HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-03-18_WORK SESSIONAGENDA
JOINT WORK SESSION
EDINA CITY COUNCIL AND TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA
COMMUNITY ROOM
TUESDAY, MARCH 18, 2014
S:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
11. ROLL CALL
III. PENTAGON PARK TAX INCREMENT FINANCING ASSISTANCE
IV. BIKE EDINA
V. EDINA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
VI. ADJOURNMENT
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SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING MEETINGS /DATES /EVENTS
Tues
Mar 18
Work Session — Pentagon Park TIF Assistance /Bike Edina
5:00 P.M.
COMMUNITY ROOM
Joint Meeting With Edina Transportation Commission
Tues
Mar 18
Regular Meeting
7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tues
Apr 1
Work Session- Arden Park Watershed District Partnership
5:30 P.M.
COMMUNITY ROOM
Future Water Utility Needs
Tues
Apr 1
Regular Meeting
7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tues
Apr 22
Business Meeting/Joint Meeting With Arts & Culture Comm.
5:30 P.M.
COMMUNITY ROOM
Tues
Apr 22
Regular Meeting
7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tues
May 6
Work Session — 50`h & France Special Assessment Policy
5:30 P.M.
COMMUNITY ROOM
Tues
May 6
Regular Meeting
7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tues
May 20
Work Session —Joint Session With HRRC /Former PW
5:00 P.M.
COMMUNITY ROOM
Site Redevelopment Process
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May 20
Regular Meeting
7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
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May 26
MEMORIAL DAY HOLIDAY OBSERVED — City Hall Closed
.es
Jun 3
Work Session —Joint Meeting With Health Commission
5:30 P.M.
COMMUNITY ROOM
Tues
Jun 3
Regular Meeting
7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Tues
Jun 17
Work Session — Community Vision Consultant Interviews
5:00 P.M.
COMMUNITY ROOM
Tues
Jun 17
Regular Meeting
7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
Work Session Agenda Item IV.
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Bike Edina Task Force (BETF) was established by the City Council in 2006 and has met
continuously on a monthly, or near - monthly basis, since then. The City Council appointed
original BETF members. After that time, new member applications were submitted via the City
website (until the application was removed) and new members were appointed by the group.
Gordon Hughes and Wayne Houle served as staff liaisons, and Mark Nolan currently serves in
this role. Meetings are held at City Hall and are open to the public. Meeting minutes are
distributed to the ETC, City Council, and staff members.
Below is a brief history of BETF as it relates to our organizational status with the City.
• Established by the City Council in July 2006 "to serve at the pleasure of the Council and
accomplish a Comprehensive Bicycle Plan." The Council appointed Steve Rusk as chair.
Mr. Rusk recommended members for the group and the Council approved appointment
of these members in August 2006.
Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan submitted to the City Council in November
2007. BETF requested to continue as a group in some form. Minutes read: "The Council
will consider the future of BETF at an upcoming study session regarding the roles of
boards and commissions." While a study session was held in December 2007, the
minutes do not show discussion of BETF.
• City Council discussed the future of BETF at a regular meeting in March 2008.
Consensus was that the group should continue as "the Bike Task Force committee" and
that a member of BETF would be appointed to the ETC.
• ETC ordinance amended to include a member of the BETF or similar group, or who
otherwise has an expertise and interest in bicycling as a mode of transportation in April
2008.
• City Council and BETF met in a joint work session in March 2009. Discussion included
the "operational structure of the Bike Edina Task Force," but the minutes do not provide
more information.
• City Council and BETF met in a joint work session in February 2010.
• City Council and BETF met in a joint work session in August 3, 2011. "The Council
briefly discussed the future of BETF and consensus was to leave the group in its current
form, unless the Edina Transportation Commission were to form subgroups, then BETF
could be a subgroup. [Note: ETC has not formed modal subgroups.]
• BETF made a request to be reimbursed for a website expense and was informed by
Manager Neal:. "The City is authorized to pay operating expenses for [organizations] it
establishes and controls, such as Planning Commission, Park Board, etc. The City is not
authorized to pay operating expenses for organizations that it does not control, such as
BETF, League of Women Voters, Edina Hockey Association, etc." (May 2012)
• BETF discussed its organizational status through 2013. Options considered included
whether BETF could continue as a City- sanctioned task force, become a working group
of the ETC, or become an independent organization with a formal relationship to the
City.
• In 2013, BETF adopted new bylaws, modeled after the City's standard Board and
Commission bylaws, and changed its name to Bike Edina.
Bike Edina seeks clarity from the City Council on our organizational status with the City.
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Work Session Agenda Item IV.
Bicycle Friendly Community Application
Program of League of American Bicyclists (http: / /www.bikeleague.ora).
90+ questions covering engineering and maintenance, education, encouragement, enforcement,
and evaluation and planning.
Application submitted .February 2014. Decisions to be announced in May.
Prepared by Jennifer Janovy, Bike Edina; Mark Nolan, City of Edina; and Nick Mason, Bicycle
Alliance of MN
Current Bike Friendly Communities in Minnesota: Minneapolis (gold), Duluth (bronze), Grand
Marais (bonze)— Richfield- (bronze); Winona (bronze), Bemidji- (bronze)Grand- Rapids (bronze),
Greater Mankato (bronze), Rochester (bronze),. St. Paul (bronze).
Edina applied in 2010 and received Honorable Mention.
Excerpts from the application:
What was your community's most significant achievement for bicycling in the past 12
months? (500,word limit)
Three related achievements have significantly advanced bicycling in Edina in the past 12
months. In December 2012 the Edina City Council approved two new franchise fees,
creating an approximately $1.1 million annual revenue stream dedicated solely to bicycle
and pedestrian improvements. The City began collecting revenue from this fee in April
2013. In June 2013, the City hired a3ransportation Planner (new full -time position). The
Transportation Planner administers the Living Streets program and Pedestrian and
Cyclist Safety (PACS) Fund, and assists with planning and design of traffic operations
within the City. In August 2013; the City Council approved a Living Streets Policy
(complete /green streets). Living Streets balance the needs of motorists, bicyclists,
pedestrians and transit riders in ways that promote safety and convenience, enhance
community identity, create economic vitality, improve environmental sustainability, and
provide meaningful opportunities for active living and better. health. The City is currently
working on a Living Streets implementation plan.
If you have applied to the BFC program before, describe any improvements that have
occurred for cycling in your community since your last application. (500 word limit)
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Along with the achievements-listed above, Edina has made notable improvements to
benefit cycling in our community. In 201 0 the community worked with Three Rivers Park
District to identify an alignment for the Nine' Mile Creek Regional Trail. Final planning for
this 7.4 -mile recreational trail.(Edina segment) begins in February 2014, with
construction to start in 2015. In 2011 the Edina Transportation Commission updated its
establishing ordinance to reflect a multi -modal focus. In 2012,; using a $250,000 grant
from the Non- Motorized Transportation Program, the City installed experimental advisory
bike lanes and'green shared lanes along a route connecting Edina to SW Minneapolis.
Also in 2012, the Edina City Council adopted a bicycle lane ordinance. In 2012 -2013,
Edina added six centerline miles of dedicated bike lanes on primary bike routes in our
community. In 2013, Edina worked -with Hennepin County to mark dedicated bike lanes
and make bicycle friendly, intersection improvements on a county road within the city.
Also in 2013, the City of Edina, Edina Public Schools, and Bloomington Public.Health
completed a comprehensive Safe Routes to School plan. Bloomington Public Health has
also contracted with BikeMN to provide an Active Transportation. Education and Bike
Parking Action Plan, which is in final draft form. The plan includes goals that are targeted
for completion before the end of 2015. In addition, BPH sponsored a Bikeable
Community Workshop for the city of Edina in October. It was well attended by a variety
of community stakeholders and led by BikeMN, MN Department of Health, and MnDOT.
The objectives of a Bikeable Community Workshop are: (1) Describe how the 5 E's
(engineering, education, enforcement, encouragement, and evaluation) can improve the
safety of bicycling in communities; (2) Explain Minnesota's traffic laws related to
bicycling; (3) Recognize the importance of collaboration and the roles other professions
have in supporting bicycling in communities; and (4) Apply effective strategies in
communities to facilitate bicycling as an easy, safe, and healthy choice with available
resources. All of the'above improvements - involved bicycle advocates and other
community volunteers.
What specific improvements do you have planned for bicycling in the next 12 months?
(250 word limit)
The community will work with Three Rivers Park District on final design for the Nine
Mile Creek Regional Trail. Preliminary design work for Tracy Avenue (primary bike route)
will begin in the summer. City Transportation Planner Mark Nolan will continue to draft
the Living- Streets Implementation Plan with input from a citizen advisory committee. The
final plan is expected to be adopted in the fall of 2014 and will include an updated bicycle
plan and design guidelines for bicycle facilities. Planned new bicycle facilities for 2014
include striping bike lanes on Olinger Boulevard and Ohms Lane (approximately 2
miles). The Active Transportation Education and Bike Parking plan will be implemented.
Goals include mapping bike parking locations, prioritizing and filling in bike parking gaps,
and developing a cost sharing program to encourage businesses /retailers to provide bike
parking. Education goals include integrating the: MN bicycle safety curriculum Walk! Bike!
Fun! into summer Community Education and Park's and Recreation programs, and
beginning planning for a 2015 Open Streets event.-,The Bike Edina Education and
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Outreach committee is implementing a plan to extend communication and education to
Edina residents in a systematic way, as well as to coordinate communication with our
neighboring communities (Minneapolis, Richfield, St. Louis Park, Three Rivers Park
District, and Hennepin County) and their bicycle advocacy groups.
Describe any other education efforts in your community that promote safe cycling. (500
Word limit)
The Edina Transportation Commission (citizen commission appointed by and advisory
to the City Council) provides a forum for educating the public about safe cycling. The
Commission meets monthly, with every third meeting televised. The televised meetings
typically include presentations intended to be broadly educational- -for example, the most
recent televised meeting included a presentation on the new Active Routes To School
(SRTS) plan. A member of Bike Edina sits on the Transportation Commission and gives
a report at each meeting. Transportation Commission meetings are open to the public
and meeting minutes are posted on the City of Edina website.
In 2011, the ordinance establishing the Edina Transportation Commission was revised
to give the commission a multi -modal focus. Since 2008, the ordinance has required that
one member of the Commission also be a member of Bike Edina or similar group, or
otherwise have an expertise or interest in bicycling as a mode of transportation. The full
ordinance is below.
Sec. 2 -311. Policy and establishment. The city transportation commission is
— - established to- help - guide - the - city -in- implementing- its - vision - for- an--integ rated I multi - modal - -- -
local transportation system as stated in the city's comprehensive plan. The system will
provide safe and efficient transportation options for all users (motorists, transit riders,
bicyclists, and pedestrians of all ages and abilities) in a way that promotes the economic,
environmental, social, and personal vitality of the city and its residents. Sec. 2 -312.
Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall
have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly
indicates a different meaning: Local means those roadways under city control; also
called "residential" and "collector" roadways and including municipal state aid roadways.
Multi -modal means pertaining to all modes of transportation, including but not limited to
motor vehicles, mass transit, bicycles, and pedestrians. Sec. 2 -313. Purpose and
duties. The commission shall: (1) Advise the city council on the operation of the local
transportation system (all modes, users, and abilities). (2) Develop strategies, plans and
recommendations to implement the city's multi -modal transportation vision. (3) Review
neighborhood street capital investment projects for adherence to adopted city policies
and planning documents. (4) Review and comment on large development proposals,
such as those requiring an alternative urban areawide review, environmental
assessment or small area plan. (5) Discuss regional transportation improvements by
outside agencies that may affect the local transportation system. (6) Promote the city's
transportation vision through education and open forums. (7) Review and comment on
citizen transportation concerns, traffic complaint reports, and data. (8) Review and
recommend transportation - related funding.. (9) Advise the city council on additional
matters when directed by the city council. Sec. 2 -314. Membership. The. commission
shall consist of nine regular and two student members, appointed from the different
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geographic areas of the city. One member of the commission shall also be a member of
the Bike Edina Task Force or any existing similar organization, or shall otherwise have
an expertise or interest in bicycling as a mode of transportation.
In addition, the City has produced educational videos and other materials to promote
safe cycling:
Agenda: Edina segment on Edina Commuter Challenge
http: / /www.youtube.com /watch ?v= OAS92H75ET8
Green Shared Lanes instructional video: http: / /www.youtube.com /watch ?v =xykZ k5lJtl
Advisory Bike,Lanes instructional video http://www.youtube.com/.watch?v=:FJx 3HiSFnI
Edina Police Department- bike education video (Not available online.)
Understanding Bicycle Facilities in Edina handouts:
http: / /edinamn.gov /edinafiles /files /City Offices /Engineering/Transportation /Bike Facilitie
s Handout 2013.pdf.
Bike Edina, a citizen -led bicycle advocacy group formed in 2006, promotes safe cycling
through its website (www.bikeedina.org), monthly meetings that are open to the public,
and events. The mission of Bike Edina is to advance bicycling in Edina by: Advocating
for a complete bicycle transportation network that serves cyclists of all ages and abilities,
safely and conveniently; Serving as a voice and resource for city staff and elected
officials, school district, and the community on bicycling - related issues; Furthering public
awareness and acceptance of bicycling as a fun, safe, convenient, healthy and
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collaboratively with other organizations to advance our vision for a progressive bicycle -
friendly community where everyone can integrate cycling into their daily lives.
Bike Edina is working in partnership with Quality Bicycle Products on a program loosely
called "commuter in a box," a how -to program for businesses interested in or considering
implementing a bicycle commuter program for their employees. QBP will be developing a
"commuter in a box kit" in 2014, and Bike Edina will be promoting the program to 2 -3
local businesses.
In 2013, the City of Edina, Edina Public Schools, and Bloomington Public Health
completed a comprehensive Safe Routes to School plan. The plan includes "develop a
walking and biking section of the school district website;" incorporate walking and biking
safety education into the physical education curriculum;" and "create a pedestrian and
bicycle safety education campaign." A pedestrian and bicycle safety campaign is
currently being developed through a grant from Bloomington Public Health (Edina's
public health agency). The MnDOT and BikeMN curriculum "Walk! Bike! Fun!" is being
shared with the Edina school district for consideration in both physical education
curriculum and after - school programs. Implementation of this curriculum is a goal in the
Edina Active Transportation Education and Bike Parking Plan developed by BikeMN
(currently in final draft form).
In addition to the public and private schools, Edina hosts a NICA community mountain
bike team which accepts Edina youth from all middle- and high - schools whether they are
within Edina boundaries or not. The Edina Mountain Bike team is coached by certified
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NICA instructors, who educate the youth on all aspects of mountain biking, and in
addition, on rules of the road as well for urban commuting.
What are the three primary reasons your community deserves to be designated a
Bicycle Friendly Community?
Reason One (250 word limit)
Edina has made significant progress in three key areas: policy & planning, funding, and
implementation.
Policy & Planning: Edina was one of the first MN communities to have a comprehensive
bicycle transportation plan and the third MN community to adopt a Living Streets policy.
The City is currently work on a Living Streets implementation plan. The implementation
plan will include design guidelines and standards for on- street bicycle facilities and an
updated bike route plan that identifies specific improvements by route and prioritizes
implementation. The community's new Safe Routes to School plan
(http: / /edinamn.gov /ed inafiles /files/ City_ Offices / Engineering /Transportation /EdinaActiveRo
utes_ D RAFT- Report_2013- 10- 24_Com pressed.pdf) includes recommendations for bicycle
parking and education. The school district is currently working to integrate bike parking
recommendations into their facility improvement plans.
Reason Two (250 word limit)
- -- .------------ - - - - -- Funding: -In- 2013,- Edina- established_a- dedicated_ special_ revenue _fund- (P_ACS)- to_finance_
bicycle and pedestrian improvements. This fund will collect approximately $1.1 million per
year. Also in 2013, Edina received a grant from Bloomington Public Health (Edina's public
health agency) to create a comprehensive Safe Routes To School plan and $15,000 to
create a public education campaign for Living Streets. In 2012, Edina implemented a
$250,000 project funded by the Non- Motorized Transportation Program. This project made
Edina the second community in the state to implement advisory bike lanes. The project also
included bike boulevard segments and green shared lanes. Both advisory bike lanes and
green lanes are experimental. The advisory bike lanes on Wooddale were removed in July
2013 after significant and continuing community opposition. The advisory bike, lanes on W.
54th remained and the City continues to evaluate both the advisory bike lanes and green
shared lanes through 2014. The City intends to keep the advisory bike lanes on W. 54th and
the green shared lanes after the evaluation period ends.
Reason Three (250 word limit)
Implementation: Since 2010 Edina has implemented 11 lane miles of dedicated bike
lanes and over nine lane miles of marked, shared on- street bicycle facilities. In 2012, Edina
got permission to experiment with advisory bike lanes, and green shared lanes. This
process has provided valuable information, not only about how to implement these
treatments, but also about the need to educate and prepare the community and the Police
Department for these changes. Final design for the long- awaited Nine Mile Creek Regional
Trail begins this year, with construction anticipated to begin in 2015. This trail will connect to
other regional and local trails, greatly expanding transportation and recreation possibilities
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(please see attached map). A primary focus of 2014 -2015 will be to identify on- street routes
to the regional trail that serve cyclists of all ages and abilities.
What are the three aspects of your community most in need of improvement in order to
accommodate bicyclists?
Aspect One (100 word limit)
Designing facilities with all ages and abilities in mind. All of Edina's existing on- street
bicycle facilities are on collector and minor arterial streets. Even with dedicated bike
lanes, many cyclists (or would -be cyclists) are not comfortable riding on these streets.
Just one uncomfortable segment can deter people from riding. By.identifying and
improving challenging segments, providing protected facilities, and identifying alternative
routes on quieter streets, our community can meet the needs of. a wider range of cyclists.
Aspect Two (100 word limit)
Bicycle accessibility. Edina is divided into four roughly equal quadrants by two major
highways. A lack of bicycle - accessible and safe highway crossings makes bicycle travel from
one part of the community to another extremely difficult. A bicycle and pedestrian bridge over
one of the highways will, be constructed in /by 2017 as part of the Nine Mile Creek Regional
Trail. A lack of bicycle parking also limits accessibility. While bicycle parking is provided at
many schools, parks and public buildings, there is a need to provide incentives to businesses
in Edina to provide bike parking for customers and employees.
Aspect Three (100 word limit)
Education and encouragement. This process identified that bicycle education and events
are available in the community; however, these efforts need to be better coordinated so that
they are both more consistent and visible. Most bicycle education in Edina is aimed at
elementary school -aged children. There is a need to reach older children and adults and to
focus not only on bicycle skills but also on educating motorists on how to "co- exist" with bikes
on the road. There is also a need to work closely with the Police Department on education.
Community surveys consistently give the Edina Police Department high favorable ratings (in
2013, 99% of respondents indicated they trust the EPD and 98% rated police protection as
excellent or good). These high approval ratings, along with their responsibilities to enforce
traffic laws, make the Edina Police Department a valuable and necessary partner in bicycle
education.
Has completing this application made you more aware of what your community needs to
do to be bicycle friendly?
Yes
If yes, describe (250 word limit)
The application required us to identify the people and organizations who could
answer the questions. Through this process, we created, renewed, and strengthened
connections. These connections will be built on as we continue our work to make
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Edina a more bicycling friendly community. At first pass, the application was daunting,
but the more we worked on it, the more we were able to see where we, as a
community, are currently strong and where we need to improve. Not being able to
answer a question, or answer it to our satisfaction, identified opportunities. If the
question hadn't been asked, we might not have thought of it. If we hadn't tried to track
down the answer, we might not have made a connection. Perhaps the biggest
takeaway is that we need to maintain these connections and build on them in order to
successfully, complete our goals.
Are you planning any new projects based on your completion of the Bicycle Friendly
Community application?
Yes
If yes, describe (250 word limit)
Along with the projects already planned, the process of completing this application either
identified or put a higher priority on the following projects: Hosting a Skills 101 class this
spring. Participants from this class can then attend the League- certified instructor
training this summer. Developing a cost- sharing program to encourage
businesses /retailers to provide bike parking. Modifying City ordinance that prohibits
riding or parking a bike on a public sidewalk. Working to include bicycle education in all
schools and in Parks and Recreation programs. Planning an Open Streets or similar
event for 2015. Sharing our findings from this application process with the individuals
and organizations that participated in providing information, so that the knowledge
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EDINA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
2 014 Annual Work Plan
Work Session Agenda item V.
Living. Streets Plan
August 2014
Monthly meetings held with resident advisory group and internal
annually to discuss shared interests such as traffic
staff team since September 2013. Plan outline, draft chapters and
education and enforcement, street maintenance as
design guidelines developed and shared with these groups.
it affects cyclists and pedestrians, etc.
Grant received and consultant hired to develop Living Streets
Progress. Report:
branding campaign. External focus group to comment on 2 or 3
logo alternatives.
Living Streets Joint Work Session with Council anticipated in
Summer
Anticipated Plan completion in October.
Progress Report:
Meet with Police Department and Public Works
June 2014 '
Public Works Director Brian Olson and Police Chief Dave Nelson
annually to discuss shared interests such as traffic
scheduled to attend the May 15 ETC meeting
education and enforcement, street maintenance as
it affects cyclists and pedestrians, etc.
Progress. Report:
Work Session Agenda Item V.
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Valley View Rd between Gleason Rd and Antrim Rd
June 2014 !
Staff has had one preliminary meeting with School District staff
—work with School District and Active Routes to,
May 2014 -
and its engineer /architect regarding traffic /circulation issues.
School working group to address traffic issues..-
completion of Final Plan in April. ARTS Working Group will
Staff is proposing to implement proposed sidewalk on south side
meet quarterly to guide implementation/funding
of Valley View Rd. from Gleason Rd. to Chapel Ln. (2014 PACS
Progress Report:
opportunities.
Fund)
Progress Report:
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Living Streets Policy:
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Educational"Safety Campaign
May 2014 -
$8,000 grant available from SHIP 3 funds, remaining amount from
opportunities for funding.
completion of Final Plan in April. ARTS Working Group will
the PACS Fund. Staff is reviewing similar projects in Rochester and
meet quarterly to guide implementation/funding
elsewhere.
Progress Report:
Living Streets Policy:
A.
Active Routes to School Comprehensive Plan —continue to look at
A. Consultant currently incorporating comments, anticipated
opportunities for funding.
completion of Final Plan in April. ARTS Working Group will
meet quarterly to guide implementation/funding
opportunities.
B.
Sidewalk Plan — finalize priority sidewalk plan
B. Staff currently developing. Anticipated completion in October
(when- Living Streets Plan is complete).
C.
Way- finding Signage -for bikeways and pedestrians
C. Anticipated completion in October (when Living Streets Plan is
complete).
D.
Education and Communication
D. Components being developed through branding and
educational /safety campaigns. Broader Living Streets (plan
and project- based) education and communication developed
during process of drafting plan.
E.
Ordinance Review for Policy
E. Anticipated completion in October (when Living Streets Plan is
complete).
Work Session Agenda Stem V.
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Proposed Month for Joint Work Session: March
Staff Comments:
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PALS Program
Ongoing
Greater Southdale Area Transportation Study — anticipated completion date 1
Project delayed as Southdale TIF funds were redirected for the
of August 2014
50th & France Parking Improvements
Review transportation projects in the proposed Capital Improvement
Ongoing; anticipated to review CIP projects in the Fall
Program
Review Public Works street mill and overlays and seal coat projects as to
Public Works mill /overlay and seal coat plan for 2014 being
opportunities for remarking for bicycle facilities !
reviewed by staff.
France Avenue Intersections Improvement Project
Construction in 2014. Staff and ETC Communications Committee
currently reviewing revised Communications Plan.
Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail
Three Rivers Park District (TRPD) to update ETC at its April
Meeting. Joint meeting with Park Board at ETC's June Meeting.
TRPD hopes to construct entire Edina segment 2015 -2017
Traffic Safety Reviews — Mapping system to access traffic safety complaints !
Ongoing. The City is currently reviewing its GIS operations and will
and resolutions, and traffic data
be hiring a consultant this Spring to assist with this.
Communications Committee
Ongoing
Coordination with Bike Edina — Review Bicycle Friendly Community
Application submitted in February, will be notified in May of
Application
award (if any)
Grandview Area
Ongoing
SW LRT !
Update provided to ETC at their January meeting. Discussed
status of freight and passenger rail in the MN &S corridor
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Proposed Month for Joint Work Session: March
Staff Comments:
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