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City of Arden Hills- 2030 Comprehensive Plan <br /> Segment D and E are planned pathways along County Road E2 and a <br /> connection through Ramsey County open space from the nearby neighborhood <br /> (Venus Ave.) The City was successful in obtaining a grant for $175,000 for these <br /> two segments from the Federal Safe Routes to School Funding Program. The <br /> goal of the pathways is to provide a safe route to Valentine Hills Elementary, the <br /> Ramsey County Library, and Tony Schmidt Regional Park. County Road E2 is a <br /> busy roadway that continues to increase in traffic and is a dangerous route for <br /> pedestrians. This project is scheduled to occur in the federal fiscal year 2009. <br /> This project is a cooperative effort between the City, Ramsey County Parks and <br /> Recreation, School District 621, and Ramsey County Public Works. <br /> In conjunction with Ramsey County and MnDOT, grade separated crossings of <br /> major roads and railroads is one of the more important actions the City can take <br /> to improve the path network, increase safety, enhance access to parks, <br /> encourage increased physical activity, and help tie the community together <br /> (Figure 9.2). The following connections and improvements for pedestrian and <br /> bicyclists (non-motorized users), some of which are noted in the above list, are <br /> recommended from the 2002 PTOS Plan and the community meetings: <br /> o County Road E over Highway 51 —The existing bridge is very narrow <br /> and unsafe for pedestrians or bicyclists. This location is a key connection <br /> between the east and west portions of the City. The City will also need to <br /> work with Ramsey County and MnDOT to consider options for expanding <br /> or reconstructing the bridge to create adequate pedestrian and bike <br /> crossings or build a freestanding bike and pedestrian bridge near the <br /> vehicle bridge. <br /> o Highway 96 —A grade separated trail connection may be needed at a <br /> location between Highway 10 and Lexington Avenue. The grade- <br /> separated connection would provide access to City Hall, the TCAAP area, <br /> and the developed portion of the City south of Highway 96. A trail <br /> crossing of Highway 10 could possibly be incorporated into the Highway <br /> 96 and 10 intersection when it is rebuilt. <br /> o Highway 10 — Between Interstate 694 and the City border along Highway <br /> 10, a pathway crossing is needed. Two potential options for a grade <br /> separated crossings: An area just south of Royal Hills Park and/or along <br /> Highway 10 north of Highway 96. A minimum of one grade separated <br /> crossing is desired. <br /> Approved: September 28, 2009 <br /> 9-10 <br />