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This chapter summarizes recommendations from recent plans and studies at the local, regional, and state level regarding roadway improvements, changes in land use, and/or access for principal and A -minor arterials and presents the plans, policies, and processes which help guide and facilitate the ongoing operations of the Highway Department. The chapter concludes with a presentation of the needs and deficiencies that have been identified through this planning process and documented in previous sections of this report. 6.1 RECOMMENDATIONS FROM RECENT PLANS AND STUDIES Regional Plans and Studies The Metropolitan Council completed several recent studies (listed below) that provide recommendations for improvements to the principal and A -minor arterial network in Anoka County. » Principal Arterial Intersection Conversion Study (2017) Regional Truck Highway Study (2017) Congestion Management Safety Plan 4 Study (2017) Mn PASS System 3 Study (2018) houlder bus lane sign in Anoka County urce: Anoka County) The relevant findings from these regional studies are summarized in the following sub- sections. INTtR rIoN Final Report ��re Principal ArLerial Intel Lion Conversion Stud y The Principal Arterial Intersection Conversion Study used a data -driven approach that considered mobility, safety, and other factors to provide the region with a prioritized list for possible grade separation projects on non -freeway principal arterials. A total of 13 intersections in Anoka County were categorized as high -priority for grade -separation. Four intersections were categorized as medium -priority for grade - separation and five intersections were categorized as low - priority for grade -separation. The study findings are shown in Figure 31 and listed in Table 29. ANOKA COUNTY 2040 TRANSPORTATION PLAN UPDATE CHAPTER 6 - IMPROVEMENT STRATEGIES AND IMPLEMENTATION 95