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1. Introduction <br />a. Purpose of Study <br />Line Avenue is a roadway corridor in Elk River, Minnesota, that is currently <br />being utilized by many drivers as a route from Main Street/181St Avenue <br />to/from Twin Lakes Road. The purpose of this study is to determine if any <br />modifications should be made along Line Avenue between Main Street/181St <br />Avenue and Twin Lakes Road. This includes looking at potential impacts to <br />surrounding intersections if Line Avenue was converted to a cul-de-sac <br />between Main Street/181St Avenue and Twin Lakes Road. The potential cul- <br />de-sac options are: <br />• At Twin Lakes Road <br />• Between 5t" Street and 3rd Street <br />• Between 3rd Street and Main Street <br />These options are compared against the existing conditions. In addition to the <br />potential changes on Line Avenue, 5t" Street has two intersections that <br />appear misaligned with the existing travel patterns. The 5t" Street <br />intersections with Dodge Avenue and Line Avenue were examined to <br />determine potential impacts if re -aligned to better recognize the east -west <br />dominant movement. <br />b. Study Objectives <br />The objectives of this study are: <br />i. Document how the study intersections currently operate. <br />ii. Forecast the changes in traffic volumes at the study intersections that <br />would be expected if changes to the Line Avenue connectivity are <br />made. <br />iii. Determine how the study intersections will operate with the forecasted <br />volumes. <br />iv. Determine how travel times will be impacted with the potential change <br />to the Line Avenue connectivity. <br />V. Review the 5t" Street intersections with Dodge Avenue and Line <br />Avenue for potential improvements to encourage east -west flow. <br />vi. Recommend the preferred option and potential improvements, if <br />needed. <br />The following intersections are analyzed in this study: <br />1. Dodge Avenue/5t" Street <br />2. Line Avenue/5t" Street <br />3. Twin Lakes Road/Line Avenue <br />4. Line Avenue/3rd Street/183rd Circle <br />5. Line Avenue/Zane Street/Main Street <br />6. Twin Lakes Road/181 st Avenue <br />Traffic Operations Study 1 Line Avenue in Elk River <br />