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Concept Designs for Downtown Saint Paul Transit Customer Facility Improvements Robert Street between 5th Street and 6th Street Concept Booklet July 18th 2019
Concept Designs for Downtown Saint Paul Transit Customer Facility Improvements Robert Street between 5th Street and 6th Street
Concept BookletJuly 18th 2019
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Concept Designs for Downtown Saint Paul Transit Customer Facility Improvements
Index
Project Team 3
Site Location Map 4
• Northbound-Floor/Site Plan 5
Preferred Option B 5
• Northbound-Image and Section 6
• Northbound-Images 7
• Southbound-Floor/Site Plan 8
• Southbound-Image and Section 9
• Southbound-Images 10
Process - Project Precedents 11
Process - Existing Conditions 14
• Northbound-Site Plan with Bus Stop Location Options 14
• Southbound-Site Plan with Bus Stop Location Options 15
Process - Stop Considerations 16
Process - Program Analysis 17
Process - Initial Design Input 18
Process - Site Analysis 20
Process - Design Options Northbound 22
Process - Design Options Southbound 23
Process - Feedback on Design Options 24
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Robert Street Between 5th Street and 6th 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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Concept Designs for Downtown Saint Paul Transit Customer Facility Improvements
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
Robert Street Bus Stops
N
Site Photos
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Robert Street Between 5th Street and 6th Street
ELEC / COMM CABINET
STREET LIGHT
BENCH
TRASH AND RECYCLING
BENCH
SHELTER
13'-2"
NEW TREEBY OTHERS
40 FT BUS40 FT BUS
CANOPY ABOVE W/ VMS
90'-0"
DECORATIVE PANEL
SHELTER WALL33'-2"
5'-7"
5'-9"
TRASH AND RECYCLING
CANOPY ABOVE W/ VMS
BENCH SHELTER
STREET LIGHT
ELEC / COMM CABINET BENCH
STREET LIGHTNEW TREES
BY OTHER
25'-6"
DECORATIVE PANEL
88'-3"
40 FT BUS 40 FT BUS
38'-0"
8'-0"
9'-11"
5'-10"
BENCH
CANOPY
VMS
HEATER
CURBSHELTER
10'-2
"
DECORATIVE PANEL (ANGLED WITH WALL)
STREET LIGHT(BEYOND)
8'-0" 9'-11"
SHELTER STREET LIGHT(BEYOND)
CANOPY
VMS
HEATER
BENCHCURB
DECORATIVE PANEL 10
'-2"13
'-6"
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DOWNTOWN ST PAUL BUS STOPSROBERT ST NB PREFERRED OPTION
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ROBERT ST NB PLAN OPTION B
24' 36'12'
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ROBERT ST SB PLAN OPTION B
24' 36'12'
N
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ROBERT NB SECTION OPTION B
8' 12'4'
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ROBERT SB SECTION OPTION B
8' 12'4'
6TH
STRE
ET
Preferred Option B
Northbound-Floor/Site Plan
ROBERT STREET
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Concept Designs for Downtown Saint Paul Transit Customer Facility Improvements
Preferred Option B
Northbound-Image and Section
ELEC / COMM CABINET
STREET LIGHT
BENCH
TRASH AND RECYCLING
BENCH
SHELTER
13'-2"
NEW TREEBY OTHERS
40 FT BUS40 FT BUS
CANOPY ABOVE W/ VMS
90'-0"
DECORATIVE PANEL
SHELTER WALL33'-2"
5'-7"
5'-9"
TRASH AND RECYCLING
CANOPY ABOVE W/ VMS
BENCH SHELTER
STREET LIGHT
ELEC / COMM CABINET BENCH
STREET LIGHTNEW TREES
BY OTHER
25'-6"
DECORATIVE PANEL
88'-3"
40 FT BUS 40 FT BUS
38'-0"
8'-0"
9'-11"
5'-10"
BENCH
CANOPY
VMS
HEATER
CURBSHELTER
10'-2
"
DECORATIVE PANEL (ANGLED WITH WALL)
STREET LIGHT(BEYOND)
8'-0" 9'-11"
SHELTER STREET LIGHT(BEYOND)
CANOPY
VMS
HEATER
BENCHCURB
DECORATIVE PANEL 10
'-2"13
'-6"
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:22:36
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DOWNTOWN ST PAUL BUS STOPSROBERT ST NB PREFERRED OPTION
N
0
ROBERT ST NB PLAN OPTION B
24' 36'12'
0
ROBERT ST SB PLAN OPTION B
24' 36'12'
N
0
ROBERT NB SECTION OPTION B
8' 12'4'
0
ROBERT SB SECTION OPTION B
8' 12'4'
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Robert Street Between 5th Street and 6th Street
Preferred Option B
Northbound-Images
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Preferred Option B
Southbound-Floor/Site Plan
ELEC / COMM CABINET
STREET LIGHT
BENCH
TRASH AND RECYCLING
BENCH
SHELTER
13'-2"
NEW TREEBY OTHERS
40 FT BUS40 FT BUS
CANOPY ABOVE W/ VMS
90'-0"
DECORATIVE PANEL
SHELTER WALL33'-2"
5'-7"
5'-9"
TRASH AND RECYCLING
CANOPY ABOVE W/ VMS
BENCH SHELTER
STREET LIGHT
ELEC / COMM CABINET BENCH
STREET LIGHTNEW TREES
BY OTHER
25'-6"
DECORATIVE PANEL
88'-3"
40 FT BUS 40 FT BUS
38'-0"
8'-0"
9'-11"
5'-10"
BENCH
CANOPY
VMS
HEATER
CURBSHELTER
10'-2
"
DECORATIVE PANEL (ANGLED WITH WALL)
STREET LIGHT(BEYOND)
8'-0" 9'-11"
SHELTER STREET LIGHT(BEYOND)
CANOPY
VMS
HEATER
BENCHCURB
DECORATIVE PANEL 10
'-2"13
'-6"
7/18/2
019 6
:22:36
AM
DOWNTOWN ST PAUL BUS STOPSROBERT ST NB PREFERRED OPTION
N
0
ROBERT ST NB PLAN OPTION B
24' 36'12'
0
ROBERT ST SB PLAN OPTION B
24' 36'12'
N
0
ROBERT NB SECTION OPTION B
8' 12'4'
0
ROBERT SB SECTION OPTION B
8' 12'4'
6TH
STRE
ETROBERT STREET
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Robert Street Between 5th Street and 6th Street
Preferred Option B
Southbound-Image and Section
ELEC / COMM CABINET
STREET LIGHT
BENCH
TRASH AND RECYCLING
BENCH
SHELTER
13'-2"
NEW TREEBY OTHERS
40 FT BUS40 FT BUS
CANOPY ABOVE W/ VMS
90'-0"
DECORATIVE PANEL
SHELTER WALL33'-2"
5'-7"
5'-9"
TRASH AND RECYCLING
CANOPY ABOVE W/ VMS
BENCH SHELTER
STREET LIGHT
ELEC / COMM CABINET BENCH
STREET LIGHTNEW TREES
BY OTHER
25'-6"
DECORATIVE PANEL
88'-3"
40 FT BUS 40 FT BUS
38'-0"
8'-0"
9'-11"
5'-10"
BENCH
CANOPY
VMS
HEATER
CURBSHELTER
10'-2
"
DECORATIVE PANEL (ANGLED WITH WALL)
STREET LIGHT(BEYOND)
8'-0" 9'-11"
SHELTER STREET LIGHT(BEYOND)
CANOPY
VMS
HEATER
BENCHCURB
DECORATIVE PANEL 10
'-2"13
'-6"
7/18/2
019 6
:22:36
AM
DOWNTOWN ST PAUL BUS STOPSROBERT ST NB PREFERRED OPTION
N
0
ROBERT ST NB PLAN OPTION B
24' 36'12'
0
ROBERT ST SB PLAN OPTION B
24' 36'12'
N
0
ROBERT NB SECTION OPTION B
8' 12'4'
0
ROBERT SB SECTION OPTION B
8' 12'4'
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Concept Designs for Downtown Saint Paul Transit Customer Facility Improvements
Preferred Option B
Southbound-Images
Robert Street Between 5th Street and 6th Street
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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
Green Line
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MISSISSIPPI RIVER
RicePark
LandmarkPlazaLandmarkPlaza
MearsParkMearsPark
SwedeHollowPark
SwedeHollowPark
Harriet IslandHarriet Island
Raspberry IslandRaspberry Island
IrvineParkIrvinePark
KelloggParkKelloggPark
Aurora
University University
University
Como Como
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Ric
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Sum
mit
Saint Peter
8th St
Lafayette
Park
John
Irel
and
Blvd
12th St
12th St12
th S
t
Lafayette
10th St E
9th St E
7th St
7th Pl E
6th St E
5th St E
7th St
7th St
Jackson
Jackson
14th St
10th St W
Robert
Robert
Robert
Robert
Kellogg
Kellogg
W 7th St
E 7th St
Eva
Wabasha
7th
Sibley
Smith
Plato
Plato
Fillmore
State
Columbus
Cedar
Livingston
11th St E
Minnesota
2nd
Olive
6th St W
Grand
Broadway
Pine
Kellogg
Kellogg
Wacouta
Forbes
Sibley
Maria
Water
Oliv
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Payn
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8th St
Was
hing
ton
Walnut
5th St W
4th St W
4th St E
Excha
nge
13th St
PineM
issi
ssip
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Sherburne
Prince
Sherman
Fairfield
Sibley
Mai
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Temperance
Exchange
Chestnut
Thom
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Fillmore
Levee
Summit
College
Cap
itol
Charles
Aurora
Wabasha
L’O
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Grove
Mulb
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Cedar
Market
Lafayette
John
Ced
ar
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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Process - Project Precedents
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Minneapolis, MN Nicollet MallMetro Area Population: 3,551,036
Stop Average Daily Boarding: Approx 1,200
Stops: 12
Year Implemented: 2017
Fare Collection: On Board
Number of trips per weekday: Approx. 400
Robert Street Between 5th Street and 6th Street
Process - Project Precedents
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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
Year Implemented: 2012
Fare Collection: On Board
Number of trips per weekday: Approx. 60-70
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Process - Existing Conditions
Routes: 68, 71Daily Boardings: 384Alightings: 28315 Minute Peak Boardings: 12Buses: 2 - 40 ft buses (90 ft stop length)
US Bank Building
Metropolitan Council
375 Jackson
SKYWAY
STREET LAMP, TYP.
ST TREE LAMP, TYP.
RO
BER
T ST
REE
T
6TH STREET
Plaza
EXISTING SHELTERLOCATION
5TH STREET
7' - 0"9' - 11"
0
1 ROBERT AND 6TH PLATFORM WORKING
8' 12'4'
N
Metro Mobility Accessibility
Site Photos
Northbound-Site Plan with Bus Stop Location Options
Robert Street Between 5th Street and 6th Street
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Routes: 68, 71Daily Boardings: 775Alightings: 22015 Minute Peak Boardings: 19Buses: 2 - 40 ft buses (90 ft stop length)
US Bank Building
Metropolitan Council
375 Jackson
STREET LAMP, TYP.
RO
BER
T ST
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T
Plaza
17' - 10"
18' - 9"
7' - 0"
10' - 10"
19' -
6"
0
1 ROBERT AND 6TH PLATFORM WORKING
8' 12'4'
N
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LOCATIONEXISTING SHELTER
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Site Photos
Southbound-Site Plan with Bus Stop Location Options
Process - Existing Conditions
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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
Robert Street Between 5th Street and 6th Street
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Configuration
Location 4 Sides4 Sides
S
3 Sides
USize
Shelter
Only
Mult-
iple
Areas
SizeOpen
BottomCurb
Con-
crete
Color-
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Conc
PaversCon-
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 Robert Street between 5th and 6th
Option A NB X 80 sf X 80 sf X X X X
Option B NB X 80 sf X 250 sf X X X X
Option C NB X 150 sf X 150 sf X X X X
Option A SB X 150 sf X 150 sf X X X X
Option B SB X 150 sf X 500 sf X X X X
Option C SB X 150 sf X 150 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
Proposed Downtown St Paul Stops Robert Street between 5th and 6th
Option A NB X X X X X X X
Option B NB X X X X X X X X
Option C NB X X X X X X X
Option A SB X X X X X X X
Option B SB X X X X X X X X
Option C SB 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
Proposed Downtown St Paul Stops Robert Street between 5th and 6th
Option A NB X X X X X X X X
Option B NB X X X X X X X X
Option C NB X X X X X X X X
Option A SB X X X X X X X X
Option B SB X X X X X X X X
Option C SB X 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
DESIGN TEAM RESPONSES ON BUS STOP NORTHBOUND:• The bus stops design options will reflect Metro Transit Brand
• The bus stop design option will integrate enough seating area inside and outside the shelter
• The bus stop design options will integrate transparency and lighting to create safe environment
• The shelter on the design options will be ADA compliant and include the best practices for accessibility
• The design options will be consistent with the 2015 bus stops improvements in downtown Saint Paul
COMMENTS ON BUS STOP NORTHBOUND:• Include pedestrian scale ornamental street furniture
• The design needs to consider people of all ability/mobility levels
• The current bus stop adds to congestion at the corner, new stop should create clear, visible, zones for seating/waiting and movement
• The shelter needs to have clear glass rather than fritted glass (maximize visibility [in and out])
• Mid-block stops make it easier for riders to catch the bus and can offer better connec-tions
• Metropolitan Council bus stop should be a ‘flagship’ bus stop
• Borrow space below overhang (Metropolitan Council building)
• Greening opportunities (add trees and landscaping)
• Audio announcement for people with limited sight
Robert Street Between 5th Street and 6th Street
19 | July 18, 2019
Process - Initial Design Input
DESIGN TEAM RESPONSES ON BUS STOP SOUTHBOUND:• The design options will be visible from street and plazas
• The design options will reflect Metro Transit Brand
• The bus stop design option will integrate enough seating area inside and outside the shelter
• The bus stop design options will integrate transparency and lighting to create safe environment
• The shelter on the design options will be ADA compliant and include the best practices for accessibility
• The design options will be consistent with the 2015 bus stops improvements in downtown Saint Paul
COMMENTS ON BUS STOP SOUTHBOUND:• Better visibility from street and plazas
• Modern design for the bus stop and shelter
• Good lighting and illumination
• The design needs to consider people of all ability/mobility levels
• Audio announcement for people with limited sight
• Add wayfinding directional signage
• The plaza should be part of the bus stop
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Process - Site Analysis
Robert Street Between 5th Street and 6th Street
21 | July 18, 2019
Process - Site Options
US Bank Building
Metropolitan Council
375 Jackson
STREET LAMP, TYP.
RO
BER
T ST
REE
T
Plaza
0
ROBERT AND 6TH PLATFORM WORKING
20' 30'10'
N
SKYWAY
Metro Mobility Accessibility
6TH STREET
5TH STREET
US Bank Building
Metropolitan Council
375 Jackson
STREET LAMP, TYP.
RO
BER
T ST
REE
T
Plaza
0
ROBERT AND 6TH PLATFORM WORKING
20' 30'10'
N
SKYWAY
Metro Mobility Accessibility
6TH STREET
5TH STREET
OPTION A OPTION B
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Process - Design OptionsNorthbound
ELEC / COMM CABINET
STREET LIGHT
BENCH
SHEL
TER
STREET LIGHT
13'-2
"
TREE
40 F
T BU
S40
FT
BUS
TRASH AND RECYCLING
BENCH
BIKE RACK
ELEC / COMM CABINET
STREET LIGHT
BENCH
TRASH AND RECYCLINGBENCH
BIKE RACK
SHEL
TER
13'-2
"
TREE
40 F
T BU
S40
FT
BUS
CANOPY ABOVE W/ VMS
90'-0
"
DECORATIVE PANEL
ELEC / COMM CABINET
STREET LIGHT
BENCH
STREET LIGHT
19'-9
"
40 F
T BU
S40
FT
BUS
TRASH AND RECYCLINGBENCH
BIKE RACK
7" 6'-5" 9'-11"
SHELTER
LIGHT
TREE
HEATER
BENCH
CURB
METAL SCREEN AT
BACK
1'-0" 9'-11"
5'-10"DECORATIVE
PANELBENCH
CANOPY
VMS
STREET LIGHT
TREE
HEATER
CURBSHELTER
10'-2
"
10'-1"
SHELTER
LIGHT
TREE
HEATER
BENCH
CURB
7/10/2
019 1
1:22:3
9 AM
DOWNTOWN ST PAUL BUS STOPSROBERT NORTHBOUND
0
A1 ROBERT ST NB PLAN OPTION A
24' 36'12' 0
B1 ROBERT ST NB PLAN OPTION B
24' 36'12' 0
C1 ROBERT ST NB PLAN OPTION C
24' 36'12'0
A2 ROBERT NB SECTION OPTION A
8' 12'4' 0
B2 ROBERT NB SECTION OPTION B
8' 12'4' 0
C2 ROBERT NB SECTION OPTION C
8' 12'4'
N N N
OPTION A OPTION B OPTION C
Robert Street Between 5th Street and 6th Street
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Process - Design OptionsSouthbound
BENCH
BIKE RACK
STREET LIGHT
TRASH AND RECYCLING
VMS
BENCH
SHEL
TER
STREET LIGHT
ELEC / COMM CABINET
25'-6
"
TRASH AND RECYCLING
CANOPY ABOVE W/ VMS
BENCH
SHEL
TER
STREET LIGHT
ELEC / COMM CABINET
BENCH
BIKE RACK
STREET LIGHT
TREE
25'-6
"
DECORATIVE PANEL
DECORATIVE PANEL
88'-3
"
TRASH AND RECYCLING
VMS
BENCH
SHEL
TER
STREET LIGHT
ELEC / COMM CABINET
BENCH
BIKE RACK
STREET LIGHT
19'-7
"
2'-3" 6'-5" 9'-6"
SHELTER
METAL SCREEN AT BACK
HEATER
BENCHCURB
STREET LIGHT
TREE
9'-10" 8'-1"
SHELTER STREET LIGHT
CANOPY
VMS
HEATER
BENCHCURB
13'-6
"
10'-2
"DECORATIVE PANEL
6'-10" 11'-0"
SHELTER
STREET LIGHT
HEATER
BENCH
CURB
TREE
7/9/20
19 4:
53:54
PM
DOWNTOWN ST PAUL BUS STOPSROBERT STREE SOUTHBOUND
0
A1 ROBERT STREET SB PLAN OPTION A
24' 36'12' 0
B1 ROBERT STREET SB PLAN OPTION B
24' 36'12' 0
C1 ROBERT STREET SB OPTION C
24' 36'12'
N NN
0
A2 ROBERT SB SECTION OPTION A
8' 12'4' 0
B2 ROBERT SB SECTION OPTION B
8' 12'4' 0
C2 ROBERT SB SECTION OPTION C
8' 12'4'
OPTION A OPTION B OPTION C
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Process - Feedback onDesign Options
DESIGN TEAM RESPONSES ON BUS STOP NORTHBOUND:• Preferred option is represent Metro Transit brand
• Preferred option is consistent with the 2015 bus stops improvements in downtown Saint Paul
• Metro Transit and Metropolitan Council need to coordinate efforts
• Preferred option will integrate wider openings on the shelter for better user mobility
COMMENTS ON BUS STOP NORTHBOUND:• Option A – It is too simple. The shelter does not integrate with the building
• Option B – Great design. Represents Metro Transit.
– The Design aligns with the 2015 Metro Transit improvement in Downtown Saint Paul From shelter glass/frit should allow view out to see bus com ing
– The canopy can raise to the ceiling. The walls can be higher
– Make the windows of the shelter at the same height as the windows of the Metropolitan Council building
• Option C – Different option that integrates well with the Metropolitan Council building
– Provide bigger opening
– Make the logo bigger
– Need coordination with the Metropolitan Council building.
– Add art to the bus stops
• Consider heating benches so heat rises from below
Robert Street Between 5th Street and 6th Street
25 | July 18, 2019
Process - Feedback onDesign Options
DESIGN TEAM RESPONSES ON BUS STOP SOUTHBOUND• Preferred option is closest to 6th Street
• Preferred option is consistent with the 2015 bus stops improvements in down-town Saint Paul
• Preferred option will integrate wider openings on the shelter for better user mobility
COMMENTS ON BUS STOP SOUTHBOUND:• Downtown transit wayfinding is needed
• The security at Option B and C will depend on plaza use
• The possibility of 2 bus stops facing each other is good
• Option A – Fewer panes of continuous glass for a more open shelter would feel more secure and be easier to maintain
– Add street trees at post office location instead of shelter
– This option feels more secure because customers are more out in the open
• Option B – Planter is a security question
– Wider opening on the front for safety purposes
– Architectural similar pair of bus stops across from each other is good in lieu/meantime of plaza connections
– Change the back shelter wall and get rid of planter
– Design is consistent with other bus stops in the Downtown Saint Paul area
– Option B or C creates a shorter bus stop compared to Option A. Bus oper ations prefers a longer bus stop
• Option C – Keep working on mutual positive relationship (bus stops and plaza)
– Accessibility-Move message sign from pole to canopy
– Does not reflects the Metro Transit branding
– Has a blind corner
• Consider heating benches so heat rises from below
