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Mr. Lamb noted that area for further Metro Transit review, and advised that they <br /> attempted to work with counties and cities, and assured the PWETC that it was <br /> not their practice to not attempt sidewalk access as needed even with limited <br /> funding available. <br /> Member Lenz opined that there shouldn't even be bus stops at those sites, since <br /> no one maintains or cleans them, summer or winter; and while recognizing the <br /> spacing concept, further opined that a stop at those sites wasn't practical. <br /> Member Lenz suggested longer stops between or flagged stops as an option <br /> versus grass verges not allowing safe boarding. <br /> Mr. Lamb advised that he would report those concerns to Metro Transit's <br /> engineering staff during capital discussions; and asked that Member Lenz contact <br /> him personally at Metro Transit with the specific stops of concern. <br /> As another example, Member Seigler noted a bus stop (e.g. a bus stop sign only) <br /> in front of his home that he personally maintained. <br /> From a maintenance point of view, Member Lenz clarified that she wasn't <br /> suggesting Metro Transit should maintain those grass verges she had referenced, <br /> but to not make them bus stops in the first place if they are unsafe for use. <br /> Chair Cihacek refocused the discussion on maintenance for bus stops versus <br /> shelters, opining stops were obviously of higher concern due their lack of <br /> protection for boarders. Also, Chair Cihacek asked the procedure to install a sign, <br /> where and who was responsible for installing them. <br /> Mr. Lamb advised that, if in a public right-of-way, Metro Transit had the ability <br /> to put a stop anywhere reasonable, but worked with the appropriate municipality's <br /> public works department to do so. <br /> Chair Cihacek suggested that Metro Transit work with municipalities such as <br /> Roseville for parks with empty parking lots to install a stop nearby, since those <br /> areas typically already had pedestrian facilities related to them. Chair Cihacek <br /> suggested this may allow all parties a more convenience and cost-effective option <br /> by using that existing infrastructure as opposed to moving a stop 10' one way or <br /> another. <br /> Mr. Williams duly noted that idea, offering to definitely look at that option, noting <br /> use of church parking lots as park and ride facilities in those areas without a larger <br /> Metro Transit park and ride facility in place. <br /> By putting a bus stop sign by existing facilities, whether on a sidewalk or by a <br /> commercial or park area, Chair Cihacek opined that it would allow Metro Transit <br /> to capture existing infrastructure versus relying on a homeowner for maintenance <br /> of the stops; and with a shared and intentional maintenance program versus <br /> Page 7 of 17 <br />