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Other Issues/Considerations Pedestrian Movements/Access Layout#1,the at-grade signalized intersection would include pedestrian crosswalks at the right turn ramp from Highway 10 to Highway 96 and across Highway 10 mainline. The mainline crossing would include"walk" indicators with push buttons on both sides. The crosswalk could be aligned to utilize the center median to allow pedestrians a sanctuary however it is generally not good design practice to promote pedestrian"layovers"in medians of roadways, especially highways. The trail would continue on to the west between the proposed frontage road and Highway 96. Although Layout#1 does allow for pedestrian movements across Highway 10, it does not provide very desirable conditions for the pedestrian, especially recreational users. The crosswalk at Highway 10 would be over 150 feet long and require the average person approximately 35-45 seconds to cross safely. The speeds of vehicles on Highway 10 routinely exceed 55 mph which is intimidating to pedestrians and potentially dangerous for children who may not be able to correctly gauge vehicle speeds. The pedestrian trail alignment west of Highway 10 would be located between the proposed frontage road and Highway 96 which would not provide very desirable escape routes for trail users as well as isolating the trail from Round Lake and consequently limiting the appeal of the trail to recreational users. Layouts#2 and#4 would include adequate bridge length to provide for the continuation of the Highway 96 Regional Trail under Highway 10. Layout#2 would include a relatively short signalized crossing of Old Highway 10 on the west side of the Highway 10 bridge. The trail would continue along the south side of Highway 96 adjacent to Round Lake. Layout#3 would also provide for the pedestrian trail underpass of Highway 10. The trail would cross an uncontrolled off-ramp from Highway 10 to Highway 96 on the east side of the bridge and a signalized on-ramp on the west side of the bridge. The trail would then continue west between the Old Highway 10 extension and Highway 96 similar to Layout#1. The grade separation of Highway 10 and Highway 96 presents an excellent opportunity to extend the regional trail across Highway 10 safely and efficiently with minimal costs. A pedestrian bridge or tunnel of a similar scope would likely cost in the range of$500,000.00. Gateway Boulevard Alignment The alignment and location of the Gateway Boulevard intersection with Highway 96 is dependent upon whether or not Old Highway 10 is extended along the north shore of Round Lake. In Layouts #1 and#3 which include the Old Highway 10 extension, the Gateway Boulevard intersection is located approximately 950 feet east of the proposed I 35W bridge. In layouts#2 and#4 the intersection would be located approximately 200 feet further east providing an 1150 foot separation from the I 35W interchange. • 12