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Discussion included the possibility of constructing a tunnel similar to that at Dale <br /> Street; volume of people walking along Snelling Avenue and significant safety <br /> issues; potential of accessing a portion of the MnDOT parcel to get up to County <br /> Road B-2; Bus Rapid Transit's identification of this as a challenge north of <br /> County Road B and due to the density of the area and lack of pedestrian-friendly <br /> access on Snelling Avenue; and additional challenges on the west side of Snelling <br /> Avenue with the number of fast food driveways crossing any available pedestrian <br /> amenities. <br /> With concurrence by the PWETC, Ms. Bloom advised that in order to include this <br /> project in a build out plan she would need assistance from a consultant to further <br /> refine the location the most feasible options for this area. <br /> With Member Felice noting the number of bus riders currently needing to make a <br /> mad dash across Snelling Avenue, Ms. Bloom advised that this was an ongoing <br /> discussion as part of the BRT meetings. <br /> With Member Gjerdingen observing that it was ironic that given the density of the <br /> south side, they could not access transit, Ms. Bloom advised that pedestrian <br /> access was not part of the BRT discussions or planning, and would be delegated <br /> to MnDOT and affected communities, but not Metro Transit. <br /> Based on the reality that Snelling Avenue and other major corridors, while located <br /> in and bisecting the City of Roseville, provided an artery for the entire region. <br /> Chair Vanderwall suggested that a more regional mindset needed to be <br /> considered; with MnDOT providing more oversight looking at the big picture. <br /> #8 Roselawn Avenue <br /> Ms. Bloom noted that the City of Falcon Heights already provided off-road <br /> facilities; and that on-road facilities would be difficult to construct without their <br /> cooperation, and advised that staff would need to continue to work with them on <br /> options. <br /> #20 Dale Street South of Reservoir Woods <br /> Ms. Bloom referenced previous discussions from tonight's discussion for future <br /> consideration. <br /> #13 T.H. 51 Pathway Connection to Old Snelling (Arden Hills) <br /> Ms. Bloom noted that residents now had access to an informal, pedestrian-mowed <br /> grass trail, but they wished for something more permanent, in conjunction with <br /> the City of Arden Hills. <br /> With concurrence by Ms. Bloom, Chair Vanderwall opined that this was an <br /> example of a busy street but not a busy path. <br /> Page 10 of 14 <br />