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City of Arden Hills – 2040 Comprehensive Plan <br /> <br /> <br />Approved: September 19, 2017 <br />9-12 <br /> Recent and planned improvements, based upon proposed segments identified <br />in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, have been planned for extending trail <br />segments that are crucial for developing needed north-south and east-west path <br />connections. Through these efforts trail improvements are anticipated for 2018 <br />construction to include providing a continuous connection from County Road E to <br />County Road E2 through the addition of a trail along Snelling Avenue North (Old <br />S.T.H. 10). In coordination with the capital improvements plan (CIP), the City <br />may benefit from setting specific trail priorities to take advantage of grants, road <br />reconstruction projects, and other opportunities as they arise. <br /> <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 through discussion with the PTRC and community meetings: <br /> <br />o Snelling Avenue North (Old S.T.H. 10)– A proposed trail (Figure 9.1) <br />from the Hwy. 96 regional trail is recommended to provide a north-south <br />connection the intersection of Snelling Avenue North and County Road E2 <br />(segment F.1). Due to major highways, this route provides a critical <br />connection to several city parks, schools, and the Tony Schmidt Regional <br />Park. This would also provide a connection of the Round Lake proposed <br />trail connection if an easement was acquired south of Round Lake. <br /> <br />o Lake Valentine Road – The connection of a city path (segment G) on the <br />southern side of Lake Valentine Road is recommended to provide a safe <br />route for adjacent neighborhoods to the Mounds View High School and a <br />connection to newly redeveloped Valentine Park. <br /> <br />o County Road E (Lake Johanna Blvd) – The addition of providing a trail <br />connection (segment E & E.1) along the north side of County Road E <br />between Indian Place and Snelling Avenue North (Old S.T.H. 10) is <br />recommended to create accessibility to the Tony Schmidt Regional Park <br />and improve east-west trail connections. <br /> <br />o Highway 96 – A grade separated trail connection (segment I) may be <br />needed at a location between Highway 10 and Hamline Avenue North. <br />The grade-separated connection would provide access to Ramsey County <br />and Arden Hills facilities and the TCAAP area. In addition, a trail crossing <br />Dr <br />a <br />f <br />t <br /> <br />11 <br />/ <br />2 <br />0 <br />/ <br />2 <br />0 <br />1 <br />7