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6.2. SR 09-20-2021 Request for Action To Item Number Mayor and City Council 6.2 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Presentations, Awards, September 20, 2021 Ryan Sandhoefner, Engineer 1 Recognition Item Description Reviewed by NW Metro River Crossing Study Update Justin Femrite P.E., Public Works Director Reviewed by Cal Portner, City Administrator Action Requested For review and information purposes. Background/Discussion The Northwest Metro River Crossing Feasibility Analysis study is exploring travels patterns along the Mississippi River and considering whether an additional river crossing is a viable option to solve current and forecasted mobility challenges. Council Member Wagner and Chief Engineer Femrite have represented Elk River at the policy and technical meetings throughout the study duration. Paul Morris of SRF Consulting and Jennifer Wiltgen with MnDOT, leads of the NW Metro River Crossing Feasibility Analysis study team, will be in attendance to present the study. Financial Impact N/A Mission/Policy/Goal Opportunity to live, work, and play. Attachments  NW Metro River Crossing Presentation The Elk River Vision A welcoming community with revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity. Updated: August 2020 Northwest Metro 1 September 20, 2021Elk River City Council Meeting Mississippi River Crossings Feasibility Analysis Project Overview Area of Analysis 2 Engage cities and counties•Update what was learned•Review previous study•Guide future investment•regional traffic demandEvaluate land use growth and • Goals and Expectations 3 Community engagement•Environmental review•Greater analysis•Future phases should include:•Does not include recommendations•and the first of several stepsfinding investigation -a factwassThis • Project Participation 4 MnDOT Metro•MnDOT D3•FHWA•Park DistrictThree Rivers •Council Metropolitan •Wright County•CountySherburne •CountyHennepin •Anoka County•St. Michael•Rogers•Ramsey•Otsego•Maple Grove•Elk River•Dayton•Coon Rapids•Champlin•Brooklyn Park•Anoka• Context Analysis 5 Context Analysis 6 Area Growth Context Analysis corridorsareas along the development identified major City plans •next 20 yearshouseholds in increase in projected All cities have •7 Households–Area Growth Context Analysis next five yearsconstructed over the projects will be Several significant •2004 studybeen made since the Significant changes have •ChangesRoadway Network 8 Recent and Upcoming Investments Context Analysis and county facilitiesimprovements to city •Network ChangesFuture Roadway 9 Future Roadway Network Context Analysis Findings any regional investmentswest connection for -94 is a natural east-I•investments to increase capacityIndividual communities have made •already been madeInvestments to increase capacity have •along the major corridorsMore intense development is anticipated •corridorGrowth is anticipated to continue in the •for additional capacityNearly all past studies identified the need •Key Takeaways 10 Origin 11 Destination Analysis- Origin 12 Destination Analysis- Communities Served Highway 610Highway 169Highway 101 13 Typical Trip Lengths 14 Peak Traffic Direction 15 Highway 169 is the most balanced•Highway 610 is in the middle•directional distributionHighway 101 has the strongest •northbound in the evening••volumes:All three bridges have higher • Origin 16 distance trips on Highway 101-weekends results in increased longRecreational travel on holiday •(freeway to signalized corridor)Different roadway characteristics •communitiesEach crossing serves different •distance and directionality)Different trip characteristics (trip •All three crossings are unique•Destination Analysis Findings- Congestion Analysis 17 Congestion Analysis 18 identified in the observed congested areasBottlenecks causing congestion were •–Extent •–Duration •how slow does it get?–Severity •Observations include congestion:•changes in speed during peak periodsCongestion was measured by observing • Morning Peak Period Congestion 19 Evening Peak Period Congestion 20 Bottleneck Summary 21Ave and US 10 (2 hours)rd Signal interference at Diamond Lake Rd and Ave and US 10 rd 193Signal interference at Diamond Lake Rd and between NBat Diamond Lake RdAve and US 10 and rd Signal interference between 193congestion at Diamond Lake Rd (3 hours)Ave and US 10 and rd Signal interference between 193SB94-Ave and I rd TH 101 Between 193(1.5 hours)Ave th Lake Blvd and Hayden Lake Rd (3.5 hours), 109Signal interference and congestion between Bunk Dayton RdSignal interference between Bunker Lake Blvd and NBDayton RdSignal interference between Bunk Lake Blvd and Lake Blvd and Dayton Rd (3 hours), TH 610 (2 hours)Signal interference and congestion between Bunker SBTH 610Ramsey (2.5 hours), and Hanson Blvd (2 hours)Signal interference in Elk River and congestion in Ramsey (1 hour)Signal interference in Elk River and congestion in WBhours) in RamseySignal interference in Elk River and congestion (1.5 hours) in RamseySignal interference in Elk River and congestion (1.5 EBUS 10 Between Orono hours)TH 252 (1.5 hours), Zane Ave (1 hour), TH 101(2.5 TH 252 (~2 hours), US 169 (1.5 hours)WBTH 252 (2.5 hours)hours)TH 101 (~2 hours), TH610 (~1 hour), TH 252 (~1.5 EBTH 241 and TH 6594/TH 610 between -IFuture Project?PM PeakAM PeakDirectionHighway Congestion Analysis Findings 22 have upcoming projects identifiedSeveral of the congested areas and bottlenecks •extend upstream on the highwaya bottleneck that causes the congestion to Each of the congested areas is associated with •Highway 610•Highway 101•Highway 169•Highway 10•Interstate 94•experience congestionSeveral of the major highways in the study area • Concept Review & Screening 23 Concept Development Overview 24 Consider new connections / crossings•Target deficiencies in the system•Consider improving existing corridors•Recognize projects under development•Build upon past planning•served?How can travel demands be reasonably •Demands / 2040 CongestionConsider Future River Crossing •CompletedAssume Programmed Projects •Considerations Concept Development Approach 25 Step 4: Develop concept graphics / cost•feasibility of four corridor improvementsStep 3: Review effectiveness and •ideasStep 2: Evaluate and narrow range of •Step 1: Brainstorm ideas•Approach TH 169 in Champlin and Anoka•SB TH 101 in Rogers•TH 10/169 in Elk River• Concept Brainstorm 26 Summary- Concept Screening considerationsNatural resources impact •community impactsPotential residential & •regional planningConsistent with local & •Mississippi RiverImproves traffic flow across •27 Concept Summary 28 Crossing (Expressway)New River –Concept 4•Crossing (Arterial)New River –Concept 3•TH 10 + TH 610)(TH 101 + Improvements Mobility –Concept 2•TH 10)Improvements (TH 101 + Mobility –Concept 1•Concept Packages Concept Packages 29 Concept Summary Crossing (Expressway)New River –Concept 4•New River –Concept 3•TH 10 + TH 610)(TH 101 + Improvements Mobility –Concept 2•TH 10)Improvements (TH 101 + Mobility –Concept 1• Concept Packages 30 Concept Summary Crossing (Expressway)New River –Concept 4•New River –Concept 3•TH 10 + TH 610)(TH 101 + Improvements Mobility –Concept 2•TH 10)Improvements (TH 101 + Mobility –Concept 1• Concept Packages 31 Concept Summary Crossing (Expressway)New River –Concept 4•New River –Concept 3•TH 10 + TH 610)(TH 101 + Improvements Mobility –Concept 2•TH 10)Improvements (TH 101 + Mobility –Concept 1• Benefit 32 1.31.11.41.0-Benefit$89 M$83 M$215 M$165 MPresent Value of Costs$115 M$95 M$293 M$166 MPresent Value of Benefits River CrossingNew Expressway •CrossingNew Arterial River •TH 610: 169 to 252•94-TH 101 at I•TH 10 Coon Rapids•TH 10 Elk River•94-TH 101 at I•TH 10 Coon Rapids•TH 10 Elk River•Cost Analysis Summary- Analysis Conclusions 33 to occur.this analysis that should be included in the next phase of analysis, if one were Additional analysis is needed (particularly with safety) that was not a part of •that is technically feasible. cost ratio -The four concepts evaluated in this analysis all produced a benefit• Key Findings 34 Development patterns, local roadway improvements, community context•Any improvements need to fit into context of other activities in the area•Implementation likely to align with other changes, e.g. development, utilities, etc.•term endeavor-Recognition that timing of a new river crossing is a long•Provides a venue to explore prioritization of improvements and future steps•This may need to start with casual conversation among elected officials•General openness / interest in participating in a “corridor coalition”•challenges to implement improvements considered in this analysisAgencies generally had a common understanding of the opportunities and • Next Steps 35 to incorporate additional voicespublic involvement Facilitate •for implementing projects in the visionprioritization plan•to determine improvements that align with local goalsvisionAdopt a •(no recommendation at this time)leadershipfor championIdentify a •The following are necessary elements for advancing projects:interest in moving forward with improvements.This analysis concludes with laying out a process stakeholders could use if Questions?36 7720-234-651christian.hoberg@state.mn.us7984-499-763jennifer.wiltgen@state.mn.us Jennifer Wiltgen low low - NORTHWEST TV%fIfJ CITIES METRO AREA m- Mississippi River Crossings' DEPARTMENT OF �� TRANSPORTATION Feasibility Analysis Overview and Need Context and Land Use Traffic Analysis Improvement Concepts Next Steps Population growth and development in the northwest Twin Cities Metro area has driven the need to evaluate regional traffic demand and guide future investment in the area. The Northwest Metro Mississippi River Crossings Feasibility Analysis was commissioned to update what we have learned from previous studies, re-engage cities and counties and understand the need for increased Mississippi River crossing capacity. Throughout the past 20 years, numerous investments SHERBUPNE Elk River have been made on area roadways along with significant growth and changes in land use. Growth in this region will continue beyond 2040, resulting in additional congestion to the roadway network and the existing Mississippi River Crossings in this region. The Minnesota Legislature authorized funding for this Northwest Metro River Crossings Feasibility Analysis so MnDOT can complete a technical review of the existing crossings, travel patterns and demands and explore ideas for increasing capacity. OKey river crossing 7chae f S�SS/p L Rogers Dayton HENNEPIN Ramsey MAk Ch 169 • , Maple Grove Corcoran Oak Grove ANOKA Andover Ham Lake Coo rapids • � r Brooklyn Park I The existing Mississippi River crossings on Highways 101, 169 and 610 are approaching/exceeding capacity and experience several hours of congestion daily. Serving a total of more than 200,000 vehicles per day, these river crossings are key for commuter traffic, but they also serve as main routes for freight vehicles and recreational users. P3ge�� The feasibility analysis does not include project recommendations. It is a fact-finding investigation and the first of several steps in the project development process. The primary goals of the feasibility analysis are to assess the project's community and transportation context, identify the locations and sources of congestion, understand stakeholder perspectives and define a range of potential solutions to mobility challenges. These goals are described in more detail below. • Understand Past Efforts Understanding how project partners have been planning for improved crossing capacity will serve as a baseline for this analysis. • Understand Travel Patterns Developing a clear understanding of travel patterns for the three Mississippi River crossings at Highways 101, 169 and 610 to accommodate travel demands. • Understand System Performance Addressing the cost of vehicle delay associated with each river crossing and evaluating delays or planned and programmed improvements will create an understanding of the reserve capacity in each river crossing and establish a baseline in performance. • Understand Land Use and Growth Identifying and compiling community comprehensive plans will provide an understanding of the long-term population and employment growth along the corridor, the demand this growth will create and the mobility and access needed. • Understand Community Position A strategic engagement process will allow the team to engage and inform the communities, understand previous work and present clear and consistent findings. • Evaluate Concepts to Serve Demands Development of high-level concepts that address operational issues and maximize the value of existing infrastructure may include improvements to existing river crossings and exploration of new river crossings. • Develop Technically Feasible Concepts Evaluation of improvements based on land use, system benefits, overall cost/benefit analysis and return on investment will examine the viability of concepts both on and off the existing road network. • Conclusion of this Effort This effort is a technical analysis only. The final document will detail the overall findings of this effort but will not recommend a vision. Next steps for project partners will be identified and may include further analysis, environmental study, corridor studies and community engagement. O'Verview and Need Context and Land Use Traffic Analysis Improvement Concepts Next Steps Page 2 ............. 1��J N 1:1 1 D- Overview and Need Context and Land Use Traffic Analysis Improvement Concepts Next Steps The Context Analysis provides a look at the studies and work that have been completed in the feasibility analysis area during the last three decades. Review of city and county comprehensive plans provides a look at what the communities expect to occur in the next 20 years and how they are planning and positioning for this to occur. In total, the context analysis considered: ransportation studies y state/metro agencies I Fr+�C ,County City " "com rehensive plans A3comprehenslive cans P pPk River SHERBURNE R.m..y ANOKA st.6.1 _ WRIGHT HENNEPIN Image displays that 10 transportation studies, 4 county comp plans and 13 city comprehensive plans were reviewed. Rogers Wyten Ap.k. nplin c..n R.pia. a.... C.re•rm M.pl. Gr... Brooklyn 19 The need for additional capacity across and along the river has been studied multiple times in the last 30 years. Most of these past studies identified the need for additional capacity within the corridor. Some, but not all, identified the need for additional Mississippi River crossings. Growth is anticipated to continue throughout the analysis area. The cities of Ramsey, Corcoran and Dayton are among the fastest growing communities in the Twin Cities Metropolitan area. 19 Comprehensive plans for many communities in the region identify a concentration of more intense development along the major highway corridors (101, 169 and 610). These plans include mixed use and higher density development. In some cases, the areas are targeted for transit -oriented development. Capacity investments have been made in the regional roadway network to address existing traffic congestion and future growth in the region. Some individual communities have made investments on the north side of the Mississippi River to accommodate a future crossing. page 13 Regional growth in development, population and employment will reshape communities on both sides of the river. This means increased flow of people and goods across the river in an area where crossings are limited. Big Lake k E 10 H su!Talo Nay.Men Elk River msey Otsego WIL } lei-- -------,�r� - � i Dayton Rogers' 1 _ Projected Household Increase �n 2020-2040 -� Champlin 0-999 LZ L� 1,000-2,499 2,500-3,999 --JJ� 4,000-5,999 �Y Corcoran reenPeid 6,000+ r- No s Data Oak Grove Andover Image shows heat map displaying density of growth in the northwest metro area on both sides of the river. Growth is likely to continue Growth in past 20 years Growth in next 20 years throughout the area. (2000-2020) (2020-2040) Population 30% 1'J 200/o' Households 39%``i' 230/o' . ' Jobs 54°1°' 170/W-_. Overview and Need Context and Land Use Traffic Analysis Improvement Concepts Next Steps page 14 A map of future land use within the analysis area was compiled using information pulled from city comprehensive plans. Land use for each city was summarized into six categories for easier comparison. The resulting map (below) shows a concentration of commercial and mixed use activity along major corridors. Some areas are clearly targeted for mixed use development and are undergoing urbanization. Such areas include the Center of Ramsey (COR) on the north side of US Highways 10/169, central Anoka surrounding the Northstar Commuter Rail Station, the 1-94 corridor from Maple Grove to Hwy 101, areas adjacent to Hwy 101 within Hennepin County and large areas in and around central Elk River. Future land Lake use analysis Monti—llo _ F15er�. LWJ; O 3 .4 . Miles ] N o h r ^ e r Source: MnGeo, Met Counod, and Cig.s orAnoka, Bso '�� I Park Champlin, Coon Rapids, Dayton, Elk RFWs Maple Grove, 1El'k Ai—er e r �manre 11 1 tL ] ! .Rem soy * ] la r-r i L Bulls la � � ~�•' ���� • ^ Rog—, .., ham/ eprtlsr Q 1 _Legend �l 'V1 .•'� . � l � i • EzistingRl— Cmssing '41 _ rnMetropolitan Planning Org,ohatlon e r anov _..� C Future Land Uses Intensive navalap.antAreas Rookrord ` - } d'• l�+t+ Agrieukure lParkf Open Space I � � � t Low Density Residential !t a Sprfnl c:e.nr�e rd •� _ Lake Instiluti-al \ - _ Perk Waterbodies 10 R+'ram pX n P��• �, 7 7iversRBtreama � � Mepr�'Grova � _ W Image displays three future land use categories for the northwest metro area on both sides of the river. Overview and Need Context and Land Use Traffic Analysis Improvement Concepts Next Steps page 1 5 The future vehicle transportation network map (below) shows funded and planned and funded improvements along 1-94 and Hwy 10, as well as potential improvements and new roads identified in past studies and local comprehensive plans. The map shows that communities in the Northwest Twin Cities Metro intend to build a coordinated network that increases capacity and connects major economic and development centers in the region. Elk River Future vehicle B; LakeR. transportation network ff II jo { iC I�The future J Legend II s�pR;� u- Existing River Crossing 7� Programmed Intersection/ Interchange Improvements Intersection/Interchange ® Improvements Documented in Plan Programmed capacity Expansion �® Programmed Freeway aJ# Conversion Capacity Expansion Completed Since 2004 A #041iiii 6Freeway Conversion V Completed Since 2004 Freeway Extension Completed v since 2004 4 Potential Alignment/ Improvement �`��•� A Minor Arterial Major Collector d Minor Collector ''►1`, City Limits L D 3 S�Mllee r��� I Source•MnDOTAnok• Brooklyn Pork I' networ capacity along corridors -4- near concentrated '1, —� ►YEA I -'F-- ...-7 Ramsey •residential i Otsego i1 -�L, land - `_�v Q 169, ' ��• z I� �R 'aka _ �(3-01. !F . ii]aytan 1' Rbgers'`....3 s.��^-.�� - e Charhp�liri Llr- ` rf. I st, ' Corcara�., II __J�� �k Brooklyn reenfl8d•ilk ( _ GV \ , L r JL _ Park �• Maple Crave; _ rdft » -� Champlin, Cann Raop/os, Deyf-, Elk River. i L % Maple Grove, Osse , OsMpo, Remse% Anoka Co.. Sherhume Co. w' 'Ca . '�.�� Image identifies completed, underway and planned roadway system improvements on 10, 94,101,169 and 610 in the northwest metro area. dEMContext Ana ysis Key Takeawa.l Continued community growth ,Investments to increase traffic capacity Development along major corridors Community investments far future improvements 1� Overview and Need Context and Land Use Traffic Analysis Improvement Concepts Next Steps page 16 Overview and Need Context and Land Use Traffic Analysis Improvement Concepts Next Steps Congestion Analysis The congestion analysis looks at traffic flow in the Northwest Twin Cities Metropolitan Area to understand the extent, severity, duration and causes of congestion in the region. The analysis shows that travelers regularly experience reduced speeds on highways in the Northwest Twin Cities Metro. Analysis Highlights Several of the major highways in the study area experience congestion: 0. Con-cestion Analysis Measures • Interstate 94 • Hwy 10 • Hwy 169 • Hwy 101 • Hwy 610 Bottlenecks in each of the congested areas causes the congestion to extend upstream on the highway. Upcoming projects have been identified for several of the congested areas and bottlenecks. These include Hwy 10 grade separation projects through the cities of Anoka and Ramsey. Congestion in the Northwest Twin Cities Metro Travelers encounter some form of congestion on several miles of highway in the Northwest Twin Cities Metro area on a typical workday. The most intense morning congestion occurs around the Hwy 610 and Hwy 252 interchange. There is also a stretch of heavy morning congestion on Hwy 169 between Hwy 10 and the Mississippi River. Afternoon congestion follows a similar pattern, with the heaviest congestion on Hwy 610 west of the Hwy 610 and Hwy 252 interchange and on northbound Hwy 169 approaching the river. page 17 Elk Riv/ Otsego .�r St Michael Elk Rivq AM Peak Hour Congestion and Issues (2019) Image shows heat map identifying 2019 morning peak hour congestion on More Less Northwest Twin Cities congested congested Metro Area highway 10 I Ramsey 1 ,► OAR. Anoka i�Pr y �r •,'mot. Rogers Dayton Champlin Otsego Osseo OR Corcoran QW � Maple Grove f Brooklyn Par Issues Legend Signal delay 119 Capacity deficiency © Entering/merging ® Exiting/diverging Coon 8apids PM Peak Hour Congestion and Issues (2019) ii.A I�, More Less I.� congested congested-1 10 Capacity deficiency I6 Ramsey O Entering/merging 94 101 ® Exiting/diverging Anoka St Michael 10 Rogers Dayton Coon Champlin ' Rapids 10 610 Osseo 610 sa Maple Grove I Br par, Corcoran system on both sides at the river. Image shows heat map identifying 2019 afternoon peak hour congestion on Northwest Twin Cities Metro Area highway system on both sides of the river. Overview and Need Context and Land Use Traffic Analysis Improvement Concepts Next Steps page I B Congestion Measurement Traffic congestion happens on roadways whenever traffic flows at slower than intended speeds. This condition is caused by bottlenecks where travel demand approaches or exceeds roadway capacity. Traffic congestion is a concern because it delays travelers, increases safety risks and has negative environmental impacts from wasted fuel and increased emissions. This analysis measures congestion in three ways: extent (where does the congestion occur?); intensity (how bad is it?); and duration (how long does the congestion last?). Corridor Bottlenecks This analysis identified the bottlenecks most responsible for traffic congestion on major highway corridors in the Northwest Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. Table 1 identifies these bottlenecks and presents information about the extent and duration of the resulting congestion on and off the highways. PeakPM Peak Highway Direction :. Bottleneck Hwy 101(-2 hours) Eastbound Hwy 610 (^1 hour) Hwy 252 (2.5 hours) 1-94/Hwy 610 between Hwy Hwy 252 (-1.5 hours) Hwy 252 (1.5 hours) 241 and Hwy 65 Hwy 252 (-2 hours) Westbound Zane Ave (1 hour) Hwy 169 (1.5 hours) Hwy 101 (2.5 hours) Signal -related in Elk River Signal -related in Elk River Eastbound and congestion (1.5 hours) in and congestion (1.5 hours) in US Hwy 10 Between Orono Ramsey Ramsey Lake Bridge and Hwy 65 Signal -related in Elk River and Westbound Signal -related in Elk River and congestion in Ramsey (2.5 congestion in Ramsey (1 hour) hours) and Hanson Blvd (2 hours) Signal -related and congestion Southbound between Bunker Lake Blvd and Signal -related between Bunker Dayton Rd (3 hours), Hwy 610 Lake Blvd and Dayton Rd US Hwy 169/Hwy 47 between (2 hours) Signal -related and congestion Bunker Lake Blvd and Hwy 610 Northbound Signal -related between Bunk between Bunk Lake Blvd and Lake Blvd and Dayton Rd Hayden Lake Rd (3.5 hours), 109th Ave (1.5 hours) Signal -related between 193rd Signal -related between 193rd Southbound Ave and US Hwy 10 and Ave and Hwy 10 and at congestion at Diamond Lake Rd L Diamond Lake Rd Hwy 101 between 193rd Ave (3 hours) Signal -related at Diamond Lake Signal -related at Diamond Lake and 1-94 Northbound Rd and between 193rd Ave and on io e Rd io Rd an n between d congesti en US Hwy 10 Ave and Hwy (2 hours) Overview and Need Context and Land Use Traffic Analysis Improvement Concepts Next Steps page Holiday Congestion Holiday weekend traffic increases the extent, severity and duration of congestion on highways in the NW Twin Cities Metro. It also shifts where the congestion occurs, with 1-94 and Hwy 10 experiencing much more severe congestion on a Friday afternoon before a holiday weekend than on a typical afternoon rush hour. The Hwy 101 Mississippi River Crossing experiences the greatest holiday weekend congestion impacts of any river crossing in the NW Twin Cities Metro. This is due to a four -fold increase in interregional traffic and the traffic signals on Hwy 169 north of the Highway 10/101/169 intersection. ref With 4 times more traffic, the Hwy 101 Mississippi River Crossing has the most holiday weekend congestion in the Northwest Metro. , Image illustrates holiday traffic with a car pulling a camper. Hours of Congestion on a Typical Workday 1-94/Hwy 610 Hwy 10 Hwy 169/Hwy 47 Hwy 101 T Up to 2 hours T Up to 2.5 hours Up to 3.5 hours 1 Up to 3 hours , Overview and Need Context and Lend Use Traffic Analysis Improvement Concepts Next Steps page110 An analysis of origin and destinations of travel in the study area was undertaken to understand traffic patterns, especially at the three existing river crossings. This analysis used data from Streetlight Insights, a software platform that summarizes traffic movements from mobile devices such as smart phones and GPS navigation units. The analysis provides useful information about trips using the river crossings and other study area roadways, such as: • Communities where trips start and end • Common routes used by trips crossing the river • Time of day trip patterns • Directional distribution of traffic throughout the day • Breakdown of autos and truck numbers • Distribution of typical trip lengths by time and distance This section summarizes the key findings for the existing Mississippi River crossings and other study area roadways from the origin -destination analysis. Communities Served The Hwy 101, Hwy 169 and Hwy 610 river crossings serve the NW Twin Cities Metro in unique and important ways. The Hwy 101 crossing provides an interregional connection serving communities in Sherburne, Wright and Hennepin Counties, while Hwy 169 supports primarily shorter distance and/ or local trips between destinations on either side of the river. Hwy 610 is an east -west link in the Twin Cities regional freeway system connecting the large suburban communities of Maple Grove and Brooklyn Park with southern Anoka County and downtown Minneapolis. Image uses fine thickness to illustrate travel patterns at the Hwy 610, Hwy 169 and Hwy 101 river crossings in the Northwest Twin Cities Metro area. Crossing Location i Highest Proportion of: Hwy 101 Long trips to and from the Metro ;ir Hwy 169 Short trips typical of shopping Hwy 610 I Medium trips typical of commutes M.- Overview and Need Context and land Use Traffic Analysis Improvement Concepts Next Steps page 11 Trip Length The average trip length of each NW Twin Cities Metro River Crossing varies according to trip type. As illustrated to the right, the Hwy 169 crossing has the shortest average trip distance. This is consistent with the role Hwy 169 plays carrying short trips between the cities of Champlin, Anoka and Ramsey. Trips using the Hwy 101 and Hwy 610 crossings have similar trip length profiles, although there is greater variation in trips using Hwy 101 due to its function as an interregional corridor. Highway 169 Highway 610 g lLE 23 tILE ILE 10 15 20 25 30 35 Distance in miles Image shows the average length in miles of trips on Highways 101,169 and 610 in the Northwest Twin Cities Metro area on both sides of the river. Highway 610 55OYo J Image is a pie chart identifying the percentage of total trips using each river crossing in the Northwest TwinCities Metro area. IIIIINP/ III III qII/ Overview and Need Context and Land Use Traffic Analysis Improvement Concepts Next Steps page 112 1 Daily Profile Trip type also effects the timing and direction of traffic using the Highways 101, 169 and 610 Mississippi River crossings. Commute trips using a NW Twin Cities Metro river crossing generally travel inbound during morning peak hours and outbound during afternoon peak hours. As a result, between 60 and 70 percent of morning crossings are southbound on Highways 101 and 169 or westbound on Hwy 610. A similar pattern occurs in the afternoon, with 60 to 70 percent of crossings occurring on Hwy 101 northbound, Hwy 169 northbound or Hwy 610 eastbound. Number of vehicles Per river crossing Peak Period Hi hwa 101 Hi hwa 169 Highway 610 AM peak N N N 10am y ' ' . 10,300 5,000 6,500 4,100 20,900 11,800 ■ to � # � 6am S S S PM peak ■ 3pm • � ' to 7pm N 8,600 r1131500 5,000 S i 8,500 17,600 1279600 S I S Image uses clocks to identify the morning peak hours of 6-10 and the afternoon peak hours of 3 to 7. (Arrows are used to illustrate direction of trips.) Holiday Weekend Travel The Hwy 101 crossing supports four times as many interregional trips on holiday weekend Fridays compared to typical weekdays. The Highway 101 bridge supports 4 times as many long-distance a trips on Fridays before holiday weekends than typical weekdays. Fishing Opener --- 4th of July ■■■■■� r *J1 11� Labor Day Y Memorial Da INA ■ slim�_ ►'rr _ — - Image is a calendar identifying the major summer weekends, including Fishing Opener, Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day. Overview and Need Context and Land Use Traffic Analysis Improvement Concepts Next Steps page Overview and Need Context and Land Use Traffic Analysis Improvement Concepts Next Steps Improvement Concept Overview Improvement concepts were conceived throughout the study area to address mobility concerns identified in the traffic analysis. The improvements were meant to address bottlenecks and congestion on existing highways either through spot mobility or strategic capacity. In addition, several new options for Mississippi River crossing connections concepts were also explored. All of the improvements were evaluated with respect to the following factors: Possible natural resources impacts Improvements that performed well across these factors were included in concept development. A concept graphic was created for each improvement to convey the location and type of improvement. The range of concepts were reviewed by the MNDOT team and then shared with project stakeholders including city and county staff and elected officials. Based on the traffic analysis and input received, the concepts were revised and narrowed to the four identified in the following pages. The concepts identified included a range of improvements with different magnitudes of costs and mobility benefits. Additional project development, technical analysis and public participation will be required to fully determine what, if any, improvements should be constructed. The planning -level improvements considered in each location are illustrated on the following pages. page 1'4 Overview and Need Context and Land Use Traffic Analysis Improvement Concepts Next Steps Range of Possible Improvements across Mississippi River community impacts Eligible for inclusion in Concept Development NO BUILD o11 ■1l - Donothing 1 [IOU ❑Jo US Hwy 10 Al` Ramsey to Elk Rivar- Spot mobility improvements from Armstrong Blvd (Ramsey) to 77 r n .IJ n 1 '� moo Hwy 101 (Elk River) 1 (6 miles) J, - US H 10 A2" Ramsey to Elk River- Convert to corridor four -lane strong Blvd (Ramsey) from Armstrong Blvd (Ramsey) to .10 .^� o - 7 Hwy 101 (Elk Rived 1 (6 miles) _ USH � 10 Bet Coon soLane Add - Add lane from Hanson n Blvd to Round Lake Blvd f2.5 miles) .on min " Hwy 101 Al Hwy 101 SO Capacity Impmvamanb -Signals remain. beat include adding an additional right turn lane dedicated to WB 1-94 or 1-94 interchange could be .. Eon I+ Non converted to a DDI Hwy 101A2 SO 101194 Syztam Interchange I pro arndHwyntr d enthound J 1-94 flyover _ Hwy 610A^' 610 Mobility Improvement - From Hwy 169 to Hwy 252 From (4 miles) � ■�� .�� - Hwy 6106 Hwy 610 East River Rd Interchange- Reconfigure interchange to provide full (today ■I .a� movements ramps only on west side) Hwy 166 9 A —Road US Hwy 169 Mobility amilet- 101sttoW.Rrver Road R[ 3 miles) f y .1u .,a 6 Hwy 169 B"' US Hwy 169 Mobility to Hwyfmprov,10 (1. -West River Road to Hwy 10 (1.5 miles) .11 .ID A Zanzibar/Armstrong Alignment ■1D ■1n$� 61 Hwy 169 to Ramsay Blvd Alignment Y .11 oil B2 Hwy 169 to Sunfish Lake Blvd Alignment �I Y •77 all oil C Hvry 169 to 117th Ave to Round Lake Blvd Alignment / oil .I' D Hwy 252 Extension to Hansen Blvd Alignment ! .1' o, l T Key to symbols Yes No Impact level: 000 None IT Low Ell Medium >i�6R High Yes No page115 4venriaYv and Need Clantext and Land Use Traffic Analysis Improvement Concepts Next Steps All improvements Mobility Improvement Concepts USTH 10 .l Al A2 ?5 Ramsvy a3 ,Q 10•••USTN169 Y B � • `�'•a s' j�r®�•'j St O y4u�yt49r1-- B1}�� �.. 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Image is a line map showing all potential improvement concepts on Highways 10, 101, 169 and 610 and new river crossing alignments in the Northwest Twin Cities Metro area carried forward for technical evaluation. page116 Overview and Need Context and Land Use Traffic Analysis Improvement Concepts Next Steps Concept 1 — Mobility Improvements (Hwy 101 + Hwy 10) 169 Concept improvement area Grade -separated El crossings 3 83 101 l0 56 ll Addition of 57J third lane ® 7 c, Q Diverging diamond f interchange Q 78 169 -------------- 252 Improvement Details and Cost Range Hwy 10 Grade Separated Crossing Elk River US Hwy169 to Ramsey (Armstrong Blvd Y g ) $115-290 Million* Hwy 10 Lane Addition Eastbound and Westbound Lane Add from Hanson Blvd to Round $36 Million* Lake Blvd Hwy 101 Diverging Diamond Interchange Diverging Diamond Interchange at Hwy 101 and 1-94 g g Y $22-26 Million* *Total project cost estimate in 2030 dollars page 117 Overview and Need Context and Land Use 7raffia Analysis Improvement �onceptS Next Steps Concept 2 -- Mobility Improvements (Hwy 101 + Hwy 10 + Hwy 610) Concept improvemen area At -grade improvements Ramsey 83 to' S6 Anok 0 Addition of third lane 47 116. 'c I e If , Coon 0 � 7s Mobility improvement � Maple f4rooklyn Park ^r}z Improvement Details and Cost Range Hwy 10 At -Grade Improvements Elk River (US Hwy 169) to Ramsey (Armstrong Blvd) $22-38 Million* Eastbound and westbound lane add from Hanson Blvd to Round Lake 36 Million* Hwy 10 Lane Addition Blvd $ Hwy 101 I Flyover Southbound Hwy 101 to eastbound 1-94 flyover, including $107-129 realignment of Hwy 101 Million Improvement undetermined. Consider Active Traffic Management, 8-35 Million* Hwy 610 Mobility Improvement Spot Mobility, MnPASS and Strategic Capacity $ Pagel 8 'Total project cost estimate in 2030 dollars Overview and Need Context and Land Use Traffic Analysis Improvement Concepts Next Steps Concept 3 —blew River Crossing (Arterial) 169 DtSe� Four -lane arterial 83 101 10 ) 47 5t 1V icl, � 9 78 Concept improvement area Croon ' �d�31p5 10 670rr.............. ........ i r-r. ,,,-�; Mc,ple G!, o,c RIan�Cly r] 0arl; Improvement Details and Cost Range New River New river crossing designed as a four -lane arterial roadway between 1-94 and $170-250 Million* Crossing Hwy 10. Net Cost: $170-250 Million* Benefit/Cost Ratio:1.1 `Total project cost estimate in 2030 dollars page 119 Overview and Need Context and Land Use Traffic Analysis Improvement Concepts Next Steps Concept 4 — New River Crossing (Expressway) St Michael Rogers 94 - I .?- -4 , . . C 1% V- :.. . Improvement Details and Cost Range P Concept improvement area IIFour -lane expressway 14 (D ... . ............ ....................... ............. Maple Grovv ............. 6rooklyn (3) Cpon R a - P-lds Now River New river crossing designed as a four -lane expressway between 1-94 and Hwy 10. $190-250 Million* Crossing A2: Four -lane expressway typical section I Net Cost: $190-270 Million* I Benefit/Cost Ratio: 1.3 *Total project cost estimate in 2030 dollars page 120 Overview and Need Context and Land Use Traffic Analysis Improvement Concepts Next Steps 2040 Daily Travel Patterns with New River Crossing 169 -- ,0 T"W", a Image uses line thickness to illustrate 2040 travel patterns at the Hwy 610, Hwy 169 and Hwy 101 river crossings in the Northwest Twin Cities Metro area after construction of a new river crossing. page 121 Overview and Need Context and Land Use Traffic Analysis Improvement Concepts Next Steps Impacts of the CUPID-19 Pandemic The timeframe during which this analysis was conducted coincided with the COVID-19 pandemic health crisis. During this time, lower traffic volumes were observed due to social gathering restrictions, school and business closures and increased telecommuting. These changes in travel impacted the performance of highways in the study area compared to the pre-COVID traffic data collected for this feasibility analysis. For example, many highways had lower peak period volumes, resulting in congestion that was substantially decreased or eliminated. A sensitivity analysis was undertaken to compare the traffic conditions during the pandemic. versus pre-COVID conditions. This showed that several of the bottlenecks identified in the traffic analysis had been reduced or were eliminated. Other locations, however, continued to experience congestion during the pandemic, most commonly on highway corridors with traffic signals such as Highways 10,101 and 169. The future travel demand on highways in the study area will require ongoing monitoring to understand traffic conditions as the COVID-19 pandemic subsides. Decision makers should monitor these trends in the coming years and weigh the uncertainties of travel behaviors and demand when making investments on highway improvements. Next steps This feasibility analysis revealed the following important findings: • The four concepts evaluated in this analysis all produced a benefit -cost ratio that is technically feasible. • Additional analysis is needed (particularly with safety) that was not apart of this analysis that should be included in the next phase of analysis, if one were to occur. • The question of jurisdiction for anew river crossing is not addressed in this analysis. This analysis concludes with laying out a process stakeholders could use if there is interest in moving forward with improvements. The following are necessary elements for advancing projects: • Identify a champion for leadership (no recommendation at this time) • Adopt a vision to determine improvements that align with local goals • Establish a prioritization plan for implementing projects in the vision • Facilitate public involvement to incorporate additional voices Advancement of mobility improvements in this area will require additional study, environmental review process and funding for implementation. ?ao 122