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<br /> ~ )Cij\~~ Y'5 <br /> . I. OVERVIEW <br /> The major transportation network in Arden Hills is made up of metropolitan <br /> freeways and County roads. The system provides access to other parts of the <br /> metro area and the state, but also divides the community. The design, <br /> maintenance, upgrades and traffic controls all impact the community immensely. <br /> Arden Hills has several transportation challenges. Generally they are to provide <br /> access and mobility, to not overburden local streets and to maintain a safe <br /> community. The City will need to work closely with the state and regional <br /> agencies and be involved in decisions that affect the community. <br /> The I-35W Corridor Coalition was developed to address transportation and other <br /> issues in a sub-regional context. With I-35W being the common element amongst <br /> the communities, transportation is an issue that is currently being addressed by the <br /> Coalition. <br /> Locally, Arden Hills would like to create a Parkway system, with the existing <br /> connector streets in the community. The concept is to improve the visual image <br /> and safety of the streets through design improvements and enhance the entrances <br /> to the community by designing "gateways". The other challenge is to keep ahead <br /> of maintenance issues as streets in the community age. Managing the timing and <br /> . costs of maintenance and improvements is vital to keeping neighborhoods strong. <br /> II. GOALS AND POLICIES <br /> Overall Goal: Maintain and improve transportation facilities <br /> 1. Provide roadway and pedestrian linkages to ensure access and mobility <br /> throughout the City. <br /> 2. Coordinate transportation plans with the State, County, the North Metro I35W , <br /> Corridor Coalition, Metropolitan Council and other agencies to assure system <br /> continuity, determine priorities and save resources. <br /> 3. Minimize direct access from private property onto collectors and arterial <br /> streets to allow fewer disruptions to through traffic. <br /> 4. Manage traffic in residential neighborhoods to not overburden any particular <br /> street. <br /> City of Arden Hills Comprehensive Plan Page 76 <br /> . <br />