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City of Ramsey Comprehensive Plan Amendment Transportation Element Access Design Principles and Policies Driveways (access points) directly affect the safe operation and Level of Service of through streets but, at the same time, are an important mechanism to provide access to land uses. The primary function of arterial streets, to move traffic, should be protected through the use of access restrictions. All driveways should be located so as to minimize mction to through traffic. Safe and predictable operation of the through street should be maintained. Planning of driveways should consider the intended land use, parcel arrangements and distribution along a street (or corridor), and peak loading periods. Access points should be consolidated whenever possible. The City will adopt the following basic principles of driveways or access control: . Separate conflict areas by increasing driveway spacing and/or combining access points. . Remove storage or turning vehicles from through lanes. Separate turn lanes provide for needed storage and exclusive movement paths. . Minimize the different conflict types. Restrict or prevent specific movements depending on volumes, geometrics, time of day, and other parameters. . Improve turn execution. Provide required driveway lane widths and comer radii to allow easy movement execution and minimize encroachment on adjacent lanes. . Provide sufficient sight distances. Adequate perception and execution times are critical to successful driving operations. . Prevent driveway blockage. Provide needed storage on-site and channel movements in accordance with anticipated volumes. . Coordinate driveway requests. Review site plan details such as driveway location and parking arrangements to ensure that appropriate standards are met. Page 3-44