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25% depending on which end of County Road F you look at. And finally, County Road E is
<br /> estimated to maintain the same traffic volumes upon the conclusion of construction.
<br /> Pedestrian Movements
<br /> The City has talked with Mn/DOT regarding pedestrian access throughout the project area.
<br /> In addition, the Council did pass a resolution supporting the inclusion of pedestrian safe
<br /> infrastructure as a part of the project. Mn1DOT has taken a proactive approach in trying to
<br /> address the pedestrian issue in this area. The design, as it exists today, does not preclude
<br /> any pedestrian options through the area for recreational use. The users out there today
<br /> will still have the ability to maneuver through the area in the future. Northbound TH 51 will
<br /> have a 10' shoulder on the outside, and southbound Hamline Avenue will have 24' of
<br /> pavement width which is sufficient for one vehicle traffic lane and commuter bicycle use of
<br /> the shoulder.
<br /> After meeting with Ramsey County and Arden Hills staff, Mn/DOT is working on creating a
<br /> bike/pedestrian study group that should be created within four to six months. This group
<br /> will look at the bike and pedestrian facilities and the crossings of 1-•694 from 1-35W to I-35E.
<br /> The group could include but is not limited to Mn/DOT, Metropolitan Council, Ramsey
<br /> County, Arden Hills and Shoreview. Ramsey County Parks took an initial look at the
<br /> crossings in this corridor and feels that crossings at approximately 1 mile spacing is a
<br /> reasonable expectation. This concept will need to be looked at as a part of the study, but
<br /> the end result should be a mutually agreed upon plan for the corridor. The current project
<br /> does not preclude the addition of grade separated bicycle and pedestrian facilities,
<br /> including expansion of TH 51/Hamline Avenue bridges.
<br /> As CSAH 761old TH 10/old Snelling Avenue is slated for a future trail, Mn/DOT will work
<br /> with the city on the typical section for CSAH 76 from the end of the slope paving to the
<br /> back of the curb for a trail on the west side. And, there will be a shoulder on both sides of
<br /> the roadway for bicyclists to use.
<br /> The City would like to participate in the construction of a segment of sidewalk from Floral
<br /> Drive to County Road F. Mn1DOT is willing to work with the City on the construction of this
<br /> sidewalk as long as no right of wary is required as a part of the construction. Mn/DOT will
<br /> work with city staff in designing a sidewalk that will be included in the construction plans.
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