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City of Arden Hills – 2030 Comprehensive Plan <br /> <br /> <br />Approved: September 28, 2009 <br />9-10 <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 /> <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 /> <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 /> <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 /> <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 /> <br />o Interstate 35W – The City desires a pedestrian and bike bridge over <br />Interstate 35W. A specific location for this crossing needs to be identified. <br />This would be a crucial pathway crossing to connect the TCAAP area with <br />Long Lake Regional Park.