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When asked how to reach a younger demographic, attendees responded that events such as the one at Land O’Lakes are an innovative and effective way to reach their age group. Participation makes them want to seek additional opportunities to be involved. Attendees also suggested using social media tools such as Facebook, Instagram, and Linked-In. Given the success of the event and the positive feedback received, the City is working with SPACC to schedule additional on-site master planning workshops at major employers in January and February. Snelling Avenue Bus Rapid Transit th The Snelling Avenue Arterial Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) route will connect the 46Street (Blue Line) and the Snelling Avenue (Green Line) light rail stations with Rosedale Mall. Arterial BRT operates in regular traffic without dedicated lanes. Stops are more widely spaced than regular bus routes and bus stops have more amenities such as substantial shelters, ticket vending machines, radiant heat, and real-time bus information. Of the project’s $25 million cost, Metro Transit has secured $15 million in funding. Pending final funding, Metro Transit plans to construct improvements in 2014 and begin operation of the Snelling Avenue Arterial BRT line in 2015. The Metropolitan Council has announced that it will evaluate a future extension of the Snelling Avenue BRT line from Rosedale Mall to TCAAP via Snelling and Hamline Avenues. The extension would run north on Snelling and Hamline Avenues and could serve University of Northwestern, Bethel University, the County Road E business district, Land O’Lakes and Boston Scientific. Metro Transit will conduct a study to determine the feasibility of BRT extension to TCAAP. Regional Transportation Improvements An open house to gather public feedback on the design options for the Highway 96/I-35Wand County Road H/I-35Winterchanges was held at the Ramsey County Public Works facility on November 19, 2013. Attendees were encouraged to view the concepts for both interchanges and ask questions of the staff present. The event was well attended with 66 members of the general public signing-in at the welcome table and more who declined to sign-in. Staff were present from Arden Hills, Ramsey County, MnDOT, and Kimley-Horn and Associates. A handout was given to attendees that included a general project summary and project timeline. Sixteenboards were displayed showing area constraints, concepts for both interchanges, and a basic overview of TCAAP. Elevencomments were submitted in writing at the open house. The nature of the comments consisted mostly of concerns with bicycle and pedestrian access, access toTCAAP, pros and City of Arden Hills Economic Development Commission December 4, 2013 23 Page of