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addition, they could review the possibility of reverie commute service out from the downtowns for theofCice portion ofthe.deyelopment.if there is, sufficient demand.. Metro Transit would prefer for anypotential bus stops for the development to be located on Lake Drive to minimize route. deviations Ind ;extra *luting time. Therefore, it is important that there arc good pedestrian connections throughout;the development and to Lake Mire. If the proposed residential development is within 1/4 mile of Lake Drive it would generally be considered a reasonable walking distanWd transit service.. Also;, hi the southbound direetion riders would need to. cross Lake Driveto board the bus;. so a tra'f6ic •siggai/crosswalk,is°suggested. Since any potential bus stops. would probabiy be on Lake ,Drive. safety for buses making stops should=be keptin.mind when designing the proposed.imptovements on Lake Diive.: At the present time one of the park and ride • facilities (1•35W at 95th.Ave Ilk Blaine, 8oti spaces) is only a ►le ofmules from the site. Most likely commuters will drive to this park and ride, whichtoffers.a high level' of express service to downtown Minneapolis and also limited stop Service to St. Paul. }slab, the CityofLino Lakes is within the service area'forthe Anoka County Traveler. Currently,- dials =ride service is availableein•the area, This concludes" the Council's review of the,EAW. The Council will take no formal action. If you have any questions, need further information; or would liketo "meet with discuss any comments noted shove, please Contact Bob Mazanec. principal reviewer, at 651- 602 -1330 or at • bob.ntazanec@metc.state mn.us. .Sincerely„ &/S / Ser Phyllislianson, Manager Mee of Planning and Technical Assistance cc: Georgie Bilker, Metropolitan: Council District 11 Bob.`Mazat►ec, Office ofPlanning and Technical4ssistance Cheryl Olson, Reviews Coordinator, Office of Planning and Technical Assistance V:1REWEW'S\Com enities\trao LOcaeaeit\L.iao Lakes 2003 BAW Legacy Woods final letter 1906544oc RESPONSE 5 The Metropolitan Council will be contacted when the results of the traffic simulation are available for discussion and review. 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.