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� � .z�;' . ._ .. TRAVEL PATTERNS Existing transit service in the corridor serves two north-south markets with service west of Snelling focused on downtown Minneapolis; service to the east focuses on downtown St. Paul. The re- gional roadway system serving the corridor provides both freeway and surface arterial connections within the study area and to regional destinations. Traffic volumes on these regional roadways have shown a historic trend of increasing growth that has created traffic congestion to extend past the corridor on I-35W. DEVELOPMENTANALYSIS The land use analysis methodology identified the total land area within the study area and then arrived at a series of areas (or sites) that appeared likely for long term redevelopment. Further qualification was accomplished through an interview process with the communities. The result was a series of Opportunity Sites. Three land use scenarios were then created • ranging from existing land use to more intensified development patterns and a mix of Smart Growth principles • which would be applied to each Opportunity Site. Current Trends Current Trends represent the existing conditions and patterns of development as designated by local comprehensive plans. Moderate Smart Growth Moderate Smart Growth is focused on a more active mix of land uses, and taking advantage of infill opportunities to redevelop more intense patterns that would include a variety of residential uses and services. Intensive Smart Growth Smart Growth principles would be applied to create mixed-use, walkable neighborhoods and em- ployment districts. Infill and redevelopment opportunities would focus on transit-oriented neighborhoods and districts connected to the regional transit corridor. SCENARIOS Current Trends: Anticipated growth from existing conditions is not expected to change measur- ably. N�r•theast Diagonai � AND uSE/tRANSIT $tudy