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EL.K RIVER 7:01 AM Thu RUB 13, 0 Q Me"Transit b Northstar Line Support the Involvement of Shared mobility options are most likely to succeed in Transit and Other Mobility areas that can take advantage of city trails and sidewalks, or where similar pedestrian-level amenities are available Service Providers that make for convenient transitions from modes of travel The NorthStar Commuter Line is a 40-mile route offering (e.g.drop-off or pick-up of passengers,safe management service between Big Lake and downtown Minneapolis with of dockless devices)or connect to key community desti- stops in Elk River,Ramsey,Anoka,Coon Rapids and Fridley. nations where resources such as electric vehicle(EV) Elk River's station is located in the southeastern portion charging stations can accessed. Elk River should explore of the community at the intersection of Twin Lakes Road the establishment of an initial set of key nodes and activity and 171st Lane.The facility features more than 750 parking areas where multi-modal options can be promoted.Initial stalls,including some available for overnight parking. targets are Downtown,City Hall,Elk River High School, Already facing recent ridership challenges,fallout from and the NorthStar transit station.Facilities improvements COVID-19 has raised concerns about the asset moving could include features such as dedicated bike/scooter forward. parking and EV charging stations and/or preferred parking. Regardless of the status of NorthStar Commuter Line,the When Elk River is considering allowing the use of new station location represents a mobility asset for Elk River micromobility options,the ability to address key perfor- that can be capitalized upon through the incorporation of a mance indicators such as equity in service to underserved wide range of transportation modes.To resolve,"first-mile, populations(poor or minority)and public safety should last-mile"challenges the City should consider utilizing be critical components of a decision.As the Twin Cities micromobility strategies at the station.Options such as gradually incorporates more micromobility providers into shared bikes,e-scooters,or taxi services could be offered transportation systems,sufficient data should be available at the hub as a way to connect transit users to their final for Elk River to conduct a study of best practices. destination.With large open spaces,the station could also be activated for more public uses such as markets or These technologies must continue to be monitored by similar community gathering activities. City staff and elected officials as they can lead to issues requiring policy level action relatively quickly.Elk River should proactively create regulatory policies or have Prepare for the use of Emerging systems in place that allow a rapid response to managing Mobility Solutions new modes/systems of transportation that maybe intro- Private sector technologies aimed at enhancing personal duced to the City. As an example,connected vehicles will and business transportation options continue to reshape be creating and relying upon vast amounts of real-time our environs.Innovations such as mobility service data to run effectively.Data management requirements providers(Uber,Lyft,etc.)or even the prospect of fully for a connected vehicle system could be extraordinary.An autonomous vehicles have significantly altered the way evaluation of connected and autonomous vehicle mobility people take trips in a very short time span.Rentable elec- requirements should be conducted in order to prepare for tris devices,such as scooters and mopeds,are available in potential infrastructure or policy level changes to smoothly cities across the country.For a nominal fee,individuals can transition into these modes of travel. use these often dockless devices which can reach speeds of nearly 30 miles per hour.Unregulated,these devices can become a nuisance,cluttering sidewalks or public spaces creating risk for personal injuries/damage. 92 Transportation&Mobility Plan•Elk River Comprehensive Plan DRAFT FOR REVIEW ONLY