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CONNECTIONS AND ACCESS POINTS New and improved intersections and additional street connections are important to improving the existing neighborhood and promoting redevelopment and intill initiatives such as the Novation Campus. The recommended improvements will be achieved through a combination of private and public investments. The description of these improvements reference this summary map. New Access Three new intersections are proposed. These new intersections are planned to accommodate development of the Novation Campus and increase local street connectivity. These new access points were evaluated and justified as part of the required Traffic Impact Analysis prepared for the Novation Campus. · Intersection A: The current "T" intersection of Moorland Road with Rimrock Road should be extended into the area planned for expansion of the Novation Campus creating a conventional tour-way signalized intersection. This new intersection will serve as the primary gateway into the N ovation Campus and allow for the extension of a new commercial collector road that will end at an intersection with Ski Lane. Novation Campus development plans indicate that the existing convenience store and gas pumps at this location will be relocated to make this extension possible. Intersection B: This new intersection is planned to accommodate better access and traffic distribution for the Novation Campus development and will be signalized. Intersection C: This new intersection is planned to help reduce demand on Rimrock Road by providing another access point to areas planned for expansion of the Novation Campus. Additional Street Connections As previously described, the existing street network is highly fragmented, isolating neighborhood residents. This plan includes three recommendations for increasing local street network connectivity. Ski Lane/ Oregon Road Connection: \X-'isDOT plans to eliminate the current slip ramp entering USH 14 from Oregon Road to improve safety. During the removal of the Oregon Road ramp, the roadway should be realigned to Row onto Ski Lane. Realignment and connection will allow for extension of the recommended Oregon Road . bicycle lanes along Ski Lane. Lake George/Deer Valley Connection: As noted, Pheasant Ridge/Deer Valley residents now cut- through private property to access retail uses on Rimrock Road. Lake George Road should be extended to connect with Pheasant Ridge Trail Road to improve access for local residents to Rimrock Road and to employment and retail services planned within the Novation Campus. This connection will improve access for residents and emergency service providers. (See Improved Intersections regarding changes to the Deer Valley /Pheasant Ridge intersection.) Beltline Overpass: As improvements are made to the Beltline and the USH 14/lJSH 12/USH 18 interchange, WisDOT should evaluate a local street connection near the location of the current Beltline pedestrian overpass. This connection would help to eliminate use of the Beltline for local trips (improving regional travel) and help improve access into and out of the neighborhood. USH 14 Overpass: After the elimination of the USH 14/0regon Road slip lane, and when improvements are made to USH 14 and the USH 14/USH 12/USH 18 interchange, WisDOT should evaluate a local street connection between Rolfsmeyer Road and Ski Lane/Oregon Road. The location and any environmental impact of this local road connection needs more study. This local road connection would provide neighborhood residents multi-modal access to Fish Hatchery Road without use of the Beltline. Care should be taken to ensure that this connection does not create high volume or high speed vehicular neighborhood cut-through. . . Improved Intersections Intersection improvements are recommended to improve traffic Rowand increase pedestrian and bicyclist safety. . Pheasant Ridge Trail/Deer Valley Road (Intersection D): It is recommended that this intersection be modified to improve pedestrian safety and moderate traffic speeds through the residential area. The southbound and eastbound right turn radius should be reconstructed to require a slow right turn. In addition, if Lake George Road is extended to connect at the current intersection of Deer Valley Road, a conventional four-way intersection should be created. Intersection traffic calming measures, such as a roundabout and weight limits, should be included to limit the use of this route by semi truck traffic. _ JULY 2008 1m-