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Transit Overview <br />The COR is designed to be "transit ready" in a variety of ways that go <br />beyond providing a walkable public realm and connected street grid. The <br />Master Plan also includes a multimodal transit station, with dedicated <br />commuter parking, integrated with other uses at the heart of the retail, <br />NORTHSTAR <br />COMMUTER RAIL <br />restaurant and entertainment district. This station functions as a hub where local circulator transit <br />comes together with regional transit service and the Northstar Corridor. This station is designed to meet <br />the short term needs of the Ramsey Star Express service, and also the long term objectives for proposed <br />commuter rail service in the future. The COR is the Twin Cities' first and only <br />transit - oriented development along the new Northstar Commuter Rail Line. <br />With final approval from the Metropolitan Council as an in -fill station, the City <br />of Ramsey has lined up financing and prepared plans for Ramsey Station at <br />The COR. Construction is expected to commence in the fall of 2011 with riders <br />boarding the train in the fall of 2012. As Northstar's most visible station, The <br />COR will immediately bolster the ridership on the line and continue to build recognition for this regional <br />service. <br />Transit components include the following: <br />• Ramsey Star Express service provides peak period, peak direction <br />bus service between downtown Minneapolis and Ramsey <br />• North Star Commuter Rail provides train service between Big Lake <br />and downtown Minneapolis <br />• 350 park and ride parking spaces are provided for commuters adjacent to the transit station <br />• Pedestrian and bicycle connections are emphasized in the Master Plan as major links between <br />the transit station, various districts within The COR and into the surrounding neighborhoods <br />• The COR can accommodate Metro Mobility, citywide circulator bus or town trolley connections <br />as part of local and regional service to the transit station <br />The COR also encourages developers to participate in a Travel Demand Management (TDM) program to <br />both assist and encourage residents and visitors to take advantage of the various modes available for <br />their commuting and travel needs. The TDM program draws from incentives and services available <br />through Anoka County and Metro Commuter Services that match riders with carpools and vanpools, <br />provide discounted transit passes and manage work hours among other functions. <br />• Developers shall submit a TDM plan with their site plan application for new development and <br />work with the City to implement their plans. <br />Design Framework — The COR Page 8 <br />February 1, 2012 <br />