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-304— The second phase in the City's strategy to maintain adequate operation on TH 10 is to continue communications and planning with Anoka County, Mn/DOT, and the Metropolitan Council regarding future improvements to TH 10. The TH 10 Interregional Corridor Management Plan documented Mn/DOTs long term vision for the improvement of TH 10. The plan states that the section of TH 10 between Hanson Boulevard and Sunfish Lake Boulevard needs to be upgraded to freeway standards between 2000 and 2010. The plan also states that the section between Sunfish Lake Boulevard and TH 101 be upgraded to freeway standards between 2010 and 2018. Ramsey is supportive of these improvements and will maintain communication with Mn/DOT on future projects on TH 10. 4. Measures to Preserve Adequate Operations on TH 47 = =� In a manner similar to TH 10, the City recognizes that TH 47 is an minor se rial, that it now operates at LOS C near the City's southern border and that/ft/DOT does not presently plan to upgrade TH 47 -to four lanes. The City c1eiii rate∎ ts interest to preserve adequate operations along this highway by hiring &i t to complete a corridor study for TH 47. The corridor study report dateuly recommended a balanced set of actions consisting of the followints 2008 Comprehensive Plan • Widening of TH 47 to increase its capes. • Improvements to roadways in addition to 47 Ramsey, including TH 47 in the City of Anoka and other pllel roadways • Establishment of a trail panel TH 47 to encourage and more safely accommodate bicycle and_edrian • Reduction in the numbLif accIss points along TH 47. The City Council ab_ploWie Corridor Study in August 1996 and is continuing to pursue the balanced progrJm recommended in order to preserve the operational integrity of T The 'ruts initiated a project to assess capacity issues on TH 47 from the northern ry of Anoka County to TH 10. Results of that study are not yet • 2008 Ramsey Comprehensive Plan Page VI -21