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Roger Toogood, 601 Terrace Court, stated he attended a public forum and had concerns with three items within the Transportation Plan. He encouraged the City to consider turn lanes within new developments. He recommended the City Council and City staff provide strong leadership on the redevelopment of Highway 36. He suggested the City consider improved signage for seniors given the fact the population of seniors was on the rise. He commended the City on the great work they do for their residents and stated he was a proud resident of the City of Roseville. Chair Cihacek encouraged Mr. Toogood to provide staff with further information on the intersections that needed turn lanes. Member Wozniak stated he had fourteen items to address. He requested staff turn to Page 31. He reported the table (Table 6) was duplicated from Page 13. He suggested this table be replaced with a table that highlights the five major arterial roadways within the City that were over capacity. Chair Cihacek suggested the table be labeled "Highly Congested Routes". Member Wozniak recommended Driverless Vehicles and the potential impacts on traffic be addressed within Section 3.2. He stated he was disappointed WSB was not present to address this matter. Chair Cihacek commented he did not believe this to be pertinent. Member Seigler agreed stating the technology was just not there yet, but perhaps in 10 years. Member Wozniak stated on Page 33 he would like to have staff consider how bikes are changing. He noted electric bicycles were becoming more affordable and could become a more popular mode of transportation. Mr. Culver indicated this Section could be amended to include modernized bicycles as a form of transportation. Member Wozniak stated the important part was for staff to understand that bicycles were changing. He suggested on Page 37 that Roselawn Avenue be added to the RBT corridors identified in the City. He stated the City needed an east/west corridor south of Highway 36. Mr. Culver explained this plan was a reflection of the Met Council and County's plans and he would need to see their reaction to this recommendation. He stated he could add a note regarding Roselawn Avenue being explored as a future corridor. Chair Cihacek recommended the language remain as is.