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In 2020, Anoka County plans to reconstruct CSAH 11 (Foley Boulevard) from CSAH 1 (East River Road) to 750 feet north of CSAH 3 (Coon Rapids Boulevard). The project area contains the Foley Boulevard Park and Ride lot and a Northstar Commuter Rail Line station. The primary component of the project is an overpass of two BNSF tracks that carry over 70 trains per day at an approved speed of 75 mph. The existing at -grade crossing is a safety concern due to the high vehicle and rail traffic volumes, compounded by identified sight line limitations for northbound trains. The average daily train exposure is 490,000, which exceeds the minimum standard for constructing a grade -separation by 40 percent. This train exposure risk will more than triple by 2030 as traffic volumes increase. In addition, the frequent trains act as a barrier to mobility causing substantial delays. The proposed overpass will include four lanes and non -motorized crossings on each side of CSAH 11, providing safe, uninterrupted travel for all types of travelers. The Anoka County -Blaine Airport (Janes Field) is the largest reliever airport in the Metropolitan Airport Commission's (MAC's) reliever airport system. Reliever airports provide an alternative to the Minneapolis —St. Paul (MSP) International Airport for private and corporate flights, thereby increasing safety and efficiency and easing congestion at the MSP airport. In addition to the Anoka County -Blaine Airport, five other airports serve as relievers to the MSP airport. The Anoka County -Blaine Airport is under the jurisdiction of the MAC. This airport is classified as an Intermediate Airport based on the State of Minnesota classification and a Minor Airport by the MAC (Metropolitan Council's Metropolitan Development Guide — Aviation Chapter) with a 4,855-foot north -south runway, and a 5,000-foot east -west runway that is equipped with an instrument landing system. The airport supports more than 90,000 takeoffs and landings annually; 490 aircraft are based at the airport. The Anoka County -Blaine Airport (Janes Field) (Source: Metropolitan Airport Commission ANOKA COUNTY 2040 TRANSPORTATION PLAN UPDATE I CHAPTER 3- EXISTING CONDITIONS 50