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Bottineau Corridor

Friday, January 13, 2012

(Poll) Do You Want Light Rail in Golden Valley?

The City Council talked about the proposed Bottineau Line this week, and you've got a chance to weigh in with your thoughts later this month.

Could the fourth spoke of the Twin Cities metro light rail system eventually come through Golden Valley? Or instead of a train, will a bus be the selected mode of rapid transportation? These matters were brought up at City Hall on Tuesday evening during a regular work session of the Golden Valley City Manager and the City Council. Members of the council listened to a presentation given by Hennepin County, the proposed Bottineau Corridor, and while a myriad of options were discussed, no decisions were made. Mayor Shep Harris told Patch last month that many people aren't aware of the Bottineau plans. "Does it cut through the eastern part of Golden Valley or through north Minneapolis? Do residents even know?" he said. "Some decisions are …

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