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In response, as the map shows, Mr. Thompson noted existing Metro Transit bus stops in Roseville; and proposed locations for new areas meeting criteria However, Mr. Thompson noted that capital funding for additional shelters is currently tied up in Metro Transit's facility department and capital funding tied up at the legislative level, causing any new shelters to be on hold until funding becomes available. Mr. Thompson admitted that there were some locations in Roseville with terrific boarding counts that deserved a shelter (e.g. County Road B at Har Mar Mall with 80 people boarding daily, and in need of a shelter). Mr. Thompson noted that the capital investment was the small part of the equation, with maintenance the more expensive piece. Chair Cihacek asked if the city could petition to move bus stops (e.g. to a road cutout or park). As an example, Chair Cihacek noted the current example on northbound Lexington Avenue with the bus stop 100' from an obvious stop at the Lake Josephine Park facilities rather than having people stand between abusy street and bus stop, when more than 1/8 of a mile away was a neutral gathering space at the park with amenities already in place. Mr. Thompson agreed that there were more examples as well, and asked that the PWETC relay information on those areas through Mr. Culver, and after receiving them at Metro Transit, the operating department would review and consider each of them. Mr. Thompson noted that they were responsible for locating bus stops and took consideration for liability and safety as well; and therefore preferred to locate them well, and remained open to their relocation if it would better serve customers. Member Lenz noted that Dale Street was another problem area and had been for a long time: specifically northbound with a sign poked in the boulevard, and in the winter months customers were required to cross snow mounds to board busses. As Metro Transit reviewed various comprehensive plans and amendments to them, Mr. Thompson advised that they stressed that cities look at pedestrian connections to transit as a critical piece for redevelopment of development. As sites are improved, Mr. Thompson further advised that communities press developers to take mass transit into consideration as they design their projects. Member Seigler noted the need for improvements to the Green Line between the U of MN campus parking and the football stadium. Mr. Thompson noted the same situation could be considered for the Blue Line, with ridership count data and funding dictating those service levels and any improvements to them. Member Seigler noted an area of concern for him and other riders was the increase in homeless people living on the trains. While it may seem a humane approach for the homeless and it had become even more problematic over the last year from his Page 6 of 14