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of Arden Hills - Comorehensive Plan - DRAFT signalization) and capacity improvements (e.g. turn lanes) necessary to accommodate the traffic volumes in a safe and efficient manner. Future reconstruction may require modifications of existing access to include strategies such as access consolidation, right—in, right—out access only, or the development of a frontage road to improve the safety and mobility of the corridor. Additional right-of-way should be acquired for future improvements as properties in the area develop or redevelop. The high crash locations along 1-694 at 1-35W, TH 10, and TH 51 should be partially rectified by the proposed improvements on 1-694 through the area. This improvement includes additional lanes, and the improvement of the TH 51 ramp access to eastbound 1-694, one of the highest crash locations in the Arden Hills area. Further improvements should be studied with the Minnesota Department of Transportation and Ramsey County at the interchange ramps and intersections. The current proposed interchange on TH 10 should improve the operations along TH 10 and also CSAH 96 near TH 10. This interchange would enable a separation of the traffic on each corridor, improving operations to both. Functional Classification Needs Due to the developed nature of the City of Arden Hills, together with the community's pattern of water features and freeway facilities, there are minimal opportunities to expand the local roadway system in the developed areas of the City and develop additional continuous routes through the City. The area with the most opportunity for new roadways is the Twin Cities Army Ammunition Plant (TCAAP) property. As the TCAAP area is developed, there is an opportunity to provide effective routes for traffic, including the proposed county collector from CSAH 96 to CR H. This will be needed as the TCAAP property produces more trips throughout the area. Other roadway continuity improvements are not anticipated. The City will review redevelopment plans with the option to consider opportunities to improve continuity or improve/consolidate accesses. Multimodal Transportation Opportunities It is important for the community to plan for the ability to accommodate multimodal activities (i.e. transit, pedestrian, and bicycle) on all non -local roadways to provide other opportunities to move about the City and beyond. Transit Service Significant changes to the existing transit opportunities are not anticipated; however, the City is supportive of exploring additional transit options. The DRAFT 62 2/22/2008