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maintained for access to the regional park and to residents and businesses in Centerville and Lino Lakes. The analysis report included seven regional access alternatives. The alternatives included a "no regional access" alternative as well as several variations of a "northerly by- pass" providing connectivity to both I -35E and I -35W from CSAH 14. The study determined that no additional regional access (i.e., interchange at I- 35W/14) was warranted during the 20 year study period. However, the study recognized that future growth within the study area will necessitate improvements beyond the reconstruction of CSAH 14 in the future. Of the seven alternatives reviewed, the preferred long term improvements included the extension of CSAH 14 easterly north of Peltier Lake and linking to 80th Street and I -35E. The alternative included a future interchange at 80th and I -35E as well as a CSAH 14 /I -35W interchange located approximately 1 mile northeast of the existing overpass (attachment 1). The regional access alternatives were evaluated by both Mn/DOT and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Both concluded that any additional access to the regional system, at any location, would need to be justified (the area must experience significantly higher traffic volumes) before improvements can be considered. Additionally, the local arterial system needs to be fully developed so that it supports the regional system before additional access to the regional system is developed. Based on the study an interchange at the existing overpass at CSAH 14 and I -35W is not proposed or warranted, nor is it included in the County's five year CIP or Mn/DOT's 20 year plan and is therefore unlikely to receive support for federal funding in the short term. The newly constructed trail along CSAH 14 is part of the Regional Trail System and therefore extension of the trail system across I -35W is ultimately eligible for federal funding. The federal funding solicitation process began in September of 2009 for projects anticipated for construction in 2013 and 2014. The City did pass resolution No. 09 -30 supporting Anoka County's application for federal funding of a bicycle overpass. Recommendations for funding will not be known until mid February with final approval in the fall of 2010. Both the City's draft Comprehensive Plan and the Anoka County Transportation Plan include the proposed northerly alignment as recommended in the Alternatives Analysis Report. Additionally, Anoka County has indicated its continued interest in pursuing additional studies of the corridor route and regional access alternatives. The city will continue to work with Anoka County to develop the Main Street northerly by -pass. Additionally, the council recently took action (Resolution No. 09 -116) requesting that Anoka County pursue improvements to the Main Street /Lake Drive intersection to address growing congestion issues. 2