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The principal findings of this study are: <br />i. The roadways and study intersections within the study area <br />currently operate acceptably at Level of Service (LOS) D or <br />better and will continue to operate at LOS D or better <br />through the 2030 Build scenario when the redevelopment <br />is anticipated to be fully occupied. <br />ii. The driveways on County Road E for the Holiday Inn site <br />and the Arden Plaza site will experience significant delay <br />and queuing in the p.m. peak hour. This is acceptable as <br />an interim situation because little queuing is anticipated on <br />County Road E to pose a safety problem. Long term, the <br />queuing will impact the vitality of the redevelopments and <br />could lead to safety problems. These driveways should be <br />realigned midway between Pine Tree Drive and Lexington <br />Avenue to provide a four legged intersection that could be <br />controlled with a traffic signal. Left turn lanes and shared <br />through/right lanes should be provided on the north and <br />south legs to provide adequate egress. <br />iii. No improvements are needed to facilitate the Pot ‘O Gold <br />site redevelopment. <br />iv. The County Road E corridor has a wide center two way left <br />turn lane down the middle as well as many driveway <br />intersections. This leads to a vehicle dominated corridor <br />that is unfriendly to pedestrians and bicycles. It is <br />envisioned County Road E will operate as a vibrant, multi- <br />modal corridor that will attract pedestrians and bicycles. <br />To provide a safe multi-modal corridor, it is recommended <br />County Road E should ultimately be reconstructed from <br />Hamline Avenue to Lexington Avenue to provide a <br />landscaped median, bike lanes, boulevards, and <br />sidewalks. <br />Guiding Plan for the B2 District 2 Arden Hills, MN <br />Traffic Impact Study December 2008 <br /> <br />