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are assigned the second tier priority for regional transportation planning and <br />investment. <br />Similar to the regional bicycle transportation corridors, there are Tier 1 and Tier <br />2 regional bicycle transportation alignments where specific route alignments <br />have been designated through the Regional Bicycle System Study process that <br />included discussions with local agency staff. The designated RBTN alignments <br />are based on local bicycle plans and in many cases (particularly in the core cities) <br />already exist in some form and may need little or no improvement for the regional <br />network. Other designated alignments have not been developed and are based <br />on planned on -street and off-road route alignments or other factors as discussed <br />with local agency staff. <br />Several RBTN alignments have been identified in the City (see Figure 6-1): <br />Highway 96 W (Tier 1): The proposed east -west corridor links the City of <br />New Brighton, Arden Hills, and Shoreview. The small portion of this route <br />that falls within New Brighton provides a connection over the 1-35 W/Hwy <br />10 interchange, and leads to connections of the employment corridor of Old <br />Highway 8. This route corresponds with City and County trail plans. <br />Rice Creek West (Tier 2): This corridor provides a regional connection along Rice <br />Creek, connecting the cities of Fridley, New Brighton, Arden Hills, and Mounds <br />View. The corridor follows the existing regional trail and looks to provide a <br />connection at the north of Long Lake Regional Park, which corresponds with City <br />and County trail plans <br />Several Tier 1 corridors have also been identified in east and south New Brighton. <br />The Citywill utilize these corridors as a foundation while developing the Master <br />Trails Plan, described in Chapter 5. The ability of bicycle corridors to serve multiple <br />functions such as building a thorough non -motorized transportation network, <br />providing recreational opportunities, and connecting the city's robust parks system <br />stresses the importance of investing in a Master Trails Plan for New Brighton. <br />Regional Trail Search Corridors <br />The RBTN is further supported by Regional Trail Search Corridors, which include <br />proposed regional trails to provide connections between Regional Parks System <br />facilities where the trail alignment has not yet been planned. <br />The Regional Trail Search Corridors within New Brighton are shown in Chapter 5. <br />Both the RBTN and the Regional Trail Search Corridors will serve as the foundation <br />for the future Master Trails Plan. Potential trail enhancements that may have <br />significant benefits for the community include connecting the regional trail system <br />in Long Lake Regional Park to Hanson Park; working with the railroads to explore <br />the possibility for creating trails within their right-of-way; and building connections <br />between New Brighton and the downtown Minneapolis employment corridors. <br />Connected Ramsey Communities Network <br />The Ramsey County -wide Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan establishes the Connected <br />Ramsey Communities Network as a framework for planning, prioritizing, and <br />designing the countywide active transportation network. Ramsey County <br />municipalities came together to build this network from local facilities and plans. <br />When fully developed, it will connect people with desirable destinations throughout <br />6-86 New Brighton Comprehensive Plan 1 2040 <br />