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pedestrian walkways on the north and south side of CR E from this intersection to the . east. This intersection is controllcd by a fitll traffic-actuated signal and includes pcdcstrian indications and pedestrian pushbuttons. When activated, the pcdcstrian pushbutton will prompt the signal controller of a pedcstrian waiting to cross the street. In addition, there are pavement crosswalk markings to guide pedestrians across all four legs of this intersection and curb cuts to allow access out of the roadway. This is a typically designed and operated intersection with no inherent concerns. West Ramp Intersection The west ramp intersection is a three-legged intersection. CR E is the east and west legs and the exit/entrance ramps make up the south leg. There are no existing permanent pedestrian walkways leading to any part of this intersection. This intersection is controlled by a full traffic-actuatcd signal and includes pedestrian indications and pedestrian pushbuttons. When activated, the pedestrian pushbutton will prompt the signal controller of a pedestrian waiting to cross the street. In addition, there are pavement crosswalk markings to guide pedestrians across all three legs of this intersection and curb cuts to allow access out of the roadway. There is a cul-de-sac roadway on the north side ofCR E between the west ramp intcrsection and the bridge. This roadway serves 7 residential homes and does not appear to negatively impact thc operations of the intersection. This is a typically designed and operated intersection with no inherent concerns. In addition there are two residential driveways very near this intersection. . CR E - Old Highway 10 to Snelling Avenue This section of roadway is 52 feet wide. It is striped as a 2-lane roadway with 8-foot shoulders on each side. Pedestrians currcntly use this shoulder to travel along CR E. There are several residential driveways on the north and south side of CR E and three local residential strcets on the north side of CR E. Traffic Volumes Traffic data and turning movement counts were not performed for this cursory review. The average daily traffic along CR E is 11,300 vehicles per day west of Snelling Avenue and 16,300 vehicles per day east of Snelling A venue. General guidelincs would indicate that the 2-lane roadway west of and including the bridge has periods of poor levels of service. The 4-lane segment east ofCollllelly Avenue likely experiences acceptable levels of service. Traffic Accidents Attached is the summary traffic accident report from the Ramsey County Sheriffs office dated October 27,2004. In summary, there have been a total oftwc1ve crashes on the CR E roadway from COllllelly A vcnue wcst to Snelling A vcnue for the past 22 months. Nine of the 12 crashes were attributed to inattentivc drivers and no crashes involved pedestrians. The Ramsey COlmty Shcriffs office docs not sec any roadway design flaws that might lead to crash tendencies. .