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5 Summer 2015 water runoff. Additional improvements will include turn lanes along Manning Avenue and a multi-use trail. The ultimate vision for Manning Avenue will be imple- mented in several phases over several years. Phase 1 will begin in the Fall of 2015 with some initial grad- ing and utility work, with the majority of construction activity for this phase occurring in 2016. This phase will be focused around the intersection of Manning Av- enue/CSAH 10 and include a new traffic signal at this location and at the southern entrance to Oak-Land Jr High School. Details and timing of subsequent phas- es are subject to change as the project progresses. For more information regarding The Manning Avenue (CSAH 15) Corridor Management and Safety Improve- ment project, please visit www.co.washington.mn.us/ manningcorridor or contact Frank Ticknor, Project Man- ager at 651-430-4319 or frank.ticknor@co.washington. mn.us County To Place Signals at Lake Elmo & Highway 5 After years of hearing concerns from concerned mo- torists, the Lake Elmo PTO, and area business own- ers, traffic signals will be installed at both of the intersections of Lake Elmo Avenue N. and State Highway 5. The traffic lights will be installed as part of a grant acquired by Washingtion County to imrpove traffic conditions on Highway 5 -- which the County will take over at the end of the year. The signals are anticipated to allow for safer left turns onto Highway 5 and will be timed to create a slower and safer traffic environment in and around the Lake Elmo Elementary School Campus. Future plans include the in- stallation of sidewalks, right turn lanes, and lighting that will improve traffic safety. The Manning Avenue (CSAH 15) Corridor Management and Safety Improvement proj- ect continues to move forward. The ultimate vision for the Manning Avenue corridor will include a 4-lane road- way with a center median to accommodate current and planned growth, coupled with intersection and access modifications aimed at improving safety and mobility. This vision also calls for the realignment of TH 5 and Man- ning Avenue near the Washington County Fairgrounds. At the last series of Neighborhood Meetings for Man- ning Avenue, held in late 2014, roadway alternatives were presented and discussed that were informed by previous input received from area residents. The con- sensus was that the concept to be carried forward should be the “Reduced Impact 4-lane” alternative. This concept recommendation will address the prima- ry project objectives of improving safety and mobility, while minimizing impacts to adjacent properties and the natural environment. Key features include narrowing the widths of planned shoulders, medians and boul- evards, and installing a storm sewer system that will replace the adjacent ditches to capture and treat storm Planning for the Gateway Gold Line bus rapid tran- sit (BRT) system continues in Lake Elmo. Earlier this year two national experts, Dena Belzer and Roger Millar, met with residents and municipal leaders dur- ing the Development Workshop. The workshop an- swered the question “How can Lake Elmo best use coming Gold Line investment to advance community goals?” A report of their findings will be released af- ter it is presented to the City Council on July 7th. The report will be available on the City’s website following the presentation. Currently, the project is in the preliminary planning stage. The consultant teams are analyzing data, maps, and alignment information to determine station locations and land use strategies. As the planning process contin- ues and more information is available, the City will host an open house to update the public, answer questions, and receive feedback about the Gateway Gold Line. To learn more about the Gateway Gold Line, please visit www.thegatewaycorridor.com. Manning Avenue (CSAH 15) Plans Taking Shape”