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S INTRODUCTION <br />Almost three years ago, on August 31, 2005, the Board of Directors of the North Metro <br />I -35W Corridor Coalition adopted a Resolution committing to focus future efforts on <br />achieving transportation system improvements in the north I -35W Corridor. The <br />Resolution further invited all interested cities, counties, townships and business <br />organizations to join in that effort. Following is a summary of achievements and the <br />current status of improvements pending in the Corridor. <br />• <br />• <br />CURRENT WORK TASKS <br />1. FEDERAL & STATE FUNDING <br />a. Goal: Secure federal and state fund allocations and near term scheduling of <br />priority projects, including reconstruction of 1 -694 between I -35W & 1 -35E, <br />congestion mitigation projects on I -35W and provisions for transit service in <br />the Corridor. <br />b. Progress: <br />i. Congress has approved an earmark of $882,000 in 2008 funds for <br />congestion mitigation and future system design tasks. <br />ii. The Senate has earmarked $1 million in 2009 funds for further work on <br />congestion mitigation and system design. <br />iii. Mn /DOT is scheduling regular program funds to match and supplement <br />available federal funds. One example is the installation of a median cable <br />barrier system to enhance safety in the Corridor. <br />iv. Transit services in the Corridor area benefited with a $14 million allocation of <br />funds provided to Minnesota for mitigation of impacts of the I -35W Bridge <br />collapse. <br />v. The updated Metro Transit System Plan identifies the I -35W Corridor for <br />consideration for additional services. <br />vi. Mn /DOT is planning for a major pavement repair project in 2011 from 1 -694 <br />to 95th Avenue. <br />2. CONGESTION MITIGATION PROJECTS: <br />a. Goal: Implement low cost/high payoff projects that reduce congestion. <br />b. Progress: <br />i. Construction of an auxiliary lane on southbound I -35W between Lake Drive <br />and TH 10 westbound is scheduled for construction in 2009. <br />ii. Construction of an auxiliary lane on northbound I -35W between Lake Drive <br />and 95th Avenue is anticipated in 2010. <br />iii. Design work is underway on the 1 -694 interchange to address northbound I- <br />35W congestion. <br />3. SYSTEM DESIGN PLANNING <br />a. Goal: Identify future I -35W mainline expansion design plans that will provide <br />the framework for staged construction. <br />1000 Westgate Drive, Suite #252, St. Paul, MN 55114 <br />TEL (651) 203 -7241 FAX (651) 290 -2266 <br />