Documents & Maps

To accomplish a higher level of understanding, County Highway 101 and the district around it has been studied in terms of transportation function, land use, and economics. Documents and maps will be posted here as analysis occurs and findings are presented.

Access Management
Access Management is a set of techniques that can be used to control access to highways, major arterials, and other roadways. The benefits of access management include improved movement of traffic, reduced crashes, and fewer vehicle conflicts. For more information, please visit the link below:

Safe Access is Good for Business

Problem Statement - 10/22/09
The following Problem Statement was presented to the Corridor Advisory Committee on October 22nd, 2009.

County Highway 101 is a minor arterial roadway providing a significant regional transportation connection across the Minnesota River, connecting Carver and Scott Counties, in a steadily growing region of the southwest metro area. Along with serving regional transportation demands, County Highway 101 is a multi-functional transportation corridor serving as a gateway to local business, residential and recreational users. In its current configuration, County Highway 101 will likely reach a point in the next decade when congestion will be so great that excessive corridor delays will occur during busy morning and evening travel periods of the day. The lack of transportation performance will likely have a negative impact on adjacent land uses and the economic competitiveness of the 1st Avenue District and surrounding region.

Findings of Fact
To accomplish a higher level of understanding, the roadway and the district around it has been measured in terms of transportation function, land use, and economics. While not exhaustive, the analysis has uncovered several key findings and conclusions.

Findings of Fact Presented on 10-22-2009 to the Corridor
Advisory Committee – PowerPoint Overview

Findings of Fact Document

CH 101 Traffic Conditions
County Highway 101 traffic conditions were reviewed to understand historic traffic patterns and levels, current traffic conditions, and anticipated traffic conditions after the 2010 improvements are completed.  While traffic volumes on the corridor dropped when TH 169 went south of town, today volumes are approaching pre-bypass levels.  It is anticipated that the 2010 construction project will be a short-term fix and accommodate traffic levels for the next 5-15 years.  Drivers on side streets trying to access the corridor are anticipated to experience significant delays.  As a result, they may choose may divert to signalized intersections, take greater risks, and/or avoid the area. 

Traffic Conditions Presented on 06-04-2009 to the Corridor Advisory Committee – PowerPoint Overview

Streetscape Design Tool Kit
Streetscape design tools were reviewed to build understanding for the considerations that can shape development patterns.  Development pattern considerations reviewed included building placement, parking orientation, access, and business signage.  Streetscape elements and their influence on development patterns were reviewed.  Medians, boulevards, lighting, paving, landscaping, signage, furnishings, utilities, and sustainability are elements that will be considered for use in the County Highway 101 reconstruction project.  The presentation below provides an overview of these tools, including their opportunities and limitations.

Streetscape Tool Kit Presented on 07-23-2009 to the Corridor Advisory Committee – PowerPoint Overview

Traffic Planning Tools
Roadway section, access management, intersection traffic control, and medians each impact the ability of a corridor to accommodate motorized and pedestrian traffic in a safe and efficient manner.  These traffic planning tools can also influence adjacent land uses and their related development pattern.  The presentation below provides an introduction to these traffic planning tools.

Traffic Planning Tools Presented on 07-23-2009 to the Corridor Advisory Committee – PowerPoint Overview

Project Objectives & Guiding Principles
Core Project Assumptions are statements representing the premise for the County Highway 101 Project. Project Objectives / Guiding Principals are statements that will be used to steer the planning, design, and construction process. This information together will be used to develop and evaluate alternatives. Additional information may be added as the project progresses.

Project Objectives & Guiding Principles Presented on 06-04-2009 to the Corridor Advisory Committee

Parking Lot of Comments Received
The “Parking Lot” represents comments received on the County Highway 101 Project.  Comments have been categorized by topics.  During the CH 101 planning process, responses to these comments will be considered for incorporation into the project or identified to be addressed in future projects and/or studies.  Additional comments will be incorporated as they are received.

Parking Lot of Comments 10-22-2009