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their business in or on the shelter, Mr. Williams reported the business took on <br /> some of the maintenance responsibilities. <br /> Mr. Williams noted that Metro Transit supervisors drove routes to monitor stops <br /> and shelters; assuring the PWETC that Metro Transit took customer feedback <br /> seriously and used that as a tool to track and grade their performance. However, <br /> with limited personnel available, Mr. Williams noted that snow removal <br /> frequently trumped all else, with safety being their first concern and <br /> consideration. <br /> Specific to citing bus stops, or determining whether or not a stop or shelter is <br /> placed, Member Lenz asked how much influence Metro Transit had in applying to <br /> counties or cities to mitigate lacking sidewalks. <br /> Mr. Williams responded that, in cases where shelters are indicated, and <br /> considering Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and access issues, if an <br /> alternative site is close and would provide better access (e.g. mid-block versus at <br /> an intersection), that would be considered. As to Metro Transit exerting pressure <br /> on Ramsey County, Mr. Williams noted that they could only make requests, and <br /> that everyone had their respective budgets and competing interests for those <br /> available funds. <br /> Regarding bus stop and shelter planning, Chair Cihacek asked to what extent <br /> Metro Transit took into consideration area amenities (e.g. access) to save <br /> maintenance costs. <br /> Mr. Lamb responded that for the last 1.5 years, Metro Transit's planning had been <br /> run by city and county staff to make sure adequate sidewalk and pedestrian ramps <br /> were available at that location. If stops are proposed mid-block, Mr. Lamb noted <br /> the necessity of a curb cut and pedestrian ramp and crosswalk also being <br /> available. <br /> In terms of bus stops specifically, Mr. Lamb advised that he wasn't as involved <br /> with those locations, admitting he had observed a fair number without adequate <br /> area and/or sidewalks. However, since spacing didn't require as much of an <br /> investment from Metro Transit, Mr. Lamb opined that more flexibility may be <br /> available and considered in deploying ramps or placing stops in areas indicating <br /> high handicapped or wheeled device access was needed. Mr. Lamb advised that <br /> additional pedestrian improvements would be considered there through a cement <br /> block at the stop or an ADA ramp for boarding purposes to address accessibility <br /> for boarders. <br /> Specific to bus routes 4227 and 4229, across County Road C and at Victoria <br /> Street, Member Lenz noted the inability to cross or access that area to board if <br /> using a wheelchair. <br /> Page 6 of 17 <br />