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addition, they could review the possibility of reverse commute service out from the downtowns for the office portion of the development if there is sufficient demand. Metro Transit would prefer for any potential bus stops for the development to be located on Lake Drive to minimize route deviations and extra running time. Therefore, it is important that there are good pedestrian connections throughout the development and to Lake Drive. If the proposed residential development is within 1/4 toile of Lake Drive it would generally be considered -a reasonable walking distance to transit service. Also in the southbound direction riders would need to cross Lake Drive to board the bus, so a traffic signal/crosswalk is suggested. Since any, potential bus stops would probably be on Lake Drive, safety for buses making stops should be kept in mind when designing the proposed improvements on Lake Drive. At the present time one of the region's largest park and ride facilities (I-35W at 95th Ave in Blaine, 800 spaces) is only a couple of miles from the site. Most likely commuters will drive to this park and ride, which offers a high level of express service to downtown Minneapolis and also limited stop service to St. Paul. Also the City of Lino Lakes is within the service area for the Anoka County Traveler. Currently, dial -a -ride service is available in the area. This concludes the Council's review of EAW. The Council will take no formal action. If you have any questions, need further information, or would like to meet with staff to discuss any comments noted above, please contact Bob Mazanec, principal reviewer, at 651- 602 -1330 or at bob.mazanec@metc.state.ran.us. Sincerely, -G//5 4415 00 Phyllis Hanson, Manager Office of Planning and Technical Assistance cc: Georgie Hilker, Metropolitan Council District 11 Bob'Mazanec, Office of Planning and Technical Assistance Cheryl Olson, Reviews Coordinator, Office of Planning and Technical Assistance V:\REVIEWS\Communities\Lino Lakes\Letters\Lino Lakes 2003 EAW Legacy Woods final letter 19065 -1.doc 3 6 RESPONSE 5 The Metropolitan Council will be contacted when the results of the traffic simulation are available for discussion and review. 6 The City is supportive of expanding transit services to this area of the City. Sidewalks are being proposed throughout the development that would provide access to Lake Drive and any future bus stops. The signalization of Lake Drive has been identified as part of the transportation improvements necessary for the proposed development. This would provide a controlled crossing point for pedestrians or transit users to cross Lake Drive.