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<br />Qty of Ramsey <br />Comprehensive Plan Amendment <br />Transportation Element <br /> <br />Despite the distant horizon and the expectation that Mn/DOT will conduct an alternative location <br />and design analysis, the Cities of RamSey and Dayton have both begun to identify potential <br />locations for the river crossing. As well, Anoka County, in its 2010 Comprehensive <br />Transportation Plan (BRW, Inc.; 1995), has identified a potential location for the bridge that <br />would cross the river midway between CR 83 and CR 56 and directly connect with a realigned <br />CR 56 on the north side ofTH 10. As part of the County's long range plan, CR 56 would be <br />redesignated as TH 47 and would operates as an "A" minor arterial. <br /> <br />The City of Ramsey recognizes the potential benefits of the alignment identified in the Anoka <br />County Plan, but feels the County was premature in its identification of this alignment alternative. <br />It is felt by the City that documented or charted identification of an alignment -alternative at this <br />point will influence land values and land use decisions. Further, the early identification diminishes <br />opportunities for Ramsey and Dayton to participate in the debate on how a bridge would impact <br />their cities. <br /> <br />Based on preliminary review of the County's alignment alternative, the City of Ramsey has <br />determined that if an additional Mississippi River crossing is needed in the future, the City would <br />be interested in studying potential locations within its borders. <br /> <br />Public Transportation <br /> <br />Access to Fixed Route and Express Bus Transit <br /> <br />The City of Ramsey is located outside the Metropolitan Transit Taxing District. Because the full <br />transit tax is not levied in Ramsey, fixed route and express transit services are not provided within <br />the City Limits. Legislative action would be required to include Ramsey in the Taxing District. <br /> <br />Paratransit support services, however, are provided in Ramsey by the Metropolitan Council <br />Transit Operators (MCTO). These services are intended to assist those (individuals, <br />organizations, and the City) who want to organize van or car pools. Paratransit services in <br />Ramsey continue to be provided by the Anoka County Traveler Program. The program receives <br />Anoka County and MCTO funding. <br /> <br />Page 3-31 <br />