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A traffic analysis was performed to quantify the impacts of the proposed development on the adjacent roadway network and study intersections. No -Build, and Build conditions were analyzed in the Opening Year (2030) and the Design Year (2045). An Existing Year (2025) analysis was also conducted. 7.1. PROJECT CHARACTERISTICS The proposed development site is located along Main Street between Sunset Avenue and 41h Avenue in Lino Lakes, MN. There are two development scenarios included in the AUAR; Scenario 2 represents the densities, and land uses presently allowed in the City of Lino Lakes 2040 Comprehensive Plan, while Scenario 1 represents an alternative development to the City of Lino Lakes' 2040 Comprehensive Plan and as such would require an amendment to the plan. The study area intersections include the following: • Main Street & Sunset Avenue • Sunset Avenue & Robinson Drive • Sunset Avenue & Century Trail • Sunset Avenue & Lilac Street • 41h Avenue & Pine Street • Main Street & 41h Avenue • 41h Avenue & Lilac Street • Pine Street & Lake Drive • Main Street & Lake Drive The listed intersections were analyzed in the following scenarios: • Existing Year (2025) • Opening Year (2030) No -Build • Opening Year (2030) Scenario 1 • Opening Year (2030) Scenario 2 • Design Year (2045) No -Build • Design Year (2045) Scenario 1 • Design Year (2045) Scenario 2 Both Scenarios are anticipated to include numerous access points off Sunset Avenue, Main Street, 41h Avenue, and Pine Street. It is anticipated that the full development of the AUAR area would take up to 30 years. However, traffic projections as part of an AUAR are typically 20-year analysis horizon. This results in a conservative analysis for the Design Year as the site may not be fully developed by then. 7.2. BACKGROUND CONDITIONS CAPACITY ANALYSIS SUMMARY A capacity analysis was conducted for Existing Year (2025) traffic conditions at the study intersections to determine current operating conditions of the roadway network. Based on the analysis, all intersections and individual movements are estimated to operate at LOS C or better. A capacity analysis was conducted for the Opening Year (2030) No -Build traffic conditions at the study intersections to determine baseline conditions for the 2030 analysis year. Analysis included numerous background improvements including new roundabouts at Sunset Avenue & Lilac Street and Main Street & Lake Drive. Based on the analysis, all study intersections and individual movements are anticipated to operate at LOS B or better, with the operations seeing an overall improvement as a result of the upcoming roadway projects. Northwest Main - Lino Lakes, MN Traffic Impact Analysis I June 2025 Page 186 of 617