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Aiming for afair
transit fare increase
In April, the Council voted to begin
considering a possible transit fare
increase. We didn't take this action
lightly, and an actual decision on
whether to increase fares is still
months away. In the coming weeks,
we will rely heavily on public input
about fare policy.
We have not raised fares since
2008—nearly a decade. During
Adam Duininck that time, our costs have increased
FROM THE CHAIR about three percent a year, while
revenues from the state have either
remained flat or have not increased at the same rate of
inflation. These systemic problems have resulted in a
$74 million transit deficit for the next two-year funding
cycle.
Governor Dayton proposed a fix to address this
shortfall, but as of late April, the legislature had not acted
on it. The Senate transportation bill didn't address the
shortfall, and the House version cut transit funding even
further. The resulting deficit would be $125 million, which
would force cuts in transit service of 40% even after a
fare hike.
A fare hike will not solve these problems completely,
but would be an important part of the solution. The $10
million to $14 million it would generate would minimize
the impacts of potential cuts. Even if the legislature does
not cut transit funding, an increase in fare revenue is
important to ensure that we can maintain and expand
the level of transit service we have today.
This is where we need to keep fairness in the fare
increase. Many people in our region are dependent on
transit and will find any fare increase difficult to absorb
in their family finances. Determining how much rates
should go up, and how an increase is structured, is
critical.
For the past year, we've operated a pilot program to
create a $1 fare for people with low incomes. We are
considering making that program permanent.
We need your ideas to make a balanced decision.
Visit www.metrocouncil.org for information about an
upcoming meeting near you. We need your help and
participation to ensure that our fares are fair.
Task force looks at
reuse of wastewater
The Council appointed a Wastewater Reuse Task Force
to review our existing wastewater reuse policies and
recommend clarifications needed to respond to
opportunities for wastewater reuse.
Wastewater reuse means using treated wastewater for
non -potable functions like irrigation, industrial cooling,
and toilet flushing. Reusing wastewater has the
potential to reduce the use of groundwater for
non -potable purposes.
The 12 -member task force includes public works,
engineering and utility staff from 10 customer
communities in the regional wastewater treatment
system and a representative from Metro Cities. Council
Member Sandy Rummel chairs the group.
Stakeholder input from the business community,
regulatory agencies and other groups as needed will
be obtained in a panel -type format. We expect the task
force will meet four times in spring through summer
of 2017.
Council seeks input on proposed fare increase
The Council is seeking public input on
a proposal to raise transit fares in the
seven -county metro area. This would
be the first fare increase in nearly a
decade and a necessary step to
address the increasing costs of
providing transit and transportation.
Transit officials are inviting feedback
and testimony on two basic scenarios
for regular -route transit - increases of
25 cents or 50 cents. Metro Mobility
fares would increase 50 or 75 cents;
Transit Link fares would be more
closely aligned with Metro Mobility
fares.
In May and June, the Council will hold
a series of 8 public meetings and 4
public hearings to gather comments
on the proposals.
Possible fare increases would affect
all regional transit services,
including those operated by Metro
Transit, Metro Mobility, the Metro-
politan Council (including Transit Link
and suburban service), and suburban
transit providers (Maple Grove Transit,
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority,
Plymouth Metrolink, and SouthWest
Transit). Transit fares, under state law
and regional policy, must be set on
a regional basis and be consistent
across providers.
In addition to rising costs, funds that
support public transit have not been
keeping pace with expectations,
leading to a projected deficit in the
regional transit budget. The proposed
fare increases are estimated to fill
approximately 20% of a projected $74
million deficit (see Adam Duininck's
column, left).
"It's a critical time for us to hear from
customers and constituencies in the
region as we weigh this decision," said
Metropolitan Council Chair Adam
Duininck. "Every experience is
important for us as we balance a fare
increase with impacts on our most
transit -dependent and vulnerable
customers."
In addition to the public meetings and
public hearings where people can
comment, information will be'available
on buses and trains, and other
physical locations. Staff will be
available at busy transit stops and
hubs throughout May and June, to
assure riders have an opportunity to
learn more, ask questions, and
provide input.
Visit www.metrocouncii.org for more
details about the fare proposals and
public meetings and hearings.
State lawmakers are debating
bills this session that would have
big implications for metro area
public transit. The House and
Senate passed initial bills that
would lead to service cuts; the
proposed budget cuts by the
House would lead to service cuts
of 40%.
The House bill balloons an
existing transit operating deficit
for the 2018-2019 biennium from
$74 million to $140 million. All
bus routes operated by Metro
Transit (express and local) would be
affected - either reduced or
eliminated. Transit Link service
would be cut entirely.
As of this printing, a conference
committee from the House
and Senate were working out
bill differences before new votes.
Visit www.metrocouncii.org for
current information about transit
legislation.
Rosemount: Growing city offers active lifestyle
Set in the rolling landscape of north -central Dakota County,
Rosemount was originally established as a township in
1858, the same day Minnesota became a state.
A few years later, settlers founded the original village of
Rosemount, and later the village and township merged.
In 1974, the community became the city of Rosemount.
The city boasts 30 parks, totaling 540 acres, with facilities
for many youth and adult athletic activities. Walking trails
and natural areas are part of the mix. An open-air
amphitheater seats 2,500, and five parks host community
garden plots, awarded by lottery.
"Demographically, our household size is bigger than
average, with relatively more families with children," said
Kim Lindquist, city community development director. "As
a result, parks and athletic fields have a very high priority."
The city incorporated a section on active living in its 2009
comprehensive plan, and has a Pedestrian and Bicycle
Master Plan. In one project, the city redesigned a parkway
to calm traffic and accommodate bike lanes. It posted
reflective pedestrian crossing signs to make it safer
for pedestrians to cross where there are no stop signs
or traffic lights.
Developing from rural and agricultural roots, Rosemount
has seen significant growth over the decades. Its 1970
population of 4,000 grew by 26% during the decade, and
then 70% in both the 1980s and 1990s. Between 2000 and
2010, the population grew by half again as much. Today
Rosemount has about 23,100 people, and the Met Council
forecasts the city to have 38,000 residents by 2040.
The city has room to grow. Rosemount has wide expanses
of open land, with 65% of acreage inside city boundaries
either undeveloped or agricultural.
The city has started to update its comprehensive plan to
the year 2040. It held a community -wide kick-off event, and
has identified three neighborhoods that may be affected
by the plan update. For these areas, the city has held small
group meetings that will continue throughout the planning
process.
The city is also using its website to provide information
about the plan update and exploring nontraditional public
engagement activities.
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Task force looks at
reuse of wastewater
The Council appointed a Wastewater Reuse Task Force
to review our existing wastewater reuse policies and
recommend clarifications needed to respond to
opportunities for wastewater reuse.
Wastewater reuse means using treated wastewater for
non -potable functions like irrigation, industrial cooling,
and toilet flushing. Reusing wastewater has the
potential to reduce the use of groundwater for
non -potable purposes.
The 12 -member task force includes public works,
engineering and utility staff from 10 customer
communities in the regional wastewater treatment
system and a representative from Metro Cities. Council
Member Sandy Rummel chairs the group.
Stakeholder input from the business community,
regulatory agencies and other groups as needed will
be obtained in a panel -type format. We expect the task
force will meet four times in spring through summer
of 2017.
Council seeks input on proposed fare increase
The Council is seeking public input on
a proposal to raise transit fares in the
seven -county metro area. This would
be the first fare increase in nearly a
decade and a necessary step to
address the increasing costs of
providing transit and transportation.
Transit officials are inviting feedback
and testimony on two basic scenarios
for regular -route transit - increases of
25 cents or 50 cents. Metro Mobility
fares would increase 50 or 75 cents;
Transit Link fares would be more
closely aligned with Metro Mobility
fares.
In May and June, the Council will hold
a series of 8 public meetings and 4
public hearings to gather comments
on the proposals.
Possible fare increases would affect
all regional transit services,
including those operated by Metro
Transit, Metro Mobility, the Metro-
politan Council (including Transit Link
and suburban service), and suburban
transit providers (Maple Grove Transit,
Minnesota Valley Transit Authority,
Plymouth Metrolink, and SouthWest
Transit). Transit fares, under state law
and regional policy, must be set on
a regional basis and be consistent
across providers.
In addition to rising costs, funds that
support public transit have not been
keeping pace with expectations,
leading to a projected deficit in the
regional transit budget. The proposed
fare increases are estimated to fill
approximately 20% of a projected $74
million deficit (see Adam Duininck's
column, left).
"It's a critical time for us to hear from
customers and constituencies in the
region as we weigh this decision," said
Metropolitan Council Chair Adam
Duininck. "Every experience is
important for us as we balance a fare
increase with impacts on our most
transit -dependent and vulnerable
customers."
In addition to the public meetings and
public hearings where people can
comment, information will be'available
on buses and trains, and other
physical locations. Staff will be
available at busy transit stops and
hubs throughout May and June, to
assure riders have an opportunity to
learn more, ask questions, and
provide input.
Visit www.metrocouncii.org for more
details about the fare proposals and
public meetings and hearings.
State lawmakers are debating
bills this session that would have
big implications for metro area
public transit. The House and
Senate passed initial bills that
would lead to service cuts; the
proposed budget cuts by the
House would lead to service cuts
of 40%.
The House bill balloons an
existing transit operating deficit
for the 2018-2019 biennium from
$74 million to $140 million. All
bus routes operated by Metro
Transit (express and local) would be
affected - either reduced or
eliminated. Transit Link service
would be cut entirely.
As of this printing, a conference
committee from the House
and Senate were working out
bill differences before new votes.
Visit www.metrocouncii.org for
current information about transit
legislation.
Rosemount: Growing city offers active lifestyle
Set in the rolling landscape of north -central Dakota County,
Rosemount was originally established as a township in
1858, the same day Minnesota became a state.
A few years later, settlers founded the original village of
Rosemount, and later the village and township merged.
In 1974, the community became the city of Rosemount.
The city boasts 30 parks, totaling 540 acres, with facilities
for many youth and adult athletic activities. Walking trails
and natural areas are part of the mix. An open-air
amphitheater seats 2,500, and five parks host community
garden plots, awarded by lottery.
"Demographically, our household size is bigger than
average, with relatively more families with children," said
Kim Lindquist, city community development director. "As
a result, parks and athletic fields have a very high priority."
The city incorporated a section on active living in its 2009
comprehensive plan, and has a Pedestrian and Bicycle
Master Plan. In one project, the city redesigned a parkway
to calm traffic and accommodate bike lanes. It posted
reflective pedestrian crossing signs to make it safer
for pedestrians to cross where there are no stop signs
or traffic lights.
Developing from rural and agricultural roots, Rosemount
has seen significant growth over the decades. Its 1970
population of 4,000 grew by 26% during the decade, and
then 70% in both the 1980s and 1990s. Between 2000 and
2010, the population grew by half again as much. Today
Rosemount has about 23,100 people, and the Met Council
forecasts the city to have 38,000 residents by 2040.
The city has room to grow. Rosemount has wide expanses
of open land, with 65% of acreage inside city boundaries
either undeveloped or agricultural.
The city has started to update its comprehensive plan to
the year 2040. It held a community -wide kick-off event, and
has identified three neighborhoods that may be affected
by the plan update. For these areas, the city has held small
group meetings that will continue throughout the planning
process.
The city is also using its website to provide information
about the plan update and exploring nontraditional public
engagement activities.