6B, MnDot Interstate 694 Improvement Project - Public Hearing

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Pedestrian improvements The City has talked with Mn/DOT regarding pedestrian access throughout the project area. in addition, the Council did pass a resolution supporting the inclusion of pedestrian safe infrastructure as a part of the project. Mn/DOT has taken a proactive approach in trying to address the pedestrian issue in this area. Crossing I-694 on the Hamline/TH 51 bridge does present situations that are not safe for pedestrians. These situations require pedestrian to cross traffic headed into two separate entrance loops or crossing a high speed connection from I-694 to TH 51. In addition to these concerns, a pedestrian trail that follows TH 51 would require either crossing a RR track at grade, which the RR would not be in favor of, or crossing under the RR track which would require the reconstruction of the RR bridge in order to accommodate the addition of a trail under it. The City would like to participate in the construction of a segment of sidewalk from Floral Drive to County Road F. Mn/DOT is willing to work with the City on the construction of this sidewalk as long as no right of way is required as a part of the construction. If right of way is needed, the process of purchasing the land would cause the project to be delayed. In this situation, Mn/D4T would have to work with the City in a different way on this construction. Mn/DOT will work with city staff in designing a sidewalk that will be included in the construction plans. The layout does not clearly show any intersection control at the intersection of Hamline Ave and County Road F. Mn/D4T has been analyzing the appropriate control for this location. A roundabout, standard signal and a green tee signal were all being evaluated and a signal will be installed as a part of the construction project. The signal will be shown on the distribution copy of the layout upon the completion of the municipal consent process. As CSAH 76 is slated for a future trail, Mn/D4T has designed the typical section for CSAH 76 to allow for 10' from the end of the slope paving to the back of curb for a sidewalk on the west side. There is also an 8' shoulder on both sides of the roadway for bicyclists to use. Noise �r� �qu�� C�p��tu�it�y �n�pl�y��