HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2019-113 Supporting E-Line Bus Rapid Transit19:t PASSED AND ADOPTED this day of , 2019 by the City
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ames B. Hovland, Mayor
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Sharon A llison, City Clerk
Council of the City of Edina, Minnesota.
CITY OF EDINA
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-113
SUPPORTING THE E LINE BUS RAPID TRANSIT PROJECT
WHEREAS, The City of Edina recognizes Metro Transit is an operating division of the
Metropolitan Council, providing an integrated transit network that serves the residents of the
City and the region; and
WHEREAS, Metro Transit intends to implement the E Line Bus Rapid Transit project
to improve transit service and facilities in Edina and Minneapolis; and
WHEREAS, The City of Edina recognizes that Metro Transit has gathered significant
public input in the development of the E Line alignment; and
WHEREAS, Metro Transit has evaluated multiple E Line alignment alternatives and
determined the alignment terminating at Southdale Transit Center via West 44th Street,
France Avenue, West 65th Street and Drew Avenue best supports the project goals; and
WHEREAS, Metro Transit intends to build enhanced transit stations as part of the E
Line project; and
WHEREAS, The E Line project supports the City of Edina's transportation goals by
improving mobility for residents, visitors and businesses, and providing reliable, high-
performance transit service; and
WHEREAS, Metro Transit and the City of Edina are committed to collaboratively
developing the project within the City Limits;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Cit of Edina supports the E Line Bus
Rapid Transit project.
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