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MnDOT Contract No. 1028386 Work Order No. 1 Exhibit B Detailed Scope of Work and Deliverables 8 TASK 6 – CORRIDOR AND SUBAREA ISSUES IDENTIFICATION AND CONFIRMATION Developing a solid understanding of the issues, constraints, and opportunities of the corridor and subarea is critical to successful execution of this study, requiring comprehensive data collection, thorough technical analysis, and in-depth discussions with stakeholders. This task will focus on collecting, assembling, and analyzing a large amount of pertinent data for the corridor/subarea to identify problems and issues to be addressed. This task is not limited to the collection of existing issues but will also apply dynamic analytical tools to forecast future conditions under various transportation conditions. While TH 10 serves certain transportation functions, analysis of its relationship to local land use and growth patterns and the potential impacts improvements may have on the environmental and cultural resources in the area must all be thoroughly understood. Each of the subsections that follow are responsive to many of the general work tasks described in the Local Government/Agency’s RFP. A substantive existing and anticipated corridor conditions technical memorandum will be produced following completion of the tasks outlined in this section. This document will serve as the springboard to concept development and working with stakeholders and agency partners to identify distinct issue areas and potential solutions to address the issues. Demographics The role of the TH 10 corridor is expected to change somewhat with the other area transportation system improvements that are underway with interchanges being built along TH 169 to the north and TH 10 to the south of the study segment. The anticipated changes are potential travel pattern shifts and increase land use growth in this immediate area (“development is coming”). In order to understand how the corridor is expected to change, it is essential to identify past development trends and use predictive documents, such as the 171st Avenue FAST, the City of Elk River Comprehensive Plan, and other local planning documents to gauge future trends. The consultant team will coordinate with the study partners to summarize past and predicted development trends in order to inform future conditions (i.e., population, housing, and employment changes). Land Use Understanding how the land use adjacent to the corridor and throughout the study area will change is directly tied to the 171st Avenue FAST and City Comprehensive Plan, and it’s understood the Comprehensive Plan will be begin its update in 2020. There needs to be coordination between the Comprehensive Plan update and the work associated with this project and the Twin Lakes Road corridor study work that is ongoing to ensure cohesion amongst the assumptions in this area. The development assumptions used to project future traffic conditions will influence concept alternatives later in the study process. Current and future land uses in the area will be identified with guidance from these previous local plans and discussions with property owners in the area. Transit-supportive development is anticipated near the Northstar Elk River Station; however, discussions with area property owners is necessary to understand how land use may change. There are some large lots/parcels adjacent to the corridor, this could provide more flexibility in terms of providing connectivity, access and land use options. Geographic Information System (GIS) plat maps and property information will be gathered where necessary to identify parcel ownership. This data can be utilized to better understand impact areas and affected stakeholders during concept development as well. Up to two land use scenarios will be developed as part of this activity with a map summarizing existing and future land uses as the final deliverable. This map will also provide context for local roadway connectivity and accessibility needs (revisited later in our scope outline). Multimodal Trails, Pathways, and Pedestrian/Bicycle Crossings The TH 10 corridor lacks pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure today and for the most part there is not a significant land use draw along the corridor attracting this mode. However, the intersection at 171st Street has the potential to attract some multimodal activity with the residences that are along the Mississippi River to the west. Future consideration of potential trail/sidewalk facilities in the area is necessary to support changing land uses/growth and providing access to the NorthStar Train Station at Twin Lakes Road/171st Avenue. Also, with the ongoing advancement of electric technology with bicycles, scooters etc., that increase local trip making abilities, this element needs to be thought through and incorporated into the overall vision. Based on review of past planning work, it is anticipated trail/sidewalk accommodations will be provided south of TH 10 along future frontage/backage roads (as shown in the Sherburne County Transportation Plan and the Yale Street/171st Avenue Feasibility and design work). The consultant team will review mapping of existing and planned trails