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Land Use Planning Land use planning, including trails and pedestrian amenities, play a crucial role in the success of transit in a community. Adequate and safe sidewalks, bus stops, shelters, and transfer or waiting facilities all are necessary components of a convenient and successful transit system. Mixed -use developments and other Transit Oriented Development (TOD) around developing and redeveloped areas are also key to future effective transit options. Recommendations The City of Lino Lakes benefits from the presence of a high - quality county -based provider, ACT, and Anoka County's active planning and management of future transit facilities and programs. The City should continue to be supportive and fully engaged in these programs and organizations to insure a high level of transit service in the City. As part of economic development activities, Lino Lakes should inform and enlist the cooperation of existing and new employers in TDM measures, including specifically transit promotion and transit alternatives such as car and van pooling for employees. Along this line, the City staff can serve as an effective conduit between employers, especially new firms, and the planning and services offered by Anoka County. This may include better facilities and reverse commute options, among others. The City of Lino Lakes should actively plan and promote transit - friendly neighborhoods in the City, including good trails and pedestrian amenities, and support Transit Oriented Development. This will have the dual impacts of providing expanded, cost - effective travel options, and develop more walkable, livable communities and business developments. Bicycle and Trail Plan Trail systems can play a role in the transportation system by providing opportunities for alternative modes of travel such as bicycling and walking. They can also provide a primary source of transportation to recreational areas for leisure uses. The City's Trail System Plan, outlined in Chapter 2: Resource Management System Plan, offers more detail on the existing and proposed trail system. Figure 2.7: Parks, Greenways and Trail System Plan illustrates existing and proposed trail facilities within the City of Lino Lakes. Trail Policies The policies below relate to the development of trails in conjunction with the construction of new roads and subdivisions, as well as improvements to existing conditions: Trail improvements in Lino Lakes should be done incrementally and on a yearly basis. Trail development should link schools, neighborhoods, athletic complexes, and both local and regional parks in a cohesive trail system. To the extent possible, trails should be developed concurrently with the infrastructure of the subdivision or development it goes through. Also, bike route construction should be planned to coincide with the upgrading of local, county and state roads. 6 -28 • • •