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Page 3 <br /> <br /> <br />coordinated with all fixed routes in Anoka County and NW Ramsey <br />County to give passengers the most efficient and affordable way to <br />travel. The regular fare for Traveler Transit Link service is $ 3.50 per <br />person; the peak hour fare is $4.50 per person with a $ .75 surcharge <br />for all trips over 15 miles. All Traveler vehicles are accessible. It <br />should be noted Transit Link is a metro-wide service utilizing multiple <br />providers. <br />iii. Anoka County Traveler fixed-routes 801, 805 and 831. <br />These routes operate in the southern part of the county. Although <br />they do not serve Lino Lakes residents can access these routes by <br />transferring from Transit Link service. <br />iv. Anoka County Medlink (formerly Anoka County Volunteer <br />Transportation) <br />The Anoka County Volunteer Transportation Program provides rides to <br />and from medical, dental, and appointments with social services. To <br />be eligible for a ride you can be a veteran, a senior 60 years of age or <br />older, or a client of Anoka County. This service relies on volunteer <br />drivers. While the service is free, donations are encouraged. Medical <br />and dental trips may be made throughout the metro area while <br />appointments with social services must remain within Anoka County. <br />2. Pg. 6-33 <br />a. Travel Demand Management paragraph should be moved under Anoka <br />County Transit. <br />b. Travel Demand Management Program- Coordinated through Anoka <br />County Transit’s Commute Solutions <br />Travel Demand Management (TDM) services include programs that promote <br />and support any alternative to commuting via single-occupant vehicle. It may <br />include ride-matching, car-pool and van-pool services as previously <br />described, both covers many other options as well. Transit promotions, <br />employer-subsidized bus passes, flexible work hours, and telecommuting are <br />just some of the possible strategies to reduce single occupant vehicle (SOV) <br />use. Metro Transit provides regional services through its Metro Commuter <br />Services group and Anoka County Transit’s Commute Solutions continues to <br />receive grants to coordinate programs within the County. These local <br />transportation management organizations provide further support and <br />services. The city and employers may use these services and programs free <br />of charge to benefit employee travel arrangements and budgets. (revised) <br />c. Anoka County Transit no longer provides Metro Mobility service for the Met <br />Council. <br />d. May want to update the 2006 ridership number. <br />3. Page 6-33 <br />a. Second column first paragraph. Anoka County Volunteer Transportation is <br />now known as Anoka County Medlink. The program also assisted Veterans <br />of any age. We haven’t received a private grant for quite some time. <br />b. 95th Ave park and ride was expanded to 1,482 spaces. <br />c. St. Joseph’s Church is still listed as a Lino Lakes park and ride. <br />d. Routes 262 and 275 are no longer privately contracted. <br />e. Southbound Bus-only shoulder lanes have been expanded beyond 95th Ave. <br />and Hwy 36. <br /> <br />Thank you again for providing the County an opportunity to comment on your City’s <br />Comprehensive Plan. Please review the County’s comments and contact me directly with