Agenda - Council Work Session - 10/12/2021

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In comments on the SDD, the City of Dayton expressed concern that a new river crossing would result in a number of negative impacts, including increased traffic, crime, pollution, cutting the City of Dayton in half, negatively impact the rural nature of Dayton, and would result in the loss of taxable land. This sentiment was echoed by the majority of comments received. Key Takeaways • Increased congestion expected on TH 101 and TH 169 • Expanded capacity on TH 101 would not solve congestion problems for TH 169 • A centrally located, new river crossing would carry a large volume of traffic and would provide a reasonable choice for many travelers who would otherwise use the TH 101 or TH 169 bridges • Numerous improvements have been completed and are planned for major roadways and interchanges throughout the feasibility study area. • Environmental documentation has proceeded for a new interchange at Dayton Parkway as part of MnDOT's 1-94 Resurfacing and Brockton Interchange Project; an interchange is currently under construction southeast of the Brockton Lane/I-94 crossing that follows a portion of SDD recommended Alternative 2D. • No additional environmental process has progressed for other portions of the Zanzibar Lane and future river crossing connection to Armstrong Blvd. • The City of Dayton expressed strong opposition to the SDD findings and recommendations in its 2004 comments. Northwest Hennepin County Sub -Area Transportation Study (2008) This study was initiated by the cities of Dayton and Rogers and Hassan Township to develop a transportation plan for this urbanizing section of the northwest metro. It includes these three jurisdictions, all south of the Crow River. Look Back This study identified growth trends contributing to road capacity problems, including population and employment growth in the study area. Population growth was identified as having grown approximately 4% per year for the prior 16 years. Look to Future Urbanization was anticipated to continue in the next 20 years beyond the plan date (-2030); the study anticipated a quadrupling of study area population by 2030, and noted that adjacent areas near the study area were also growing in population and employment. The study predicted population growth of almost 6% per year for the next 25 years beyond the study (2009-2033). Dayton was anticipated to grow more than 500% between 2010 and 2030 (5,600 to 28,700 residents), and Rogers was expected to grow 170 % (16,500 to 28,700 residents, a number that includes Hassan Township's population, which was anticipated to be incorporated into the City of Rogers). This growth is expected to be mirrored in rapid growth in the nearby communities of Corcoran (212% growth to 24,600) and Maple Grove (130% growth to 84,000). Among these various areas, Dayton and Rogers were predicted to have the most rapid growth annually through 2030. The study area and vicinity were also anticipating extensive employment growth. NW Metro Mississippi River Crossings Feasibility Analysis Page 110