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Jim Ericson <br />March 17, 1998 <br />page two <br />.. . � _. - y �.-. <br />_ <br />"- _; � -:: - i ��-`�' �r "�i - �_ <br />; , � <br />_. - - - = - • ---- , _.�� - <br />.___.e_ . _ _ _. ,=_ _ °---=-- - . _ _ :i <br />It is increasingly important that local governments cooperate with i�In/DOT in effectively <br />managing the region's highways. Safety and congestion problems are many, arid <br />solutions are more difficult and very costly to implement. The likeiihood of problems <br />caused by the proposed access will increase as this corridor continues to develop and <br />traffic in the area �ows. We cannot replace the regional highway system. The system is <br />a regional resource and we must manage it for the benefit of the region as a whole. <br />Mn/DOT's ability to promote safe and efficient traffic flow on the highway is <br />compromised without the cooperation of property owners and local governments in the <br />land development process. It is our desire to work in partnership with the City of <br />Mounds View to manage the regional highway system effectively. We strongly <br />recommend that the city act accordingly to ensure that site access is limited to the local <br />streets that currently provide access to TH 10. <br />Regional policy developed by the Metropolitan Council disappzoves direct access to <br />minor arterials from individual properties. The emphasis of TH 10 is to serve mobility as <br />opposed to direct land access. Access to County Road I is more appropriate. <br />Regional policy also advocates land access management and control as tools in ensuring <br />that minor arterials continue to operate efficiently and effectively. As one goal of the <br />City's Focus 2000, initial highway corridor improvements have focused on a <br />bike/pedestrian trail adjacent to TH 10. The City must strongly evaluate the future trail <br />and safety of its users when considering development plans with direct property access to <br />TH 10. <br />Please contact me at 582-1000 with any questions. <br />A.ssistant Division Engineer, Transportation Planning <br />c: Dan Soler, Ramsey Cownty Traffic Engineer <br />Ann Braden, Metropolitan Council Transportation <br />