Metro Transit Purple Line Station Area Planning Survey

We’d like your feedback on station area planning for the METRO Purple Line Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) stations located south of Maryland Avenue in Saint Paul at Cook Ave., Arcade St., Payne Ave., Cayuga Ave., Olive St., Mt. Airy St., 14th St., and 10th St. We are seeking your input on opportunities and issues in the area within ½ mile from these proposed stations.

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Proposed station locations

Map of proposed station areas with half mile buffer

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* 1. Which station area(s) do you live or work near? (select all that apply)

10th Street

14th Street

Mt. Airy

Cayuga Street

Olive Street

Payne Avenue

Arcade Street

Cook Avenue

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* 2. What do you value most about your neighborhood?

Sense of community

Safety and security

Access to amenities (e.g., parks, schools, shopping)

Diversity and inclusivity

Other (please specify)

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* 3. What types of community events would you like to see more of? (select all that apply)

Cultural festivals and celebrations

Health and wellness activities

Educational workshops and seminars

Social gatherings and networking events

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 4. What would make your neighborhood more appealing for families? (select all that apply)

More playgrounds and recreational facilities

Access to quality schools and educational resources

Family-friendly events and activities

Enhanced road safety measures (e.g., marked crosswalks, signalized crossings, dedicated bicycle lanes)

Other (please specify)

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* 5. How can we foster a more inclusive neighborhood for people of all ages and abilities? (select all that apply)

Improve accessibility features
(for example, guiding sounds along streets for the blind and visually impaired, multilingual signage, noise reducing measures for sensory processing disorders)

Create inclusive recreational and social spaces
(for example, playgrounds with accessible swings and wheelchair ramps, gathering spaces with comfortable seating, community gardens with raised garden beds and accessible pathways)

Provide support services for seniors and individuals with disabilities
(for example, transit services tailored to the needs of seniors and individuals with disabilities, supportive housing options, social engagement programs and activities)

Promote intergenerational activities and programs
(for example, mentoring programs, intergenerational sports and fitness programs, intergenerational language or cultural exchange programs )

Other (please specify)

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* 6. What types of investments would you like to see in your neighborhood parks or green space? (select all that apply)

Playground equipment

Benches and seating

Public art

Community gardens

Lighting

Sport facilities and infrastructure

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 7. What makes you feel safe while walking, rolling, or biking in your neighborhood? (select all that apply)

Separated bike lanes

Better lighting

Marked crosswalks

Other (please specify)

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* 8. How should the sidewalk space be used near small businesses and bus stops? (select all that apply)

Outdoor seating

Additional green space / green infrastructure (e.g., planters)

Street vending

Pedestrians use only (clear path to businesses and bus stops)

Other (please specify)

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* 9. What types of businesses are missing from your neighborhood? (select all that apply)

Convenience store

General retail (variety of everyday needs)

Grocery store

Health services

Restaurants

Social services

Other (please specify)

None of the above

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* 10. How would you describe the culture of your neighborhood? (for example, shopping environment, gathering places, social interaction, activities, etc.)

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* 11. What about your neighborhood would you want to stay the same?

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* 12. How might you want your neighborhood to change?

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* 13. How often do you ride Metro Transit?

Almost every day

A few times a week

A few times a month

Once or twice a year

Have not used Metro Transit in the last 2 years

Have never used Metro Transit

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* 14. What is your age?

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65-74

75-84

85+

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* 15. How do you describe your race, ethnicity, and/or origin? Select all that apply.

American Indian, Alaskan Native

Asian, Asian American

Black, African, African American

Hispanic, Latinx, Latino

Middle Eastern, North African

Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

White

Other race, ethnicity, or origin (please specify)

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* 16. What is your gender?

Woman

Man

Non-binary

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* 17. What is your zip code?

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* 18. How do you describe your disability/ability status? We are interested in this identification regardless of whether you identify as being disabled. Your answers help Metro Transit make its services more universally accessible. Select all that apply.

A vision impairment

A hearing impairment

A learning disability (for example, ADHD, dyslexia)

A developmental disability

A mobility impairment

A mental health disability

A temporary impairment due to illness or injury (for example, broken ankle, surgery)

A disability not listed above: please share your specific disability/ability status

I do not identify as having a disability or impairment

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* 19. Which of the following best describes the income of your household in 2022?

Less than $30,000

$30,000-$49,999

$50,000-$79,999

$80,000-$99,999

$100,000-$149,999

$150,000+

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* 20. Please leave your email for future engagement and project updates

Email address