Multi-Modal Transportation Plan - City of Northfield
The purpose of this plan was to evaluate existing and future transportation needs and provide the framework for decisions regarding the nature of infrastructure improvements necessary to achieve safety, accessibility, mobility, and performance of the existing and future transportation system. This Plan includes established local policies, standards, and guidelines to implement the future transportation system vision that is coordinated with respect to the City of Northfield's land use plan, as well as county and state plans.
Building upon the context established by the Comprehensive Plan, roadway design guidelines were developed to achieve the desired role of City streets within the community, as well as provide their intended function within the roadway network.
The street types set the context of the cross sectional view of particular roadways. Design parameters were established for each street type relative to its intended function and integration of multi-modal components. These standards ensure that as roadways are constructed or upgraded they meet the needs of the appropriate design vehicle.
Additionally, this plan evaluated previous planning studies, and integrated them as appropriate based on the context of this planning effort. Existing conditions, together with findings of the 2030 travel demand forecasts using the Mn/DOT Collar County Model, provided a foundation for establishing short, mid, and long-term priorities for capital improvement planning. These priorities are in the areas of:
- Connectivity, capacity and safety
- Modal integration
- Development driven opportunities
- Regional transportation initiatives
- Education and enforcement