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