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OCT 15 '93 16:09 MN DOT ERAINERD P.2 <br /> • a (pi Minnesota Department of Transportation <br /> yT oc TRp�S District 3 <br /> 1991 industrial Pk. Rd. <br /> October 15, 1993 Baxter, Minnesota 56401 (218) 828-2460 <br /> Quality Service Through Individual Commitment <br /> Mr. Pat Klaers <br /> City Administrator <br /> P.O. Box 490 <br /> Elk River, MN 55330 <br /> In reply refer to: <br /> C.S. 7106 (T.H. 169) <br /> Traffic Impacts of Proposed Elk Park Center <br /> Dear Mr. Klaers:' <br /> Following is my report on the above referenced subject: <br /> Purpose of Study <br /> As requested, we have conducted a traffic analysis of impacts to traffic caused <br /> • by the proposed Elk Park Center. The findings of our research are to provide <br /> the City with additional information to assist in their assessment of impacts <br /> from the Elk Park Center. <br /> Our analysis is primarily focused on Trunk Highway (T.H.) 169 since that is <br /> our area of jurisdiction. Since the intersection of School Street affects <br /> T.H. 169 operation, we have extended our study to encompass impacts to School <br /> Street also. <br /> Many of our assumptions are based upon findings by Benshoof and Associates. <br /> Utilizing his report submitted earlier to the City greatly assisted our efforts <br /> and allowed us to be responsive to the City in a timely manner. We are greatly <br /> appreciative of Mr. Benshoof's assistance in this matter. <br /> Traffic Forecasts & Volumes <br /> Traffic volumes are critical in the overall findings of impacts to the roadways. <br /> We are fortunate to have the availability of a very recent forecast undertaken <br /> by Mn/DOT, Metro Division, for T.H. 101. The T.H. 101 corridor from Rogers <br /> to Elk River will be expanded to a four-lane facility in the near future. <br /> This will probably increase the use of T.H. 101 and T.H. 169 in the Elk River <br /> area. Utilization of forecasted T.H. 169 traffic volumes from the T.H. 101 <br /> traffic report was, therefore, deemed appropriate. <br /> • <br /> An Equal Opportunity Employer <br />