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TRANSPORTATION <br />Planned Improvements <br />Little Canada contains three major regional thoroughfares, Interstate 694, Interstate 35E and <br />Highway 36. As stated in the Metropolitan Council's Transportation Policy Plan, all three of <br />those regional roadways are slated for expansion or other improvements. <br />The regional transportation system within Little Canada is under the jurisdiction of MnDOT and <br />Ramsey County. These jurisdictions control the function, design, maintenance and improvement <br />of these roadways. Many of the City's transportation issues relate to the regional transportation <br />system, including issues such as interstate highway access, signalization, road design, speed, <br />access management and congestion. When the need arises, or when opportunities exist, the City <br />works with the appropriate agencies to resolve these issues. <br />Following is a list of planned transportation improvements within or adjacent to the City of Little <br />Canada that will benefit area residents and will be carried out by MnDOT or Ramsey County as <br />funding is secured. <br />• I -694 Expansion from 35E to 35W: expansion of I -694 to a six -lane freeway section, <br />construction of auxiliary lanes, and interchange improvements at the Rice Street <br />interchange. <br />• Rice Street /I -694 Interchange Reconstruction: While this project has been identified with <br />the I -694 expansion project, it may be constructed in advance of improvements to the rest <br />of I -694 as Ramsey County and Mn /DOT are currently coordinating efforts to accelerate <br />improvements at this interchange. <br />• Vadnais Boulevard Reconstruction from Twin Lakes Boulevard to Rice Street: <br />Construction of this Ramsey County project began in 2007 with completion anticipated <br />sometime in 2008. This project will improve safety and maneuvering at the Rice <br />Street /Vadnais Boulevard intersection which is located just north of the Little Canada <br />City Limits. <br />Transit <br />The term transit applies to all forms of ridesharing. Transit services within the City of Little <br />Canada are provided by regular -route bus service, ADA paratransit and park and ride facilities. <br />Little Canada is within the Metropolitan Transit Taxing District Market Area III. Service options <br />for Market Area III include peak -only express, small vehicle circulators, midday circulators, <br />special needs paratransit (ADA, seniors) and ridesharing. <br />City of Little Canada — 2030 Comprehensive Plan <br />41 <br />