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~ TH10/169 Corridor Coalition II. Facilitate identification of project priorities Identifying project priorities will be facilitated through the Coalition and its members based on the Coalition's vision, goals, and the short and long-term strategies identified to achieve the corridor vision. Priorities should directly coincide with small successes identified as part of various projects, which are intended to build support and momentum among committee members, policy leaders, the general public and other stakeholders. Previously, the Hanson Boulevard interchange was a high priority for the Coalition; this project was completed in 2007. 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 (Priority Project Phase 1). 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 and maintaining four-lanes of traffic to accommodate travel needs during construction, inclusion of bus shoulders, wider traffic lanes other elements associated with preferable engineering standards. A. Priority oroiect In light of allocated funding for the project, the Coalition will focus its efforts heavily on the following tasks: Work with Mn/DOT to determine elements of the project to include such as bus shoulder lanes, phasing of bridge construction over the railroad, and other design standards. • Based on consensus for project design elements, determine how additional costs will be funded, e.g. local matching funds, federal appropriations request, and other sources. • Assist Mn/DOT in their efforts to design the project within a budget determined; do so in a manner that ensures no funds are lost due to timing constraints for using state dollars. • Facilitate discussions designed to identify matching funds among members. • Engage influential policy leaders as spokespersons and advocates for the project. • Utilize communication strategies designed to increase awareness of project opportunities, funding needs and public support. B. Additional priority oroiects While the additional lane on TH10 is of the most immediate and highest priority for the Coalition, the group also supports the following priorities (in random order): • Work with Mn/DOT and officials at the local, state and federal level to extend the TH10 additional lane project from Hanson Blvd. to Round Lake Blvd. (Priority Project • Phase 2) TH10/169 Corridor Coalition The Tinkfenberg Group DRAFT 2008 Work Pfan 3 January 2008