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T± ­²¨³ /µ¤±µ¨¤¶ <br />The COR is designed to be a Transit Oriented Development (TOD) in a variety of ways that go beyond <br />providing a walkable public realm and connected street grid. The Master Plan also includes a multimodal <br />transit station, with dedicated commuter parking, integrated with other uses at the heart of the retail, <br />restaurant and entertainment district. This station functions as a hub where <br />local circulator transit comes together with regional transit service and the <br />Northstar Corridor. irst and only transit-oriented <br />development along the new Northstar Commuter Rail Line. Ramsey Station <br />at The COR will open for riders boarding the train in November 2012. As <br />on the line and continue <br />to build recognition for this regional service. <br />Transit components include the following: <br />Ramsey Star Express service provides peak period, peak direction bus service between <br />downtown Minneapolis and Ramsey until the Northstar Commuter Rail station stop is complete <br />Northstar Commuter Rail provides train service between Big Lake 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 <br />surrounding neighborhoods <br />The COR can accommodate Metro Mobility, citywide circulator bus <br />or town trolley connections as part of local and regional service to <br />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 />4± ­²¨³ '´¨£¤«¨­¤ 2¤¢®¬¬¤­£ ³¨®­² <br />Transit is an important component of the overall plan, with expectations for more ridership, using a <br />greater range of transit options as they become available. More people, together with the mix of <br />activities and amenities in The COR, encourages better designed, better connected transit service. It is a <br />shared responsibility between city, county and developer to promote transit use, with both policy and <br />bricks-and-mortar attention to the following framework: <br />Understand and take advantage of opportunities to use existing and proposed transit <br />components <br />$¤²¨¦­ &± ¬¤¶®±ª 4§¤ #/2 0 ¦¤ Η <br />&¤¡±´ ±¸ 28Ǿ ΑΏΐΑ <br />