Central Corridor LRT Engineering Services

Date: April 15, 2008

Subject: Central Corridor LRT
Design Review/Prototype Station
Attendance:

Metro Transit CCPO DMJM Harris
Team
Adam Harrington
Mary Sue Abel
Scott Thompson
Harvey J aeger Kyle Williams
J oe Ebsen








Distribution: Attendees
J im Alexander, CCPO
Rex Brejnik, DMJ M Team
Project File 2018
Agenda
Review preliminary station design with Metro Transit planning and engineering staff.
Meeting Notes
1. Introduction of design process and the contributing factors to the development
of the preliminary prototypical station design.
Lessons learned from Hiawatha line
A consistency of station design along the Central Corridor line
Ideas generated through a series of design charrettes
Integration of Art into station design
2. Presentation of preliminary prototypical station design
Review of center and split side platform zones (entry, circulation path,
shelter, boarding/unboarding)
Split side Configuration requires station identity begins at intersection




On Day 1, two car train will pull to front of platform
Ticket Vending located at 1/3 points of platform
Ticket validators and Information kiosk located at platform entry
Platform is concrete with possible radiant heating. Possible use of waste
heat from Excel Energy.
Columns are concrete and possible art opportunity
Rear platform wall is glass and metal mesh resting atop 18 precast
concrete knee wall
Canopy is flat roof system of Kalwall panels and solar panels with
internal drainage sloping away from platform edge
Canopies have copper fascia
Shelter areas are glass and transparent as possible
3. Discussion topics
Detectable Warning at platform edge is a concern. The discussion was
brief but direct that the revised detail developed by KHA should be
followed or adapted for use on the Central Corridor. Design staff to
determine how to best apply retrofit detail used at Hiawatha to the
Central Corridor stations. The same materials will be used, although the
detail may be slightly different given the ability to tailor the new
construction to be the best solution. Current field test at Warehouse
Station is inconclusive at this time.
o Action item(s): Design staff to coordinate with KHA at Hiawatha
and Northstar projects and with MT staff as to final approved
detail. Final detail yet to be determined.
The current design provides adequate shelter. A question was raised
about placing a glass wingwall at the front of the shelters. It was
determined that the space left inside the windscreen shelter is not
adequate with the wingwall added and that the wingwalls resulting size
would likely not be sufficient to provide additional protection.
o Action item(s): none
Greenscreen is acceptable IF maintenance is minimal and maintains
aesthetic value. MT staff commented that plant materials have not been
successful at current installations both at bus facilities and at Hiawatha




LRT. Until MT employs a landscape maintenance staff, the plant
materials used need to be maintenance free, hardy plants which can
survive with little or no attention.
o Action item(s): Design staff will continue investigating green
roofing and screening with planting materials for suitability of use
at CCLRT.
An idea for maintenance was an Adopt-A-Station. Concerns about
longevity and permanence of agreements with neighborhood groups to
some degree preclude this as an option.
o Action item(s): none
The question was raised about a long-term agreement for corporate
sponsorship of station or certain elements for example, Insert
company name here transit line is a possible alternative.
o Action item(s): MT Marketing staff to determine suitability or
appropriateness.
The flat roof style is simple and allows for the introduction of day lighting
through translucent roof panels, a possible no-maintenance green roof
as well as the addition of solar photovoltaic panels to be installed which
would back-feed the power grid for credit. Xcel Energy has discussed
this as an option.
o Action item(s): Design staff to continue investigating materials
and implementation methods.
Way finding at intersections is critical. Maps indicating bus stop
locations relative to transit platforms, including pedestrian crossing
locations and train and bus route information are desired. Design staff to
propose locations of wayfinding devices.
o Action item(s): Design staff to coordinate with MT
signage/graphics staff in regards to appearance and standards.
Bus stops are not all currently at consistent locations relative to LRT,
station to station. It is desired that stops be located consistently.
o Action item(s): MT planning staff to investigate locations.
The back side of the communications and electrical cabinets on the
platforms has been identified as a location for advertising. The Hiawatha
kiosks are not adequate from a weather-tightness standpoint. There is
also concern (based on previous meetings with MT) that signs on the




backside of the platform are difficult to access to change. This will
require a lane closure to safely change the advertisements.
o Action item(s): Design staff to coordinate with Signage/Graphics
and Marketing staff at Metro Transit.
The bases of windscreen walls and other platform elements which
interface with the walking surface should be coved or chamfered to allow
easier cleaning and to prevent horizontal surfaces from being an area for
patrons to leave behind litter (coffee cups etc); also, allow for water
drainage. Small vertical gap at windscreen base another option, but
must not be very high.
o Action item(s): Design staff to continue development of design to
reflect these methods and directions.
The location and scope of advertising needs to be vetted out before
public presentation of station design.
o Action item(s): Design staff to continue to develop design images
and drawings to reflect advertising. Coordination with MT
marketing staff is required.

The first public release of the station design is planned for May 14. Internal reviews
will occur the week(s) prior.

Please forward comments, questions or concerns about these meeting minutes to
kyle.williams@metc.state.mn.us