Its not a surprise, they did pass a ban on studying a busway on parts of this corridor in a previous session. That's why the current study is focusing on LRT/DMU transit options.
What I find amusing is that Rep. Holberg, R-Lakeville, also authored HF570 earlier this session: Authors: Gerlach, Wilkin, Atkins, Holberg, Wardlow http://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/cgi-bin/getbill.pl?number=H0570&version=l atest&session=ls83 Section 1. [CEDAR AVENUE BUS TRANSIT WAY; APPROPRIATION.] $5,000,000 is appropriated from the bond proceeds fund to the commissioner of transportation for environmental studies, transit improvements, and matching funds to federal appropriations for the Cedar Avenue bus transit way between the Mall of America in the city of Bloomington and the cities of Eagan, Apple Valley, Burnsville, and Lakeville. So, I guess in her reasoning its OK for northern Dakota County to study a busway to the Mall of America, but its not ok for southwest Hennepin County to study a busway to Minneapolis. Wow. Dan Fehler Minneapolis _______________________________________________ Twin Cities Metropolitan Issues Forum http://www.e-democracy.org/tcmetro Rules: Sign posts with real name. You may not post more than twice a day.
