These facilities lessen the traffic on major arterials by providing additional transit opportunities for commuters. In Rosemount, park and ride lots are located on the east side of Trunk Highway 3 north of 145 th Street and at the American Legion parking lot south of 145 th street east of Burma Avenue. With the cooperation of the MVTA, the City hopes to find a location for an additional park and ride lot in the future. This lot would ideally be located in Rosemount s western half since commuter traffic in the City generally flows in that direction. The City of Rosemount recognizes the need for alternate modes of transportation to the private automobile.
Public transit supplies one opportunity for alternate transportation.
Bicycle and pedestrian trails provide another means of transportation for Rosemount residents. Figure 4.1-K shows current and future bike routes in the City. It is City policy to include bike paths or pedestrian trails or both on all new construction of collectors and arterials. Railways Railroads are an important component of Rosemount s transportation plan. Two Class I rail carriers, the Canadian Pacific Railway and the Union Pacific Railroad, operate in Rosemount.