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• Mark Nelson mentioned that functional classification will be reviewed at the regional level based on changes to federal guidance. Met Council staff in consultation with MnDOT will coordinate this region wide update. • The City and County may have some functional classification changes to consider on Victoria St and Fairview Ave. All City MSA streets could also be classified as Collectors. • Any functional classification changes to A -Minor Arterials or higher need to be approved at the regional level prior to comprehensive plan submittals. • For Existing Roadway Lanes map, update to reflect Hamline Ave transition to 2 -lane near County Road C-2. Other changes to modify include Cleveland Ave, Fairview Ave, and Twin Lakes Parkway. • For Existing and Forecasted Average Daily Traffic Maps, update the symbology to reflect volume ranges based on capacity levels for the number of roadway lanes. • For crash rates that exceed 0.75 MEV (intersections) and 6.0 MVM (segments), provide a table summarizing these locations. • Fairview Ave and TH 36 was identified as a constrained location. • It was noted that for the crash rate mapping, some intersections may not reflect property damage related crashes due to police reporting procedures. Snelling Ave/County Road B-2 and Cleveland Ave/County Road B are two such intersections. • It was suggested to also map and/or summarize crashes by severity. • The group discussed transit service. Public input on the comprehensive plan to date has demonstrated a desire for more transit related services, including frequency, connections, and last -mile access. The City noted that there is a desire for more bus shelters and enhanced east -west service. There is also a lack of service on Larpenteur Ave east of Victoria St. • The group discussed the Regional Bicycle Transportation Network (RBTN) map and Pathways maps. The County noted they will be completing a study for a regional trail along Lexington Ave south to Larpenteur Ave. • It was noted that the RBTN corridor that generally follows Fairview Ave could be shifted to follow Cleveland Ave to better align with connections south and the ability to cross a major railway barrier. • The pathway connection at Snelling Ave and TH 36 should be discussed to help identify a potential crossing location. • It was noted to distinguish between on -road and off-road pathway facilities. • For the Freight system map, it was noted there are some heavy freight operations west of 35W and north of the MN Commercial Railway (Roseville/St. Anthony border). County Roads C and B2 are also identified as freight corridors in the new Met Council Freight Study. County Road C is "load limited" west of Victoria St. Page 2