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Ryan Streff October 4, 2013 City of Arden Hills Page 15 Pedestrian/Bicyclist Facilities Although shuttle service will be provided between the two campuses, there is the potential that students/employees may prefer to walk or bike. Since the campuses are located approximately one and one-half miles apart (via existing pedestrian/bicyclist faci campuses is expected to be approximately 15 to 25 minutes and less if biking. Given this information, review of the existing pedestrian/bicyclist facilities was completed, which is illustrated on Figure 6. Review of the existing pedestrian/bicyclist facilities between the two campuses indicates that there is a variety of facilities within the area. The facilities include sidewalks, multi-use trails, and on-street shoulder areas that are greater than six feet in width, which are considered relatively pedestrian/bicyclist friendly. It should be noted that this assumes that bicyclists could utilize the sidewalk, if desired. However, there are also multiple gaps (i. pedestrian/bicyclist system which likely limits activity in the area, particularly along Old Snelling. If these areas were to be improved, more pedestrians/bicyclists would be expected to util facilities. The type of improvements that could be implemented to improve connectivity include multi-use trails, sidewalks, and/or shoulder expansion. In addition to identifying current gaps in the system, alternati were developed. The intent of the alternatives, which are shown in Figure 6, is to provide a more direct route between the two campuses and increase the potential for pedestrian/bicyclist activity. A more direct route would be shorter and result in less travel tim However, to create a more direct route would likely require furt stakeholders, since several of these routes travel through and/or cross areas owned privately, by MnDOT, or the railroad. In particular, crossing Snelling Avenue and the railroad appear to provide the biggest challenge in developing a more direct route between the campuses. However, there are multiple alternatives that would improve access to existing pede County Road E that should be considered.