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VI. TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT 2001 Comprehensive Plan Amended February 26, 2002 A. Framework and Goals The Federal Highway Act of 1962 required continuous, comprehensive, and coordinated transportation planning for metropolitan areas. It was an important step in creating a mechanism for local, regional and federal agencies to plan for transportation needs. This plan was developed using previous transportation planning documents for the City of Ramsey and Anoka County and the Metropolitan Council Transportation Policy Plan. The transportation system in Ramsey is complex due to many factors. Nonetheless, key transportation planning principles and characteristics of the transportation system have been established in order to provide a basis for sound transportation planning decisions. The following plan involves simplistic tools and is designated to encompass thorough stakeholder involvement and coordination of diverse governmental efforts. The following goals have been established for the transportation plan: 1. Provide a safe and efficient transportation system in and through Ramsey. 2. Reduce vehicular travel demand by providing a choice of affordable modes of transportation. 3. Provide adequate transportation capacity for traffic on public roadways through better system management. 4. Continue to maintain, replace and improve the existing public roadway system. 5. Manage access along public roadways to ensure adequate levels of safety and capacity, particularly along arterials. 6. Expand and improve highway capacity along Trunk Highway 10 and 47. 7. Develop a better understanding of the needs for a future Mississippi River Bridge Crossing. 8. Seek solutions to transportation problems with surrounding communities. 9. Examine the potential for alternative transportation modes to the automobile, such as public transit, bicycles, and walking. 2001 Ramsey Comprehensive Plan Amended February 26, 2002 Page