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Traffic Study <br />Lexington Avenue Reconstruction <br /> <br /> <br />Alliant No. 118-0186.0 39 <br />April 18, 2019 <br />5.0 Conclusions/Recommendations <br />The selection of a preferred alternative for the Lexington Avenue corridor was made based upon <br />discussions with Ramsey County, the City of Arden Hills, and the City of Shoreview as well as <br />results of the analysis herein and consideration of key decision factors. For reference, a concept <br />layout detailing the preferred alternative and final recommended geometrics at each intersection is <br />included in Appendix C. The key conclusions for the recommended preferred alternative are <br />documented as follows: <br />Overall Improvements <br />x Replace traffic signal infrastructure as needed throughout the Lexington Avenue corridor <br />from the I-694 WB Ramp Terminal (north end) intersection through CR E (south end) <br />x Update signal timing throughout the Lexington Avenue corridor from CR F (north end) <br />through CR E (south end) <br />o Provide FYA left-turn operations <br />o Provide a leading pedestrian interval (LPI) upon actuation at all signalized intersections <br />to improve pedestrian visibility/comfort <br />x Replace existing continuous TWLTL with a raised median throughout the <br />Lexington Avenue corridor from Red Fox Road (north end) to CR E (south end) <br />o Provide pocket left-turn lanes at all signalized intersections <br />Pedestrian/Bicycle Improvements <br />x The existing mixed-use path along the east side of Lexington Avenue will be maintained <br />for the entire length of the corridor <br />x Sidewalk will be installed along the west side of Lexington Avenue, connecting the <br />existing two sidewalk segments, to provide pedestrian access starting at Red Fox Road and <br />extending south beyond CR E <br />x LPI at all signalized intersections, as previously noted <br />Transit Improvements <br />x The existing bus stops along Lexington Avenue will be maintained or relocations will be <br />coordinated with Metro Transit <br />x Under the proposed roadway layout, bus stops that were previously located in through lanes <br />could now be located in dedicated right-turn lanes at the following intersections: <br />o Lexington Avenue & Red Fox Road <br />o Lexington Avenue & Target South (northbound only) <br />ƒ If added, a southbound stop could be located in a dedicated right-turn lane <br />o Lexington Avenue & Grey Fox Road