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Technical Memorandum #1: General Transit Demand Study April 2004 and license plate data does not always indicate where people are currently living, this information provides a good basis for determining the draw area of the park and ride facility. Based on this survey, there were a total of 163 cars parked in the Riverdale Park and Ride. The majority of these vehicles came from one of four communities: 33 percent (54 vehicles) from Andover; 22 percent (36 vehicles) from Coon Rapids; 15 percent (24 vehicles) from Ramsey; and 8 percent (14 vehicles) from Anoka. While it is difficult to draw firm conclusions about transit demand in Ramsey from these results, it does indicate that the draw area of park and ride users on the Northstar Commuter Coach extends beyond the immediate area. This survey also indicates that there is a significant demand for commuter services from Ramsey residents. Other Transit Services Because there is no fixed route service in Ramsey, the following section-briefly mentions other fixed route services that are available in communities near Ramsey (Anoka, Coon Rapids and Champlin). The transit routes that serve the Anoka-Hennepin Technical College and the Enterprise Park area of Anoka would be the most relevant local transit service for Ramsey residents and the Anoka Metro Center (7~h and Garfield) would be the nearest park and ride for most Ramsey residents. Metro Transit 827/852: Both of these routes provide service between Anoka/Coon Rapids and 3rd Avenue ~ South in downtown Minneapolis. Route 827 is a local route while Route 852 provides express service along certain portions of the route. Local Route 827 makes a stop at the Anoka Metro Center (Park and Ride) and very limited.service to the Anoka-Hennepin Technical College and Enterprise Park in northwest Anoka. Route 852 also provides very limited service to the Anoka~ Hennepin Technical College. Saturday service on Route 852 is also available between downtown Anoka and downtown Minneapolis. 850/851: Both of these express routes provide peak-hour service between Anoka/Coon Rapids and downtown 3rd Avenue South in Minneapolis. Route 850 provides service between the Anoka Metro Center, downtown Anoka, Coon Rapids Blvd and the Foley Park and Ride before continuing non-stop to downtown Minneapolis. Route 851 provides direct service between Riverdale Crossing, downtown Anoka and the Riverdale Park and Ride before continuing non- stop to downtown Minneapolis. Route 851 competes directly with the Northstar Commute Coach rd Ih but provides service to 3 Avenue South rather than the 5 Street parking garage. Service on both of these routes is available Monday through Friday only. 766: This express route connects downtown Anoka, the Dayton Road Pai'k and Ride in Champlin, Brooklyn Park, Brooklyn Center and downtown Minneapolis. Service is available throughout the day, Monday through Friday. Anoka Traveler Fixed Route The Anoka Traveler provides four additional local fixed route routes throughqpt ~i~ :~ounty. Two of those routes provide service to the Anoka/Coon Rapids area. :A.~bEief~des~i~"tio~?bf these two routes is provided below: 805: This local route provides service between the Anoka TechniSai:College and the Northtown Transit Hub with service to downtown Anoka, Coon Rapids City Center and Oak Park Plaza. Hourly service is available Monday through Friday from approximately 6:00 AM through 7:30 PM. Hourly Saturday service is also available from approximately 8:00 AM through 6:45 PM.