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C Line: Potential Long-Term Glenwood Realignment Study If you have questions or would like more information about the C Line: • Visit www.metrotransit.org/c-line-project • Contact C Terrence Anderson , Community Outreach Coordinator - cterrence.anderson@metrotransit.org - 612.349.7390 • Write to brtprojects@metrotransit.org 1

C Line Overview • Limited stops, more frequent service • Off-board fare payment • Enhanced waiting areas • Faster service • More comfortable experience 2

Olson Memorial and Glenwood Alignments Key Penn Avenue Planned C Line alignment on Olson Potential long-term C Line alignment on Glenwood Planned C Line station on Olson Potential long-term C Line station area on Glenwood Olson Memorial Highway Temporary C Line stations planned for Olson due to Blue Line Extension construction 3 3

Is the C Line running on Glenwood Avenue? Glenwood is a potential long-term option, but not for the start of C Line service. • Potential to serve multiple corridors with rapid bus and LRT • C Line will run on Olson at start of service – Temporary stations can move during LRT construction • Potential long-term Glenwood realignment dependent upon: – Realignment study outcomes – METRO Blue Line Extension LRT operations 4

Potential Long-Term Glenwood Realignment Study Schedule • June/July 2016: Preliminary outreach – Preliminary outreach and engagement; planning analysis • August/September 2016: Community review of alternatives – Public open houses, on-route mobile outreach • October 2016: Realignment recommendation • November/December 2016: Metropolitan Council action on recommendation The potential long-term Glenwood realignment study will occur independently of the C Line engineering phase. 5

C Line Project Schedule – C Line Operations: 2019 – METRO Blue Line Extension Construction: 2018-2021 – METRO Blue Line Extension Operations: 2021 6

West End and Route 9 Transit Study • Why are we studying? – Complex route structure – Evaluate existing transit service and opportunities for improvement and efficiencies (9, 604, 649, 675) • Goals – Simplify route structure – Improve service to West End – More information at metrotransit.org/west-end 7

What’s Next Tonight • Time for us to listen: discussion on transit needs, C Line benefits, and C Line concerns. – What is the most important transit need on Glenwood Avenue right now? – What is the most important benefit the C Line rapid bus can bring to Glenwood Avenue? – What is the biggest concern regarding the C Line rapid bus running on Glenwood Avenue? 8