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Central Corridor LRT Engineering Services

Date: April 11, 2008


Subject: Central Corridor LRT
Design Review/Prototype Station
Attendance:

Metro Transit CCPO DMJM Harris
Team
Ed Birkholz Harvey J aeger J oe Ebsen
Wayne Schafer Kyle Williams
A.J . Olson (Police)
Fritz Coulter
Derek Williamson
Bill Wilken
Tom Randall
Sherri Gingerich
Nicholas Eull

Distribution: Attendees
J im Alexander, CCPO
Rex Brejnik, DMJ M Team
Project File 2018
Agenda
Review preliminary station design with Maintenance/Ops, Metro Transit Police, and
Fare Collection.
Meeting Notes
1. H. J aeger gave an introduction of design process and the contributing factors to
the development of the preliminary prototypical station design.
Lessons learned from Hiawatha line
A consistency of station design along the Central Corridor line
Ideas generated through a series of design charrettes
Integration of art into station design
2. K. Williams gave a presentation of preliminary prototypical station design
Review of center and split side platform zones (entry, circulation path,
shelter, boarding/unboarding)
Split side Configuration requires station identity begins at intersection




On Day 1, two car train will pull to front of platform
Ticket Vending located at 1/3 points of platform
Ticket validators and Information kiosk located at platform entry
Platform is concrete with possible radiant heating. Possible use of waste
heat from Excel Energy.
Columns are concrete and possible art opportunity
Rear platform wall is glass and metal mesh resting atop 18 precast
concrete knee wall
Canopy is flat roof system of Kalwall panels with internal drainage
sloping away from platform edge. The flat roof provides a good
opportunity for the incorporation of solar panels to send back power into
the electrical grid during the peak electrical summer load .
Canopy and shelter pods both have copper fascia
Shelter areas are glass and transparent as possible
Inner track bioswale is a possible option to mediate water runoff and
snow storage
Electrical and Communication boxes are located on platform. A small
enclosed area for use while working on electronics is provided.
3. Maintenance/Ops Comments
Glass wall along the rear platform is a concern, but transparency is
necessary. Accidental glass breakage has happened as a result of
plowing. Central Corridors alignment is different; plowing should be
pushing snow in opposite direction of glass.
Weight and size of 3/8 glass panel will require more than one, possibly
three, maintenance personnel to replace.
The canopy roof system of Kalwall panels and solar panels is
acceptable. Rubber membrane roofs are not desirable due to short life
cycle and lack of durability. Copper roof is the best solution.
Carefully review for ADA compliance; see recent audit
No interactive art work should be allowed.




Will canopy have internal drainage sloping away from platform edge.
(Yes). Will not have drainage issues found at Lake St station.
Heat tracing is desired at all roof drains. Have on indicator light.
View of station from above needs to be considered. Top of canopies
should be attractive.
Concrete platform is highly preferred over a paver system
Dark colored concrete is desirable to address the issue of ground in gum
and general debris discolorization.
If radiant heated platforms are possible, it is highly desirable and will help
resolve issue of snow removal and storage
Rear 18 knee wall should be panelized for cleaning (joint provides
logical stop point for cleaning) and replacement purposes
The detectable warning strip should be compatible with Metro Transits
developments
Best place for trash receptacles are wherever people congregate.
Cigarette butts are an issue.
Current station design provides adequate shelter
Greenscreen is acceptable if maintenance is minimal and maintains
aesthetic value
Discouraging platform access at non-designated entries with fencing is
important
4. Metro Transit Police Comments
Construction of shelters need to be transparent as shown
18 knee wall is acceptable
Signage directing pedestrian traffic to the station is critical
Endorses inner track fencing
Trash receptacles need to be open in case of explosion and should not
be underneath canopy. However, when open and unsheltered,
receptacles fill with water. Issue needs to be resolved.




5. Fare Collection
Two validators at each entry are needed at high use areas such as UM,
Snelling, 4
th
/Cedar. At other locations, rough in for a second. Patrons
have suggested validators be located near the top of ramp for ease of
use.
Have call box near ticket vending
Clear demarcation and signage of validators is required
Sun glare make validators difficult to read
Validators must have audio cues for the visually impaired

Please advise of any errors or significant omission.

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