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Functional Classification Roadways are placed into classifications based upon the function they serve in the transportation network. The primary purpose of classification is to ensure that each roadway in the network serves its proper function, primarily defined as providing mobility or access or a combination of the two. For the purpose of functional classification, mobility is defined as the ability to travel within or along the roadway network, while access is defined as the ability to reach a development or land parcel. Functional roadways classifications identify what function roadways should perform before determining street widths, speed limits, intersection control or other design features. Functional classification ensures that non -transportation factors, such as land use and development, are considered in planning and design of streets and highways. The classifications also determine which routes should be part of the metropolitan highway system and which should receive regionally -allocated federal funds. A_ Freeway Ma;or Artanal 6 u1DrArIarial Major Collector Minor Collector Local Street Increasing Access The functional classification of roadways in the Twin Cities metropolitan area is managed by the Metropolitan Council in cooperation with MnDOT, metro counties and cities. Exhibit 4-16 illustrates the existing and future functional classification system for Hennepin County. Jurisdictional Transfers Roadway jurisdiction determines which governmental unit, state, county or city, owns a roadway. Ideally, there is alignment between the functional classification of roadways and the jurisdiction charged with managing its operations. Due to changing circumstances this is not always the case and when this happens, jurisdictions will consider transfers of roadways with the ultimate goal of proper alignment between function and jurisdiction. The Hennepin County Board has been reviewing a proposed Jurisdictional Transfer Policy that outlines the conditions under which a jurisdictional transfer would be pursued. • A proposed transfer should be consistent with the proper jurisdictional hierarchy and identified long-range expectations of the County Transportation Plan • The impact of a proposed transfer should be evaluated with the context of the county's Asset Management Program to ascertain county resources required to maintain the proposed new facility • Any proposed transaction involving a County State Aid Highway (CSAH) must have the support of MnDOT's State Aid Office for consistency with CSAH and Municipal State Aid (MSA) requirements • Transfers must include a formal agreement between the county and affected city(ies) and/or state, with mutually agreed terms between the parties • The County Board of Commissioners must approve all proposed jurisdictional transfers and financial agreements between the county and affected city(ies) and/or state Figure 4-17 identifies candidate roadways for jurisdictional transfer. The identified roadway segments appear to meet the criteria for transferring, however the map does not constitute implicit support by the affected agencies. Some segments have been under discussion for many years, and others have been added due to recent evaluations or city input. It is anticipated that additional evaluation, and agency discussion/negotiation will be necessary to resolve which transfer candidates will ultimately be recommended to the County Board as part of the implementation of the 2040 Mobility Plan. 40