HomeMy WebLinkAbout7.1 DARTS Circulator Bus Presentation
TO: Economic Development Authority
FROM: Matt Wolf, Economic Development Specialist
DATE: January 3, 2019
RE: Workshop – DARTS Bus Circulator
Background
In 2017 the City of Cottage Grove did its first Business Retention and Expansion Program. One
of the key initiatives that came out of the program was the development of transportation options
within the City of Cottage Grove. Initially research was focused on transportation from St. Paul to
Cottage Grove and vice versa for workforce. However due to required ridership numbers and
route requirements it became apparent that workforce transportation would have to wait until the
Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) stations were put in place as part of the Red Rock Corridor project.
The research however did point to a need for senior transportation within our community to access
retail, health and senior programing services. As a result, the City of Cottage Grove setup a
meeting with DARTS a nonprofit organization that provides professional services for older adults.
Communities such as Hastings, Stillwater, Lakeville, West St. Paul and others have used DARTS
services to setup once a week transportation loops for seniors in their communities.
Discussion
Discuss the possibility of establishing a DARTS Circulator Bus in the City of Cottage Grove. A
presentation on DARTS services will include the following:
Potential Cottage Grove Locations
Potential Map of Bus Route
Discussion of Assessment Survey
Sponsorship Activity (Cost)
Advisory Council