01-21 Resolution No. 11812RESOLUTION NO. 11812
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
FOR THE METRO TRANSIT D LINE PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield's Comprehensive Plan promotes an integrated
transportation system that will serve the future needs of its residents, businesses, and
visitors; as well as supports the City's redevelopment plans to complement the
metropolitan transportation system; and
WHEREAS, Metro Transit's Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) offers riders fast, frequent
service with numerous amenities, that will give riders on the region's transit system more
mobility options and connect people with jobs; and
WHEREAS, the D Line will result in a faster trip, up to 25% faster, by stopping less
often, deploying bus priority at traffic signals, and implementing off -board fare payment;
and
WHEREAS, the D Line would operate in Brooklyn Center, Minneapolis, Richfield,
and Bloomington; and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield will benefit from improvements to stops within
Richfield, which will offer improved amenities, including security features, improved
lighting, real-time signage, and heated shelters. The stop locations in Richfield are:
• Portland Ave. & 66th St.
• Portland Ave. & 70th St.
• Portland Ave. & 73rd St.
• Portland Ave. & 77th St; and
WHEREAS, the D Line Joint Powers Agreement is a routine agreement that lays
out the responsibilities of each party as related to the construction of the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of
Richfield authorizes the Mayor and City Manager to enter into the Joint Powers Agreement
for the construction of the D Line project.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota, this 12th day of
January, 2021.
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Maria Regan Gonzalez, Mayor
ATTEST:
Elizabeth VanHoose, City Clerk