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FUTURE CONDITIONS In order to forecast Year 2025 traffic conditions in Elk River, a computer model was developed. The model was developed to forecast expected average daily tra(~c (Al)T) (rom existing and future development based on the 2003 Comprehensive plan update. The model also assumed only roadway improvements that are currendy funded would be constructed between now and 2025. The model was validated by comparing Year 2000 ADT counts and Year 2000 daily model assignments. Figure iii displays the 2025 ADT forecasts and estimated level of congestion. The figure shows that a number of key arterials and collectors in the city are forecast to be congested or approaching congestion. The major roadways forecast to be congested are as follows: TH 10 through the city TH 169 .through the city CSAH 12 (181s' Ave) from Trott Brook Parkway to east side of city CSAH 13/Viking Blvd (Twin Lakes Rd) from CSAH 12 to east side of city CR 30 (Mississippi/Main St.) from Naples St to TH 10 CSAH 1/CR 77 (Proctor Rd) from TH 10 to 199~h Ave CR 42 Bridge from CR 30 (Main St) to South City Limits Figure iii also displays the forecast ADT's for the major roadways. A comparison of the forecast Year 2025 traffic to Year 2000 traffic city wide reveals that traffic is expected to roughly double on the major roadways in Elk River. The future planned land use identified in the 2003 Comprehensive Plan Update for Elk River was analyzed to determine where additional arterials and collectors should be located as the city develops. The results of the analysis are displayed in Figure iv. This figure identifies future land areas needing Arterials and/or Collector Roads in addition to the land areas shown in Figure ii. Figure iv shows that, as rural residential development occurs in northern Elk River, existing north-south roadways should be extended northward or upgraded. Also, a continuous east-west roadway in the vicinity of 221't Avenue should be developed through the city. Farther south, an east-west Collector should be added between CSAH 1 and TH 169. IDENTIFICATION AND PRIORITIZATION OF IMPROVEMENT ACTIONS A list of roadway improvement actions was developed for Elk River by examining the existing and/or forecast traffic operations, safety, and functional class issues and deficiencies identified. Improvement actions were developed that are expected to alleviate these issues and generally improve traffic mobility and safety. Table 10 in the main document describes the improvement actions recommended and the objectives that each action is expected to achieve. Elk River Draft Transportation Plan Update August 2009 Howard R. Green Company