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rr'1E urn Roseville Area Schools • District 623 0 Serving the Communities of Arden Hills, Falcon Heights. Lauderdale. Little Canada. Maplewood, Roseville. and Shoreview District Center • 1251 County Rd B2 West • Roseville, MN 55113 -3299 • 612/635-1600 December 19, 1994 Mr. Joel Hanson Little Canada City Hall 515 E Little Canada Road Little Canada, MN 55117 Joel, I am writing to comment on the proposed change to the Australian and Bluwood Streets East of Lakeshore. I understand that there is a proposal under consideration to connect these two streets. I write this letter in support of that proposal. The connection of those streets would allow the district the option of serving vulnerable students more easily and at less risk to the property owners. Although we would probably not drive down the street for all elementary students, we certainly would for young students alone at the bus stop, and especially for kindergarten students during noon time routes. This would also provide a chance for the district to provide service for students with disabilities either temporary or longer. These two streets are both cul de sacs, and at the present time do not have any circle or other wide area at the end that would be large enough for a bus to turn around. School buses are generally 40 feet long, and have a turning diameter of about 105 feet. The district does not have buses travel down cul de sacs unless the cul de sac is longer than the maximum walking distance approved by the school board or there is a traffic hazard for students at the outlet of the cul de sac. I would ask that generally new additions be designed with through streets so that the district can provide the appropriate service for its young and vulnerable clients. I would be glad to comment further or answer other questions on this matter. You may reach me at 635 -1609. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, an P. Vanderwall ransportation Supervisor c Mrs. Berniece Magnuson Telephone - 635 -1609 Page 1 An Equal Opportunity Employer