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o QUALIFYING CRITERIA Projects which are eligible for Enhancements funds as defined in the I991 Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA). The primary activity of the Count.,,' Road #116 alternative transportation corridor will be provision or [aciliiies for pedestrians and bicycles. This project will improve bicyclist-pedestrian safety and encourage effective intermodal transportation. Acquisition of 900 feet (x35 wide) of shoreland will accomplish scenic preservation and protection fi'om urbanized development of a wetland lake resulting in direct public exposure to this significant natural resource. Scenic beautification will occur within visibility of the principal roadway areas this alternative transportation corridor parallels. The landscaping will enhance the aesthetics of both the pedestrian/bikeway and the roadway arterials. Diverse colors, shapes and species of wild flowers, trees and shrubs will enhance the ecological resources of the regional and local parks and the landscape career center loc. areal m Anoka Senior High School. Project proposers request that the County Road #l 16 Alternative Transportation Corridor be evaluated in both the pedestrian and bicycle facilities and the scenic and environmental groups. Projects with att assured local (non federal funds) match of at least 20 percent of the estimated total cost of the proposed project. A local match of 50% in the form of land acquisition and construction costs is assured by project proposers. The combined resources or' the Cities of Anok.q and Ramsey ensure that the project implementa~tior~ ,,,,,ill begin immediate}y upon approval of ISTEA funding. Projects for which the proposer assures it will operate and maintain the property and facility for the useful life of the improvement and not change the use of any right of way acquired without prior approval from the Minnesota Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration. The proposed Americans with Disabilities Act compliant improvements will ~ available for use year round and will be operated and maintained as part of the two cities' sidewalk, trail and street maintenance pro,ams. The need for this transportation bikeway/walkway will continue to grow and, therefore, its use and maintenance will be perpetual. Projects submitted through/by: 1) cities o~,er 5,000 population, 2) counties, or 3) state agencies. ' ".. The City of Anoka (population 18,000) and the'City of Ramsey (population ]4,000) both have exemplary records of federal and state fund management, including the MnDOT division of State Aid. Each City is staffed adequately to effectively process and assist with the enhancement programs requirements.