I-394 Design Considerations

Development of the I-394 highway corridor will affect the communities of Wayzata, Minnetonka, Plymouth, St. Louis Park, Golden Valley and Minneapolis. Providing a positive visual experience on both sides of the highway corridor is important. The images and impressions of the view to the highway from neighborhoods in the area as well as from parks and wildlife areas is of prime concern. The emphasis is placed on enhancement of those communities and neighborhoods along the highway corridor while blending the corridor into the communities.

The purpose of this report is to recognize the primary design elements of a freeway corridor and begin considering how these design elements may be organized into a comprehensive transportation solution which integrates the highway corridor into adjacent communities. This study will identify typical design solutions for the public which detail designers of the corridor will take into consideration.