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ADEQUACY OF TRAFFIC CIRCULATION ON EAST SIDE OF HAR MAR MALL In his letter dated February 19, Glen VanWormer expressed concern about the motorists traveling to and from the Cub Store who would use the aisle on the east side of the Har Mar Mall. In reviewing this situation, we noted that the east side of the shopping center is served by two driveways on County Road B. One of these driveways is opposite State Farm Road, and this four-way intersection on County Road B is controlled by a traffic signal. The other driveway is located about 225 feet to the east and provides right turns in and out only. We concur with Mr. VanWormer's comments that the existing situation has limitations in terms of the convenience and safety of traffic movements and potential vehicle/pedestrian conflicts. These limitations would be particularly significant for the following two types of traffic movements: a) from the Cub Store to the west on County Road B b) from the east on County Road B to the Cub Store We developed and evaluated several alternative concepts in order to establish a traffic circulation system on the east side of the Har Mar Mall that would effectively accommodate the traffic movements expected after completion of the Cub Food Store. Through this process we established the recommended plan shown in Figure 2. Major improvements shown in this plan include: . New east-west major traffic circulation aisle to connect State Farm Road access with drive on east side of Cub Store. . Installation of all-way stop control at both intersections on this new east-west circulation aisle to enhance traffic and pedestrian safety. . Installation of guide signs at both intersections on the east-west circulation aisle to direct incoming motorists to the Cub Store and outgoing motorists to the west on County Road B. . Improvements to State Farm Road access; widening of incoming lane and extending island on east side of driveway to improve stacking of exiting vehicles. . Improvements to east driveway on County Road B to enhance its ability to accommodate entering truck movements. . Installation of two signs on eastbound County Road B informing truck drivers that the eastern driveway on County Road B is the truck entrance. With the plan shown in Figure 2, it is expected that the vast majority of trucks coming to the Cub Store will use the east driveway on County Road B and will proceed straight south to the truck delivery area. Since the loading docks are oriented to the south, most exiting trucks will exit to the south and west to Snelling Avenue. We are confident that the plan shown in Figure 2 will provide substantial improvements for existing users ofHar Mar Mall and will effectively accommodate motorists traveling to and from the new Cub Food Store. 5