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• • • Public Involvement There have been several opportunities for public participation during the study. These included: focus group meetings, three public open houses, two City Planning and Zoning Board meetings, a resource agency coordination meeting, and three Neighborhood Advisory Committee (NAC) meetings. The stakeholder comments were summarized, considered and incorporated into the roadway improvement concepts as much as possible. Attachment 3 illustrates the public involvement process used during the study. Safety Analysis A crash analysis for the study corridor was completed and specific safety strategies were developed to address high crash locations along the corridor (CSAH 49, Ware Road, W. Shadow Lake Drive, and the S -curve area). Based on this analysis, short and long term recommendations were prepared and incorporated into the roadway improvement concepts. I -35E Overpass Evaluation The potential for an extension of CSAH 34 and an I -35E overpass connecting to Otter Lake Road was evaluated. Based on this analysis, an I -35E overpass at CSAH 34 was ruled out. However, further study is recommended in order to evaluate the potential for a future I -35E overpass located somewhere between CSAH 34 and CSAH 14 in future commercial areas (possibly Cedar Street). Corridor Improvement Concepts and Evaluation Based on the long -term corridor vision, stakeholder input and technical analysis, three "ultimate" roadway concept alternatives were prepared (two -lane divided, four -lane divided, two -lane /four -lane divided combination, and a no build alternative). These alternatives were evaluated using criteria that support the study purpose and need objectives (e.g., improving safety and mobility along the corridor, and coordinating improvements with land use and the environment). Based on this evaluation, the four - lane /two -lane divided roadway concept alternative was carried forward for further analysis. Also, working with the NAC, a set of guidelines were prepared to determine when corridor access modifications should be undertaken, how long painted or shorten medians could be used, and/or when new streets or backage roads will need to be constructed. Additionally, a pedestrian/bicycle trail system plan was prepared to facilitate future safe crossing of CSAH 34 and to maintain local and regional trail linkages. An optional corridor streetscape plan was also developed to enhance aesthetics and promote neighborhood cohesion. Ultimate Corridor Improvement Footprint (4- Lane /2 -Lane Combination Functional Classification • B -Minor Arterial • B -Minor Arterial Typical Roadway Section • 4 -lane divided, urban section ( with/without right turn lanes) • 2 -lane divided, urban section (with/without right turn lanes) Pedestrian and Bicycle Trails • Trail along north side and south side of CSAH 34 • Trail along north side and south side of CSAH 34 Intersection Spacing Guidelines (preferred goal)' Signal Spacing(preferred goal)' • 1/2 -mile full intersection spacing and 1/4 -mile secondary intersection spacing • 1/2 -mile full intersection spacing and 1/4 -mile secondary intersection spacing • 1/2 -mile • 1/2 -mile Private Access Guidelines • Strongly discourage new private access • Investigate ways to provide alternative access for private businesses and residences over time as opportunities arise. Right -of -Way • 120 feet (roadway surface ranging from 83 to 88 feet) • 120 feet (roadway surface ranging from 59 to 64 feet) The intersection and signal spacing proposed are consistent with the Anoka County Highway Access Spacing Guidelines