Laserfiche WebLink
Regional Transportation <br />A. Desired long-term outcome: To get upgrades to Highway 10 and to promote <br />construction of a river crossing and connection of 1-94 to Highway 10. <br /> <br />2002-2003 <br /> 1) Objective: To improve and develop the city's connection to regional <br /> transportation systems. <br /> 2) Key action Steps <br /> a. Promote construction of the river crossing "option D" from Highway <br /> 10 to 1-94. <br /> b. Establish a city trail system and provide for linkages to other areas. <br /> c. Establish Xcel buffer property trail system. <br /> d. Work with MnDOT to achieve Highway 10 improvements identified <br /> by Local Access Task Force. <br /> e. Plan for and design concept for the 2nd Avenue "backage" road in the <br /> commercial area. <br /> f. Request of MnDOT to consider a means for deicing or heating the 1-94 <br /> to Highway 10 bridge in their EIS. <br /> g. Construct railroad spur(s) to enhance shipping opportunities to local <br /> and perspective industries. <br /> 3) Budgetary Requirements/Implications <br /> a. Staff Time <br /> b. Budget for trail system construction <br /> c. Seek grant funding <br /> d. Seek County funds for trail construction/development <br /> e. Budget for design of 2nd Street backage road. <br /> 4) Responsible Parties <br /> a. Kelli Neu <br /> b. Cindy Forsell <br /> c. Council designate <br /> d. Joe Rudberg <br /> 5) Other Considerations: State funding, political issues, and responsible parties <br /> outside of city control <br /> <br />o <br /> <br />Northstar Corridor <br />A. Desired long-term outcome: Get Commuter rail <br />B. Continue to pursue the construction of the Northstar Corridor commuter rail <br />station in the City of Becker <br /> <br />2002-2003 <br /> l) <br /> 2) <br /> <br />3) <br /> <br />Objective: Seek Commuter Rail <br />Key Action Steps: <br /> a. Continue to encourage support for commuter rail with the state <br /> legislators and federal political leaders <br /> b. Seek funding for commuter rail from the state and federal levels <br />Budgetary Requirements/Implications <br /> <br /> <br />