HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-087 CCRMember Lan Ryan introduced the following resolution
and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-87
RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE METROPOLITAN
COUNCIL'S D LINE BUS RAPID TRANSIT (BRT) PROJECT
WHEREAS, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) offers riders fast, frequent service with
numerous amenities, that will give riders on the region's transit system more mobility options and
connect people with jobs; and
WHEREAS, The A Line BRT, which opened in summer 2016, has drawn
increased ridership and is an overwhelming success; and
WHEREAS, The proposed build out of the region's BRT system would connect an
additional 200,000 people to 500,000 jobs; and
WHEREAS, The proposed D Line from Brooklyn Center to the Mall of America
would be an integral part of that system, operating along the region's highest ridership bus route with
15,000 weekday rides; and
WHEREAS, The existing local bus route in this corridor has the highest
productivity in terms of carrying the most passengers each hour; and
WHEREAS, The D Line could result in a faster trip, up to 25% faster, by stopping
less often, deploying bus priority at traffic signals, and implementing off -board fare payment; and
WHEREAS, The D Line would operate in Brooklyn Center, Minneapolis,
Richfield, and Bloomington; and
WHEREAS, The City of Brooklyn Center will benefit from improvements to stops
within Brooklyn Center, which will offer improved amenities, including security features, improved
lighting, real-time signage, and heated shelters; and
WHEREAS, The D Line project still needs to secure $35 million in funding to
move forward into construction in 2020; and
WHEREAS, Governor Mark Dayton has included a $50 million busway
investment in his Bonding Proposal, which would be used to fund the remaining gap for D Line.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota, express support for the Metropolitan Council's D Line BRT project
which would serve this community and urges the Minnesota Legislature to adopt Governor Mark
Dayton's state bonding proposal to invest $50 million in regional BRT projects, including the D
Line. Additionally, a copy of this resolution should be sent to Governor Mark Dayton and the
legislative delegation.
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-87
April 9 2018
Date
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City Clerk
Mayor
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by member
Affil Graves
and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof:
Tim Willson, Mrquita BIdEr, Axid Graves, Lin Ryan
and the following voted against the same:
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted.