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. � 11' Elk Elk River Comp ehensive Plan R1Ver transportation corridors. Figure 6-7: Proposed Trails bicycle facilities; however, the existing network is not and Sidewalks shows the proposed trail/sidewalks. connected to these improvements. Along with facilities for pedestrians and bicyclists, There are seven locations on US 10 with traffic transit is another opportunity to provide connections signals that provide accommodations for pedestrians for those that cannot or choose not to drive. The City and bicyclists to cross the highway. The seven has been very supportive of Northstar Commuter Rail signalized intersections include: 171 st Avenue, Main and has developed a station area that supports transit Street, Jackson Avenue, Proctor Avenue, Upland needs. Additional transit-supported development is Avenue, Joplin Street and Waco Street. There are expected in this area. As part of these efforts, there no grade-separated crossings of US 10 today. It will be opportunities to include additional provisions should also be noted that there are gaps at some of for non-motorized traffic. the intersections where a segment of sidewalk/trail is missing between the intersection with US 10 and the spot where the trail/sidewalks starts (sometimes Pedestrian and Bicycle Crossings the first cross street, sometimes after the first parcel, (US 10 and US 169) etc.). These gaps create problems for users — users find themselves trapped at the intersection. The provision of safe and well-spaced crossings of US 10, US 169 and other high volume roadways The Mississippi Connections redevelopment plan for pedestrians and bicyclists is a concern for identifies the need for a grade separated crossing system users. Both US 10 and US 169 are larger between downtown and the blocks to the north of transportation facilities that can be challenging for the train tracks, in the area currently occupied by the pedestrians and bicyclists to cross, especially during American Legion. The proposed sidewalk and trail peak periods when traffic is congested. From a safety network map (Figure 6-6) shows these connections perspective, even though technically pedestrians being addressed. The map also includes additional have a right to cross the roadway at unmarked crossings on both US 10 and US 169. It should also intersections, the true crossings on both US 10 and be noted that the long-term plans to convert US 10 US 169 are at signalized intersections and on cross and US 169 to a freeway will include accommodations streets where there is a grade separation (interchange for both pedestrians and bicyclists at interchange and or overpass). Traffic signals play an important role in overpass locations. getting pedestrians and bicyclists across these busy roadways. They provide adequate gaps for both Because the future trail and sidewalk plan is very users to cross the roadway and they offer a controlled comprehensive, there are a number of proposed crossing that keeps their movement separated from corridors throughout the city. The City should take the opportunity as part of its updates to the motor vehicle movements. Transportation Plan and the Parks and Trails Plan On US 169 there are six locations where there are to develop criteria that can be used to prioritize facilities in place for pedestrians and bicyclists to construction of trails/sidewalks in areas that are cross the highway with the assistance of a traffic already developed (efforts for new trails/sidewalks signal or a grade-separated (bridge, overpass or should be included as a requirement for new interchange) facility. Locations with traffic signals development areas and for redevelopment sites). include: Main Street, School Street, Jackson/193rd, and 197th. There is a stand-alone pedestrian/bicycle bridge over US 169 between School Street and Jackson/193rd which connects to Freeport to the west of US 169 and to Dodge east of US 169. An interchange at 205th also includes pedestrian and Chapter 6: Transportation / 59