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• Reduced Traffic Congestion: Presently there are up to 5 hours of congestion in the <br /> area during weekday peak hours on this segment of freeway. With the proposed <br /> project, the traveling public, including Arden Hills residents and employers in Arden = <br /> Hills can expect: <br /> o Regional trips will be reallocated to 1-694 from the local roadway system <br /> o An increase in AM peak period speeds between Lexington Ave and TH 10 from <br /> <50mph to >60 mph. <br /> o An increase in PM peak period speeds from <20mph to >55 mph. <br /> o Reduced variability in travel times and increased reliability of trip times. <br /> o A reduction of at least 780 hours of congestion per year. <br /> • Project benefits not only affect commuters on the freeway system, it also affects the <br /> efficiency of freight movement in the Twin Cities, efficiency of emergency services, and <br /> reliability of transit services. <br /> Mn/DOT appreciates the City of Arden Hills commitment to improve safety and reduce <br /> congestion on 1-694, TH 96 and the local roadway system within the City of Arden Hills. <br /> The improvements shown on the layout will allow for the traffic in this region to experience <br /> improved travel time reliability as well as prepare for future expansion of mainline 1-694 to <br /> the east. If you have any additional questions or if you need any further explanation of <br /> these issues ahead of the council work-session on September 20, 2010, please feel free to <br /> contact me. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> ark J. Lindelberg <br /> North Area Engineer <br /> cc: Wayne Norris <br /> An Equal Opportunity Employer <br /> z. Y°3-,. W r,ti,� r��S°`� <br /> • r'� ''.±,pM10-' <br /> ,� � v..� 1�'� ��"' � r x • • ,hYl�' � r`�v �Xi�¢S���r ` ro Y � r� <br /> +h '. e% c? <br /> �5, _� �r�i <br />