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F7# H2, Long Lake, and I are great candidates for single lane roundabout intersections! Studies continue to 13 12 7 show that roundabouts are VERY safe for pedestrians and bicyclists and would increase mobility in this corridor. These are skewed intersections that have very long pedestrian crossings (including all the turn lanes and pork chops as well). 14 2 3 Pave the dirt trail behind Greenfield park 15 2 8 This entrance/exit really impacts traffic flow as it is just 250 feet from the light. It should be combined with HW or with Quincy St. 16 2 2 Even though the County H intersection was recently rebuilt, I would add it to the list of candidates for conversion to a roundabout -- IF (big if) westbound traffic can be warned/slowed adequately. Add smart, blinking warning light, shortly after the two exits come together, to warn of the traffic light status. They have these on most highways outside the cities and it helps give notice of a red light much 17 - - earlier. Normally, a driver can not see the light until they are going down the hill and about 750ft from the intersection. Considering the hill, traffic speed, and non -ideal weather, it may be close to minimum semi stopping distance. 1 9 _ The area between the highways (ditch) should be changed to road level gardens, similar to what was done to highway 96. 2 4 Unless other drainage is adequate, probably the ditch -style median should remain -- but perhaps some wetland -tolerant small trees and shrubs could be added. Maybe tamaracks? This applies to the trails all along the corridor: as someone who uses the trails almost daily, greenery 3 5 1 between the roadway and trail would be an improvement. Trees would probably be in the clear zone, but even some shrubs or tall/native grasses would be welcome to shield trail users from vehicle noise, lights, and wind. 4 g 2 Large aesthetic "Welcome To Mounds View" sign or structure and landscaping in the NW quadrant of the intersection This space has changed hands several times in the decade that we have lived in Mounds View. Commercial 1 2 2 space does not seem to thrive here. I don't have the solution but I think about things like a community space/green space area for residents to gather for local events, outdoor concert space, etc. Or a collaborative space with other nearby communities such as Saint Louis Park, Blaine, or Fridley. Re -imagining mounds view square is probably a separate study, but is very much connected to Mounds 2 11 - View Boulevard. For a city that is lacking a true "downtown environment" this area provides the best opportunity to develop that feeling and community connection. Tear up part of the parking lot closest to County 10 for a small multi retail establishment. There is too much 3 - - parking lot there for the Mermaid. You could have stores like Starbucks, Jersey Mikes, and shops that will draw people in. 37