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maximize the potential for the core land-locked area of the site a new major east-west roadway traversing the site will be required. This new street can begin and end at the signalized intersections of both Silver Lake Rd and Stinson Blvd with 39th Avenue NE. As stated in item d, a new central roadway has been designed, traversing the site east- west. This new street links the existing signalized intersections of Silver Lake Rd and Stinson Blvd with 39th Avenue NE and will connects commercial, residential, and park uses and provides access into commercial parking lots and residential streets. The roadway will also have an important symbolic value providing a gateway entrance point in the new development, and will visually tie together the various land uses along it. f. Reintroduction of Grid Within Site: The site is large enough to require an internal network of streets to provide sufficient access to residents and visitors. A network or grid will insure numerous alternatives for automobile traffic throughout the site and provide convenient spacing for pedestrian movement. An internal network of streets has been designed to provide sufficient access to residents and visitors. The primary route through the site is the site is the parkway along 39`h Avenue NE. This boulevard will provide connections between commercial, residential and park uses for vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists. It will serve as the :principal village street, encouraging pedestrian movement and calmed traffic. Gateways into the development and access roadways leading to parking lots and service areas will include landscaping, lighting and pedestrian amenities. Connections into the residential areas will be made through Parkway. Secondary residential streets will provide access to the residential parking lots and underground garages. g. Sidewalks and Pedestrian/Bicycle Paths: Integral to the function of this new neighborhood is the development of an integrated system of sidewalks, pedestrian paths and bicycle paths. Bicycles will be accommodated on the network of neighborhood and village type streets that will be created as part of the redevelopment. Bicycle racks will be provided at key locations. All streets will accommodate pedestrian movement either with sidewalks, trails, or wide village-type streetscape areas. In addition, pedestrian connections to the existing Cub Foods store and to the proposed discount retailer will also be provided. h. Transit Linkages: The site should offer the opportunity to enhance existing transit service in a number of ways. The addition of a significant number of residents to the site has the potential to increase ridership over current levels if adequate facilities are provided,while the extension 39th Avenue as a new central parkway will offer a cleaner, more direct route through the site.