The Rochester community is called upon to help shape the future of transportation in Downtown Rochester. On May 30, 2017 Integrated Transit Study consultants will host the Public Conversation Session #2 to share their latest findings with the public and listen to the thoughts of attendees on transportation in Downtown Rochester. “Broad community perspective on transportation ideas and alternatives is critical to successfully achieving the modal shift from cars to transit, walking, and bicycling that is necessary to realize the DMC Vision,” said Richard Freese, Director the City of Rochester Public Works Department.
Public Conversation Session #2
Tuesday, May 30
Open House from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Mayo Civic Center, Suite 102/103
(30 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester, MN, 55904)
Options for Remote Participation in Public Conversation #2
Public Conversation Session materials will be available at www.rochestermn.gov/integratedtransit the morning of Tuesday, May 30.
Join the #DTRochITS conversation LIVE on Facebook (@RochesterMNPublicWorksDepartment). Tune in during the event to learn more about the Downtown Rochester Integrated Transit Studies.
Online comments for Public Conversation #2 will be received through Friday, June 9. Online forms will be available at www.rochestermn.gov/integratedtransit
Click here for the event flier.
Click here for a PDF of the News Release.
Future Public Input Opportunities
The May 30 session will be the second of four opportunities for public input during the studies. “We need the community to weigh in the decisions that will last for generations. It is important we get it right,” said Beth Bartz, a Project Manager with SRF Consulting Group, Inc. At each of these four open houses consultants will share their latest findings and listen to the public’s feedback.
The 2017 schedule for Integrated Transit Studies open houses is as follows:
January 24, 2017: Participants provided their perspective on downtown transportation needs, potential concerns, and alternatives to be studied further
(Results available online at www.rochestermn.gov/integratedtransit)
May 30, 2017: Provide your feedback on the initial scenarios and which should be retained for final study
September 2017*: Voice your opinion on which of these options should be selected
December 2017*: Explore the preferred option, how/when the elements will be built, and provide feedback
*Exact dates and locations are to be determined
In addition, consultants are reaching out to neighborhood groups, city advisory committees, business organizations and community groups throughout the process. (If your group is interested please contact Megan Moeller at 507-328-2436).
What are the Integrated Transit Studies?
The DMC plan was not a blueprint but a concept for future development. The DMC plan was based on a high level assessment of conceptual needs and feasibility. The Integrated Transit Studies are refining the concepts identified in the plan. Specifically, the integrated transit studies will:
Explore how the DMC concepts can be built within public right of way with minimal impact to adjacent private property
Determine the most cost-effective use of public dollars to realize the DMC’s transportation vision
Allow additional opportunity for public agencies, property owners, businesses and residents to participate in the development of alternatives to implement the DMC plan concepts
Lay the ground work to seek federal funding for some of these projects
A quorum of the Common Council and other City and County Commissions may be present at this event but no official business will take place.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:The Rochester community is called upon to help shape the future of transportation in Downtown Rochester. On May 30, 2017 Integrated Transit Study consultants will host the Public Conversation Session #2 to share their latest findings with the public and listen to the thoughts of attendees on transportation in Downtown Rochester. “Broad community perspective on transportation ideas and alternatives is critical to successfully achieving the modal shift from cars to transit, walking, and bicycling that is necessary to realize the DMC Vision,” said Richard Freese, Director the City of Rochester Public Works Department.
Public Conversation Session #2
Tuesday, May 30
Open House from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Mayo Civic Center, Suite 102/103
(30 Civic Center Drive SE, Rochester, MN, 55904)
Options for Remote Participation in Public Conversation #2
Public Conversation Session materials will be available at www.rochestermn.gov/integratedtransit the morning of Tuesday, May 30.
Join the #DTRochITS conversation LIVE on Facebook (@RochesterMNPublicWorksDepartment). Tune in during the event to learn more about the Downtown Rochester Integrated Transit Studies.
Online comments for Public Conversation #2 will be received through Friday, June 9. Online forms will be available at www.rochestermn.gov/integratedtransit
Click here for the event flier.
Click here for a PDF of the News Release.
Future Public Input Opportunities
The May 30 session will be the second of four opportunities for public input during the studies. “We need the community to weigh in the decisions that will last for generations. It is important we get it right,” said Beth Bartz, a Project Manager with SRF Consulting Group, Inc. At each of these four open houses consultants will share their latest findings and listen to the public’s feedback.
The 2017 schedule for Integrated Transit Studies open houses is as follows:
January 24, 2017: Participants provided their perspective on downtown transportation needs, potential concerns, and alternatives to be studied further
(Results available online at www.rochestermn.gov/integratedtransit)
May 30, 2017: Provide your feedback on the initial scenarios and which should be retained for final study
September 2017*: Voice your opinion on which of these options should be selected
December 2017*: Explore the preferred option, how/when the elements will be built, and provide feedback
*Exact dates and locations are to be determined
In addition, consultants are reaching out to neighborhood groups, city advisory committees, business organizations and community groups throughout the process. (If your group is interested please contact Megan Moeller at 507-328-2436).
What are the Integrated Transit Studies?
The DMC plan was not a blueprint but a concept for future development. The DMC plan was based on a high level assessment of conceptual needs and feasibility. The Integrated Transit Studies are refining the concepts identified in the plan. Specifically, the integrated transit studies will:
Explore how the DMC concepts can be built within public right of way with minimal impact to adjacent private property
Determine the most cost-effective use of public dollars to realize the DMC’s transportation vision
Allow additional opportunity for public agencies, property owners, businesses and residents to participate in the development of alternatives to implement the DMC plan concepts
Lay the ground work to seek federal funding for some of these projects
A quorum of the Common Council and other City and County Commissions may be present at this event but no official business will take place.
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