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perspective, Member Seigler noted it was ahorrible and very unpleasant experience <br />for riders who had paid to ride (e.g. odor). Member Seigler suggested a change in <br />Metro Transit policy to address this situation, opining that would serve to increase <br />ridership considerably. <br />As another option for east/west connectivity, Member Lenz suggested other quick <br />connections beyond Snelling Avenue (e.g. Dale or Rice Streets) that would be <br />excellent in feeding into the Green Line and make better north/south connections. <br />Mr. Thompson recognized Member Lenz' statement indicating the need for <br />improved frequency north of Larpenteur Avenue; confirmed by Member Lenz. <br />Mr. Thompson stated that these were the exact comments and feedback that Metro <br />Transit was looking for in developing its service improvement plan, incorporating <br />small area studies for any other improvements in the city. <br />In St. Anthony directly adjacent to Roseville, Member Seigler noted changes in the <br />former trailer park, and with an estimated 3,000 to 4,000 people feeding into <br />Rosedale Center; suggested that that type of traffic could also flow to the other side <br />of Rosedale Center as well. <br />With Member Lenz questioning if the University of Northwestern was considered <br />a destination, Mr. Thompson advised that it had come forward as an area desiring <br />improved service, noting that it was currently infrequent service. <br />Mr. Culver noted past interest from the Roseville City Council, spearheaded by <br />Councilmember Laliberte, for an A -Line extension primarily to better serve <br />Northwestern and University of Bethel institutions. <br />As TCAAP develops over the next 5-6 years, Member Lenz recognized that the <br />landscape would change. <br />Mr. Culver responded that it didn't change the economics for capital investment of <br />the BRT; but could prove to serve as a driver for more regular local service. <br />Member Lenz also noted that Metro Transit couldn't be everything to everyone; <br />and transit riders needed to be cognizant of the potential need for transferring buses <br />to get from one point to another. <br />Mr. Thompson agreed with Member Lenz' point; noting that one theme in Sector <br />1 and 2 in other areas of the region in the service area was the need to try to serve <br />everyone and through restructuring sectors had tried to make obvious changes. <br />However, Mr. Thompson agreed that it was unfortunate in some cases that service <br />in low ridership areas may have been removed from someone relying on it. Mr. <br />Thompson advised that attempts had been made to make the system simpler to <br />understand and relocate services, but admitted it was a balancing act. Mr. <br />Page 7 of 14 <br />