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shown that a posted speed limit near this value is the maximum safe and reasonable speed. Studies have shown that traveling much faster or slower can increase the chance of being in a crash. (Information from Minnesota Department of Transportation Office of Traffic Engineering.) If a new roadway is constructed, Anoka and Washington Counties will request MnlDOT to perform a speed study to determine a safe and reasonable speed limit along the corridor. The speed limit is not expected to change significantly. People are traveling over the speed limit and passing on the shoulder. Can the roadway be patrolled more often? Education and enforcement are needed to eliminate speeding. Speeding is a problem throughout Washington and Anoka Counties on-every type ofroad. What will be done to evaluate the potential drainage impacts caused by the project? A drainage analysis will compare existing conditions with proposed conditions. Water quality/rate control ponds will be constructed to provide effective water quality treatment prior to discharge to surface water bodies and to ensure that future peak rates of runoff are less than or equal to existing rates. Planning measures include coordination with the City of Hugo and with the Rice Creek Watershed District. The realignment of CSAH 8/14 will create floodplain and wetland impacts and will affect Clearwater Creek. What type of environmental permits will be needed to address these and other environmental impacts? Environmental impacts along the four alignment alternatives will be evaluated during the study phase. Meetings have been held with environmental permitting agencies to obtain input on the project. Compliance with the Wetland Conservation Act and permits from the US Army Corps of Engineers and the Rice Creek Watershed District are necessary. We will continue to meet with these agencies during the project study and design phases. Residential and commercial properties will be impacted along each alignment. How much right-of-way will be taken for the road and trail? Will my home or business be acquired and will I be paid for this? All four alignment alternatives will involve the acquisition of permanent and temporary easements. In addition, some residential and business properties may need to be acquired. Each alternative will include an evaluation of the number of parcels impacted, the potential residential and business relocations, and the amount of property needed to accommodate the road, path, and utilities. Compensation will be provided to property owners. CSAH 8/14 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES - Updated July 2002 - 3-