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docunentation that would support that need.” <br />Rowlette stated that she had gathered information from a <br />MNDOT meeting she attended. The information included projected <br />traffic counts, and the type of road needed to address various <br />volumes of traffic. <br />ofRylander stated that once traffic counts reach a level <br />approximately 20,000 on a one-lane, two-way highway, it is time <br />to upgrade to a four-lane, or three-lane design. <br />Cohen stated that in his opinion. Highway 65, which extends <br />from Blaine to Cambridge, is a good highway for moving traffic. <br />He said, "Although the median strips seem to be excessively wide, <br />the road effectively handles a lot of traffic. I also think <br />Highway 1S9 that extends from Elk River to Princeton and Milaca <br />is a good road design." Cohen asked Rylander if he could project <br />how wide the roadbed fo: Highway 65 may be. <br />Rylander stated that both roads cited by Cohen are examples <br />of expressways. He said, 'The typical width for a design such as <br />Highway 65 is 60 feet from the inside edge of the travelled lanes <br />in each direction. The minimum width is 54 feet. The reason for <br />the width is to protect a vehicle that may leave the roadway and <br />encroach into th* edian ditch. This minimizes the potential for <br />head-on collisio. <br />Cohen asked if a concrete barrier could be used, which would <br />reduce the median width, but serve the same purpose. <br />Rylander replied, "The median width can be reduced to 2 4 o.r <br />25 feet. A left shoulder would still be needed, along with a <br />little bit of clearance to the barrier." <br />Cohan askad if such a ro.id could be constructed within 115 <br />to 120 feet of right-of-way. <br />Rylander replied, "Yes, with the exception of intersections, <br />where left turn lanes would need to be provided." <br />Kelley stated tha^ Highway 7 night be an example of the road <br />design to which Cohen i' <'onsidering. <br />Rylander stated that .i.ghway 7 has a lot of accidents <br />because there is not sufficient clearance room to the barrier. <br />He stated that Old Highway 13, now Highway 169, has similar <br />problems. <br />Cohen asked what the e.cisting right-of-way is for Highway <br />12. <br />Mabusth and Gerhardson stated that there is 100 feet of <br />right-of-way in front of Otten Brothers. <br />- 5 -