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-3- <br />OPTION FOUR. Route #51 would be split into new Routes #75 and #51 as <br />under option three. Roue #51 local service ending at Ridgedale would <br />be extended into Shelard Plaza, General Mills and the Gambles <br />development on Vernon Ave. during the rush hours and most off --peak <br />hours. Lonqer Route #51 trips would continue to connect Wayzata, <br />Ridgedale and Minneapolis. The frequency of service would improve to <br />the levels described in the I-394 Bus Service and Facility Plans under <br />the Full Timed -transfer Alternative (previously reviewed by the <br />Commission). In many cases bus service would be double that of the <br />present. <br />The MTC Service Planning and Scheduling Section staff support the <br />implementation of option three this fall. Option three represents a <br />modest first step toward the goals set in the adopted plan for I-394. <br />The timed -transfer concept would be introduced, weekend overloads would <br />be corrected, and significant rush hour ridership growth can be <br />accommodated. Two simple schedules would replace the present complex <br />one. Option three could probably be carried out if MTC funding is <br />reduced by state and federal authorities. This option can also be <br />easily upgraded as funding and ridership demand grow. Option three is <br />completely compatible with the much more expensive full timed -transfer <br />plan represented in option four. <br />The concerns of MTC customers, staff and the testimony of the public <br />gathered at the hearing will be carefully considered in producing bus <br />service changes which must be made by October, 1985. We hope that <br />further service improvements will be possible after this first step. <br />Sincerely, <br />John Dillery <br />Transit Planner <br />Service Planning 6 Scheduling Section <br />JD/kal/5229 <br />Attachment <br />