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

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25% depending on which end of County Road F you look at. And finally, County Road E is estimated to maintain the same traffic volumes upon the conclusion of construction. Pedestrian Movements I . 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. The design, as it exists today, does not preclude any pedestrian options through the area for recreational use. The users out there today will still have the ability to maneuver through the area in the future. Northbound TH 51 will have a 10' shoulder on the outside, and southbound Harnline Avenue will have 24' of pavement width which is sufficient for one vehicle traffic lane and commuter bicycle use of the shoulder. - After meeting with Ramsey County and Arden Hills staff, Mn/DOT is working on creating a bike/pedestrian study group that should be created within four to six months. This group will look at the bike and pedestrian facilities and the crossings of 1-694 from 1-35W to I-35E. The group could include but is not limited to Mn/DOT, Metropolitan Council, Ramsey County, Arden Hills and Shoreview. Ramsey County Parks took an initial look at the crossings in this corridor and feels that crossings at approximately I mile spacing is a reasonable expectation. This concept will need to be looked at as a part of the study, but the end result should be a mutually agreed upon plan for the corridor. The current project does not preclude the addition of grade separated bicycle and pedestrian facilities, including expansion of TH 51./Hamline Avenue bridges. As CSAH 76/old TH 1 O/old Snelling Avenue is slated for a future trail, Mn/DOT will work with the city on the typical section for CSAH 76 from the end of the slope paving to the back of the curb for a trail on the west side. And, there will be a shoulder on both sides of the roadway for bicyclists to. use. The CftY 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. Mn/DOT will work with city staff in designing a sidewalk that will be included in the construction plans. An Equal Opportunity Employer