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<br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Page 3 <br /> <br />Guiding Principles for Station Area Planning <br />DRAFT <br />May 6, 1999 <br /> <br />4. ACCESS (improve mobility and safety; provide a cost effective system) <br /> <br />Station location and configuration should maximize access for transit patrons, with a design <br />that: <br /> <br />. Provides access on a street system which can accommodate the added traffic demands <br />generated by the facility <br />. Avoids travel through residential areas and parking conflicts between transit patrons and <br />residents <br />. Accommodates connections to bus transit routes <br />. Provides direct connections to pedestrian and bicycle systems (both community and <br />regional) <br />. Provides connections to adjacent redevelopment sites <br />. Facilitates multi-modal connections such as the Hiawatha Light Rail <br />. Meets or exceeds all Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements <br /> <br />5. LAND USE (encourage transportation-supported development patterns; meet all <br />environmental standards) <br /> <br />Station location and configuration should consider land use and development issues such as: <br /> <br />. Compatibility with adjacent land use, zoning and community development plans <br />. Minimizing adverse impacts upon natural and cultural resources <br />. Maximizing the potential for future adjacent economic development and revitalization <br />