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HIGHWAY 10 CORRIDOR STUDY - FINAL REPORT Social, Environmental, and Economic Context Consideration of the social, environmental, and economic context2 was a vital component of the corridor study. Land Use contributes directly to traffic volumes, safety, and economic impacts. Natural features also play a key role in shaping the future of Highway 10, as many construction, alignment, and regulations are tied to environmental resources. Understanding the soils, farmland, water resources, and nearby resources and hazards will ensure future changes to the highway are appropriate and responsive to the surroundings. Additionally, understanding the community and economic context is essential and provides insight into the existing use and future needs of the corridor. A Social, Environmental, and Economic review was completed and identified the following impacts on nearby resources. Land Use There are a variety of land use types immediately adjacent to Highway 10 within the study area. Most land use along the study corridor is zoned agricultural, with other areas zoned as commercial, industrial or mixed -use. There are also areas of parks, low density residential, historic sites, municipal land, and high density residential (see Figure 18) adjacent to the corridor. All these land use types drive users onto the highway and have specific needs from the transportation system. Commercial & Industrial Clustered areas of commercial and industrial land use are present near the northwestern and southeastern segments of the study corridor. These land use types are stretched along the corridor to maximize access and speed for shipping and transport needs. With such close proximity to Highway 169, the businesses located in these commercial and industrial zones rely on Highway 10 for efficient access to interstate and intrastate business opportunities. Agricultural The portion of Highway 10 which borders agricultural land provides key access to farmers and agricultural goods. Just as Highway 10 ensures efficient access to local and national markets for businesses in industrial and commercial areas, farmers utilize the roadway to ship and receive agricultural goods. Other Land Use Types The remaining land use types - parks, low density residential, historic sites, municipal land, and high density residential - rely on Highway 10 for commuting and tourism. Residential lands require frequent access to the highway which needs to be balanced with appropriate access spacing along the corridor. The Oliver Kelley farm, a historical museum located along the corridor, generates traffic from daily activities and special events. The study team considered the needs of these land types, while accommodating appropriate guidelines during the alternative development phase. 2 The purpose of this evaluation was to perform a preliminary inventory of potential impacts to guide the development of future alternative concepts. This assessment was based on environmental factors addressed in the environmental review process for highway projects and utilized available desktop resources. This analysis does not attempt to quantify specific project impacts. Additional analysis, including quantifying environmental impacts where necessary, will be completed for any proposed improvements reviewed under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and/or the Minnesota Environmental Policy Act (MEPA). �GHHIY �FRIhJRSNO