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13 <br />County Rd. E bridge at TH 51 <br />Goals and Key Issues <br />Parks, Trails and Open Space Plan Goals: <br />• Complete trail connections and expand trail use opportunities. <br />• Revitalize underutilized parks. <br />• Advocate for dedication of public lands in TCAAP, consistent with the Vento Re-use Master Plan. <br />• Ensure permanent access and parking for major parks with no access and parking easements. <br />• Enhance natural areas and opportunities for passive uses. <br />• Secure funding to ensure that the vision is achievable. <br />• Enhance partnerships with businesses, institutions and agencies. <br />• Increase visibility and access to parks and trails. <br />• Continue to evaluate and respond to changing demographic and recreation needs. <br />Parks and Recreation Facility Recommendations <br />Parks and Trails System Plan <br />Figure D shows the recommended Parks, Trails <br />and Open Space system for Arden Hills. The map <br />shows recommended park additions and <br />acquisitions, new trails and trail connections. <br />Appendix D contains maps of each park with park <br />renovation recommendations. The Parks, Trails <br />and Open Space Plan is based on the extensive <br />public input and PTRC recommendations. Listed <br />below are explanations of the recommendations by <br />category. <br />Grade Separated Trail Connections <br />Constructing grade separated trail crossings of <br />major roads and railroads is one of the most <br />important actions the City (in conjunction with <br />Ramsey County and MNDOT) can take to <br />improve the trail network, enhance access to parks <br />and tie the community together. Federal T-21 grants are available for many of these trail improvements. <br />The following are recommended trail crossings: <br />County Road E over Highway 51 <br />The existing bridge is very narrow and unsafe for pedestrians or bicyclists. This location is a key connection <br />between the east and west portions of the City. The City should work with Ramsey County and MNDOT <br />to either expand the bridge width to create adequate pedestrian/bike crossings or build a freestanding bike/ <br />walk bridge next to the vehicle bridge.