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September 11, 2021 <br />Page 14 <br />Past Studies <br />Context analysis provides a look back at studies and plans that have been completed in the <br />northwest metro over the last three decades. This work sheds light on what communities expect to <br />happen in the future and how they are planning and positioning for this change to occur. <br />The Northwest Metro Mississippi River Crossing Feasibility Analysis considered 10 transportation <br />studies by state/metro agencies, four county comprehensive plans, and 13 city comprehensive plans. <br />Key takeaways from this analysis include: <br />• Growth is anticipated to continue throughout the northwest metro. Ramsey, Corcoran, and <br />Dayton are among the fastest growing communities in the Twin Cities. <br />• County and city comprehensive plans in the region call for mixed use and higher density <br />development along major corridors. <br />• Northwest metro highways have been studied multiple times over the last 30 years. Most of <br />these studies identify the need for additional highway capacity. <br />• Investments have been made to address congestion and support future growth. Some <br />communities have invested north of the Mississippi River to accommodate a future crossing. <br />Northwest Metro Mississippi River Crossing Feasibility Analysis <br />