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HIGHWAY 10 CORRIDOR STUDY - FINAL REPORT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The City of Elk River along with its partners from MnDOT, Sherburne and Anoka Counties and the City of Ramsey completed the Highway 10 Corridor Study. The goal of the study was to develop a long- term 20+ year vision for the Highway 10 corridor and then build consensus around this vision. The long-term vision would be something that would be implemented over time as opportunities arise and funding becomes available. The goal of the long-term vision is to ensure safe and efficient operations along the Highway 10 corridor while supporting economic development within the area and region. The study included the following public engagement to facilitate the analysis process: • Virtual open houses • Targeted stakeholder focus group meetings • Community surveys • Study specific website The study was guided by the Project Management Team (PMT), which was comprised of representatives from the City of Elk River, MnDOT District 3, and MnDOT Metro. The PMT played an integral part in the study by providing oversight and input on technical analyses, concept alternatives development and evaluation and the public engagement process. Additionally, the project included a Technical Advisory Board (TAB) that served as a sounding board and provided input and guidance at key project milestones. Members of both the PMT and TAB are identified in the Acknowledgements section of this report. Existing Conditions Summary A comprehensive analysis of the conditions along the Highway 10 corridor within the study area was completed. The assessment included a review of existing planning documents, preliminary environmental review, analysis of existing and future traffic operations and safety, and review of the multimodal system. Highway 10 is an important corridor for personal and freight transportation, connecting local and regional users to greater Minnesota. After analysis of the current conditions along the roadway, the following concerns were identified: • All study intersections currently operate at an overall LOS C or better. • Sides-street access to Highway 10 is challenging, with most stop- controlled approaches operating at LOS E or worse during the peak periods. OPERATIONS • Existing ADT volumes on Highway 10 are approaching the facility's planning-level capacity. • There are limited or no adequate gaps for motorists to safely access Highway 10 duringthe peak periods. • Vehicles were observed using the shoulders as acceleration lanes to access Highway 10. • 200 crashes have occurred within the study area during the past 5-yea rs. • The study corridor has crash and severity rates that are statistically SAFETY significant compared to locations with similar characteristics. • The 171st Avenue intersection has crash and severity rates that are statistically significant compared to locations with similar characteristics. �GHW4Y `� ■ _ �Rp.IhJRih`o