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4. Context Applicant community's/agency's demonstrated commitment to and experience in bike/pedestrian facilities and programs The city has demonstrated their commitment to and experience in bike/pedestrian facilities and programs, with the abundance of trails provided throughout the city. Consistent with the city park and trail plan and the Rice Creek Chain of Lake Regional Park Reserve - Master Plan, the city continues to demonstrate it's commitment to recreation and transportation trail facilities through the planning and implementation of these facilities as part of roadway projects and as part of the transition of park property from passive use to active use. · Commitment to operation and maintenance The City of Centerville ensures that trail facilities are properly operated and maintained either by direct responsibility. The city has provided a letter of support and commitment to operation and maintenance for this project. Attention to other facilities The proposed pedestrian/bicycle trial linkages have been planned as part the downtown redevelopment and the CSAH 14: 1-35W to 1-35E reconstruction project mindful of other facilities in the area including trail plans for CSAH 14 west of 1-35W and recognizing the trail resources available in Washington County, east of 1-35E. At a local level, the trail takes advantage of the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve amenities, including trails, the Centerville's local trails and sidewalks. The pedestrian/bicycle trial linkages will also provide an enhanced connection to transit facilities. The CSAH 14 corridor currently serves two commuter bus routes for Metro Transit. Reconstruction plans for the 1-35E interchange to the east include a new park- and-ride in the southeast quadrant of the interchange. Transit service in this area currently connects to a large transit hub located near the junction of TH 242/CSAH 14 and US 10. From here, Centerville residents have access to the rest of the Twin Cities metropolitan area. Project compatibility with surrounding land uses / management/ facilities The project is compatible with surrounding land uses, including the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve, residential areas, the City of Centerville elementary school and existing and planned retail, commercial and industrial land uses in Centerville. Pedestrians and bicyclists will have the opportunity to safely travel to, from and within the city, the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve, to connect to transit facilities and to travel between employment centers and residential areas with the construction of the pedestrian/bicycle trial linkages. The proposed pedestrian/bicycle trial linkages are consistent with the management of the city trail system. The pedestrian/bicycle trial will also complement the large regional park with designated active areas (including recreational and educational areas) and passive areas for natural preservation. The overall trail use will be consistent with the City of Centerville's intended use for the area. 5