2017.

STUDY PREPARED BY:Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc. Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

STUDY FUNDED BY:Dakota County Regional Railroad Authority City of Eagan Statewide Health Improvement Partnership (SHIP)

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARYIn 2013, the Cedar Avenue Transitway (METRO Red Line) began high-frequency station to station bus rapid transit (BRT) service between the Mall of America in Bloomington and the Apple Valley Transit station along the Cedar Avenue Transitway. The implementation of the METRO Red Line was a result of planning efforts led by the Dakota County Regional Railroad Authority (DCRRA) and partners to serve the transit needs of the growing southern communities in Dakota County including Eagan, Apple Valley and Lakeville. In 2015, Dakota County developed a Cedar Avenue Transitway / METRO Red Line Implementation Plan Update (IPU) to identify service and facility improvements that will improve transit opportunities within the corridor now and in the future. Included in the 2015 IPU is a recommendation that station area plans be developed for each existing and planned station to help local communities prepare for a more sustainable community that integrates transit into future growth and allows for more travel options for residents. Additionally, the Metropolitan Council Regional Transitway guideline requires station area planning for infill stations.

The Cedar Avenue Transitway Station Area Plan is intended to provide a guide for future policy decisions, development, and public investments in the Red Line station areas located in the City of Eagan, including the existing Cedar Grove Station and the proposed Cliff Road Stations. The study identifies the near- and long-term public improvements in each of the station areas focused on improving transit ridership, enhancing the transit user experience, and promoting transit-oriented development opportunities.

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The Dakota County Regional Railroad Authority (DCRRA) and the City of Eagan have begun the process to complete METRO Red Line transit station area planning in the vicinity of the Cedar Grove and Cliff Road transit stations in the City of Eagan. The METRO Red Line, the first bus rapid transit (BRT) line in the Twin Cities region, provides enhanced bus service to major commercial and employment centers along Cedar Avenue between Apple Valley and the Mall of America. The station area plans will provide a guide for future policy decisions, development and public investments in the Cedar Grove and Cliff Road station areas. The station area plans are intended to enhance opportunities for economic development and improve transit ridership.

Project Manager:Matthew ParentDakota County

[email protected]

We need your input! Learn more about the project and share your ideas for station area planning.

www.hkgi.com/projects/EaganBRTStations/index.php

Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community

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The Dakota County Regional Railroad Authority (DCRRA) and the City of Eagan have begun the process to complete METRO Red Line transit station area planning in the vicinity of the Cedar Grove and Cliff Road transit stations in the City of Eagan. The METRO Red Line, the first bus rapid transit (BRT) line in the Twin Cities region, provides enhanced bus service to major commercial and employment centers along Cedar Avenue between Apple Valley and the Mall of America. The station area plans will provide a guide for future policy decisions, development and public investments in the Cedar Grove and Cliff Road station areas. The station area plans are intended to enhance opportunities for economic development and improve transit ridership.

Project Manager:Matthew ParentDakota County

[email protected]

We need your input! Learn more about the project and share your ideas for station area planning.

www.hkgi.com/projects/EaganBRTStations/index.php

Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community

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PLANNING PROCESSThe planning process involved an inventory and analysis of existing conditions in the station areas, including pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, transit facilities, roadways, utilities, land uses and amenities. It also included an analysis of existing plans, studies and market conditions in each station area. This information was supplemented with stakeholder input received through a series of interviews and other forums for community input. The following is a brief summary of the planning process:

INVENTORY AND ANALYSISThe Cedar Avenue Transit Station Planning Study included an evaluation of existing infrastructure, transit, pedestrian and bicycle environments within an area approximately ½ mile from each station intended to provide information regarding existing gaps and potential opportunities for enhancing mobility in each station area. The site analysis identified several gaps in pedestrian and bicycle systems around each station and opportunities to enhance the public realm to make connections to transit more pedestrian and bike-friendly.

RELATED PLANS AND STUDIESThe Station Area Plans are also informed by several related planning documents and studies, including the City of Eagan 2030 Comprehensive Plan, Dakota County 2030 Comprehensive Plan, Dakota County 2030 Transportation Plan, METRO Red Line Cedar Avenue BRT Market and Development Study, and the Cedar Avenue Transitway Implementation Plan Update. Key takeaways from these plans and studies include:

» Create compact, mixed-use neighborhoods that place parks, schools, civic buildings and retail within walking distance of people’s homes

» Support neighborhoods becoming more pedestrian and bike-friendly through additional trail connections, sidewalks, improved street intersections, and landscape treatments

» Promote transit supportive land uses that encourage active living and transit ridership

» Provide transit passenger amenities such as lighting, benches, bicycle facilities, and attractive landscaping

» Clearly define and aggressively market the benefits and features of BRT service

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MARKET ANALYSISAdditionally, the study included an evaluation of existing and anticipated market conditions in each station area, providing Dakota County and the City of Eagan with a better understanding of potential development and redevelopment opportunities in each station area and what land uses to plan for based on market feasibility. Overall, the market study recommends that the City of Eagan and local developers focus on creating a residentially-focused mixed use development as part of the evolution of the Cliff Road station area, to the east side of Cedar Avenue. In order to best leverage the presence of the BRT line along Cedar Avenue, residential mixed use projects in the vicinity should provide good connections to the BRT station area (in the form of sidewalks, bicycle amenities and facilities, and safe crosswalks), and provide space for bus connections from other bus lines into the BRT station area.

STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENTStakeholder engagement was critical to the creation of the Cedar Avenue Transitway Station Area Plan. A purposeful and effective stakeholder engagement plan was conducted throughout the project to ensure plan recommendations reflect stakeholder input and priorities. Engagement efforts included: regular meetings with the Project Management Team (PMT), consisting of County and City staff, and the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC), consisting of County and City staff, and other agency representatives; stakeholder interviews, pop-up displays at community events; public open houses; and online survey input. Building on previous engagement efforts conducted for the Cedar Avenue transit corridor, stakeholder engagement for this planning effort provided important information about the assets, issues, opportunities and needs that transit users, residents, business owners, workers, and other stakeholders felt the station area plans should address. Key takeaways from stakeholder engagement include:

» Consider education and marketing programs to bolster transit ridership

» Offer public transportation promotions to incentivize transit use

» Wayfinding and signage are concerns that should be addressed in the station area plan

» Safety and comfort are concerns – particularly for seniors

» Surrounding neighborhoods lack sidewalks and bike facilities today

» Improvements are needed to enhance connectivity to and from the transit stations

» Promote transit supportive land uses near stations including high density housing, mixed-use, entertainment and retail, healthy food choices and schools

» Consider placemaking at stations (green space, plazas, public art)

» Plan for “kiss and ride” facilities near the station areas

STATION AREA PLANNING WORKSHOPThe station area planning team, consisting of the PMT, TAC, and the consultant team, conducted a Station Area Planning Workshop to generate ideas for station area plans, building on the station area analysis, market study, and stakeholder input. The concepts developed in the workshop provided a foundation for further station area planning work.

Workshop with the Technical Advisory Committee, May 2017

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CEDAR GROVE STATION AREA VISIONThe vision for the Cedar Grove station area is to provide a strong, vibrant gateway into the City of Eagan by creating a transit-oriented, pedestrian friendly, mixed-use district with a mix of housing choices, and a center for economic and cultural activity with regional destinations for retail and restaurants, employment, and transit services. A strong sense of identity will be created through the development of a compact, mixed-use district that create places where people can live, work, shop and recreate without an automobile. Emphasis for the Cedar Grove station area will be to support existing development, promote TOD on remaining development sites, protect and enhance health and quality of life for local neighborhoods, and create a more connected street, sidewalk and trail network for all modes of transportation, with safe and convenient connections to the Cedar Grove Station and area destinations.

Enhanced streetscapesWayfinding Active ground level uses

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CLIFF ROAD STATION AREA VISIONThe Cliff Road station area is envisioned as a transit-oriented, pedestrian-friendly, mixed-use neighborhood with a mix of residential, retail, office and park uses. The area is well-served with access to major roadways and public transit, including numerous local and express bus routes, and a park-and-ride facility located at Cliff Road and I-35E. This area will also be served by future bus rapid transit (BRT) stations located at the Cedar Avenue and Cliff Road interchange. Future redevelopment in the Cliff Road station area should focus on underutilized and undeveloped sites near the proposed BRT stations. Emphasis for the Cliff Road station area will be to promote transit-supportive, compact, mixed-use development, protect and enhance health and quality of life for local neighborhoods, and create a more connected street, sidewalk and trail network for all modes of transportation, with safe and convenient connections to the Cliff Road stations and area destinations.

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ESTABLISH VISION AND GUIDING PRINCIPLESA Vision statement and set of Guiding Principles were established to guide future investments and development in each station area. The station area vision and guiding principles are consistent with the City’s vision for each station area, as stated in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, and reflect stakeholder input received as part of this planning effort. The Vision provides an over arching statement of the future land uses, character and role for each area. The Guiding Principles provide specific strategies for achieving the vision.

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STATION AREA PLANSThe Station Area Plans outline a range of future station area investments intended to improve mobility to and from each station, enhance the transit user experience, and facilitate transit supportive redevelopment near each station. The following is a brief summary of station area recommendations:

ROADWAYS » Incorporate roadway improvements that enhance

access to transit facilities and promote walkable neighborhoods.

» Consider traffic calming measures like curb extensions.

» Promote “complete streets” in each station area.

PEDESTRIAN CONNECTIONS » Enhance pedestrian connections to and from each

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» Complete gaps in existing sidewalks and trails within a ½ mile of each transit station.

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» Improve pedestrian roadway crossings at key intersections.

» Provide streetscape enhancements such as street trees, landscaping, pedestrian-scaled lighting, and site furnishings.

» Consider grade separated crossings of Cedar Avenue and Highway 13 to better connect the stations to regional trail systems.

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BICYCLE CONNECTIONS » Enhance bicycle connections to and from each transit

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» Complete gaps in existing trails within 3 miles of each station area.

» Provide on-street marked bicycle lanes (or sharrows) along key routes to supplement the off-street bike trail system.

» Provide visible, convenient and accessible bike parking and lockers at the transit stations.

» Provide bike pumping and repair stations at the transit stations.

TRANSIT CONNECTIONS » Provide seating and paved waiting areas for transit

users at all bus stops in the station areas.

» Provide seating and shelters at high use bus stops within the station areas.

» Provide bus schedule and transfer information at high use bus stops in the station areas.

» Provide adequate lighting for safety at and near the Cedar Grove Transit Station and at other high use bus stops in the station areas.

» Plan for and accommodate kiss-and-ride drop-off and pickup facilities at each station area.

WAYFINDING AND SIGNAGE » Design and install a cohesive and contextual

wayfinding and signage system near each transit station.

» Provide wayfinding at key destinations and trailheads located near each transit station.


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PUBLIC REALM » Support pedestrians through the introduction of

sidewalks on streets within the station area where feasible, enhanced pedestrian crossings, ADA compliant ramps for people in wheel chairs or other mobility devices.

» Enhance the station areas with public plazas, landscaping, pedestrian-scaled lighting, site furnishings and public art elements.

» Initiate streetscape improvements (street trees, pedestrian-scaled lighting, and site furnishings) in each station area.

BUILT FORM AND LAND USE » Redevelop vacant, underutilized and/or aging retail and

office sites with transit supportive uses, including high density residential, mixed-use, office, retail, and civic uses.

» Design new buildings to enhance pedestrian access by incorporating active ground level uses, and orienting them toward streets and public spaces.

» Locate parking behind the primary building.

» Design new buildings to be compatible in scale and character with surrounding context.


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IMPLEMENTATIONImplementation of future public improvements and private development opportunities identified for each station area is likely to occur over many years, depending on demand and need, available funding sources, and market conditions. The public sector is expected to play a primary role implementing physical improvements and policy and regulatory initiatives. The private sector is expected to lead the way in the development and redevelopment of transit-oriented uses near the stations. Implementation of public infrastructure and policies that support transit-oriented development may play a key role in catalyzing development interest near the transit stations.

The Plan addresses potential phasing of the recommended actions outlined for each station area, identifies policy and regulatory initiatives intended to support the vision and guiding principles for each station area, and discusses potential strategies to fund the implementation of station area improvements.

It is anticipated that the City of Eagan and Dakota County comprehensive plans and zoning ordinances will be updated to incorporate the recommendations provided in this document.

TABLE I.1 CEDAR GROVE STATION AREA PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS

Roadways ACurb extensions at the corners of Nicols Road/Cedar Grove Parkway and Nicols Road/Eagan Outlets Parkway

X $225,000 City of Eagan

B Complete gaps in the multi-use trail along Diffley RoadX

$231,000 Dakota County

CConnect the multi-use trail along Rahn Road to the trails located in Bridgeview Park


DProvide a new multi-use trail from the Cedar Grove Transit Station along the west and north side of Cedarvale Boulevard to the intersection with Rahn Road


EProvide a grade-separated trail connection from the proposed Cedarvale Road trail under or over Highway 13

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FProvide a multi-use trail connection from the existing trail along Silver Bell Road to the existing trails located in the Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge.


GProvide multi-use trail connections from Diffley Road (west of Cedar Avenue) along Old Sibley Highway, Creekside Court, and Running Brook Road


HProvide an off-street sidewalk or an on-street/ marked pedestrian lane along Carnelian Lane, from Rahn Road to Nicols Road.

X$13,500 - $216,000

City of Eagan

IProvide a new sidewalk along the east side of Fenway Road, between Cedar Grove Parkway and Eagan Outlets Parkway.


JProvide new sidewalks along the west side of Cedarvale Drive, between Cedar Grove Parkway and Eagan Outlets Parkway, and along the north side of Cedar Grove Parkway, between Cedarvale Drive and Nicols Road.


KImprove pedestrian roadway crossings at key intersections in the station area, and along existing trails in the station area.

X$10,000 - $50,000

City of Eagan and Dakota County

LProvide streetscape enhancements along Nicols Road, Cedar Grove Parkway, Cedarvale Boulevard, and Eagan Outlets Parkway.


M Provide streetscape enhancements along Rahn RoadX

$380,000 City of Eagan

NProvide on-street marked bicycle lanes (or sharrows) along Carnelian Lane, from Rahn Road to Nicols Road, and along Diamond Drive, from Cedar Pond Park to Carnelian Lane


OProvide visible, convenient and accessible bike parking and lockers at the Cedar Grove Transit Station.

X $10,000 MVTA/Metro Transit

P Provide bike pumping and repair station at the Cedar Grove Transit StationX

$1,500 MVTA/Metro Transit

Transit QProvide seating and paved waiting areas for transit users at all bus stops in the station area.


Connections R Provide seating and shelters at high use bus stops within the station area.X


SProvide bus schedule and transfer information at high use bus stops in the station area.


T Provide adequate lighting for safety at and near the Cedar Grove Transit Station and at other high use bus stops in the station area.

X TBD MVTA/Metro Transit

Park-and-Ride UDevelop park-and-ride ramp when demand warrants a need for additional parking at the Cedar Grove Transit Station


Kiss-and-Ride V Provide wayfinding for kiss-and-ride service X $60,000 MVTA/Metro Transit

Wayfinding WDesign and install a cohesive and contextual wayfinding and signage system near the transit station and within the station area


X Provide wayfinding at the trailheads located in the Minnesota River Valley X

$20,000 Dakota County

Public Spaces YEnhance the existing public plaza at the transit station with landscaping and site furnishings


Public Art Z Integrate public art within the existing transit station area X


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If and when redevelopment of large parcels located along the south side of Cliff Road and east of Cedar Avenue occurs, incorporate smaller block patterns and new streets that support existing road patterns in the neighborhood and promote a walkable environment

X $1,950,000 City of Eagan

B Complete gaps in the multi-use trail along Nicols Road, south of Cliff Road X $88,000 City of Eagan

CUpgrade the sidewalk along the north side of Cliff Road from a sidewalk to a multi-use trail, wide enough to accommodate pedestrians and bicyclists

X $132,000 Dakota County

DExtend the trail along the north side of Cliff Road into Burnsville. This will require the undergrounding of existing utility lines along the north side of Cliff Road


EProvide a raised multi-use trail along the south side of the existing Cliff Road Bridge over Cedar Avenue

X $49,500 MnDOT


FProvide a multi-use trail along Slater Road, from Cliff Road north to Cinnamon Ridge Park


GProvide multi-use trails in the northeast quadrant of the Cedar Avenue/Cliff Road interchange


HConnect Nicols Road to Kettle Park with a new multi-use trail along Pin Oak Drive


IIncorporate future multi-use trails and sidewalks associated with any redevelopment activity in the large parcels located south of Cliff Road and east of Cedar Avenue


J Provide multi-use trail connections between Nicols Road and Rahn Park X $22,000 City of Eagan

KUpgrade the existing sidewalk along Cliff Lake Road to a multi-use trail from Cliff Road north to Rahn Road


LProvide a grade separated crossing of Cedar Avenue and a multi-use trail connection between Rahn Park (east of Cedar Avenue) and River Hills Park (west of Cedar Avenue).

X $2,000,000 MnDOT

MProvide a new sidewalk along the west side of Nicols Road, from Nicols Point (south of Cliff Road) to Diffley Road.


NProvide a new sidewalk along the east side of Slater Road from Cliff Road south to Slater Acres Park


OProvide an off-street sidewalk or an on-street/ marked pedestrian lane along Cliffview Drive and Scott Trail to serve pedestrian access to the neighborhood located north of Cliff Road and east of Nicols Road.

X$22,500 - $360,000

City of Eagan

PProvide an on-street pedestrian lane along Cinnamon Ridge Trail from Slater Road south to Cliff Road.


Q Provide an on-street pedestrian lane along Erin Drive X $4,000 City of Eagan

RImprove pedestrian roadway crossings at key intersections in the station area, and along existing trails in the station area.

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S Provide streetscape enhancements along Cliff Road and Nicols Road X $1,150,000City of Eagan and

Dakota CountyT Provide streetscape enhancements along Rahn Road X $180,000 City of EaganU Provide on-street bike lanes on Slater Road, south of Cliff Road. X $12,500 City of Eagan

V Provide on-street bike lanes along Cliffview Drive and Scott Trail. X $22,500 City of Eagan

W Provide on-street bike lanes along River Hills Drive X $24,000 City of Eagan

XProvide visible, convenient and accessible bike parking near the proposed Cliff Road Transit Stations


Transit YProvide seating and paved waiting areas for transit users at all bus stops in the station area.


Connections Z Provide seating and shelters at high use bus stops within the station area. X $180,000 MVTA/Metro Transit

AAProvide bus schedule and transfer information at high use bus stops in the station area.


BBProvide adequate lighting for safety at and near the Cliff Road Transit Stations and at other high use bus stops in the station area.


Kiss-and-Ride CCExplore kiss-and-ride drop-off and pick-up opportunities with existing businesses located adjacent to the proposed Cliff Road transit stations.


DDProvide wayfinding signage near the Cliff Road transit stations to direct kiss and ride transit users to the Cedar Grove Transit Station.


Wayfinding EEDesign and install a cohesive and contextual wayfinding and signage system near the transit station and within the station area


Public Spaces FFProvide public plazas at the proposed Cliff Road Transit Stations with landscaping and site furnishings


Public Art GG Integrate public art near the proposed transit stations X $50,000 MVTA/Metro Transit

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B Complete gaps in the multi-use trail along Nicols Road, south of Cliff Road X $88,000


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Q Provide an on-street pedestrian lane along Erin Drive X $4,000


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S Provide streetscape enhancements along Cliff Road and Nicols Road X $1,150,000

T Provide streetscape enhancements along Rahn Road X $180,000U Provide on-street bike lanes on Slater Road, south of Cliff Road. X $12,500

V Provide on-street bike lanes along Cliffview Drive and Scott Trail. X $22,500

W Provide on-street bike lanes along River Hills Drive X $24,000


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Connections Z Provide seating and shelters at high use bus stops within the station area. X $180,000


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Kiss and Ride CCExplore kiss and ride drop-off and pick-up opportunities with existing businesses located adjacent to the proposed Cliff Road transit stations.

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Public Art GG Integrate public art near the proposed transit stations X $50,000



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X $1,950,000 City of Eagan

B Complete gaps in the multi-use trail along Nicols Road, south of Cliff Road X $88,000 City of Eagan






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J Provide multi-use trail connections between Nicols Road and Rahn Park X $22,000 City of Eagan




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Q Provide an on-street pedestrian lane along Erin Drive X $4,000 City of Eagan


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S Provide streetscape enhancements along Cliff Road and Nicols Road X $1,150,000City of Eagan and

Dakota CountyT Provide streetscape enhancements along Rahn Road X $180,000 City of EaganU Provide on-street bike lanes on Slater Road, south of Cliff Road. X $12,500 City of Eagan

V Provide on-street bike lanes along Cliffview Drive and Scott Trail. X $22,500 City of Eagan

W Provide on-street bike lanes along River Hills Drive X $24,000 City of Eagan





Connections Z Provide seating and shelters at high use bus stops within the station area. X $180,000 MVTA/Metro Transit





Kiss-and-Ride CCExplore kiss-and-ride drop-off and pick-up opportunities with existing businesses located adjacent to the proposed Cliff Road transit stations.








Public Art GG Integrate public art near the proposed transit stations X $50,000 MVTA/Metro Transit



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CEDAR AVENUE TRANSITWAY STATION AREA PLAN · transit, including numerous local and express bus routes, and a park-and-ride facility located at Cliff Road and I-35E. This area will