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Eli ks. .= Elk River cmvelMmmgnmrim River Findings Results from the travel forecasting process indicate that the existing roadway network will not be able to accommodate future traffic demand without additional improvements to the area highway system. The following summarizes findings related to the transportation network and access in the area of the study area: • The proposed land uses are more intense than current zoning and will result in more trips being generated than previously identified. • Interest by elected officials and the public included realigning CSAH 33 with Proctor Road. • US 169, CSAH 33, Proctor Road, 221st Avenue, CR 121 and the proposed eastern backage road need to function at a high-level in order to accommodate future traffic demand due to the lack of supporting continuous north-south and east-west routes within the community. • Improvements will need to be made to the local, regional and state transportation systems. Coordination among the agencies to build the necessary improvements will be critical in supporting proposed land uses. • The City's Comprehensive Plan identifies a number of roadway extensions, new alignments/routes and access management techniques that will need to be incorporated into the future transportation network for the area. • The US 169 EA/EAW identified the long-term need for an interchange at 221st Avenue, construction of backage roads, extending Proctor Road to 221st Avenue, and for upgrading US 169 to a freeway facility. These improvements are needed to support proposed development in the area. Without improvements to the roadway network, portions of the roadway network will be over capacity (i.e., roadway will become congested). Existing roadways expected to experience congestion include: • CSAH 33 in the entire study area • US Highway 169 in entire study area • Proctor Road • 221st Avenue • CR 77 Recommendations To ensure that the roadway network will work over the long-term (at least until the development of Phase I and 2 are completed), the following recommendations are made: • Access on US 169 and on county roadways should be limited according to their functional classification to preserve mobility and maintain safety. MnDOT and Sherburne County have developed guidelines based on functional classification. 37