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addition, a bridge would provide an attractive facility that <br /> would provide cohesiveness, continuity and accessibility to the <br /> public. <br /> In addition, a bridge will open opportunities for youth, senior <br /> citizens and others to safely cross Highway 10 thus providing a <br /> sense of security for families, allowing persons to walk to <br /> school, library, parks, stores, etc. rather than being driven or <br /> driving in the car, reducing vehicle trips. <br /> These listed issues are all consistent with Policy 20 of the <br /> Regional Transportation Development Guide. This project complies <br /> with the guidelines and policy plan in every instance. <br /> CRITERIA #2 <br /> The Comprehensive Plan for the City of Mounds View recognizes <br /> Highway 10 as an obstacle for pedestrians. Highway 10 disects <br /> the community in half, making a northern and southern half of the <br /> city. The Comprehensive Plan makes note that all modes of remedy <br /> to this problem should be pursued when opportunities arise. <br /> In addition, the Trailways Advocacy Group has also designated <br /> Highway 10 as a detriment to the pedestrian movement of the <br /> community because of the safety hazards of pedestrian crossing of <br /> Highway 10. The proposal of the TAG recommends the City Council <br /> of the City of Mounds View to pursue a safe crossing for <br /> pedestrians. <br /> Following suit, the Focus 2000 Neighborhoods and Housing Team <br /> recommended to the City Council the installation of a pedestrian <br /> bridge to connect the northern with the southern parts of the <br /> city, portions which Highway 10 separates. The safe crossing of <br /> Highway 10 is seen as a way of integrating the residents and <br /> facilities and amenities of the community with safe pedestrian <br /> passage. <br /> The attached map shows current sidewalks and trails in the City. <br /> CRITERIA #3 <br /> The map for criteria #2 also illustrates the disection that <br /> Highway 10 makes in the connection of these sidewalks and trails. <br /> A list of facilities and services which a pedestrian bridge would <br /> connect is as follows: <br /> North side of Highway 10: <br /> Sunrise Church and Daycare <br /> Sunrise Church also facilitates the Sunrise Senior's Club <br /> Mounds View Square Retail Strip Mall <br /> Bridgeman' s Ice Cream Parlor - <br /> Pink Flower Restaurant <br /> Hardee' s <br />