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<br />The pedestrian/bicycle trial will be compatible with planned trail facilities in the city by <br />providing an un-met need for a safe and continuous trail system. <br /> <br />5. Relationship between Categories <br /> <br />· What is the relationship to the Scenic and Environmental group? <br /> <br />The proposed project is related to the Scenic and Environmental group due to its location <br />within and access to the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve and Clearwater <br />Creek. The pedestrian/bicycle trial linkage will provide easy access from the future CSAH <br />14 trail to community and park resources. <br /> <br />The Clearwater Creek! Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve contain significant <br />native wildlife habitat as identified by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. <br />Native plant and animal life abounds. Park visitors may see muskrats, red fox, grey & red <br />squirrel, woodchuck, weasel, deer, resident birds such as pheasant and pileated <br />woodpeckers, and a variety of migratory waterfowl. Habitats are rich and varied and <br />include heavily wooded areas, wetlands, prairie, lakes, flood plains, and open fields. Park <br />visitors can view wildlife from the interpretive Wargo Nature Center or by using the easily <br />accessible self-guided trails within the park. <br /> <br />The overall project area is also known for its numerous water resources including Peltier <br />Lake and Centerville Lake. Species known to inhabit the area include blandings turtles, <br />blue heron and bald eagles. <br /> <br />What is the relationship to the Historic and Archaeological group? <br /> <br />The proposed pedestrian/bicycle trial linkage is related to the Historic and Archaeological <br />group because of its connection to the CSAH 14 trail, which will cross areas of significant <br />archaeological history in the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park Reserve. More <br />precisely, a segment of the CSAH trail from the park entrance to 1-35E is known for its <br />archaeological history including a remaining Native American burial mound. Study of the <br />area's archaeological resources is ongoing and may further identify archaeological <br />resources and opportunities for the park to use the resources for educational purposes. <br /> <br />General/Integrative Criteria <br /> <br />1. Relationship to Intermodal/Multimodal Transportation System <br /> <br />a. The proposed project will be related to surface transportation through its association with <br />motorized traffic and its ability to directly improve safety by reducing conflicts between <br />motorized and non-motorized vehicles. <br /> <br />The pedestrian/bicycle trial linkages that cross CSAH 14 are currently experiencing volumes <br />of approximately 6,000 vehicles per day. These volumes are anticipated to double by 2030. <br />The pedestrian/bicycle trial linkages will provide safe crossings and therefore reduce the <br />potential for motorized/non-motorized vehicle conflicts along the high- volume roadway. <br /> <br />The pedestrian/bicycle trial linkages are also related to surface transportation through its <br />connection with the County walkways/bikeways. The pedestrian/bicycle trial linkages and the <br />overall trail system contribute to the areas multi-modal transportation system by providing a <br />pathway for pedestrians and bicyclists. The proposed project will improve circulation and <br />access between the existing and future planned trails in the City of Centerville, Anoka County <br /> <br />6 <br />