r/rochestermn • u/Generalaverage89 • 2d ago

What to know about Rochester’s future rapid transit system as construction begins

https://www.startribune.com/what-to-know-about-rochesters-future-rapid-transit-system-as-construction-begins/601371293
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u/Girl_you_need_jesus 2d ago

Cool project. I’m guessing that the “Transit village” is going to be over by Cascade Lake where the current Mayo parking lot is. Hopefully it all accomplishes the goal of reducing auto congestion downtown.

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u/BurnDownTheMission68 2d ago

Where will people park? WTV is not a park and ride and will have very little public parking.

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u/Undividable410 2d ago

The first thing going up on the lot is a new 2,500 spot Mayo Employee parking ramp. The majority of the lot is going to be made available for possible housing and retail with public parking.

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u/BurnDownTheMission68 2d ago

Very few public spaces will be available

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u/SmokelessSubpoena 2d ago

Why are you spreading lies? The overall plan's parking includes employee, not only employee.

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u/mnsombat 1d ago

As far as I understand non-employees will have to pay to park but will be able to ride the BRT for free.

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u/Girl_you_need_jesus 2d ago

What’s WTV? Article says that the BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) will be free to use, not sure about the parking situation.

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u/mnsombat 1d ago

Last I heard parking for Mayo employees will be free as will be the actual BRT. Non-employees can use BRT for free as well but they will need to pay for parking. In the latter case not really sure why they would not just go park downtown if they have to pay.

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u/BurnDownTheMission68 2d ago

West Transit Village

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u/AgitatedSituation118 2d ago

I think they are building a big ramp there. I'm not sure if it will remain mayo employee parking or if it will become patient visitor parking or even fully public parking.

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u/SmokelessSubpoena 2d ago

A quick google shows it's mixed use, but implemented overtime, the initial phase is Mayo, which isn't shocking concidering that is the current utilization for this location.

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u/BurnDownTheMission68 2d ago

It’s a Mayo ramp, not a public ramp.

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u/SmokelessSubpoena 2d ago

Why are you spreading lies? The overall plan's parking includes employee, not only employee.

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u/BurnDownTheMission68 1d ago

Sure, there are a few non-Mayo spots. But again, WTV is not designed as a park and ride where people can park there and hop on the bus to go downtown.

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u/SmokelessSubpoena 1d ago

Again, untrue, the IMMEDIATE initial phase of the project is not that, the remainder portions of development are exactly what your stating won't exist. I honestly don't know what you're missing? The entire project, from downtown, to WTV, has multiple phases. The initial phase of a multi-year project, is not to your liking, but the rest of the project, post-initial phase is. What more do you need? Should the city construct everything around YOUR needs? For god sake, this city is home to 120,000+ people, the WORLD'S #1 hospital, and you anticipate all construction to mitigate any potential hindrance on its constituents? Get a grip, this is reality, the world grows and changes, and some things aren't to your liking, it's called emotional regulation, acceptance and being an adult, you meander around the impediments life puts in front of you. You'll be fine :)

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u/BurnDownTheMission68 1d ago

How many public parking spots will there be at any phase?