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DRAFT Dec14-17 for review only Existing Safety and Operational Issues The primary issue locations are identified below: Trunk Highway System Congestion Peak -period congestion occurs on nearly all the trunk highway segments passing or adjacent to the City. This includes 1-35E and TH 61. Current traffic volume on TH 61 ranges from 9,000 north of 170th Street (CR4/CSAH 4) to 10,300 between 170' Street (CR4/CSAH 4) and Frenchman Road (CSAH 8) to 13,700 south of Frenchman Road (CSAH 8). With the number of access locations, together with the traffic volume levels, this roadway is approaching the need for expansion to a four -lane facility. In addition to the mainline congestion, queuing at existing signalized and un -signalized intersections provides a source of localized congestion on the City street system. Specific intersections along TH 61 that have been identified as having either existing issues or where potential issues are anticipated include: • 145th/146th Street • 152nd Street • 165th Street HUG 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE North/South — EastMest Collector Street Network Currently, there is not an adequate system of north/south or east/west collector streets to support the arterial street network. Specifically, this system is needed in the developing area between 1-35E and just east of TH 61 within the 2040 urban service boundary. A fragmented street network is in place that can be completed to provide this roadway network. These roadways include: • Elmcrest Avenue (shared roadway with Lino Lakes) • Oneka Parkway/Everton Avenue • Fenway Boulevard • Goodview Avenue • 159th Street/Heritage Parkway • 147th Street • 140th Street • 125th Street The completion of this collector street network would provide relief to the local street network, provide additional options for motorists, and minimize cut -through traffic on local streets. TH 61 Corridor Planning The City, Washington County (Transportation and Regional Rail Authority), and MnDOT have developed a corridor plan for Highway 61 within the City limits. The corridor plan includes a multi -modal cross section to accommodate an expanded roadway, pedestrian/ bicycle trail, and transit. The plan includes a preliminary cross section, alignment, right-of-way needs, access management, and potential traffic signal locations. The City, County, and Mn/DOT have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) identifying access locations and plan details for the corridor. TRANSPORTATION 175