Chicago & Franklin Station
Chicago & Franklin - Station Plan PDF
| Station Consideration |
Planned Condition* |
Intersection
location |
Chicago & Franklin |
| Platform location |
Southbound: Farside of Franklin, southwest corner
Northbound: Farside of Franklin, northeast corner
In both directions, farside has adequate platform length available and is preferred to maximize transit signal priority potential.
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*Final conditions to be developed during the engineering/design process.
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| Station Consideration |
Planned Condition* |
| Station spacing |
Southbound: About 0.25 mi to Chicago & 24th Street
Shorter station spacing than guidelines due to high-ridership segment.
Northbound: About 0.4 mi to Chicago & 14th Street
Slightly shorter station spacing than guidelines due to high-ridership segment and proximity to downtown.
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Existing ridership within
a block, or about 1/8 mile
(Fall 2016) |
About 820 boardings per weekday
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Platform location compared
to existing bus stop |
Southbound and northbound: At opposite corner of existing bus stop |
| Connecting service |
Routes 2, 9, and 39 |
| Parking changes |
Southbound and northbound:
Reduction of about 2-3 parking spaces, due to the relocation and expansion of existing bus stop zone. Potential for existing nearside bus stop zone to be converted to curbside parking.
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| Station Consideration |
Planned Condition* |
| Curb configuration |
Southbound and northbound: Bumpout
Bumpouts will maximize operational efficiency and pedestrian space.
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| Platform length |
Southbound and northbound: 60’ platform
Platforms will be designed to accommodate a 60’ BRT vehicle.
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Project coordination: Highway Safety Improvement Project
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Hennepin County is planning to make safety improvements at the intersection through the MnDOT Highway Safety Improvement Program.
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The project is currently planned for construction in 2020 or 2021 and will include safety features like curb extensions and signal improvements.
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Coordination will reduce construction impacts and result in a more compatible design that accommodates both projects and improves the intersection for different road users.
Other station locations considered: Chicago & 18th Street
The 2012 Arterial Transitway Corridor Study (ATCS) included a conceptual Chicago & 18th Street station in addition to the station at 14th Street. This station plan does not include a D Line station at Chicago and 18th Street.
Station Spacing
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While ridership is substantial at Chicago and 18th Street (about 310 daily boardings), it is only about 900 ft from the recommended Chicago & Franklin station.
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Not recommending a Chicago & 18th Street station prioritizes improved travel times from stop consolidation.
General Station Concept
- Station design considerations in 2018-2019 will require coordination to account for any impacts to the adjacent Peavey Field Park and the public art installation at the corner of Chicago and Franklin.