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and Engineering guidance available on https://www.dot.state.mn.us/peds/design- <br /> engineering.html and other best practice guidelines found on the same webpages. <br /> 2. Any trails and/or sidewalks facilities proposed within MnDOT right-of-way will require a <br /> Limited Use Permit (LUP). For questions concerning LUP's,please contact Dan Phelps <br /> (651-234-7585 or dan.phelps(&,state.mn.us). <br /> 3. They will also have to meet Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements <br /> (http://www.dot.state.mn.us/ada/). <br /> 4. If trails are proposed within MnDOT right-of-way, for the safety and comfort of trail users, <br /> it is recommended that trails are located as far as practically possible from the highway given <br /> environmental and design constraints. <br /> This is not a complete list of items and if plans develop that include a trail within or impacting <br /> MnDOT right-of-way further review will be necessary. The plans will be routed to other MnDOT <br /> Departments for review,however,the above mentioned items should answer many questions about <br /> design requirements,etc.We encourage the early coordination with MnDOT as any of the plans for <br /> trails along or crossing MnDOT trunk highways proceed further towards implementation. <br /> Any questions concerning MnDOT Metro District's comments above can be directed to Mackenzie <br /> Turner-Bargen (651-234-7879/cc'd). <br /> Thanks, <br /> Jennifer Wiltgen,AICP <br /> Principal Planner <br /> (B) MnDOT District 3 would like to comment similar to MnDOT Metro District in that there are <br /> guidelines that would need to be followed if and when projects reach construction phase. <br /> Additionally, our comments are preliminary based on the draft information with a short <br /> comment timeframe.As plans progress,please keep us informed of discussions related to the <br /> State Trunk Highway system. <br /> I would like to offer an additional comment for your Commission to consider: <br /> • Bike/ped crossings at uncontrolled intersections on the two major trunk highways in Elk <br /> River is a concern. <br /> • The plan shows a crossing at approximately US 10/Simonet Dr. NW. Crossing at-grade here <br /> would be a safety issue with the higher speeds and traffic volumes. <br /> • Another area of potential concern is at the TH 101/TH 169/US 10 interchange where the <br /> trail along the river would pass through the interchange. Once again,higher speeds and <br /> traffic volumes may require some type of grade separation to allow bikes/peds to cross. <br /> Thank you, <br /> Jon Mason <br /> MnDOT District 3 <br /> Senior Planner <br />