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9. Proposed Short and Long Range Roadway Projects <br />The sections below identify proposed short and long range roadway projects identified in the <br />city's CIP and based on the proposed land use and redevelopment activities described in <br />previous sections of this Plan. This section does not include information on proposed projects <br />from the Metropolitan Council 2040 TPP, as the TPP does not include any planned <br />improvements to principal arterials in Ramsey (aside from the completed interchange at TH 10 <br />and Armstrong Boulevard (CSAH 83). No additional interchanges, MnPASS lanes, dedicated <br />busways, or bus -only shoulders are proposed in the Current Revenue Scenario of the 2040 TPP. <br />9.1.1. Proposed Projects from CIPs <br />The city's CIP identifies a number of roadway projects. These projects are primarily <br />reconstruction and overlay projects intended to improve and maintain the roadway surface. <br />However, there are also several projects that will extend or expand the operational capacity of <br />the roadway network within the COR area, including improvements along Zeolite Street and <br />Bunker Lake Boulevard. A number of projects identified in the Highway 10 Access Planning <br />Study are also included in the CIP, including extension of Riverdale Drive, construction of a <br />BNSF railroad underpass on Ramsey Boulevard, construction of north and south frontage roads <br />along TH 10. Other road improvement projects included in the CIP include projects for striping, <br />lighting, and landscaping. <br />There are also a number of non -motorized transportation projects identified in the city's CIP. <br />These include completion of the off -road Mississippi River Regional Trail within the city, <br />construction of a trail connection to McKinley Street in the City of Anoka, a number of other <br />high -priority trail connections, and a pedestrian underpass at Alpine Drive. <br />9.1.2. Proposed Projects based on Land Use and Development <br />Transportation needs in the city will shift as development occurs. Narrow rural roadways may <br />no longer be suitable in certain areas. Additionally, there may be areas where development <br />occurs and requires new connecting roadways to ensure that roadways and intersections can <br />accommodate additional traffic volumes. Similarly, areas with new development may require <br />non -motorized transportation facilities to provide safe access to the transportation system for <br />pedestrians and bicyclists. Consideration of roadway modifications, intersection traffic control <br />improvements, and non -motorized facilities will continue as individual proposals for <br />development move forward. <br />Chapter X- Transportation (DRAFT) Page X-49 <br />Adopted XXXXXXXX XX, 2017 <br />