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2 experiencing and the likelihood that trips would divert from these routes due to the congestion. Thus, the trip assignment numbers shown in the Elk River model must be considered with a more global view of how the transportation system in Elk River is projected to work. Another issue which we discussed was the role of Mn/DOT in providing improvements to TH 169 and TH 10. Mn/DOT is aware of projected capacity deficiencies on TH 169. Although our own projections don't show a capacity deficiency on TH 10 within a 20-year time frame, a rapid rate of development along TH I 0 could trigger capacity deficiencies. Although we recognize these potential needs for capacity improvements, it is difficult for us to predict when these improvements would be made due to uncertain funding and other needs within our District. In the short term, we are developing plans to interconnect the signals on TH · 10 and interconnect the signals on TH 169 to obtain better timing of the signals with regard to traffic flow on the trunk highways. Mn/DOT is also working with Elk River to develop plans for where future access to trunk highways should be so that we can maximize the efficiency of the trunk highway for the through traveler while at the same time proViding reasonable access for the land adjacent to the trunk highway system. Keeping traffic flowing freely on TH 10 and TH 169 will help ensure that the trips wishing to pass through Elk River will use the trunk highway system to the greatest extent possible. In summary I would like to reiterate the following points: Mn/DOT supports communities developing transportation plans and developing a system of minor arterial and collector routes to carry local traffic. Such a development helps the trunk highway system by reducing the demands of local access to the trunk highways. It also results in a better quality of life for the communities residents who have a more convenient system on which to make their intra-city trips. Mn/DOT understands and accepts that. capacity improvements may be needed at some point in time on TH 169 or TH 10. Mn/DOT does not view the east-west corridor as a replacement for improvements to TH 10 or TH 169. The determination of a local transportation corridor is the responsibility of the local community. Mn/DOT has no jurisdiction over such a decision. A local corridor decision should reflect the communities vision and values and should increase the quality of life for the community, based upon its vision and values.