2D, I694 & 51 - follow-up from public hearing

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Minnesota Department of Transportation Metropolitan District OF 1500 West County Road B-2 Roseville, MN 55113 Date: September 14, 2010 Ms. Kristine Giga City of Arden Hills 1245 West Highway 96 Arden Hills, MIN 55112-5743 RE: State Project 6285-135:1-694 Improvement Project (Lexington Avenue to west of CSAH 76) Dear Ms. taiga: On August 9, 2010, the City of Arden Hills held a Public Hearing for municipal consent of the layout for 1-694 at TH 51 /TH 1 O/Hamline Ave. At that meeting, issues were raised by the residents of Arden Hills and the City Council asked several questions regarding effects on traffic, noise levels, and pedestrian accomodations. In addition, Mn/DOT met with city staff and staff from Ramsey County to discuss aspects of the. layout and how Mn/DOT may be able to work with the City to obtain municipal conse"nt of the layout. The following discussion will address the comments that appear to be the biggest concerns. Traffic Forecast Numbers There are some 2030 traffic numbers not on the layout on the east side of Lexington Avenue. I have looked into these numbers and the westbound exit ramp to Lexington Avenue will carry approximately 4800 vehicles per day. The eastbound entrance ramp to 1-694 will carry approximately 7400 vehicles per day. Lexington Avenue north of County Road F is projected to carry approximately 9,000 vehicles per day. Some traffic numbers on the current layout on Hamline Avenue south of County Road F seemed odd. These numbers have been checked and the existing traffic counts as well as the projected day of opening forecasts are incorrect. The correct present counts for southbound Hamline Avenue should be roughly 6,000 vehicles per day and- the day of opening forecasts are expected to be less than 7,000 vehicles per day. This information has been corrected and will be included on an updated layout. An Equal Opportunity Employer