Because the Metrodome station is considered the primary access point for University of Minnesota riders, the area should be targeted for development. Mike didn't know. Frank Loetterle, transportation planner, said that currently the plan is to add a train rather than a car. For example, a two-car train would run every 7.5 minutes instead of a three car train every 10 minutes. The budget would include a plan to begin purchasing additional cars in the next five years.
Most studies assume that passengers decrease as the vehicle gets closer to the end of the line.
In this situation we are dealing with a barbell effect. It will be very difficult to know where people get on and off. Three cars are going to be a necessity. Another comment noted that as a regular user of public transit, it would be preferable to run smaller trains more frequently to improve service. Yes, it would be possible to have trains run every 5 minutes.