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- ↑ Empson, Donald L. (2006). The Street Where You Live: A Guide to the Place Names of Saint Paul. University of Minnesota Press. p 232. ISBN 0-8166-4729-1 ISBN 978-0-8166-4729-3.
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- ↑ Lindsay, Meggen (May 25, 2006). "WISH LIST GRANTED -- SORT OF - MINNESOTA ZOO AND BUS LINE WIN, BUT PUBLIC SAFETY CENTER LOSES OUT". Saint Paul Pioneer Press .
- ↑ Berg, Steve (February 2, 2011). "LRT or BRT? It depends on the potential of the corridor". MinnPost.com . Retrieved October 8, 2012.
- ↑ "2030 Transportation Policy Plan Summary" (PDF). 2030 Transportation Policy Plan. Metropolitan Council. pp. 6–7. Archived from the original (PDF) on November 6, 2012. Retrieved October 8, 2012.
- ↑ Dornfield, Steve (October 31, 2012). "Could bus rapid transit increase ridership 30 percent in the Twin Cities?". MinnPost.com . Retrieved October 8, 2012.
- ↑ Harlow, Tim (February 19, 2021). "Metro Transit eyes Central Avenue for next BRT line". Star Tribune. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- ↑ Roth, Katie. "Network Next Outcomes: F, G, H Line Recommendations". metrotransit.org. Metro Transit. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
