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~ TH10/169 Corridor Coalition 2008 Executive Summary The Trunk Highway 10/169 Corridor Coalition is a group made up of counties, cities, and businesses along the TH10 and TH169 corridors between Coon Rapids and Elk River. The Coalition's main objective is to advance transportation related improvements along the corridor though collaborative planning efforts and with a "corridor-wide" approach. Each year the Coalition reviews the activities, priorities and lessons learned from the previous year to refine its work plan, marketing plan and membership plan. The following sections provide a brief overview of those working documents; the full plans may be referenced for a complete description. Work Plan The Work Plan identifies key strategies and activities designed to advance progress relative to needed transportation improvements in the TH10/169 corridor. More specifically, it lays out how the Coalition shall operate, how projects will be identified and prioritized, and how the group will work collectively to identify and pursue funding for • projects. 2008 Project Priorities Each year the Coalition reviews the status of projects planned within the corridor, and prioritizes its efforts and focus according. A critical milestone is the completion of the Hanson Boulevard interchange in 2007; the interchange is a major accomplishment in terms of providing the corridor the ability to continue expansion and access improvements that will enhance safety and mobility along the corridor. The Minnesota Department of Transportation has earmarked $9.4 million over athree- year period to design and construct an additional lane in both directions on TH10 between Egret Boulevard and Hanson Boulevard. Cost estimates to construct the added capacity at optimal design standards total $12.5 - $13 million. Optimal design standards would include phased bridge construction north of Egret Boulevard to accommodate travel needs during construction, bus shoulders and other elements. Secondarily, the coalition will work to secure support and funding for phase 2 of this project, extending the additional lane in both directions to Round Lake Boulevard. The additional lane on TH10 is currently the highest priority for the Coalition; however the group also supports numerous other projects and plans along the corridor such as access management improvements, bypass and river crossing projects, commuter rail and other modes of transit, transit facilities and other efficiencies that enhance the overall function of the area's transportation system. • TH10/169 Corridor Coalifion The Tinklenberg Group DRAFT 2008 Executive Summary 1 January 2008