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CSAH 11 CORRIOR STUDY REPORT children to commute to school. ` In addition, it is anticipated that the high degree of tourism experienced will provide economic benefits to both communities. Prior to this study, there have been no official studies to test these theories or potential alignments developed, beyond sketches, to determine if such a trail is technically feasible, environmentally compatible, economically viable, and publicly acceptable. Local civic groups have recently expressed an interest in seeking grant funding for a trail facility, but in order to advance the trail concept and seek potential funding sources, this study was prepared to document the feasibility of the trail concept. This subarea study provided a high level look at the feasibility and cost of providing a trail between Pequot Lakes and Breezy Point along CSAH 11. Please see Appendix A for a graphic of the trail concept. Highlights of the trail subarea study graphic include: • This map shows the CSAH 11 study area and identifies the subareas • Map also shows the potential trail alignments between Pequot Lakes and Breezy Point • Map is more conceptual than the other drawings • Trail generally fits within the existing right-of-way • Trails are coded to a typical section (see insets on bottom of graphic) • Construction cost estimate $2.76 million (see Appendix E for detail) o$1.75 million in Pequot Lakes o$1.01 million in Breezy Point The trail is ultimately the cities responsibility. Paul Bunyan Scenic Byway group or local snowmobile clubs in coordination with the cities should be contacted if they want to pursue trail construction and �. funding. The County will not be a funding partner in the trail construction or maintenance, but will support the trail being placed in the County's right-of-way if it is determined that it is the most feasible route. � PEQUOT LAKES SUBAREA This subarea study focused on the impacts of the bypass. CSAH 11 will be the primary access to the community once the bypass is in place. Although the City of Pequot Lakes representatives indicated that the comprehensive plan states that land use designations will remain the same as they are today, the City will likely receive considerable development interest around this future high activity intersection and land use designations could change at the discretion of future City Council action. This study investigated the supporting roadway need around this intersection to manage access in the long term. With this plan in place, the City of Pequot Lakes and potential developers will be able to better understand traffic needs and align access to conform to the plan if land .- use changes are approved. This subarea study ; �, �:�.-;. - , F also considered the CSAH 11 corridor and improvements needed between existing and „� _;s �� ` future TH 371. �, ' � .� " r ,�,�x :z,�.,,n During the study, the County indicated the City should plan to take over responsibility of the existing TH 371 and the segment of CSAH 11 between existing TH 371 and the proposed bypass alignment of TH 371 when the bypass is completed as the County is not interested in Prepared by: Bolton & Menk, Inc. CSAH 11 Corridor Study �,� �,,.^ . .. _ � � , . ;� , .. . , � .. �, �. � . , - , — ;.. �.aa..� — •, "":`� CSAH 11 Subarea Page 6