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• • An extension of CSAH 14 (Main Street) from Rondeau Lake Road West to the east to connect with CSAH 54 (20th Avenue) is also planned for Anoka County jurisdiction; however, it is not anticipated that this roadway extension would be needed until after the 2030 planning horizon, when the city approaches full build -out. (Note: This extension would include the redesignation of existing CSAH 14 south of Rondeau Lake Road West through the Regional Park and Centerville. This roadway would continue to be a County Road). Functional Classification Roadway functional classification categories are defined by the role they play in serving the flow of trips through the overall roadway system. The intent of the functional classification system is to create a hierarchy of roads that collect and distribute traffic from neighborhoods to the metropolitan highway system. Roadways with a higher functional classification (arterials) generally provide for longer trips, have more mobility, have limited access and connect larger centers. Roadways with a lower functional classification (collectors and local streets) generally provide for shorter trips, have lower mobility, have more access and connect to higher functioning roadways. A balance of all functions of roadways is important to any transportation network. The proposed functional classification system for the City of Lino Lakes is shown in Figure 6.3. Although some of these roadways may not be in place before 2030, roadways that do not currently exist are illustrated to demonstrate what the system will look like when complete. Principal Arterials Principal arterials are part of the Metropolitan Highway System and provide high -speed mobility between the Twin Cities and important locations outside the metropolitan area. They are also intended to connect the central business districts of the two central cities with each other and with other regional business concentrations in the metropolitan area. These roadways, which are typically spaced from three to five miles apart, are generally constructed as limited access freeways in the urban area, but may also be constructed as multiple -lane divided highways. The City of Lino Lakes is served by three principal arterials: I -35E, I -35W and CSAH 14 (Main Street). Minor Arterials Minor arterials also emphasize mobility over land access, serving to connect cities with adjacent communities and the metropolitan highway system. Major business concentrations and other important traffic generators are usually located along minor arterial roadways. In urbanized areas, one to two mile spacing of minor arterials is considered appropriate. "A" Minor arterials are defined by the Metropolitan Council as roadways of metropolitan significance that are of regional importance because they relieve, expand or complement the principal arterial system. "A" Minor arterials are categorized into four types, consistent with Metropolitan Council guidelines: Relievers — Minor arterials that provide direct relief for metropolitan highway traffic. Expanders — Routes that provide a way to make connections between urban areas outside the I -494/I -694 beltway. 6 -7