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' CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: July 29, 1�97
AGENDA ITEM: Dakota County Transportation Plan AGENDA SECTION:
PREPARED BY: Bud Osmundson AGENDA�t�� � � �
City Engineer/Public Works Director
ATTACHMENTS: Letter to County Engineer and June 1, APPROVED BY:
1997 Executive Summar � '
The County Highway andlor Planning Department will have a representative here to
discuss the Dakota County Transportation Plan. 1 have not received any further
information from the County to provide you. I understand that the County is in the very
early stages of the Plan and have not yet written many parts of it,but were waiting for
City input. Anyhow, we can discuss the Plan on Tuesday night.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Discussion Only.
COUNCIL ACTION:
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July 1 1 , 1997
Mr. Dave Everds, County Engineer
Dakota County Highway Department
Western Services Building
14955 Galaxie Avenue
Apple Valley, MN 55124
Re: Dakota County �ransportation Pian
Dear Mr. Everds
The City Council respectfuliy requests that Dakota County provide a Staff member at
its July 29, 1997 Workshop meeting to discuss the Dakota County Transportation
Plan. This workshop meeting will be at the Rosemount City Hall and will begin at il
6:30 p.m. City Staff recently met with Dakota County Planning and Highway �I
Department Staff to review the County Transportation Plan including the Needs Maps ,
and other issues with the County Plan. There are major implications to the City of �,
Rosemount, such as the request for principal arterial status on Trunk Highway 3 and '�,
the future needs for the Highway system. The Council and Staff would like to review '
the long term implications of these plans and policies.
We also request that the County provide an Executive Summary to the Transportation
Plan which shows the major changes from past County policies and plans. This
would be helpful for all of us to understand the implications of the new Plan.
Thank you for your attention to this matter and please catl me at 322-2025 if you
have an�_further questions.
Sincerely,
Bud Osmundson, P.E.
City Engineer/Public Works Director
cc: Tom Burt, City Administrator
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EXECUTl1(E SUMlVIARY FOR ACTION
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CiTY COUNCIL MEFTiNG DATE: July 1, 1997
AGEIVDA ITEM: County Highway Systems Project Updates AGENDA SECTtON:
� ..Department Heads Report �
PREPARED BY: Bud Osmundson � AG�EIVDA N0. II
City Engineer/Pubiic Works Director ��� � � , '
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ATTACNMENTS: APPROVED BY:
Staff wouid liice to take this opportunity to update the City Cou�cii on three projects eing
undertaken by the County which have a major impact on the City of Rosemount. Staff wiU
provide more details verbaily at the meeting.
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The first project is the CSAH 42 Corridor Study. This project is well underway and the County
is hosting an open house on July 24, 1997 at the Apple Vailey Western Service Center Atrium.
The open house is an effort to obtain as much public input as possible for this study. Staff met
this week with Fred Hoisington, who is a subco�tractor to BRW, the consuitant for the project,
and reviewed Rosemount's development patterns and issues with CSAH 42.
The second project to discuss is the CSAH 46 project. Last week many of you attended the
open houses held in Apple Vatley and Coates. The open houses were well attended by
Rosemount residents. The consultant had a drawing showing the entire length of the 8'l2 mile
project which was ve�y informative. From the Apple Valley border to Biscayne Avenue the
design team is proposing a 3 lane urban design. The City will have sorne watermain looping
and storm sewer which will be part of the project and will be identified in the future design of
the project. It appears that the City wiil be discussing with the County a turn bacic of a portion
of CSAH 48 east of Coate�.
The last project that I wouid like to discuss is the Dakota County Transportation Plan. Planning
Staff and myself inet with Dakota County Staff this past week and reviewed their work to-date.
As part of the plan, the County is proposing to share more heavily in the cost of storm sewer
for projects. Other parts of the plan show that the County is requesting principal arterial status
on Trunk Highway 3 north of CSAH 42. The Plan also shows that there are future 6 lane
nesds on CSAH 42 west of Trunk Highway 3 and future 4 lane needs on County Road 38
(McAndrews Road� west of Shannon Parkway. The County has identified potential new County
, Road alignments including Blaine Avenue south of CSAH 42, Emery Avenue in the eastern
portion of Rosmeount which would connect CSAH 42 to County Road 48, and an extensian of
Diamond Patti south of 160th Street to 170th Street. My recommendation is to have a work
session meeting with a member of the Dakota County Staff to discuss these Transportation
Ptan issues in the near future.
No action is necessary on any of these items tonight, but please call me if you have any further
questions.
RECOMMENDED ACT10N: Discussion only.
COUNClL ACT10N:
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What is the Purpose of the County Road 42 Corridor Study?
The purpose of the Study is to evaluate the mobility,access and safety issues for the roadway. The recognized needs are to
improve the operation of County Road(CR)42 as a regional highway while accommodating access for existing and planned
developments.
When did the Study begin?When will it be completed?
Dakota and Scott Counties jointly initiated the CR 42 Corridor Study in June 1997. This is the first phase of an eight month
Study to gather informarion,define issues and suggest possible improvement options. The Study is scheduled to be
completed in January 1998.
Who is participating?
Participants in the Study besides Dakota and Scott Counties are the Cities of Apple Valley,Burnsville,Lakeville,Prior Lake,
Rosemount,Savage and Shakopee;Minnesota Department of Transportation;the Metropolitan Council;Minnesota Valley
Transit and the interested public. Two committees have been established to help guide the Study,an Advisory Committee
and a Technical Committee. The Advisory Committee is comprised of business representatives and residents in the Study
corridor. Representation on the Technical Committee is from the engineering and planning staff of each of the agencies and
cities along the corridor.
Why is the Study taking Place?
Factors resulting in the decision to undertake the Study include:
• the rapid growth in traffic volumes on CR 42 in both Dakota and Scott Counties,
• a Dakota County Transportation Survey reporting that 60%of the residenu who responded use GR 42 frequently
and have experienced congestion,
• a travel time study,Sprin, 1997,documenting delay in travel times along CR 42 from CR 18 to Highway 52,
• 14 of the 40 intersections with the highest accident rates on Dakota County roads are on CR 42,
• Dakota County recently had three access requests that were denied because they didn't meet the County access
spacing guidelines.
How Can YOU be Involved in the CR 42 Study?
Opportuniries for public input have been established through Advisory and Technical Committees meeting throughout the
Study,three Public Information Open Houses scheduled to gather informarion from the public,newsletters will be sent to
everyone on the mailing list to update the public on the progress of the Study,a Website(located on the Dakota County
homepage)has been established for your use and a questionaire circulated at this Open House to gain information on how the
roadway is used.
We need to hear from you!
Please contact us for more information or to�ive your comments on the CR 42 Study:
Lezlie Vermillion,Project Manager, -or- contact a Technical Committee representative.
Phone: 612/891-7t00
E-mail:laby9@wsc.co.dakota.mn.us
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CSAM 42 CORRIDOR STUDY - PROCESS DIAGRAM
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• Purpose of the CSAH 42 Corridor Study is to Evaluate:
►Functional Classification Issues
►Mobility and Safety Issues ,
►Access Management
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►Improve Operation of CSAH 42 as a Regional Highway
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FUNDING
It will be Dakota County's Policy to:
FF.1 For cities with populations over S,OOQ participate in 55°Io of the construction and re-
construction costs of the foliowing on cost-shared items on Counry projects:
A. Roadway construction items.
B. Mitigation required by state and federal permits.
C. Eligible stomi sewer and other drainage facilities based on con#ributing flows
meeting State Aid sharing factors.
D. Replacement or restoration of fences, landscaping, and driveways when .
affected by construction.
E. Centerline drainage culverts_
F. Relaying or adjusting sanitary sewer, water, and storm sewer systems, if
required due to construction.
G. Relaying or adjusting privately owned public utilities when not performed at the
expense of the utility.
H. Landscape plantings that do not interfere withsighY distance and safety. Dakota
County wilL•
1. Plant shrubbery and trees no ta7ler than 5 feet.
2. Atlow no obstacles in clear zone or sight corners.
L Eligible water poliution control best management practice items based on the
County's share of contributing flows and meeting National Urban Runoff
Protection (NURP) standards such as outlet structures, sedimentation basins
and ponds, and temporary erosion controL
FF.2 For cities with populations over 5,000, pa�ticipate in 55% of the cost of right-of-way
for existing roads where right-of-way is required for.
A. The construction of items described in FF.1, (A-G) and FF.3 (Traffice Signafs).
B. The County's portion of storm sewer and other drainage facilities base on
contributing flows meeting State Aid sha�ing factors.
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C. The County portion of water poUution control best management practice items
based on the County's share of the contributing flows and meeting 4V�¢sc�r��l
Urban Runoff Protection (NURP) standards.
FF.3 For Cities with populations over 5,000, share other costs as follows: i�
A. Engineering costs will be spiit based on the County and City share of �
construction costs.
B. Traffic signals (including constru�tion costs for attached street lights,
interconnection, pre-emption, etc.)will be eligible for 50% County funds after
subtracting federal and/o�Mn/DOT norma! share:
C. Traffic controi signals on the State highway system at their interseetion with
County highways wil! be eligible for 50% County funds, for the non-federal/non-
Mn/DOT(trunk highway funds)normal share.
FF.4 Determine the County cost share for right-of-way on new alignments on an
individual project basis. The County cost share wi!! be from 0% to 55% as
determined by the Dakota County engineer and approved by the Physical
Development Director. If the city has obtained right-of-way through platting and
prop�r p!annirg, th�n thE County 4vill part�c�pate in right-of-v�ay acquisit�o�.
FF_5 Advance fund a project in the approved County Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) by
agreement with the city or cities involved, with repayment according to the cost
share schedule in policies when the County has determined that a road project is
necessary and the city or cities involved are unable to cost share at the time
designated in the County Capital Improvement Plan (C�P).
FF.6 Allow a city or cities to advance fund a project in the approved County Capitaf
Improvement Plan (CIP) by agreement with the County with repayment according to
the cost share schedule in policies when the city has determined a County road
project is necessary prior to the time designated in the County Capital Improvement
Plan (CIP).
FF.7 Subtract from the'County eligible pcoject costs, funds received from intermodal
Surface Transportation Efficiency Act {ISTEA), Trunk Highway Fund, Trunk
Highway Turnback Fund, or grants, with the balance of #he costs divided according
to policies.
FF.B Subtract from the County eligible project costs, the costs of road improvements or
other road costs (e.g., traffic controls) which are in the determination of the County
the result of a tax increment financing plan or an amendment to a TIF plan, with the
balance of costs divided according:to policies.
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FF.9 Pay costs for eligible construction and reconstruction items (FF.1, A-I) for existing ���
County projects for cities with populations less than 5,000 and townships. '
FF.10 Share the cost of NURP pond/basin maintenance based on the County's share of
contributing filows,
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FF.11 Seek funding assistance for County transportation projects from federal, state, and
regional funding programs.
FF.12 As �equested by the township and approved by the County Engineer, use the
"township allotmenY'ta fund:
A. 50 percent of township road or bridge constnaction projects.
B. Intersection lighting of County roads, inciuding energy costs. (Energy costs
will be submitted on an annual basis to the County.)
C. Sign replacement funding.
FF.13 Annually prepare and review the five-year transportation Capital Improvement
Program (CIP).
FF.14 Construct off-roadbikeways in conjunction with alt County road projects, whenever
appropriate.
FF.15 Constructpaved �houlders on both sides of the roadways, where appropriate.
FF.16 Share the costs (less any applicable grants) for overlay or reconstruction on County
bikeways at 55% County/45% local, if the local unit of government is following the
adopted maintenance agreement. If the local unit of govemment has failed to
follow the maintenance agreement, the averlay or reconstruction costs become the
sole responsibility of the city.
FF.17 AnnuaHy prepare and review a five- year capital improvement program fior
bikeways, to be included in the County Capital Improvement Program.
FF.18 Fund the costs of engineering services for bikeways on the County system.
FF.19 Submit grant applications for bikeway funding assistance to available Federal,
State, and regional funding programs.
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ENERGY and ENVIRONMENT
lt will be Dakota County's policy ta
EE.1 Evalua#e environmentai effects of projects and adhere to guidelines, Gcehses, and
permits as required by County, State and Federal reguiations.
EE.2 Appiy Nationai Urban Runoff Program (NURP) standards, or their equivalent, for
County roadway projects. Dakota Coun#y will share maintenance costs based on
cantributing flows. (See also Funding policies.)
EE.3 Avoid road and bikeway construction in wetlands, protected wildlife habitat, unique
agricultural land, and other sensitive environmental areas,where feasible. When
avoidance is not feasable, the County will minimize and mitigate impacts caused by
County road projects.
EE.4 Create wetland mitiqation areas to comply with local,state and federal permits.
Dakota County wilL
1. Use the Dakota Count Soil and Water Conservation District
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(SWCD) for wetland delineation on County transportation
projects. :
2. Create wetiand mitigation areas within the affected
watershed first, and within Dakota County second.
3. Create a wetland bank for transportation projects.
EE.S Employ traffic management techniques to reduce air pol}ution through more efficienf
operation of the roadway system, including signal timing and use of shoulders for
transit vehicles.
EE.6 Manage solid waste in accordance with Dakota County Ordinance Na 910, Solid �,
Waste Management, the Dakota Countv So1id Waste Master Plan; and applicable
State and Federaf solid waste regulations.
1. However, the use of certain types of solid waste material as
fill may be acceptable when the potential for environmentat,
public health, and safety problems are minimal.
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2. Dakota County wii! purchase and use recyciable materials
and products in conjunction with County transportation
projects, where feasible and cost effective, as directed by
Minnesota Statutes, Section 115A.48.
EE.7 Manage hazardous wastes and hazardous maferials in accordance with Qakota
County Orrlinance No. 111, Hazardous Waste Regulation, and applicable State and
Federal hazardous waste and hazardous materials regulations.
EE.8 Use environmentally sound and practical altematives to the use of roadside
chemicals.
EE.9 When appropriate, instail, maintain, or abandon all wells impacted or used in
conjunction with any Dakota County transportation project, in accordance with
Dakota County Ordinance No. ?14, Well and Wafer Supply Management.
EE.10 When appropriate, properly install, maintain, or abandon all sewage systems
impacted or used in conjunction with any Dakota County transportation project, in
acco�da�ce witn Dakofa C�unty�rd�nanca PJo. 113, On-�ite Sewa�e Tieatrnent.
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erosivn and containment of sediments on County highwav right-of-way. This will II
include: I
1. Use and maintenance of native prairie plantings along I'
roadsides to reduce encroachment of undesirabte plant ',
species and to fielp re-establish native prai�ie diversity. :
2. The completion of plantings and maintenance in accordance '
with Operations and Maintenance policies.
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EE.12 Prepare an Erosion Control Plan for h�ghway const � p �
with MPCA permit. Dakota County wilL ,
1. Work with Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) to I,
develop soil erosion plar�s and practices for County ',
transportation projects.
EE.13 Maintain sedimentation effectiveness of storm sewer systems. This will include: '
1. Cleaning drainage ditches, gutters, and storm sewer inlet ',
grates: '
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2. During the winter maintenance season, adjusting the ratio of
salt to sand to limit the amount of sand washing into catch
basins.
3. Prioritization of maintenance activities to limit sand washing
into catch basins.
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EE.14 Monitor noise impacts for transporta#ion projects along County roads, as necessary.
DESIGN and CONSTRUCTION
!t wi!l be Dakota County's policy to:
DC.1 Use MnDOT, AASHTO, State Aid Standards, and ADA requirements as appropriate
in the design of County roads.
DC.2 Coo�-dinate design detaiis befinreen ihe County and otherjurisdictions.
DC.3 Conform to State Aid and Federal Aid Construction Standards during pro3ect '
management as appropriate. I
DC.4 Design traffic control devices according to the Highway Traffic Regulation Act and
the Minnesota Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
DC.S Follow appropriate fiighway design standards for the placement of utilities,
bikeways, bus pullouts, and other structures within County road right-of-way.
1. ' Although Dakota County discaurages utilities frorn placing
their facilities under the driving surface, the utilities will be
allowed, by permit, to bury their facilities and to cross under
the driving surface.
2. Manholes should not be placed in the road surface. '
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RIGHT-OF-WAY PRESERVATION and ACQUISITION
It wii!be Dakofa County's policy to:
RW.1 Require right-of-way dedication for plats adjoining Caunty roads according to the
Contiguous Plat Ordinance and the approved right-of-way dedication guidelines.
Dakota County wilL
1. Follow right-of-way dedication guidelines in making these
determinations and consider features such as topography,
obstacles, inclusion of trails, major intersection geometric,
site distance, roadside safety dear zones, snow removal
storage, and other design characteristics that could influence
with width of right-of-way.
2. Initiate coordination with affected cities to determine how
right-of-way may be most effectively obtained.
RW.2 When appropriate, assure that right-of-way acquisition for roadway construction
projects is consistent with plaf dedication requirements.
RW:3 Cooperate with others to develop multiple use agreements for County roads or
jointly-owned rights-of-way with private and pubfic interests.
RW.4 Follow standards for placement of utilities, trails, and other structures within County
road right-of-way.
RW.5 Develop a County-wide map based upon long-term system needs to identify right-
of-way needs. Dakota County will consider the following factors:
• 20-year traffic projections
• Function of road
• Corridor preservation �
• Consistency with policy objectives
• Environmental considerations
• Intermodal potential
RW.6 Encourage cities to consider appropriate future County right-of-way needs when
authorizing land use changes, whether platting changes are occurring or not.
RW.7 Consider the adoption of an official mapping ordinance (OMO) fior County roads.
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FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION
If wilJ be Dakota County's policy to:
FC.1 Periodicaily review and update the County's functionai classification system.
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FC.2 Work with other agencies to fielp deve(op the regional functiona! classification
system for planning and funding purposes.
FC.3 Consider functional classification in the development of access controls on County
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FC.4 Consider functional classification when establishin ri ht-of-way needs on County •
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roads to deal with future growth.
FC.5 Plan and construct a minor atteriat system in the developing areas of the County
that conside;s existing and planned land uses.
FC.6 Evaluate the internal roadway network for new plats adjacent to County Roads to
insure that the local road system is adequate to support the transportation needs-of
the development; and that access to the County Roads are at locations meeting the
County's access spacing guidelines_
1. Require forecasts of generated traffic from development.
2. Examine 20-ysar needs of the road nefinrork. �,
3. Adoption of a County-wide map {See Poiicy RW.S).
FC.7 Encourage cities to construct a road network to relieve traffic on County roads and
to help accommodate the traffic generated from land use�development within the
city.
FC.8 Work with the cities to use trafific controls, design practices, (and use policies, and
local street systems to maintain the function of the County roads, as designated in
the func#ional classification map contained in this plan.
FC.9 Consider functional classification in the design of County road projects.
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ACCESS and MOBILITY
It will be Dakota County's policy to:
AM.1 Develop a system of highways that provides a high level of mobility, augments fhe ,
regional highway sys#em, and provides continuous traffic movements within the ,I
County, as weii as to and from the County.
AM.2 Maintain appropriate spacing of intersecting local streets and driveways in
accordance with the access spacing guidelines. (See Appendix 6.) Dakota County
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1. Identify county highways of rnetropoti#an significance and
plans fior access controL
2. Reduce access ta the County roads as appropriate.
P,M.3 Connect County roads with State roads and with the county roads flf other counties,
as appropriate.
AM:4 Determine authorized uses of a road based on pavement structure and geometric
design factors. This will include:
1. Posting of load restrictions.
2. Designation of twin trailer routes.
3. Designation of 10-ton routes. :
4. Designation of the A-minor arterials by function (i.e., reliever,
expander, augmenter, or connector).
JURISD{CTIO�JAL CLASSIFICATIO�i
(The jurisdictional classification system relates to both functional dassification and
funding sources. in general, roadways which solely serve loca!franspo�tation needs
are owned and maintained by the �ocal government. Roadways, such as freeways,
which serve regional, intercounty or state-wide transportation needs are owned and
maintained by the state. The County owns and maintains the roads that provide
connections to major acfivify/ocations wifhin the county and roads that provide access
to land uses that facilifate development.)
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!t will be Dakota Counfy's policy fo:
JC.1 PeriodicaHy review the County road sys#em to identify potential jurisdictiona(
changes that consider system continuity, regional access, and mobiiity. Dakota
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; 1. Cooperate with affected units ofi government to periodically
review the jurisdictional c4assification of roads andidentify
potential tumbacks (See Appendix 5).
2. Develop a map of potential turnbacks.
3. When approached by MnDOT, notify the appropriate city,
township, counry, regional, and State authorities.
JC.2 Continue to evaluate roadways identified for potential jurisdictional changes,
including roadways not on the County system, based on the following criteria:
• Traffic volumes
• Functional classification
� Connections to major activity centers
• Ca�nectivity to the metrcpolitan tran��ort�tion system
• Goods movement function
• Economic impact
• Mobility versus land access
• Spacing between County roads
• Route continuity
- JC.3 Cooperate with other agencies to ensure that appropriate roads are in the County
State Aid System, giving consideration to functiona! classification, travel demand,
connectivity, and appropriate spacing between roads. Dakota County wi1L- ,
1. Request that the city reassign mileage when the Screening
I, Board has approved a roadway for CSAH status.
JC.4 Designate the new corridors identified in the County's Transportation Pfan as
County roads only when they have been individually adopted by County Board
resolution.
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INTERMODAL
It will be Dakota County's po/icy to:
IM.1 Build appropriate partnerships to develop an intennoda! transportation system ,
which provides for the efificient, effective, and safe movement af goods ahd people.
IM.2 Evaluate all types ofi transportation services for integration when constructing or
reconstructing the County road system.
RAILS, TRUCKS, COMMERCiAL NAVIGATION
lt wi!/be Dakota County's policy to:
RT.1 Evaluate abandoned raiiroad corridors for potential preservation for future
transporta#ion purpases-i.e., bikeways, �rails, fighc rail, busways, or otiier
transportation purposes.
RT.2 Worfc with MnDOT, cities, townships, and the railroad companies to identify rail �
crossing and safety issues within the County road system. ',
RT.3 Properly accommodate goods rnovement to, from, and within Dakota County
through developing and designing specific Gounty road corridors to accommodate
truck terminal areas, heavy loads, and twin trailers. Dakota Caunty wi1L
1. Work with cities and MnDOT to coordinate the identification
' and designation of comdors.
RT.4 Support commerciaf navigation on the river corridors in order to effectively move
goods and promote economic development.
TRANSiT
It will be Dakofa Counfy's policy to:
TR.1 Work with other agencies to p�omote the region's transit priorities.
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TR.2 Encourage, where feasible, the operation of transit system components, including
regular-route, ridesharing, paratransit services and facilities, in a compatible and
coordinated fashion. Dakota County wifL
Strategies: 1. Encourage the provision of reverse commute service to the
major suburban employers within Dakota County.
2. Work with other agencies to promote conformance with the
requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990,
as they pertain to transit and transportation system.
3. Support services which meet the mobility needs of disabled
and disadvantaged persons requiring specialized
transportation.
4. Encourage the continued development of a coordinated and
integrated Rideshare matching system.
5. Evaula#s park& ride facilities with highway projects.
TR.3 Work with other agencies to promote a better match between transit service and the
travel needs a,' Dafcota County casi�en}s. Dakota C�ur.t��Ni!l: '
1. Work with ioca! communities and the regional transit �,
agencies to promote a restructuring of the t[ansit system to
adequately serve the travel needs and desires of Dakota
County residents.
TR.4 Consider acquiring adequate right-of-way for multipie transportation modes on all -
reconstructian and new construction p�ojects on County roads_
TR.5 Work with cities and employers to develop travel demand management {TDM)
strategies. Dakota County will:
1. Support TDM efforts at congested highway corridors and
employment concentrations. f :
TR.6 Work with other agencies to develop technoiogy which will improve the delivery and
promotion of transit services; ndesharing, and roadway operations. Dakota County
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1. Support the use of technology to increase transit use,
ridesharing, and TDM to preserve the environment (e.g.,
SMART DARTS).
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2. Encourage and support additional highway and parking
facilities dedicated to high occupancy vehicle {HOV) use.
3. Support empioyer programs that encourage transit use by
their employe�s.
4. Encourage an intermodal transportation system liqking HOV,
bicycles, and pedestrians to transi#fiacilities.
5. Evaluate the special needs of transit.
BlKEWAYS and PEDESTR(ANS
lt will be Dakota County's policy to:
BP.1 Create a County Bikeway System and a regional trail system which witl fotm a
access to ma'or Coun facilities
framework to serve Coun� ide needs e. ., ) ty ,
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activity centers, employment centers, and post-secondary schools) and which
provides connections be!ween municipalities and to adiacent co��nties. Dakota
County wilL
1. Coordinate the development of the County Bikeway System
with the existing and planned facilities of other units of
government. _
2. Encourage the construction of needed State and local
bikeways within the County.
3. Provide paved shoulders on both sides of the roadway alang
the County Bikeway System.
4. Restrict the separated paths on the County Bikeway System
to bicycle and pedestrian traffic.
5. Provide bicycle parking faciiities at aU County-owned
facilities. �
6. Work with the appropriate agencies to locate bike racks and
lockers at transit hubs and park-and-ride facilities.
BP.2 Prepare a five-year bikeway Capital lmprovement Program that is coordinated with
the five-year road construction and reconstruction programs of the County, State
and local units of govemment.
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BP.3 Consider the foliowing factors when designing bikeways: MnDOT and AASHTO
standards, timing for road construction, safety standards, availability of right-�f�w��s
cost, and daily traffic volume. Dakota County vviiL
9. Include bikeway design for County and Municipa! Bikeways
afong County roads in the initial design phase of County road
construction projects, consistent with the County p�licies,
and with approved requests from local units of government.
2. Provide design criteria to other units of government with
regard to local bikeway development in County road right-o#-
way.
3. Require County approval regarding the location and design
of local bikeways within County road rigf�t-of-way.
4. Encourage local communities to provide design and
engineering for bikeways on the County system within local
road rights-of way.
BP.4 �nsure that traffic controls and signage on County bikeways will be in accordance
with the Minnesata Manual on Uniform TraTfic Control Devices.
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BP.S Use the Minnesota Department of Transportation s (MnDOT) or AASHTO s
Standard Specifications for Construction, whenever possible.
BP.6 Require the local governments to provide routine maintenance, through agreements
for off-road paths on the County Bikeway system.
BP.7 Submit grant applications for bikeway funding assistance for available Federal,
State, and regional funding programs.
BP.8 Periodically inspect shoulders for needed maintenance on Gounty roads designated
as bike routes.
PLANNING and COOPER/�TIO�
It wiJl be Dakota Countys policy to:
PC.1 Periodically review and update theTransportation Poficy Plan.
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PC.2 Involve affected units of govemment and transit providers in the annual
development of the Capital Improvement Program.
PC.3 Soiicit input from and invo(ve all interested parties in the planning and design of
construction projects on the County roadway system.
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PC.4 Maintain a Travel Demand Forecas#ing model which is coordinated with the cities
and the Metropolitan Council to ensure regional and local compatibility.
PC.S Provide input to the Metropolitan Council and MNDOT regarding County
transportation issues via the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB).
PC.6 Participate on state, ragional, and local committees regarding County transportation
issues.
PC.7 Cooperate, participate, and initiate communication with relevant regional agencies
and affected parties,whenever speciat studies are needed.
PC.8 Meet with other units of government and other affected parties to better coordinate
and integrate transportation modes (e.g. roads, rail, waterways,airports, transit,
bicycleways, trails, and pedestrian ways)
PC.9 Coordinate efforts with the Metropolitan Council Office of Transit Operations
(MCTO), the Minnesota Val(ey Transit (MVTA), Dakota Area Transportation
Services (DARTS}, and other transit providers to develop strategies for transit in the
County.
PC.1 Q Participate �n the development of and be consistent with the Metropolitan Gouncil's
Regional Blueprint, Transportation Policy Plan, and other applicable documents and
studies.
PC.11 Work with the cities to integrate land use and transportation planning in order to
optimize the use and minimize the need for investments in the County and city
fransportation systerns.
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LAND USE
lt wilf be Dakota County's policy to:
LU.1 Monitor land use development and transportation facitities to enhance the relationship
beiween land use and transportation pianning. Dakota County wiiL• •
1. Maintain a land use inventory for the entire County in
conjunction with cities and townships.
2. Review and comment on the comprehensive plans and
comprehensive plan amendments of the cities and townships
within Dakota Coun#y as well as of adjoining jurisdictions for
consistency with Dakota County's Comprehensive Plan.
LU.2 Require, as part of the,Contiguous Plat Ordinance, that the land use impacts of
development on County roads be documented prior to approval of a plat. Dakota
County wilL
1. Require traffic projections for proposed developments.
2. Require internal roadway diagrams.
3. Require the official County road name/number on maps.
4. Require demonstration of noise mitigation measures when
warranted. _
LU.3 Encourage the cities to plan development of land which is compatible with adjacent
existing and planned transportation facilities.
LU.4 Cooperate with local municipalities and property owners to hslp mitigate the impacts -
which occur when the function of a transportation facility and adjacent land uses have
become incompatible. r
LU.S Be sensitive to the preservation and enhancement of the region's cultural and natural
resources when providing for the County's transportation needs.
LU.6 Invoive cities, townships, and transit providers in the County Capital Improvement
Program development process.
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PUBLlC PARTICIPATION
It wiJl be Dakota County's policy to:
PP.1 Solicit public input at the beginning and in conjunction with the development of
transportation projec#s and plans. Dakota County wilL- •
1. Involve the public in the preliminary discussion, information
gathering, design, construction, and feedback of projecfs.
2. Hold preliminary open houses on highway projects.
3. Conduct public information meetings on an"as needed"
basis to seek public input to assist in defining the scope of a
proposed project.
4. Set up community workshops to obtain ea�1y input for County
decisions b invitin County constituencies and the pu6lic to
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leam abou#a�d discuss County issues in a va�ety of settings
and forums.
5. Hold ublic meeiings.
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6. Produce a variety of regular publications that increase the
public's knowledge and understanding of County issues, and
inform them of County activities and decisions.
7. Facilitate meeting information about County issues to#he
public thraugh the news media. Selective use of cable N
and local ublications wili be made, including involving
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County Comrnissioners through iocal media in their districts.
8. Make comment cards abvailable to the public.
9. Respond to calls from the public regarding roads and
intersections in a reasonable timeframe.
10. Jnvolve the public in the Capital lmprovement Plan process,
including receiving comments on projects_ The public will be
notified of upcoming projects through the opportunity to
review the five year CIP,
11. Provide the opportunity for ongoing citizens involvement in
ou h adviso bodies that develop
County policymaking th� g ry
recommendations and advise the County on major poficy
issues.
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12. Increase interaction and dialogue wrth (ocal
govemments on day-to-day County probiems, and obtain
their views early in the process of developing County
policies.
PP.2 Adhere to State and Federal requirements in soliciting comments regarding
construction of the County transpartation netwark.
PP.3 Make available to the public all policies, guidelines, and plans conceming County
roads consistent with the Minnesota Data Practices Act.
OPERATIONS and MAINTENANCE
lt will be Dakota County's policy to:
OM. 1 Authorize the County Engineer to impose weight restrictions on County roads to
prevent significant structural detenor�tion.
OM.2 Maintain and p�eserve the existing urban and rural transportation systems in a safe
and usable state. The County will give high priority to preservation and
rehabilitation projects�which increase effective multimodal and intermodal
' accessibility, and serve to enhance historic, scenic, recreational, andJar cultural
resources.
TRAFFIC SIGNALS
If wil!be Dakota County's policy to:
OM.3 P}ace and operate traffic controi devices according to standards as stated in the
Highway Traffic Regulation Act (MS Gh. 169) and Minnesota Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices.
OM.4 Clsan, paint, and relarnp traffic signals excluding the attached street iights at all
intersections with County highways.
OM.S Maintain signal controller, hardware, emergency vehicle pre-emption systems at all
signalized intersections with County highways, except those with trunk highways.
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OM.6 Work with transit providers and cities to evaluate the use of pre-emptiQn systems
for transit vehicies.
OM.7 Provide maintenance assistance for traffic control signals under the jurisdiction of
cities within the County as foNows
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• Maintenance activities shall occur after the County and the affected City have
entered into a cost sharing agreement. The County shail be reimbursed by the
City for any costs encountered. The agreements shaA include, but no#be
limited, to the following:
1. The County will respond to requests for assistance subject to the
limitation imposed by availability of manpower, equipment, and
replacemen#parts and the condition o€the County road system.
2. The Coun#y may discontinue maintenance*of City#raffic signals if the
County determines that it is no longer feasible. Such termination of
maintenance shalt be effective one year after the date of written notice
to the City.
3. All costs incurred by the County in conjunction with the maintenance '
�Ervices pro;rided shal! be reimbursed by#;�e Ci�y and shal� taka irto
account direct labor, fringe benefits, overhead, equipment costs, and
materials.
4. Any maintenance activity which requires v�atside contracting shall be
coordinated and ordered by the City. The County may assist in
inspection of such activity.
5. Arrangemen#s with the Cities shall provide for any and all liability issues
in such a way that the Caunty is compensated for inereased liability to
the County and or Counry employees.
OM.8 Provide maintenance assistance fo�traffic contro! signals under the jurisdiction ofi
the State within the County as follows;
• Maintenance ac±ivities shal(occur after the County and the State have entered a
cost sharing agreement. The County shall be reimbursed by the State for any
costs encountered. Ths agreements shall include, but not be limited to, the
following:
'1. The County will respond to requests far assistance subject to the
limitation imposed by availability of manpower,equipment, and
replacement parts and the condition of the County road system.
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2. The Count may discontinue maintenance of State traffic signals if the I
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County determines that it is no longer feasible. ��ach i�rmi�t��iQ� �f '
maintenance shai! be effective one yea�after the date of written notice '
to the State.
3. Afl costs incurred by the County in conjunc#ion wifih the maintenanee
services provided sha11 be reimbursed by the State and sha11 t�ke into ,
account direct labor, fringe benefits, ovefiead, equipment costs, and
materials.
4. Any maintenance activity which requires outside contracting shalt be I!
coordinated and ordered by the State. The County may assist in
inspection of such activity.
5. Arrangemen#s witli the State shall provide for any and all liability issues
in such a way that the County is compensated for increased liability to
the County and or County employees.
OM.9 Participate in the "Gopher State One Call (GSOC)" system for#r�ffic signal
locations.
ROADWAY LIGHTING
/t will be Dakota Countys policy to:
OM.10 Participate in the installation costs of street lights only where thea� are attached to
traffic signals on County highways. The lights will be financed on the sarne basis
as the installation of traffic signals. The County will not participate in the vperations
and maintenance of street lighting.
OM.11 By permit, allow continuous street lighting and lighting at intersections of County
Roads af the local agency's expense.
PERMITS
It will be Dakota County's policy fo:
OM.12 Require a permit to participate in the "Adopt-A-Highway" program.
OM.13 Require fees where applicable, prior to issuing permits
OM.14 Require a permit for any work within tt�e County right-of-way.
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OM.15 Require a permit before constructing an approach or access connection, such as a
driveway, street, or fieid entrance, to the County highway system.
OM.16 Requi�e a permit before installation of any utilities within County road right-of.way.
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OM.17 Require approval by the Counry Engineer for special activities impacting County
roadways. Requests must be made in writing to the County Engi�eer.
OM.48 As part of the permit approval process, coordinate with cities prior to issuing permits
to avoid possible city conflicts. The County will forward copies of permits to:
affected cities when they are issued.
OM.19 Require permit applicants to provide an insurance certificate that names Dakota
County as additional insured for projects that involve work to the roadway o�work in
the right-of-way. Requests for permits for residential property will be approved
when the owner shows evidence of fiome insurance.
QM_2C� P,equir� a permit for all �verv�reight and oversized laads m��ring over Cour,ty
highways.
SIGNS
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OM.21 Authorize the County Engineer to place parking restrictions in accordance with city
no parking resolutions.
OM.22 Authorize the County Engineer to establish, maintain, and remove temporary traffic
controls including stop signs, work zone speed limits, road closings and detour
routes, and traffic signals, as necessary #o allowprogress of authorized highway
projects or emergency situations. r
OM.23 Remove private signs placed in Dakota County road right-of-way within thirty feet ofi
the edge of the traveled lanes, beyond thi�ty feet when requested by the adjacent
landowner, or when the signs obstruct sight, distance or interfere with traffic signs
and signals. Signs that are removed will bs stored at the highway shop for a
reasonable period and retumed to owners requesting the signs for a handling fee
The County Auditor is to give copies of this sign restciction poficy to all persons filing
to run for office in Dakota County or for State offices and also to mail copies of this
policy to City Clerks or Administrators and School District Superintendents
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requesting that they provide copies of tfiis policy to persons filing for.offices at those
locations.
OM.24 instaU traffic signs (e.g., regula#ory, warning, guide) that conform to the Minnesota
Manual on Uniform Traffic Contr�l Devices.
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JOINT PURCHASE OF SERVICES, MATERIAL.S, AND EQUlPMENT
It wil!be Dakota County's policy to:
OM.25 Participate in shared purchase and use of equipment, services, and materials with .
other govemmental agencies whenever beneficiaL
SPEED LIMtTS
lt will be Dakota County's policy fa
OM.26 Post speed limits on County roads as established by the Commissioner ofthe
Minnesota Depactment of Transportation (Mn/DOT).
OM:27 Authorize the County Engineer to request that MnIDOT perform traffic studies to
determine the reasonable and safe speed limits on roadways where it is determined
by the County Engineer that conditions have sufficiently changed to warrant a study
or when City Council action has requested a speed study. At the time a speed study
is requested, the County Engineer shall notify the Commissioner(s) in whose
district(s) the study is being conducted and shall further notify the Commissioner(s)
of the results of the Mn/DDT speed study. �
TRAFFIC DATA
lt will be Dakota County's policy to:
OM.28 Develop the following systems for the continuous monito�ing of County
im
rovement needs:
ide tif roadwa and intersection p
trans ortation facilities to n y
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• A traffic counting system that is compatible with the MNDOT system
• An acciden#data and analysis system that is compatible with Mn/DOT data.
• A safety improvement rating system that can assist in needs prioritization.
OM.29 Make available traffic and accident data on a cooperative basis.to all levels of
government for all roadways.
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ROADSIDE LANDSCAPiNG
It will be Dakota Counfy's policy to:
OM.30 Plant and maintain vegetation on the County Highway right-of-way for the purposes
of erosion controt and containment of sediments.
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way. Permittees wiD be responsibie for maintenance.
OM.32 During the growing season (May-October), mow medians and boulevards once a . :
month, if needed, and rural ditches not more than four times per year for safety,
following the Department of Natu�al Resources recommended wildlife and
environmental regulations.
ROADWAY SURFACE
If will be Dakota County's policy to` .
OM.33 Sweep County roads each year startir�g in spring. Dakota County wilL
1. Striveto remove sand before it goes into the storm sewer. �'
2. Rotate the order of sweeping among the cities. '�,
3. Work with cities to determine priority areas to clean �rsf (e.g.,
prevent sand from going into catch basins where there may
be a problem).
4. If additional assistance is needed, consider contracting with
(ocal municipalities.
OM.34 Conduct roadway surface maintenance. Damage caused by utility work or other
permitted operations will be the responsibility of the permittee.
STORM SEWER AND DRAINAGE
tt will be Dakota County's policy to:
OM.35 Clean drainage ditches, gutters, and storm sewer inlet grates; and repair orreplace
castings damaged by County maintenance activities.
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MAILBOX DAMAGE CAUSED BY SNOW REMOVAL
It wi1/be Dakota County's policy to:
OM.36 Replace mailboxes with a standard size mailbox only when the box w�s installed at
the proper height and focation and when actually hit by snowplflwing equipment.
The Dakota County Highway Oepartment aiso will replace mailboxes darrjaged by
snow coming off the plow when the mailbox has been instailed on a swing or pivot
support according to drawings available from the Dakota County Highway
Department.
AS BUII.T RECORDS
It will be Dakota County's policy to:
OM.37 Implement a plan to include as-buiit records in the Dakota County Geogcaphical
Information System (GIS).
OM.38 Record, through GIS, aU plans of County roads and utilities within the County right-
of-way.
OM.39 Require that permittees submit as-built drawings as part of the permit process:
BIKEWAYS
It will be Dakota Counfy's policy to:
OM.40 Ensure that maintenance agreements governing bikeways are complied with
between the County and local communities.
BRIDGES
!t wiN be Dakota County's policy to:
OM.41 Perform inspec#ion and maintenance of bridges in compliance with Mn/DOT and ,
Federal requirements. �
OM.42 Caoperate with Dako#a County townships to replace or reconstruct deficient
structures with special Minnesota State Transportation Funds, Federal Funds or
Township Bridge Account Funds.
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APPEND(X 1
ROADWAY CONSTRIJCTI�(V
A. clearing and grubbing items
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B. removal items
C. grading items
D. surfacing items '
E. base items
F. curb and gutter
G. medians
'H. shouldering items
I. retaining walls
J. tur,' establishments
K. pavement markings �
L. signing
M mobilization
N. field office and faboratory
O. sidewalks :
P. bikeways
Q. traffic control
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APPENDIX 2 �
COUNTY CAPITAi. IMPROVEME[VT P�A6� fCiP) PROCESS
1. Distdbute approved CIP to cities, townships, and transit providers March
and reques changes and/or comments.
2. Draft CIP created based upon comments received from cities, townships,
transit providers, County.
3. Draft CIP taken to County Board at AFP meeting. July
4. Draft C1P mailed to cities, townships, and transit providers for comment.
5 Final draft CIP created based upon comments received.
6. Final draft CIP presented to County Board Nov.
7. Final draft CIP revised based upon County Board comments.
8. Final draft CIP adopted by County Board. Dec.
Q. Adopted CIP mailed to cities, townships, transit previders, and the
appropriate metropolitan and state agencies.
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APENDIX 3
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APPE1dDIX 4 �
R1GHT-OF-WAY DEDlCATION GUID�L����
Riqh#-of-Wav Dedication Guidelines
Future Design Total Riqht-of-Way
2-lane urban 100 feet
2-lane rura( 910 feet
41ane undivided 120 feet
4-lane divided 150 feet
61and divided 200 feet
These guidelines assume compatible land use adjacent to County roads.
Noncompatib/e/and uses may require additiona!right-of-way for mitigation.
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APPENDIX 5
TURNBACK AGREEMENT REQUIREiVI�I�`�S
The folio�+ving are the requirements for#umback agreements:
A. Township Agfeement � �
1. County and Township agree on compensation or work necessary, before '
tumback. i
2. County will provide description of property.
3. County agrees to maintain for two years after official tumback resoiution
by tfie County Board, thereafter all maintenance and other
responsibilities.
4. Township agrees to hold County harmless and understands that the
Cvunty has meet all obligations for this road.
B. City Agreement
1. County & City agree on compensation or work necessary before
turnback.
2. County will provide description af property.
3. City will be totally responsible for the roadway following the turnback
resolutic�n by the Couniy Bcard.
�. City agrees to holc+ County harmless and understands that the County
has met all obligations far this road.
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APPENDIX 6
DAKOTA COUNTY ACCESS S�'ACING GUIDELINES
TYPE OF ACCESS BEING i; ';; TYP:E UF:ClJUNTY HiGHWAY AFFECTED BY ACCESS (2):
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REQUESTED ,, , , :,
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PRINCIPAL DIVIDED UNDIVIDED 2 or 4 LANE
ARTERIAL 4 or 6 LANE > 15,000 ADT 1 < 15,000 ADT 1 < 3,000 ADT 1
A. Private Resideniiaf or Not Permitted Not Permitted Not Permiited 1/8 Mile Spacing Determination based
indivi�ival Commercial (full on other criteria.
access)
B. Multiple Commercial (full Not Permitted 1/4 Mile Spacing 1/4 Mile Spacing 1/8 Mile Spacing Determination based
access). on other criteria.
C. Public Street- 1/4 Mile Spacing 1/4 Mile Spacing Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable
Muliiple Commercial (3), (4) (3), (4)
Right Turns &Left Turns
Only.
D. Public Street- 1/8 Mile Spacing 1/8 Mile Spacing Not Permitted Not applicable Not Applicable
Multiple Commercial (3) {3)
Right Turns Only
E. Public Streets 1/2 Mile Spacing 1/4 Mile Spacing 1/4 Mile Spacing 1/8 Mile Spacing 1/8 Mile Spacing
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F. Principle Arterial/Expressway Grade Separated 1 Mile Spacing 1 Mile Spacing 1 Mile Spacing 1 Mile Spacing
lnterchange
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(2) Roadway types refer to anticipated cross�section.
(3) Requires installation of turn lanes.
(4} Requires wide median and additional right-of-way.
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