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I <br />I <br />I <br />a rea while Tclieving the strain fro m Co unt>‘ Ro ad 15. In 1980 the City <br />constructed the first link in this system, the McCullev Road connection <br />between Countv Road 19 and Countv Road 6, In 1998 Orono worked with <br />Hennepin Countv to provide for nonstop eastbound access from McCullev <br />Road to County Road 6: and the final link will be direct nonstop access <br />from County Road 6 to the Miahwav 12 Bvpass. This svtem will provide <br />an eri'icient corridor tor handling a substantial share of the truck traffic and <br />commuter trips from the W'estonka area while providinu a viable <br />alternative to Countv Road 15. <br />Thus, in one motion, thru-traffic movement will be increased in speed and <br />safety while environmentally sensitive areas will be protected from <br />deuradation. <br />3. <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />I <br />4. <br />Orono will actively promote a scenic parkway system to designate <br />those roads traversing environmentally sen: itive and scenically <br />attractive areas. The intention of the scenic parkway system is to provide <br />a special designation connoting the typically narrow, curvy, slow-speed <br />character of these roads. Scenic parkways provide special vistas of Orono ’s <br />natural amenities and are best suited for rela.\ing unhurried travel. High <br />\ olumc traffic, commuter traffic, and commercial traffic is not appropriate <br />on scenic parkways because these u.sers do not benefit from the attraction <br />and the physical nature of the road is not conducive to efficient thru-traffic <br />nun cment. Because of natural topographic limitations, scenic parkways <br />will also continue to provide local property access and limited collector <br />road functions. <br />Orono will encourage improved transit systems and investigation of <br />alternative transit modes. Orono will support innovative approaches <br />toward providing transportation alternatives to the private auto. This <br />includes such concepts as pedestrian and bicycle trails. pa ra»tr ansi t. <br />improved bus ser\ icc, and investigation of light rail transit. <br />Orono will support the Lake Minnetonka Conservafi.on District in the <br />control of seaplane operation on I.akc Minnetonka. The e.xisting level <br />of seaplane operation is satisfactory to Orono. The City will support the <br />LMCD in their monitoring of seaplane operation and in any reasonable <br />changes in regulations necessary to prevent .seaplane conllict with the <br />primary boating use of the lake. <br />CMP 4A - 13