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City of Mounds View Comprehensive Plan <br />________________________________________________________________________ <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />69 <br /> <br />Introduction <br /> <br />The roadway system in Mounds View is in place. The system consists of state and county roads that <br />function as principal and minor arterials and county and city roads which function as collector and <br />local roads. County Highway 10 runs diagonally through the middle of Mounds View and has <br />historically been viewed as a barrier in the community. The jurisdiction of County Highway 10 was <br />turned back from the state (MnDOT) to Ramsey County in 2000. While the City of Mounds View <br />acknowledges the importance of the County Highway 10 corridor for moving traffic, the City has <br />determined that there is an excessive amount of right-of-way being maintained for County Highway <br />10. The City will develop a design theme to enhance the image of the County Highway 10 corridor <br />and work with the county to implement it. The City will also work with Ramsey County to develop <br />a plan that makes more efficient use of the right-of-way in the future when County Highway 10 is <br />reconstructed. The emphasis in the future on local roads will be on road maintenance and <br />replacement as necessary. Emphasis will also be placed on minimizing traffic levels as necessary in <br />residential neighborhoods. <br /> <br />The trail and pathway system is incomplete. The City will need to identify preferred future trail and <br />pathway locations and construct them over time to provide recreational opportunities and a safe <br />alternative travel mode to the automobile. <br /> <br /> <br />Goals and Policies <br /> <br /> <br />The following are the transportation goals and policies for the City of Mounds View: <br /> <br />Goal 1: Develop a balanced surface transportation system giving attention to all <br />modes and related facilities. <br /> <br />Policies: <br /> <br />a. Treat all modes of transportation and facilities related to each as one system to be <br />coordinated and related on a comprehensive basis. <br /> <br />b. The system will facilitate transportation to and from centers of activity within the <br />community. <br /> <br />c. Minimize unnecessary traffic flow in residential neighborhoods.