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e e -2- Several iterations of the above scenarios were prepared, with results discussed by all concerned. The evaluation determined that the committed roadway network would function acceptably in Year 2005 given the following: . The assumed level of development, as recorded in the attached Traffic Analysis Zone tables, (Tables 1 - 4) and . Implementation of the committed roadway network, described in the attached list of roadway improvements. (Tables 5 - 7). The study just completed addressed growth resulting from the proposed MUSA expansions in Andover and Ramsey, The study also assumed normal (without MUSA expansion) growth in Andover and Ramsey and the other Anoka County communities, through the inputs used to construct the regional model. Thus, all future growth and roadway capacity is not, and of course, cannot be "allocated" to the two cities. Assuming development occurs within the T AZs as forecasted, and all transportation improvements are made, the transportation demand will be in balance with transportation capacity. The approval of an individual community's MUSA will be established throu~h the Metropolitan Council Process. The County is confident the facilities, as descnbed here, will accommodate the growth in the 2005 forecasts. The Metro:eolitan Council will expect that any MUSA expansion that exceeds these forecasts Will require additional facilities or programs to accommodate the added demand, or that demand will be modified to allow the metropolitan highway system to function adequately. H the committed roadway improvements are not implemented, traffic resulting from that growth is unlikely to be accommodated in 2015 at an acceptable level of service. However, as this may very well be the case in much of the region as well as in Anoka County, the County does not expect to be able to resolve this problem alone. State, regional and local cooperation will be essential, both in system planning and in funding commitments. Anoka County expects to address these issues between now and 2005, taking advantage of that time to evaluate system planning and funding options. Within Anoka County, we anticipate evaluating enhancements including ramp metering on TH 10, improved transit and park-and-ride facilities, land use options to increase local employment and reduce vehIcle miles of travel (VMT), and others. We will be looking to the communities, including yours, for help in that effort in the near future. In summary, we are pleased to be able to support the city's request. The attached technical memorandum documents the study's methodofogy and findings.