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Gateway projects shaping
future of transit along 1-94 want to hear views
March 8,2014-2:00 PM
Planners of a proposed Gateway Corridor transitway along Interstate 94 are looking for public
comment on what to study in the environmental draft phase of the project.
The information collected from three upcoming public hearings will help decide modes of
travel from Union Depot in downtown St.Paul to Manning Avenue in Woodbury.The
proposed project connects Landfall,Oakdale,Lake Elmo,Woodbury and Maplewood with SL
Paul,and would link commuters with other regional transit services.
"We'd like to hear from people who have an interest in the corridor to know what benefits or
impacts they think should be evaluated,"said Lisa Weik,who leads the Gateway Corridor
Commission.
In a project phase known as"scoping,"planners will seek comments about what mode of
transit—Bus Rapid Transit or light-rail trains—should be studied.Planners also want to
hear about proposed routes and station locations.
Where to read the plan
Copies of the Scoping Booklet,which explains the Gateway Corridor project and issues under
study,are available for public review at the following locations:
•http://thecatewavcorridor.com,the project's website.
•Dayton's Bluff Library,645 7th St.E.St.Paul
•Washington County Libraries:Stafford Branch,8595 Central Park Place,Woodbury;
Oakdale Library,1010 Heron Av.N.,Oakdale
•Hennepin County Library:Minneapolis Central,300 Nicollet Mall,Minneapolis.
When to attend a meeting
•March 24,4:30,Guardian Angels Catholic Church,8260 4th St.N.,Oakdale.
•March 25,4:30 p.m.,Conway Recreation Center,2090 Conway Av.,St.Paul.
•April 10,2 p.m.,Woodbury City Hall,8301 Valley Creek Road.This meeting of the Gateway
Corridor's policy advisory committee will accept verbal and written comments.
All written public comments must be received by April 16.Send to:Andy Gitzlaff,Gateway
Corridor project manager,Washington County Regional Railroad Authority,11660 Myeron
Road N.,Stillwater,MN 55082.Call 651-4304300 or e-mail
gatewaycorridor@co.washington.mn.us.c
Kevin Giles
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