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Background Study Process Overview The study will take place through June 2014 and will include the following key elements: • Stakeholder and public involvement • Review of corridor history and existing studies/plans relevant to the transportation needs of Hwy 10 • Analysis of the following elements impacting Hwy 10: o Current and forecasted traffic demands, incorporating the planned Hwy 10/Armstrong Blvd interchange o Corridor and intersection safety o Trucking and rail demands through the corridor o Pedestrians, bicycle and regional trail planning o Existing and planned land use o Sensitive environmental resources o Transit in corridor planning • Identification of concept alternatives to improve the corridor and evaluation of the impacts and benefits of each • Development of a detailed implementation plan outlining improvement projects, responsible agencies, funding options, and desired implementation timeframes Hwy 10 Corridor Characteristics There are many considerations that the study will evaluate. Some preliminary study considerations as illustrated on the issues man include: Vehicular Considerations - Roadway Characteristics Hwy 10 provides a critical link between Hwy 169 in Elk River and I-35W and beyond in both directions. The four -lane expressway is posted at 65 mph from the western project limit to County Hwy 83/Armstrong Blvd and at 60 mph east of County Hwy 83/Armstrong Blvd. Daily traffic volumes (2010) range from 33,500 on the west side of the study area to 61,000 on the east side. Heavy Commercial Vehicle average daily traffic volumes ranges from 4.3% to 5%. Much of the additional traffic accesses Hwy 10 from the north via: • County Hwy 83/Armstrong Blvd. — 6,600 Average Daily Traffic Volumes (ADT) • County Hwy 56/Ramsey Blvd. — 7,000 ADT • County Hwy 57/Sunfish Lake Blvd. — 9,100 ADT • Thurston Ave. — 11,900 ADT • Ferry St./County Hwy 47 — 20,100 ADT Safety Issues