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Concept Designs for Downtown Saint Paul Transit Customer Facility Improvements 6th Street Between Sibley Street and Jackson Street

Concept BookletMay 23th 2019

May 23, 2019 | 2

Concept Designs for Downtown Saint Paul Transit Customer Facility Improvements

Index

Project Team 3

Site Location Map 4

Preferred Option B 5

• Floor/Site Plan 5

• Image and Section 6

• Images 7

Process - Project Precedents 9

Process - Existing Conditions 12

• Site Plan with Bus Stop Location Options 12

Process - Stop Considerations 13

Process - Program Analysis 14

Process - Initial Design Input 15

Process - Site Analysis 16

Process - Site Options 17

Process - Design Options 18

Process - Feedback on Design Options 19

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6th Street Between Sibley Street and Jackson Street

Project Team

OwnerMetropolitan Council390 Robert St. NorthSt. Paul, MN 55101

Berry Farrington (Project Manager)Elizabeth Jones (Community Engagement)

Design Team4RM+ULA Architects275 East 4th Street Suite 400Saint Paul, MN 55101

Nathan Johnson (Architect)Paola Sánchez (Project Manager)Michael Lima (Designer)

Ten x Ten Studio Landscape Architects211 N 1st St Suite 350, Minneapolis, MN 55401

Satoko Muratake (Landscape Designer)

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Site Location Map

Union Depot

US Bank Building

MearsPark

MearsPark Place

Apartments

Galtier Plaza

CHS Field

7th St E

7th Place E

6th St E

5th St E

Robert St N

Minnesota St

Cedar St

Wabasha St N

Jackson St

N Sibley St

Wacouta St

Wall St

4th St E

Kellogg Blvd

MetropolitanCouncil

Green LineOperations and

MaintenanceFacility

Other Proposed Bus Improvements

Proposed Gold Line Bus Stations

2015 Improved Stops

Green Line

Green Line Stations

Bike Lanes

Bus Stop with Shelter

6th Street Bus Stop

N

Site Photos

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Preferred Option B

Floor/Site Plan

UP UPELEC / COMM CABINET

SHELTER

BENCH

BIKE RACK TRASH AND RECYCLING

VMS

BENCH

STREET LIGHT

TREE60 FT BUS

60 FT BUS 40 FT BUS

25'-6"

SHELTER

HEATER

CONCRETECURB

BENCH

STREET LIGHT

TREE

6'-5" 7'-11"

METAL SCREEN AT BACK10

'-6"

ELEC / COMM CABINET

SHELTERBENCH


CANOPY W/ VMS

STREET LIGHTTREE

60 FT BUS60 FT BUS

40 FT BUS

25'-6"DECORATIVE METAL SCREEN AT COLUMNS

LEANING RAIL

SHELTER

HEATER

CONCRETECURB

BENCH

VMSCANOPY

7'-0" 7'-9"

5'-10"

METAL SCREEN

OPEN BACK

LEANING RAIL,BEYOND

STREET LIGHT, BEYOND

GLASS

13'-6

"

10'-2

"

5/22/2

019 3

:50:44

PM

DOWNTOWN ST PAUL BUS STOPS6TH AND SIBLEY OPTIONS

0

A1 6TH AND SIBLEY PLAN OPTION A

24' 36'12'

0

A2 6TH AND SIBLEY SECTION OPTION A

8' 12'4'

0

B1 6TH AND SIBLEY PLAN OPTION B

24' 36'12'

N N

0

B2 6TH AND SIBLEY SECTION OPTION B

8' 12'4'

6TH STREET

JACK

SON

STRE

ET

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Preferred Option B

Image and Section


SHELTER

BENCH


VMS

BENCH

STREET LIGHT

TREE60 FT BUS

60 FT BUS 40 FT BUS

25'-6"

SHELTER

HEATER

CONCRETECURB

BENCH

STREET LIGHT

TREE

6'-5" 7'-11"


'-6"

ELEC / COMM CABINET

SHELTERBENCH


CANOPY W/ VMS

STREET LIGHTTREE

60 FT BUS60 FT BUS

40 FT BUS


LEANING RAIL

SHELTER

HEATER

CONCRETECURB

BENCH

VMSCANOPY

7'-0" 7'-9"

5'-10"

METAL SCREEN

OPEN BACK

LEANING RAIL,BEYOND


GLASS

13'-6

"

10'-2

"

5/22/2

019 3

:50:44

PM


0


24' 36'12'

0


8' 12'4'

0


24' 36'12'

N N

0


8' 12'4'

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Preferred Option B

Images

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Preferred Option B

Images

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Process - Project Precedents

St Paul, MN2015 Downtown Bus Stop ImprovementsMetro Area Population: 3,551,036

Stop Average Daily Boarding: Approx 1,500

Stops: 3

Year Implemented: 2015

Fare Collection: On Board

Number of trips per weekday: Approx. 300

Downtown St Paul

Effective: 12/1/18

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CentralStation

10th StStation

Robert StStation

Capitol/Rice StStation

METRO

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RicePark

LandmarkPlazaLandmarkPlaza

MearsParkMearsPark

SwedeHollowPark

SwedeHollowPark

Harriet IslandHarriet Island

Raspberry IslandRaspberry Island

IrvineParkIrvinePark

KelloggParkKelloggPark

Aurora

University University

University

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10th St E

9th St E

7th St

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6th St E

5th St E

7th St

7th St

Jackson

Jackson

14th St

10th St W

Robert

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Kellogg

Kellogg

W 7th St

E 7th St

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Wabasha

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Sibley

Smith

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Fillmore

State

Columbus

Cedar

Livingston

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Minnesota

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Aurora

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River Park Pl

Kittson

Martin Luther K

ing Blvd

RiverCentre

CHSField

Xcel EnergyCenter

SmithAveRamp

Holiday InnRiverCentre

Alexander Ramsey House

St PaulLibrary

OrdwayCenter

Roy WilkinsAuditorium

LandmarkCenter

St PaulHotel

Ecolab

LawsonCommons

St Paul Travelers Park

SquareTheatre

PalaceTheatre

CityHall

Ramsey CoCourthouse

Federal CourtsBuilding

TilsnerBldg

KelloggSquare

MetroSquare Kellogg

ProfessionalBldg

MN Bldg

CrownePlazaHotel

Farmers'Market

EmbassySuites

EconomyInn

MN Children'sMuseum

FitzgeraldTheatre

Great AmericanHistoryTheatre

Fire Dept

Armory

Public HousingAgency

St Paul-Ramsey Co Dept of Public Health

MN Dept of Revenue

MN Dept of Human Services

MN Dept of Natural Resources

MN Dept of Administration

Ramsey Co Law Enforcement Center

MNPublicRadio

St Joseph'sHospital World

TradeCenter

WellsFargoPlace

Pioneer Press

First National Bank Bldg

Empire Building

YMCA

Galtier Towers

Park SquareCourt

Twin Cities Public TVBldg

UnionDepot

DoubleTreeby Hilton

401Bldg

RossmorBldg

400Bldg

FirstTrustCtr

Metro TransitService Center(skyway)

Science Museumof Minnesota

StateOfficeBldg

CentennialOffice Bldg

JudicialCtr

Best WesternKelly Inn

Cathedralof St Paul

James J HillHouse

UnitedHospital

CenturyLink

Ramsey CoCenter West

Ramsey CoCenter East

Bethesda Hospital

MinnesotaState Capitol

VeteransService Bldg

MnDOTLibrary

Boys & Girls Club

RegionsHospital

Metro StateUniversity

MinnesotaHistoryCenter

Gillette Children's Specialty Healthcare

Union Depot Transit CenterRoutes: 3, 16, 21, 54, 94, 262, 417, 480, 484, 489

miles

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Downtown St Paul Express/Limited-Stop RoutesRoute Arrives Leaves downtown via downtown via

53 5th St 6th St54 5th St 6th St94 5th St 6th St262 Cedar St Wabasha St265 6th St 5th St275 6th St 5th St294 6th St 5th St350 6th St 5th St351 6th St 5th St353 6th St 5th St361 6th St 5th St364 6th St 5th St417 5th St 6th St480 5th St 6th St484 5th St 6th St489 5th St 6th St860 6th St 5th St

Downtown St Paul Local RoutesRoute Northbound via Southbound via

3 Minnesota Cedar St16 Minnesota Cedar St62 Wabasha Cedar St67 Wabasha Cedar St68 Robert Robert St71 Robert Robert St75 Wabasha Cedar St

Route Eastbound via Westbound via

21 5th St 6th St61 5th St 6th St63 5th St 6th St64 5th St 6th St70 5th St 6th St74 5th St 6th St

Downtown maps show routes operating all day.For routes that operate primarily during rush hours, refer to the charts below.

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Downtown Zone LimitRide in the Downtown Zone for 50¢ (transfers not available). Board any bus or train going the direction you want to go.

Frequent Local BusesServe all stops and operate at least every 30 min. during middays on weekdays, more often during rush hours. Evening and weekend service may be less frequent.

All-Day Local BusesServe all stops and operate throughout the day but may offer less frequent service.

All-Day Express BusesLimited-stop or non-stop service that operates throughout the day on weekdays but may offer less frequent service.

METRO Green LineTrains stop at all stations shown.

Rail Platform

Transit Center/Station

Transit Service Center Get passes, route information and other transit help.

Downtown Map Legend

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metrotransit.org612-373-3333

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Minneapolis, MN Nicollet MallMetro Area Population: 3,551,036

Stop Average Daily Boarding: Approx 1,200

Stops: 12



Number of trips per weekday: Approx. 400

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Serving:Avondale, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, Corryville, Downtown, Evanston, Findlay Market, Gov-ernment Square, Kennedy Heights, Kenwood, Kenwood Towne Centre, Metro Fare Deal/Access Eligibility & Training Center and Park & Ride, Montgomery Rd., Norwood, Over the Rhine, Pleasant Ridge, Shriner’s Hospital, Silverton, Sycamore Plaza, Sycamore Township, The Banks, UC Medical Center, University of Cincinnati, Uptown Transit District, Xavier University

Metro Sales Office120 E. Fourth St.Mercantile Center arcadeWeekdays 7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.• bus schedules and information• passes and stored-value cards

www.go-metro.com

METRO INFORMATION www.go-metro.com

[Fares effective Nov. 1, 2011]please recycle

Fare/TarifaMetro*Plus limited-stop service

Fare: $1.75 Zone 1 / $2.65 Zone 2

30-day rolling pass: Zone 2 $106

Contacting MetroBus information 513-621-4455

Customer Relations 513-632-7575

Lost & Found 513-632-7699

Access information 513-632-7590

Fare Deal information 513-632-7540

TDD Ohio Relay Service 800-750-0750(for deaf/hearing-impaired customers)

Cómo comunicarse con MetroInformación sobre autobuses 513-621-4455

Relaciones de clientes 513-632-7575

Objetos perdidos y encontrados 513-632-7699

Información sobre medios de acceso 513-632-7590

Información sobre el programa Fare Deal 513-632-7540

Servicio de relevo mediante TDD de Ohio 800-750-0750 (Para clientes sordos/con deficiencias auditivas).

Limited-stop service/Monday through Friday

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First outbound stopCustomers may not board the bus before this stop.

Last inbound stopCustomers must exit the bus at this stop.

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EFFECTIVE MARCH 5, 2017

Cincinnati, Oh Metro PlusMetro Area Population: 2,137,406

Stop Average Daily Boarding: ----

Stops: 35



Number of trips per weekday: Approx. 60-70

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Process - Existing Conditions

Routes: 21, 53, 54, 61, 63, 64, 70, 74, 94, 353, 417, 480, 484, 489Daily Boardings: 400Alightings: 40015 Minute Peak Boardings: 19Buses: 2 - 60 ft articulated buses and 1 - 40 ft bus (180 ft stop length)

OPTION B LOCATIONOPTION A LOCATION UP

UP STREET LAMP, WITH BUS SIGN

STREET LAMP, TYP.

TREE, TYP.

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EXISTING SHELTER LOCATION

TRANSIT LANE

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1 6TH AND SIBLEY STOP LOCATION OPTION A

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Site Photos

Site Plan with Bus Stop Location Options

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Process - Stop Considerations

COMPONENTSAESTHETICS AND

FUNCTION CHOICESAESTHETICS AND

FUNCTION OPTIONSPEDESTRIAN

ENVIRONMENT

Exterior Bench Shelter: Open or Enclosed Stop Reference: 2015 Improvements Streetscape

Stop Reference: 2015 Improvements TreesShelter Roof: Curved or Flat

Shelter Base: Curb or Open Decoration / Art Paving Patterns

Shelter: Bldg Integrated or Separate Wayfinding / Vicinity Kiosk Pedestrian Scale Lighting

Bench in Shelter

Leaning Rail

Bike Racks

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Configuration

Location 4 Sides4 Sides

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Shelter

Only

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iple

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SizeOpen

BottomCurb

Con-

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ed ConcPavers

Con-

crete

Pattern

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Detect.

Pavers6" 9"

Stops for Reference

5th and Minnesota X 233 sf X 412 sf X X X X

6th and Cedar X 68 sf X 464 sf X X X X

Nicollet Mall X 150 sf X 150 sf X X X X

Proposed Downtown St Paul Stops 6th Street Westbound between Sibley and Jackson

Option A X 150 sf X 150 sf X X X X

Option B X 150 sf X 500 sf X X X X

Components

LocationStop

Sign

Marker

/ Pylon

Route

Inform-

ation

System

Map

Sign-

age

Rider

Alert

Poster

Panel

Bench

Shelter

Bench

Exterior

Trash +

Recycle

Bike

Rack

Wind-

screen

Plat-

formObject Glass

Stops for Reference

5th and Minnesota X X X X X X X X X

6th and Cedar X X X X X

Nicollet Mall X X X X X X Varies X


Option A X X X X X X

Option B X X X X X X X

Electrical and Systems

LocationCabinet

Near

Light

Shelter

Street

LightHeater Camera VMS

Annun-

ciator

On

BoardTVM SCV

Stops for Reference

5th and Minnesota X X X X X X X X

6th and Cedar X X X X X X X

Nicollet Mall X X X X X


Option A X X X X X X X X

Option B X X X X X X X

Curb HeightBoarding Edge

Electrical

Shelter Type Canopy Base Condition Platform Surface

Systems Fare Collection

Static Information Devices Art / DecorationFurniture

Process - Program Analysis

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Process - Initial Design Input

COMMENTS:• Preferred location option is the one closest to Jackson Street

• Locating it near the accessible entry of Mears Park Place will be good for residents who use that entry

• More seating because the bus stop is a transfer point

• Create a safe environment for riders and pedestrians (note that the trees could pose as an obstruction in boarding and alighting)

• From shelter glass/frit should allow view out to see bus coming

• Good lighting and illumination paramount

• Proximity to large buildings (Galtier and Securian buildings) blocks natural light in this area

• Shelter should be comfortable for people of all mobility/ability levels

• Branding of Metro Transit in bold and colorful letters (MT colors create consistencyeven if configuration/position of shelter is different)

• Prefer solid wall at the base of the shelter

• Prefer shelter is located within 20 feet of the transit sign

DESIGN TEAM RESPONSES:• The bus stop design options will be located closest to Jackson Street

• The bus stop design options will be near the Mears Park Place building accessible entry

• The bus stop design options will integrate enough seating area inside and outside the shelter

• The bus stop design options will integrate transparency and lighting to create safe environments

• The shelter on the design options will be ADA compliant

• The design options will be consistent with the 2015 bus stops improve-ments in downtown Saint Paul

• The design options will incorporate concrete curbs

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Process - Site Analysis

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Process - Site Options

UP

UP

STREET LAMP, TYP.

TREE, TYP.

SKYW

AY

JAC

KSO

N S

T

N S

IBLE

Y ST

TRANSIT LANE

6TH AND SIBLEY STOP LOCATION OPTION AN

0 20' 30'10'

UP

UP

STREET LAMP, TYP.

TREE, TYP.

SKYW

AY

JAC

KSO

N S

T

N S

IBLE

Y ST

TRANSIT LANE

0

6TH AND SIBLEY STOP LOCATION OPTION B

8' 12'4'

N

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Process - Design Options


SHELTER

BENCH


VMS

BENCH

STREET LIGHT

TREE60 FT BUS

60 FT BUS 40 FT BUS

25'-6"

SHELTER

HEATER

CONCRETECURB

BENCH

STREET LIGHT

TREE

6'-5" 7'-11"


'-6"

ELEC / COMM CABINET

SHELTERBENCH


CANOPY W/ VMS

STREET LIGHTTREE

60 FT BUS60 FT BUS

40 FT BUS


LEANING RAIL

SHELTER

HEATER

CONCRETECURB

BENCH

VMSCANOPY

7'-0" 7'-9"

5'-10"

METAL SCREEN

OPEN BACK

LEANING RAIL,BEYOND


GLASS

13'-6

"

10'-2

"

5/22/2

019 3

:50:44

PM


0


24' 36'12'

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8' 12'4'

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24' 36'12'

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OPTION A OPTION B

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Process - Feedback on Design Options

COMMENTS:• Better from operations standpoint – makes left turns easier, allows you to fit more bus-

es, keeps you closer to Lowertown than detour routing, makes connections to/from Gold Line easier (now stops are located just across the street from one another)

• Closer to building’s ADA accessible ramp

• Option A – See potential issue of people climbing on the wall and on top (shelter as furniture)

• Option B – (canopy) allows for consistent branding and strong identity throughout Downtown

• The wall near the stairwell may pose visibility issues can we shave part of it off to follow the rail?

• Needs wider openings or more openings in the shelter, customers don’t like feeling too enclosed

• Also need to ensure there’s space for customers to stand in the sunlight

DESIGN TEAM RESPONSES:• Preferred option is closest to Jackson Street

• Preferred option is closest to the ADA accessible ramp at the Mears Park Place building

• Preferred option is consistent with the 2015 bus stops improvements in downtown Saint Paul

• Metro Transit and the Mears Park Place building need to coordinate efforts

• Preferred option will integrate wider openings on the shelter for better user mobility

• The bus stop design options will integrate enough seating area, inside and outside of the shelters

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