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<br />~ <br />~HILLS <br /> <br />TCAAP Community Dialogue: Transportation Focus <br />Natural Resources and Transportation Small Group Discussions <br />July 25, 2002 <br />7:00 p.m. <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Prepared by the Design Center for American Urban Landscape <br /> <br />Transportation Discussion <br /> <br />Question #1. With respect to transportation, what are your concerns about development <br />of the southwest crescent of TCMP? <br /> <br />Local Concerns: <br />. Impact on arterials to South - Hamline Ave in particular <br />· Hwy 96ffH 10 intersection need improvement - grade separation good idea <br />. Within the development - jobslbousing balance important, connectivity <br />important, multiple modes of transportation important, sidewalks are important <br />· Road can be a barrier in getting from home to work, design good crossings <br />· Site isolated by large roads, non-auto connections adjacent neighborhoods, cities <br />is a challenge <br /> <br />Subregional/Community Concerns: <br />· Traffic mix -- potentially more trucks, development will put more trips on <br />existing roads; need good traffic management strategies, e.g. signalization <br />· Development will increase congestion, need to mitigate impacts <br />. Development will be a job magnet - <br />· Existing roads may be able to handle more volume than we think <br />· Keep neighborhood development in mind - plan for all <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Regional Concerns: <br />. 35W and Hwy 10 may nced improvements to hand addition traffic <br />. Rail infrastructure asset maximize - freight, passenger, trails are all possibilities <br />. Keep regional traffic on regional network <br />. Connect area to regional transportation systems: bus, rail, etc. <br /> <br />Question #2. What transportation alternatives do you envision as part of the <br />redevelopment of the southwest crescent of TCAAP? <br />· Locate 2 primary transit centers - circulators for new development and adjacent <br />community - include bike racks and other amenities for commuters (2 tables <br />suggested) <br />. Trails need to connect stores, recreation - make it easy for people to walk or bike <br />rather than using the car <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Page 3 of 4 <br />