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State if your project is identified in, or is consistent with statewide, regional, or local plans which have been adopted by federal, state, regional, or local agencies. MnDOT State Bicycle Plan includes routes along TH 10 and TH 169 in Elk River. Space limitations are a concern on TH 10 through downtown Elk River. The proposed project would provide safe crossing of TH 169, and would be tied into a route parallel to TH 10 through downtown Elk River. It has been recommended by the State that alternate routes be provided to TH 10 through downtown Elk River. The State plan notes that an alternate route east-west through Elk River would provide a satisfactory route. A pedestrian bridge would enhance an east-west route through Elk River. The project is consistent with Elk River's existing Park Plan, which provides for expanded pedestrian corridors. 2. Describe how your project completes a larger project, concept, or plan. Major improvement in City trail/bicycle path program. Provides safe, grade-separated crossing of TH 169. Provides connection of residential area on east side to business/commercial area on west side. Proposed project would be an enhancement to safety, both pedestrian and vehicle, along TH 169. The proposed pedestrian bridge would become part of the pedestrian corridors included in the City of Elk River's existing Park Plan. o Explain the degree to which a project addresses issues/needs in one, two, or three of the three groupings established for Minnesota's process. Proposed project would encourage and facilitate pedestrian and/or bicycle transportation by providing a safe grade-separated crossing of TH 169. Proposed project would enable increased pedestrian and bicycle movement from residential areas to business, commercial, and school areas. A safe, non-grade crossing will encourage pedestrian/bicycle traffic, and reduce short car trips between the residential area on the east, and the commercial and school area on the west. 4. Explain if your project demonstrates more than a local impact or benefit. Proposed project would provide for regional enhancement by providing safe crossing of TH 169 that is connected to pedestrian/bicycle route paralleling TH 10, which has insufficient area for pedestrian/bicycle traffic. Through its connection with the local pedestrian/bicycle trails, the pedestrian bridge will become part of a larger, regional trail system which includes a north/south railroad corridor extending outside the city limits. The City has purchased this corridor with plans for converting it into a pedestrian/bicycle trail. 5. Please describe adjacent land use and the relationship to the proposed project. The east side of TH 169 is primarily a residential area. The west side of TH 169 is occupied by commercial activities, businesses, and schools. The proposed project will provide safe crossing for access to commercial, business, and school areas from the residential area. 230/347-1304.jan