DEPARTMENT: Physical Development Administration
FILE TYPE: Consent Action
TITLE
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Authorization To Submit Amendments Of Regional Bicycle Transportation Network To Metropolitan Council
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PURPOSE/ACTION REQUESTED
Authorize staff to submit amendments of the Regional Bicycle Transportation Network (RBTN) to the Metropolitan Council.
SUMMARY
The RBTN consists of bicycle corridors that have been identified by the Metropolitan Council as priorities for planning and investment through the regional solicitation process. Multi-use trail grant applications that are identified as part of the RBTN will be more competitive for funding. On May 6th, 2025, the Metropolitan Council published notification of a process to propose changes to the RBTN. Dakota County has adopted plans that support bicycling, including greenway master plans, the 2040 Transportation Plan, and the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Staff recommends the below segments be submitted for consideration of inclusion into the RBTN (Attachment: Proposed Changes Map).
1) CSAH 63 - CSAH 8 to CSAH 4: Corridor Extension
2) CSAH 73/Barns Ave - CSAH 28 to CSAH 71: Corridor Extension
3) CSAH 71/Rich Valley Blvd. - CSAH 149 to CSAH 32: New
4) CSAH 28 - CSAH 56 to Blaine Ave & Hwy 3 to CSAH 63: Corridor Extensions
5) CSAH 43/Lexington - CSAH 32/Cliff Rd to TH 13: New
6) CSAH 11 - CSAH 38 to CSAH 32: New
7) CSAH 73/Akon Ave - CSAH 32 to CSAH 42: New
8) CSAH 46 - Akron Ave. to CSAH 31: New
9) CSAH 9/179th - CSAH 23/Cedar to Diamond Path: New
10) Vermillion Highlands Greenway - CSAH 42 to Farmington via Whitetail Woods: New
11) CSAH 54 - Hastings to Goodhue County (Extension of Mississippi River Greenway): New
12) CSAH 9 - Lakeville to Scott County: New
13) CSAH 70 - CSAH 9 to Scott County: New
14) Mill Towns State Trail - Cannon Falls to Northfield via Randolph: New
Changes accepted through this process will be added to the bicycle network map to be adopted for use in scoring applications for the 2026 Regional Solicitation and incorporated into the Transportation Policy Plan.
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that the County Board authorize the submission of proposed additions to the RBTN as identified in Attachment.
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EXPLANATION OF FISCAL/FTE IMPACTS
☒ None ☐ Current budget ☐ Other
☐ Amendment Requested ☐ New FTE(s) requested
RESOLUTION
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WHEREAS, Dakota County has adopted Greenway Master Plans and completed the 2040 Transportation Plan to identify trail needs along County highways and within greenway corridors; and
WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council has identified the Regional Bicycle Transportation Network (RBTN) as priority corridors for regional bicycle planning and investment; and
WHEREAS, on May 6th, 2025, the Metropolitan Council notified agencies that a process had begun to consider changes to the RBTN; and
WHEREAS, 14 recommended changes in Dakota County have been identified that may be eligible to be added or amended to the RBTN.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Dakota County Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the submission of an amendment to the Regional Bicycle Transportation Network to the Metropolitan Council to designate changes to the Regional Bicycle Transportation Network Corridors:
1) CSAH 63 - CSAH 8 to CSAH 4: Corridor Extension
2) CSAH 73/Barns Ave - CSAH 28 to CSAH 71: Corridor Extension
3) CSAH 71/Rich Valley Blvd. - CSAH 149 to CSAH 32: New
4) CSAH 28 - CSAH 56 to Blaine Ave & Hwy 3 to CSAH 63: Corridor Extensions
5) CSAH 43/Lexington - CSAH 32/Cliff Rd to TH 13: New
6) CSAH 11 - CSAH 38 to CSAH 32: New
7) CSAH 73/Akon Ave - CSAH 32 to CSAH 42: New
8) CSAH 46 - Akron Ave. to CSAH 31: New
9) CSAH 9/179th - CSAH 23/Cedar to Diamond Path: New
10) Vermillion Highlands Greenway - CSAH 42 to Farmington via Whitetail Woods: New
11) CSAH 54 - Hastings to Goodhue County (Extension of Mississippi River Greenway): New
12) CSAH 9 - Lakeville to Scott County: New
13) CSAH 70 - CSAH 9 to Scott County: New
14) Mill Towns State Trail - Cannon Falls to Northfield via Randolph: New
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PREVIOUS BOARD ACTION
None.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment: Proposed Changes Map
BOARD GOALS
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☐ A Successful Place for Business and Jobs ☐ Excellence in Public Service
CONTACT
Department Head: Erin Stwora
Author: John Mertens