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Central Anoka County Regional Trail <br />.. • <br />below, have been constructed and a direct connection to Mississippi West Regional Park is made. The <br />existing designated region trail along Ramsey Boulevard was completed when the road was <br />reconstructed so no Metropolitan Council Regional Parks Capital Improvement Program funds or <br />Parks and Trails Legacy program funds were used for the construction of that segment. <br />While the County debated keeping the existing alignment, the initial input from the public for a safer <br />alternative to the signalized intersection at Ramsey Boulevard and Highway 10, showed the need for a <br />grade separated crossing over Highway 10. Highway 10 is a 55-60 mph high speed road and public <br />input suggested that bicyclists and pedestrians are not comfortable crossing Highway 10 at the <br />signalized intersection. Therefore, a grade separated crossing would be a safer option for bicyclists and <br />pedestrians to access the park and the river. <br />To eliminate the Highway 10 at grade crossing, the <br />proposed change would shift the regional trail <br />approximately one-half mile to the west along Center Stree <br />At Center Street, the trail is proposed to cross to the so <br />Bunker Lake Boulevard. At this intersection, the City <br />anticipates a signalized intersection to occur within the ne <br />5-7 years in conjunction with the road being rec ;nstructed. <br />A signalized intersection will provide a safer cro g for <br />pedestrians and bicyclists. Until that time, the Ci d <br />County will work cooperatively to install a <br />Hybrid Beacon or high intensity activated <br />(HAWK) system used to stop traffic and allow trail users to <br />cross a high-speed road safely. Once south of Bunker Lake <br />Existing segment of bituminous trail and concrete <br />sidewalk. A new bituminous trail will be built separate <br />from the sidewalk when parcel is developed. <br />Proposed PHB or HAWK System Light <br />until Bunker Lake Blvd/Center Street <br />intersection is signalized <br />Boulevard, the trail is proposed to follow Center <br />Street south to Sunwood Drive. The first 900 feet <br />(approximately), from Bunker Lake Boulevard to <br />East Ramsey Parkway does not exist yet and is <br />proposed to be constructed on the west side of <br />Center Street and paved to a ten -foot width. This <br />section of trail will require a crosswalk. Center <br />Street is a low speed road and a striped crosswalk <br />with advance alert trail crossing signs will notify <br />drivers of the crossing and allow enough time for <br />vehicles to yield to pedestrians. <br />Development Concept • 6 <br />