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DMC Transportation Plan Spring/Summer 2018 Update

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DMC Transportation PlanSpring/Summer 2018 Update

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DMC Mission & Vision

DMC MissionWith Mayo Clinic at its heart, the Destination Medical Center (DMC) initiative will be the catalyst to position Rochester, Minnesota as the world’s premier destination center for health and wellness; attracting people, investment and jobs to America’s city for health and supporting the economic growth of Minnesota and its biosciences sector. 

DMC VisionTo create the highest quality patient, companion, visitor and community resident  experience. 

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DMC Strategic Priorities

Heart of the City Discovery Square Transportation

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Purpose of the Studies

• Refine the vision of the DMC Transportation Plan• Rigorous study of the alternatives• Answer key questions:

• What will fit in the available space?• Best, most cost‐effective use of public dollars?• Public supportive of significant change?

• Prepare for design, procurement, and access to state & federal funds

Travel Demand Services & Parking

Transit Circulation Street Use City Loop

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What will drive the need to consider future transportation changes?

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There is a Need

EMPLOYMENT:

Growth in the DMC District

62,400

35,250

VEHICLE TRIPS IN/OUT OF DMC DISTRICT

2010 20402015 2040

180,000(projected*)

*Projected vehicle trips in 2040 assuming implementation of DMC and Comprehensive Plan transit and land use programs.

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There is a Need

Street capacity in 2040 without commute changes

Street capacity today

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There is a Need

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Preferred Solutions & Recommendationsfrom the Rochester Integrated Transit Studies

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The best transportation solution is an integrated one.

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Best Solution is an Integrated Solution

TransitBikes

Policies Cars

ProgramsPedestrians

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Focus on moving people, not cars

• Accommodating 60‐70% of trips by private auto is not the most efficient use of limited road space

• Solutions need to include• More people living downtown within walking distance of destinations• Greater use of transit or shuttles to get people into downtown• Encouraging more ridesharing 

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Using other modes an easy choiceTODAY 2040 TARGET

Number of Daily Commuters:35,250

Number of Daily Commuters:62,400

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Achieving the Best Solution:A combination of infrastructure and policies, 

programs, and incentives are required.

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Enhanced Transit Services

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Enhanced Roadways

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Signature Investments as Catalysts

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Policies, Programs & Incentives

Parking policies

Developer policies

Implementation

Facility improvements

Active transportation

Transit programs

Education

Shared mobility

Examples may include:• Improved wayfinding• Free transit passes• Trip planning & ride matching• On‐site showers & bike parking• Guaranteed ride home

*A Transportation Management Association (TMA) is an organized body that facilitates and encourages alternate modes of transportation that are defined in a Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategy.

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Downtown property should be used for economic development rather 

than all day car parking.

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Parking Strategy

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Mobility Hubs, Not Just Parking Ramps

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Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is the best transit solution for Rochester.

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Bus Rapid Transit

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Case Study: A Line ‐ Twin CitiesComments on the A Line:

‐ “It’s just really easy.”

‐ “The A Line has helped me by taking 10‐15 min off my commute.”

‐ “I like riding the A Line because it is very fast.”

‐ “I really love the fact it comes so often.”

‐https://streets.mn

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Case Study: Health Line ‐ Cleveland• Service every 5‐15 

minutes• Faster travel times• 61% increase in 

transit ridership• $5.8 Billion in 

public and private investment along corridor

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Vehicle travel lanes are not being eliminated in favor of bicycle lanes.

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Improved Bicycle Network

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City Loop: A World‐Class Urban Trail

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Case Study: Indianapolis Cultural Trail• Property values adjacent 

to the trail have increased.• Increased revenues and 

customers for adjacent businesses

• Visitors to Indianapolis are attracted to the Cultural Trail

• Cultural Trail increases sense of safety and community

• Trail usage exceeds most other Indianapolis trails

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Development of the solutions should be phased.

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Phased Approach Based on Demand55,000 new residents

CURRENT 2022

3,000,000

4,000,000VISITORS:

Rochester Comprehensive Plan Rochester Convention and Visitors Bureau

50,000 new jobsEMPLOYMENT:POPULATION:

2000 2015 2040 PROJECTED2000 2015 2040 PROJECTED

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Diverse funding is required to realize these solutions.

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Diverse Funding is Required

$1.2B

Federal

State

County

CityPrivate

DMC

Other

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There will be more opportunities for public comment on projects. 

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Where We Are

Needs & Concept 

DevelopmentFull 

AlternativesAssessment

Concept Design & 

Environmental Review

PreliminaryEngineering/

Design

Detailed Design

Procurement

Construction

Today

DMC Development PlanApril 2015

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