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Newsletter 1 What is the study purpose? The purpose of this study is to identify and plan for short -, mid- and long -term transportation improvements along CSAH 34 (Birch Street) in order to address congestion, safety, access and mobility concerns expressed by local residents, business owners and public safety officials. The CSAH 34 Corridor Study is the initial step in addressing these concerns and planning for the future. February 2009 What are the study objectives? The primary goal of this study is to identify a preferred roadway concept for the CSAH 34 Corridor. As an important east and west route for the City of Lino Lakes and Anoka County, CSAH 34 is a critical component of both the city and county transportation systems. The study objectives are listed below: • Develop an understanding of the issues, constraints and opportunities in the corridor through: comprehensive data collection /assembly; technical analysis of issues /problems; and discussions with stakeholders. • Prepare a corridor vision and creatively develop a range of solutions that reflect sound technical design practices and meet the project's goals while minimizing potential social, economic, and environmental impacts. • Consider opportunities to strengthen the sense of community by incorporating gateway treatments and streetscape concepts into roadway alternatives if they are compatible with roadway design and support corridor safety objectives. • Consider the needs of pedestrians and bicyclists in the overall corridor implementation plan. • Evaluate the concepts, select a preferred option and propose a staged implementation program that meets federal and state environmental regulations. • Involve stakeholders throughout the decision - making process to: enhance understanding of corridor issues, goals and objectives; build credibility for technical analysis; and foster support for implementation. Who is guiding the study? The project is co- sponsored by Anoka County and the City of Lino Lakes and is being guided by a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) which comprises staff from the city, county, and Mn /DOT. For those citizens interested in getting involved, there will be several opportunities for public participation throughout the study, including a Neighborhood Advisory Committee (NAC) which will be formed after the first open house. The NAC will be composed of 15 to 20 representatives from key neighborhood and community groups and will play a critical role in helping to provide feedback on the study process. Visit the project website at http: / /ww2.anokacounty.us /v3 highway /CSAH34 to find out how to get involved.