Criteria
Many considerations factor into the assessment of new sites including:
Connectivity and Ridership Drivers
- How many trips will start and end at this station?
- Does the station connect to other transit lines and have the potential to improve service?
- Does the station connect to key destinations?
Travel Time Savings
- What are the time savings associated with the new station?
Market Potential
- How well situated is the station in relationship to future market demand?
Development Potential
- Can the station support future development and intensification?
Policy Alignment
- Does the Station Area conform to Regional land use policy?
Construction Affordability
- What is the cost to construct the station?
Ease of Construction
- Can the required facilities be constructed in this location?
Maple Grove
This station has been evaluated as follows:
- Medium: Travel time savings, ease of construction.
- Low: Connectivity and ridership, market potential, construction affordability, development potential, policy alignment. .
What are your thoughts on this analysis? Have we missed anything?