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`r <br /> V, &Mir <br /> . � u <br /> Eu <br /> 1 1 A, �4 <br /> kL <br /> G`J <br /> no <br /> The growth and development of Elk River reflects the evolving - -- ------------- <br /> transportation landscape in Minnesota and the larger Twin <br /> Cities metropolitan region.Railroads and major highways are <br /> long-standing key features of its network,with the Burlington <br /> Northern Santa Fe(BNSF)railroad and US Highway 10(east- <br /> west)and US Highway 169(north-south)as defining corridors <br /> for the City.Mobility demands are continuing to change,and as <br /> such,Elk River has seen increased emphasis in transit,bicy- <br /> cling,and walking. <br /> The intersection of US Highways 10 and 169 is noteworthy as a \ <br /> significant gateway feature for Elk River.Situated on the City's <br /> south side,the intersection serves as the entry point for motor- i1pr <br /> ists coming to the community from other parts of the region, <br /> with the downtown core of Minneapolis located approximately <br /> 30 miles southeast.These US Highways offer good connectivity �"°°;s <br /> to regional economic hubs including Minneapolis,Saint Paul, .6 <br /> 3 <br /> and Saint Cloud.Maintaining good connectivity and access to '� • °Za <br /> the region and across the City through an efficient and robust <br /> transportation network is key to the future growth of Elk River. <br /> The Transportation&Mobility Plan is intended to help guide the <br /> development of roadways and multimodal networks to promote rr <br /> accessibility and safety in line with the vision for future land use <br /> and development in the community. <br /> Elk River Comprehensive Plan•Transportation&Mobility Plan 75 <br /> DRAFT FOR REVIEW ONLY <br />