5.1.
Heritage Preservation Commission
- Meeting Date:
- 10/10/2024
Title
| 2025 Bus Stop Improvement Project |
Request
Similar to the 2024 HPC review of the bus stop projects, the intent with this item is to engage with the Historic Preservation Commission on the proposed 2024 bus stop projects. Mankato Transit is taking steps to improve both the compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act requirements and access to the transit system. The 2023 Bus Stop Improvement Project continues the improvement in both areas.
Each location requires approval from the Federal Transit Administration and the State Historic Preservation Office because of the involvement of federal funds. The bus stops are in the public right of way-sidewalk, curb, and gutter, and a grass area separating the sidewalk from the street. The SHPO office asks that Transit coordinates with the local Historic Preservation Commission in advance of their review.
Archaeological data from the Mankato Geographic Information System (GIS) tool which includes data from the Minnesota Office of the State Archaeologist (OSA) was analyzed and no known or suspected archaeological resources interconnect with the area of potential effects (APE).
Three bus stops planned for 2nd Street are adjacent to the Lincoln Park Residential Historic District with one on the Lincoln Park side. These stops do not meet the service guidelines for a bench or shelter and will include a bus stop sign, and landing pad space connected to the existing sidewalk.
Historical places data from the Mankato Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping system which includes data from the National Register of Historic Places was analyzed and no sites interconnect with the area of potential effects (APE).
A project of this size will take multiple years to complete. Receiving FTA and SHPO approval is the first step towards improving public transit service to our community.
Each location requires approval from the Federal Transit Administration and the State Historic Preservation Office because of the involvement of federal funds. The bus stops are in the public right of way-sidewalk, curb, and gutter, and a grass area separating the sidewalk from the street. The SHPO office asks that Transit coordinates with the local Historic Preservation Commission in advance of their review.
Archaeological data from the Mankato Geographic Information System (GIS) tool which includes data from the Minnesota Office of the State Archaeologist (OSA) was analyzed and no known or suspected archaeological resources interconnect with the area of potential effects (APE).
Three bus stops planned for 2nd Street are adjacent to the Lincoln Park Residential Historic District with one on the Lincoln Park side. These stops do not meet the service guidelines for a bench or shelter and will include a bus stop sign, and landing pad space connected to the existing sidewalk.
Historical places data from the Mankato Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping system which includes data from the National Register of Historic Places was analyzed and no sites interconnect with the area of potential effects (APE).
A project of this size will take multiple years to complete. Receiving FTA and SHPO approval is the first step towards improving public transit service to our community.