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Mixed-Use

Blaine Ponds - Blaine, MN

This study evaluated a concept plan that developed a vacant parcel with proposed land uses of office, warehouse, and general retail. Due to the location of this project, City, County, and State agencies were involved. The study addressed the following traffic elements:

  • Impact of traffic generated by the proposed development at seven key intersections including a nearby I-35W interchange
  • Proposed access plan to CSAH 52 and site circulation
  • Recommended roadway layout for CSAH 52 (95th Avenue)
69th & York Avenue - Edina, MN

This study evaluated a concept plan that removed the existing office land uses on a 3.7 acre parcel and replaced them with a 14-story residential tower, a 4-story senior residential building, and 38,000 SF of retail space complete with a parking structure. The study addressed the following traffic elements:

  • Impact of traffic generated by the proposed development at two key intersections
  • Proposed access plan and internal site circulation feasibility
  • Recommended roadway layout for 69th Street between Xerxes Avenue and York Avenue
Best Buy Site Redevelopment - Eden Prairie, MN

This project is located in an area called "The Golden Triangle" of Eden Prairie, It is the area bounded by TH 494 to the south, TH 212 to the west, and TH 169 to the east. The study evaluated the traffic impacts of three redevelopment scenarios for the existing 47+ acre site located along Flying Cloud Drive. The study evaluated the traffic impacts of the three different scenarios on 12 nearby intersections for various target years. Analysis included the interchange at Shady Oak Road and TH 212 and the interchange at Valley View Road and TH 169. Mitigation measures for the three scenarios were developed based on the analysis results.

Humboldt Industrial Park TDMP - Minneapolis, MN

This Travel Demand Management Plan (TDMP) was prepared in accordance with the City of Minneapolis requirements. This TDMP evaluated a concept plan that developed a vacant parcel with a proposed 20/80 split of office and warehouse. The study addressed the following traffic elements:

  • All required TDMP elements
  • Queuing impacts at a key intersection
  • Truck traffic impacts along a designated truck route
TH 210 Backage Road Improvement Project - Pillager, MN

This study was completed to fulfill the requirements of question 21 in the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW). The study evaluated a concept plan that would install a "backage" road along TH 210 and the development of approximately 72 acres along its length. The study addressed the following traffic elements:

  • Critical EAW traffic elements
  • Impact of traffic generated by the proposed development at two key intersections on TH 210
  • Improvements needed along the development property to address safety and impacts on the surrounding roadway system
Lake Country Crossing EAW - Baxter, MN

This study was completed to fulfill the requirements of question 21 in the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW). This land-use revision project is located in the southwest quadrant of TH 210 and TH 371 intersection. The concept plan included general retail, a bank, and fast-food restaurant. The study addressed the following traffic elements:

  • Impact of traffic generated by the proposed development at four key intersections
  • to what extent are improvements needed along the frontage of the property to provide satisfactory access and effective traffic operations
Dale Properties - Oakdale, MN

This study evaluated a concept plan that developed a vacant parcel with proposed land uses of retail (including a big box), bank, drug store, fast food restaurant, and sit-down restaurant. The study addressed the following traffic elements:

  • Impact of traffic generated by the proposed development at eight key intersections along the adjacent roadways
  • proposed right-in/right-out access on TH 5
  • Queuing analysis

Big Box

Wal-Mart Superstore - Brooklyn Park, MN

This study evaluated the traffic impacts resulting from a proposed expansion to the existing Wal-Mart store of approximately 50,000 SF. The expansion upgraded the existing store to a Supercenter. The study evaluated the traffic impacts of the expansion during the AM and PM peak hours at five key locations, one of which was a signalized intersection on County Road 81.

Menards - Rochester, MN

This study evaluated a concept plan to develop a 75+ acre parcel located north of 65th Street NW adjacent to TH 52 in Rochester, MN. The study evaluated the traffic impacts at 11 key intersections for short term and long term development years. Three other significant area developments adjacent to TH 52 were incorporated into the analysis as well as various roadway and interchange scenarios provided by the City of Rochester. The study evaluated the traffic impacts and provided mitigation recommendations.

Mills Fleet Farm - Blaine, MN

This study evaluated a concept plan to develop the southwest quadrant of I-35W and CSAH 17. The concept plan included a Mills Fleet Farm store, a car wash, a gasoline/convenience store, and a fast-food restaurant. The study addressed traffic operations at the developments two access locations to CSAH 17 and the segment of CSAH 17 located between them.

Wal-Mart Superstore - Grand Rapids, MN

This study evaluated a concept plan to develop 23+ acres along TH 169 in Grand Rapids, MN. The concept plan included a Wal-Mart Superstore, a gasoline lease area, a fast-food and a high turnover sit-down restaurant. In addition, the study accounted for adjacent parcels for which development hinged on the Wal-Mart development. The study focused on impacts at six key intersections, four of which were located on a City planned "reliever route". The feasibility of a proposed "right-in/right-out" access on TH 169 was also evaluated.

Menards - Bemidji, MN

This study evaluated a concept plan to develop a 26+ acre parcel bounded by TH 2, TH 71, and TH 197 in the City of Bemidji, MN. The concept plan included a Menards home improvement store, a retail strip, fast-food restaurant, and a sit-down restaurant. The study focused on the traffic impacts at two key intersections on TH 197. The study reviewed, short and long term access concepts that correlated with Mn/DOT's vision for TH 197.

Wal-Mart Superstore - Litchfield, MN

This study evaluated a concept plan to develop 25+ acres along TH 12 in Litchfield, MN. The concept plan included a Wal-Mart Superstore, a gasoline lease area, and two outlots for which the assumed uses were a fast-food restaurant and a high-turnover sit down restaurant. The concept plan proposed a new connection to TH 12. The study addressed the following traffic elements:

  • Would adequate traffic operations be provided at the intersection of the proposed access and TH 12 upon full completion of the development
  • what improvements are needed along the property frontage to address safety and impacts on the surrounding roadway system

Residential

Lino Lake Residential - Lino Lake, MN

This study was completed to fulfill the requirements of question 21 in the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW). The concept plan included 278 single-family detached housing units. The study addressed the following traffic elements:

  • Impact of traffic generated by the proposed residential development at five key intersections
  • Feasibility of the access plan and provision of adequate traffic operations
Thompson Development - Chisago County, MN

This study was completed to fulfill the requirements of question 21 in the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW). The concept plan included 110 single-family detached housing units. The study addressed the following traffic elements:

  • Impact of traffic generated by the proposed residential development at three key intersections
  • Proposed access spacing adequacy
  • Improvements needed along the property to address safety and impacts of the development on the adjacent roadway system
Hamlets of Lakeshire - Chaska, MN

This study was completed to fulfill the requirements of question 21 in the Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW). The concept plan included160 single-family detached housing units and 75 twin homes. The study addressed the following traffic elements:

  • Impact of traffic generated by the proposed residential development at nine key intersections

Special Studies

599 Cardigan Parking Study - Shoreview, MN

This study determined existing parking utilization and identified potential opportunities to increase the existing parking supply, The current parking usage was determined and two expansion options were developed to address the tenants parking need.

Tamarack Hills Addition II Shared-Use Parking - Woodbury, MN

This study evaluated the proposed concept plan for adequate parking supply. When development consists of multiple uses, opportunities for shared-use parking can be evaluated. Shared parking is the use of a parking space to serve two or more individual land uses without conflict or encroachment. An example from this project is the hotel patrons ability to use vacant spaces available by the office buildings after 5 PM and on weekends. Studies such as this one can help ensure that adequate parking is provided, while avoiding the negative aspects of excessive land area devoted to parking.

T.A. Schifsky Access Closure Impacts - North St. Paul, MN

This study evaluated the impacts of access closure to the T.A. Schifsky and Son's asphalt business. Travel time delay studies were performed to obtain present truck routes and associated delays. These delays were then used in comparison to future revised routes and expected delays resulting from proposed access closures..

Fairview Trail RR-Crossing - Baxter, MN

The purpose of this study was to review the railroad crossing characteristics for a proposed multi-use trail crossing and determine the appropriate crossing control, signing, and pavement markings that should be used for this particular crossing location.. Further assistance was provided with the railroad crossing approval process.

Old Little Sweden Access Study - North Branch, MN

This study evaluated a concept access plan. Specifically, the feasibility of a proposed right-in/right-out access to CSAH 68 just south of TH 95 in North Branch, MN. This study reviewed the need for access, the County access standards, existing and projected volumes, safety factors, anticipated traffic operations, and then summarized the findings and recommendations for the agencies involved.


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