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265 perspective, Member Seigler noted it was ahorrible and very unpleasant experience <br />266 for riders who had paid to ride (e.g. odor). Member Seigler suggested a change in <br />267 Metro Transit policy to address this situation, opining that would serve to increase <br />268 ridership considerably. <br />269 <br />270 As another option for east/west connectivity, Member Lenz suggested other quick <br />271 connections beyond Snelling Avenue (e.g. Dale or Rice Streets) that would be <br />272 excellent in feeding into the Green Line and make better north/south connections. <br />273 <br />274 Mr. Thompson recognized Member Lenz' statement indicating the need for <br />275 improved frequency north of Larpenteur Avenue; confirmed by Member Lenz. <br />276 <br />277 Mr. Thompson stated that these were the exact comments and feedback that Metro <br />278 Transit was looking for in developing its service improvement plan, incorporating <br />279 small area studies for any other improvements in the city. <br />280 <br />281 In St. Anthony directly adjacent to Roseville, Member Seigler noted changes in the <br />282 former trailer park, and with an estimated 3,000 to 4,000 people feeding into <br />283 Rosedale Center; suggested that that type of traffic could also flow to the other side <br />284 of Rosedale Center as well. <br />285 <br />286 With Member Lenz questioning if the University of Northwestern was considered <br />287 a destination, Mr. Thompson advised that it had come forward as an area desiring <br />288 improved service, noting that it was currently infrequent service. <br />289 <br />290 Mr. Culver noted past interest from the Roseville City Council, spearheaded by <br />291 Councilmember Laliberte, for an A -Line extension primarily to better serve <br />292 Northwestern and University of Bethel institutions. <br />293 <br />294 As TCAAP develops over the next 5-6 years, Member Lenz recognized that the <br />295 landscape would change. <br />296 <br />297 Mr. Culver responded that it didn't change the economics for capital investment of <br />298 the BRT; but could prove to serve as a driver for more regular local service. <br />299 <br />300 Member Lenz also noted that Metro Transit couldn't be everything to everyone; <br />301 and transit riders needed to be cognizant of the potential need for transferring buses <br />302 to get from one point to another. <br />303 <br />304 Mr. Thompson agreed with Member Lenz' point; noting that one theme in Sector <br />305 1 and 2 in other areas of the region in the service area was the need to try to serve <br />306 everyone and through restructuring sectors had tried to make obvious changes. <br />307 However, Mr. Thompson agreed that it was unfortunate in some cases that service <br />308 in low ridership areas may have been removed from someone relying on it. Mr. <br />309 Thompson advised that attempts had been made to make the system simpler to <br />310 understand and relocate services, but admitted it was a balancing act. Mr. <br />Page 7 of 14 <br />