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1-35W North Managed Lanes Corridor Study Study Overview $ , 03.15.2012 Corridor Summary The I-35W North corridor is one of a number of major radial freeway corridors that con- nect greater Minnesota and the growing north suburban area to downtown Minneapolis.As the region has grown and more development has occurred,volumes have increased to the point that a number of areas in the corridor ex- I r perience significant congestion each day. The 4, amount of use and congestion is expected to 4. increase by year 2030 as additional growth and development occurs in communities through- For more information please visit: out the corridor. www.dot.state.mn.us/metro/projects/ i35wstudy In addition,many infrastructure elements are nearing the end of their useful life and need replacement.Given the daily congestion levels and operational needs of the corridor, Bill Goff Minnesota Department of Transportation MnDOT has recognized that leveraging preservation and bridge replacement dollars Metro Division—Waters Edge with safety and mobility dollars could substantially increase benefits to corridor users. 1500 West County Road B-2 Furthermore,MnDOT recently completed the MnPASS System Study-Phase II.This study Roseville,MN 44113 identified I-35W North corridor,from 3rd/4th St in Downtown Minneapolis to TH 97 in 651.234.7797 Columbus/Forest Lake area,as a viable candidate for MnPASS lanes and/or a managed William.goff @state.mn.us corridor.Specifically,the corridor would potentially have increased traveler information Todd Polum and lane controls,increased transit facilities and service,a congestion free choice and HOV SRF Consulting Group,Inc. advantages. One Carlson Parkway,Suite 150 Goals to Accomplish 763.47 .0010 447 763.475.Q010 The purpose of the I-35W North Managed Lane Study is to identify improvement strategies tpolum @srfconsulting.com that accomplish the following goals: • Better utilize existing and future infrastructure A, �^ investments. • Increase transit ridership and the use of high occupancy vehicles by providing travel time advantages. _ • Provide a choice for commuters during the peak periods. • Reduce congestion and improve safety along the corridor. This study is intended to identify improvement strategies for the corridor and how improvements could be strategically implemented over time. Specifically this study will investigate the type of managed lane system,the location of said systems,and the designating 1-35W managed lanes and associated policies.