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4646 Dakota Street S.E.
Prior Lake, MN 55372-1714
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
August 6, 2007
7A
Kelly Meyer, Assistant City Manager
Presentation on Laker Lines BlueXpress Service
Over the past two years, the City of Prior Lake has been working hard to
continue to improve our Laker Lines commuter bus service, as well as plan for
additional facilities and equipment. In partnership with the City of Shakopee,
Scott County, and the Metropolitan Council, we have made great strides in a very
short time period.
Since 2002 when the City first began operation of Laker Lines, we have
experienced a consistent annual increase in ridership. In 2006, the City took
steps to improve the park & ride facilities and added an additional commuter
route. In July 2007, we have again taken steps to improve facilities, equipment
and operations that will further benefit Prior lake commuters. These
improvements include construction of a new 500-stall park & ride facility,
acquisition of a new motor coach, and the expansion of available commuter
routes from 6 to 16.
Staff will provide a brief powerpoint presentation to update the Council on these
improvements, and the next steps for transit in Scott County.
Councilor Erickson is the Council's appointed member to the Transit Review
Board, and may wish to offer additional comments.
ction is required.
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