While there are several different plans being proposed, there is a need to interconnect all those piece parts to integrate them into the transportation framework of the DMC transportation vision.

While there are several different plans being proposed, there is a need to interconnect all those piece parts to integrate them into the transportation framework of the DMC transportation vision:  primary function of this Transportation Plan is to provide investment guidance for DMC transit and transportation infrastructure funding.

This recognizes the need for enhanced workforce access and quality transportation options to grow a competitive, diverse, and sustainable economic center in Rochester. The transportation element of the DMC Development Plan serves as a guiding investment strategy based on sound market analysis and full integration with the 20-year DMC development program. It guides investment of DMC dollars directed to transit and transportation projects, including $116 million in State Transit Aid (approximately $47 million of which will come from Olmsted County), and public infrastructure funding to support other transportation related improvements such as streets and parking structure.

The strategy has been established to leverage DMC funding with City/County Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) funding, projects identified in the sales tax extension (approved in 2013), current and future State (MDOT)

1. Efficient, convenient and accessible transportation systems that provides favorable cost structure commuters, employers and the public sector
2. More marketable downtown properties
3. More efficient and effective use of existing and future parking supplies
4. Better efficiencies in the use of land and reduced parking development costs (for both private and public sectors)
5. Greater transit ridership
6. Reduced traffic congestion
7. A strong partnership between the public sector, Mayo Clinic and the downtown business community
8. Measurable success based on consensus targets for access and growth

1. Organization that effectively supports and advocates the long-term economic vitality and livability of the downtown
2. Downtown parking to support economic development goals
3. Increased percentage of downtown employees commuting by transit from 10% (2008) to 23-30% by 2035
4. Increased number and percentage of commuter bike trips to downtown Rochester from an existing bike/walk mode split of 7% (2008) to 13% by 2035
5. Increased percentage of downtown employees commuting by carpool/vanpools to downtown Rochester from 12% (2008) to 14% (2035)
6. Increased employee awareness of the Rochester Access Management Authority and alternative mode transportation options
7. System-wide partnerships to support parking and TDM efforts/mission

DMC Transportation: Parking ; Destination Medical Center (DMC) Plan ; Downtown Rochester Access Management Authority per DMC Transportation Improvement 7.5.1.1 plan draft ; Rochester City Transit Development Plan ; SE Mn Transportation Projects Information Portal ; The Rochester - Twin Cities Rail Corridor (Zip Rail) ; Transportation: ROCOG Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)

Confirmed: Community Development Department (Formerly Rochester-Olmsted Planning Department) ; Community Networking Group (CNG) ; DMC EDA ; SRF Consulting

Potential: North American High Speed Rail Group (NAHSR)

"The council opted to move forward with a modified plan for a single village at Mayo Clinic’s west parking lot along Second Street Southwest and a transit system traveling east and west with a loop around the city-county Government Center."

 DMCC Board Voted in favor of staff recommendations. 

September, May and Feb 2019 Presentations to DMCC. 

Status reports and documentations presented to DMCC.

Jan. 2017 Milestone Delivery

RF's project plan and 2017 public engagement calendar

1st year status

A number of DMC Transportation RFP questions were brought up by Susan Park Rani, DMC board member.

Frustration was raised about the lack of transportation stake-in-the-ground at the May 26, 2016 DMC Board meeting. In project management 101 parlance, there is a lack of a work-break-down-structure of the overall DMC development plan.

DMCC has approved a funding $500,000 per year to contract a transit planner to spearhead transit studies