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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-05-19 Meeting PacketAgenda Transportation Com m ission City Of Edina, Minnesota Community Room Thursday, May 19, 2016 6:00 PM I.Call To Order II.Roll Call III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes A.Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of April 21, 2016 V.Special Recognitions And Presentations A.Grandview District Tra nsportation Study Presenta tion VI.Community Comment During "Community Comment," t he Board/Commission will invite resi dent s to share r elevant i ssues or concerns. Individuals must l i mi t t heir comments to three mi nutes. The Chair may limit the number of speakers on the same i ssue in t he int erest of time and topic. Gener al ly speaking, i tems that ar e elsewhere on tonight's agenda may not be addressed dur i ng Communit y Comment. Indi vi dual s should not expect the Chai r or Boar d/Commission Member s to respond to t heir comment s tonight. Instead, the Board/Commi ssion might refer the mat ter to st a% for consi derat i on at a future meeting. VII.Reports/Recommendations A.2016 Work Plan Updates B.Community Circulator Study C.Edina To Go App Tra nsportation Recommenda tions D.2015 Street Smarts Ca mpaign Evaluation E.Tra/c Safety Report of Ma y 4, 2016 F.2015 Pedestrian a nd Cyclist Safety Fund Summa ry Report VIII.Correspondence And Petitions IX.Chair And Member Comments X.Sta 5 Comments A.Sta5 Comments for May 2016 XI.Calendar Of Events A.Schedule of Meeting a nd E v ent Dates as of Ma y 19, 2016 XII.Adjournment The City of Edina wants all res idents to be c om fortabl e bei ng part of the publi c proc ess . If you need as s is tanc e i n the way of heari ng am pli 8c ation, an interpreter, large-print doc um ents or s om ethi ng els e, pleas e c al l 952-927-8861 72 ho urs in advance of the m eeting. Date: May 19, 2016 Agenda Item #: IV.A. To:Trans portation Co mmis s io n Item Type: Minutes From:Sharon Allis on - Engineering Spec ialis t Item Activity: Subject:Ap p ro val o f Minutes - Regular Meeting of Ap ril 21, 2016 Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the meeting minutes of the regular Edina Transportation Commission meeting of April 21, 2016. INTRODUCTION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Draft Minutes Apr. 21, 2016 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: 1 Minutes City of Edina, Minnesota Transportation Commission Mayors Conference Room April 21, 6:00 p.m. I. Call To Order Chair LaForce called the meeting to order. II. Roll Call Answering roll call were members Bass, Boettge, Brown, Ding, Iyer, Janovy, LaForce, Loeffelholz, Miranda, and Olson. Absent at roll call was member Ruehl. III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Motion was made by member Bass and seconded by member Boettge approving the meeting agenda. All voted aye. Motion carried. IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes Motion was made by member Bass and seconded by member Olson approving the edited Mar. 17, 2016, minutes. All voted aye. Motion carried. V. Special Recognitions And Presentations A. Presentation by Metro Transit on Transit Service in Edina Ms. Cyndi Harper, manager of route planning for Metro Transit, and Mr. John Harper, manager of contracted transit services for the Met Council presented on Transit Service in Edina. Ms. Harper began by presenting the elements needed for transit to be successful, why people use transit, direct routes vs. deviated routes, funding, and level of service. She said Edina was currently served by 12 fixed routes, including six local routes that operate all day and six limited stop or express routes during rush hour. Mr. Harper presented on none-fixed route transit that augment fixed route transit. He said Metro Mobility is available to comply with federal and state Americans with Disability Act; Dial-A-Ride and Transit Link are available by reservation for curb-to-curb pick-up and drop-off. Mr. Harper said fixed routes have a required walking distance of a quarter mile in the winter from Nov-Mar, and half mile in the summer from Apr-Oct. He said the Edina Community Center and Cedars of Edina Apartment totaled 890 trips this past March. Ms. Harper said future improvements proposed for Edina includes nine new routes; however, none are funded. They are long term planning and to help make the case for funding. In reference to Southwest LRT, Ms. Harper said there won’t be a station in Edina but a park and ride would be nearby. Ms. Harper said Edina could take steps to make improvements (some already being done) such as having high quality pedestrian connections, having multi-use corridors, cluster commercial and residential together, and emphasize the streets instead of parking lots. Ms. Harper said state statute allows Edina to operate its own fixed route system. Their presentation is attached as part of the minutes. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: 2 Discussion • Need to clarify who they are planning transit for – seniors who wish to stay in the community but are no longer driving; getting students from the high school to transit center; and, getting around Edina in general. Ms. Harper said they could help to identify unmet needs in Edina; however, most people in Edina have access to cars so they’ll need to find the balance between those with and without access. She said the current senior population is the first generation to not have any experience with transit and when most are no longer driving, they are also not active in the community. She said development pattern is still a problem. • Ms. Harper was asked about bus shelter and she explained that the threshold for a shelter is 25 boardings per day in the suburbs and 40 in Minneapolis. She said sometimes the threshold is met but there is a lack of funding. She said the Met Council is focusing on shelters in relation to equity and Edina locations are not included at present. She said some shelters are funded by groups or companies but funding maintenance is an issue also. B. Southdale Area Transportation Study Update Mr. Chuck Rickart, traffic engineer with WSB & Associates, presented an update on the Southdale Area Transportation Study. Mr. Rickart explained that in 2008, the SE Edina Traffic Model was developed and it was used widely by developers. Also in 2008, the Comprehensive Plan was updated and a Transportation Plan was added. Mr. Rickart said the study area was expanded pass north of TH-62 up to W. 60th Street; the study will update the transportation planning model, look at land use density scenarios; and pedestrians/bike connections and conflicts. The study process included data collection from 57 intersections; traffic counts; field observations; existing average daily traffic volumes; existing level of service; forecasted 2040 conditions using the regional Travel Demand Model developed by the Met Council; and high density scenario increases. Discussion • Is W. 60th & Xerxes Avenue included in the study? No, said planner Nolan; however, City of Minneapolis and Hennepin County plan to install a traffic signal this summer at this intersection. • Does the model assume no change in behavior (or shifts in modes) in 2040? Mr. Rickart said the model is based on the Met Council’s specific formulas and their projections for the metro area. • Concern was raised with the projected level of service in the TH-62 & France Avenue area. Mr. Rickart will verify. • Why is the City studying higher density? Planner Nolan said for pre-emptive measures and Mr. Rickart added that it helps to know what certain densities would do to the transportation system and what improvements would be needed. • What other data sets are being used for the review and analysis of the pedestrian and bike system? Mr. Rickart said he could find out from the Met Council. • Is the assumption that only minor improvements will be needed, because this is probably not the assumption of most people of the Southdale area? Mr. Rickart said yes, given that they will not need to add lanes to the roadway system. In summary, Mr. Rickart said most of the issues can be taken care of with low cost improvements such as new traffic signals, improvements to turning lanes and signal timing. The final report should be ready by June or July. VI. Community Comment Mrs. Lori Grotz, 5513 Park Place, noted that Menards purchased the land at W. 78th Street and France Avenue which will have an effect on traffic. Mr. Rickart said adjustments will be made as needed. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: 3 VII. Reports/Recommendations A. 2016 Work Plan Updates 1. Study and report on Community Circulator (Loeffelholz and Brown) Member Loeffelholz said they haven’t met yet; however, it appears they are trying to solve several issues that are not clearly defined and asked how they should define the scope. The consensus was that the ETC should define the scope and members Loeffelholz and Brown will identify the issues. 2. Organize and host a transportation-themed event with speaker(s) (Bass) Member Bass asked for feedback on speakers. She said she thought about doing like the Energy and Environment Commission where they actively promote their events. She is considering inviting the founder of StrongTowns.org who does curbside chats. He has one scheduled for May 3 that she will attend to see if he’s a good fit and she invited other members to attend. She said she would entertain other ideas. Member Iyer suggested a panel discussion. 3. Prepare and comment on Comprehensive Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan for inclusion in 2018 Comprehensive Plan (Olson and Miranda) Nothing to report at this time. 4. Review Edina To Go app and provide recommendations to staff regarding organization/categories for reporting concerns related to streets/transportation (Iyer) Member Iyer said he reviewed the app and it is nicely done. He noted some areas that could be improved (neighborhood map, City news) and suggested some new features (walking/biking map). Mr. Jordan Gilgenbach in the communications department is responsible for the app and chair LaForce suggested inviting him to attend a meeting to talk about the app and share ideas. 5. Review data from City’s Quality of Life Survey (2011, 2013, 2015) and conduct two public meetings to identify gaps around the City’s transportation systems (LaForce) Member LaForce said they may need to survey residents directly to get them involved. He said it might be interesting to include neighborhood walk scores for feedback. He suggested identifying the top gaps by modes (pedestrians, bikes, cars). He acknowledged that some of these areas will be outside of the City’s control so they will need to create an advocacy plan to deal with other agencies. Another suggestion was to reach out to residents using Next Door instead of Speak Up Edina because of low participation. 6. Make recommendations to staff for evaluation of the Living Streets and Streets Smarts outreach campaigns (Janovy) Nothing to report at this time. 7. Provide input to staff on the creation of a walking map of the City indicating routes and areas of interest (Boettge) Member Boettge said she reached out to a staff working on a walking map and the staff sent a link to a Cambridge, MA, map that the staff was planning to duplicate. Member Boettge expressed some frustration after what seemed like she would not have an opportunity to provide input on staff’s walking map and was instead being asked to create her own map without the experience of being Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: 4 able to do so and, also not being able to incorporate what she learned from the walking group. Member Iyer said the Edina To Go app has a “Places” in the app with photos and descriptions that could probably be enhanced. 8. Passenger Rail – planner Nolan said this topic was suggested by manager Neal as an addition to the ETC’s work plan and he and chair LaForce are scheduled to meet with manager Neal for further discussion. Member Brown has agreed to be the ETC lead on this new work plan initiative. B. 2015 Street Smarts Campaign Evaluation Planner Nolan said the communications department has asked if the ETC would like to do a campaign in 2016. Member Janovy said they cannot evaluate 2015 because they do not know how or what information was presented to the public, nor the public’s feedback to the campaign. Member Bass suggested generating a list of evaluation questions. Member Janovy has some ideas that she will send to planner Nolan. C. Benton Ave & Hwy 100 Ramp Pedestrian Improvements Planner Nolan said the changes include shortening the crossing distance and making the median a little longer. To minimize sightline issues, vegetation on the west will be trimmed but the bridge rail on the east will continue to be an issue. Stop signs were suggested and MnDOT is still evaluating this. Planner Nolan said the changes were shared with residents and they still have concerns but they cannot be addressed at this time. D. Traffic Safety Report of April 6, 2016 Motion was made by member Janovy and seconded by member Brown to forward the April 6, 2016, Traffic Safety Report to City Council. D.2. Member Bass polled the commission to see how many of them walk in Edina and seven, plus two staff said they did. All voted aye. Motion carried. VIII. Correspondence And Petitions - None IX. Chair and Member Comments A. Living Streets Citywide Integration Member Bass said the ETC should identify other decision-making processes to see if they align with the Living Streets Plan. She mentioned the transportation study presentation and said they should set targets from the Living Streets Plan for the study and what their expectations are from consultants. She said the transportation study presentation tonight was very different from the one presented by the Grandview District Transportation Study consultants. Member Janovy said they had previously talked about the ETC and Planning Commission forming a working group. Member Bass said they could draft a scope to present at a future meeting. Member Miranda said he did the 30-days of biking blog post; he said he’s reading through the Bike Plan from 2007 and there were no bike facilities then compared to now; and the Hennepin History Museum is doing a presentation on mapping the second golden age of bicycle. Member Janovy thanked member Bass for presenting the TSC request review to the City Council. She asked if there was a map that shows all the construction areas and street closures, and planner Nolan said no, but residents can sign up to receive City Extra email updates. She said it would be good to have a map. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: 5 Member Bass said the TSC request review presentation was well received by the Council. She said the Council wants to learn from the data. X. Staff Comments • A petition was received for a sidewalk on Tower Street (Golf Terrace A) and it was approved by Council. • On May 15, Council will receive a report on 2015 PACS fund expenditures of $1.1m. • The grant application for the Oaklawn Avenue sidewalk was not approved because it did not demonstrate sufficient resident support for the “on-ramp” to the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail. • A grant of $100,000 was approved by Hennepin County for the Vernon Avenue sidewalk. • TH-100 and ramps reconstruction – the bridges are opened; the northbound W. 50th Street ramp will be closed until August. • TH-169 bridge replacement is scheduled for next year and the stretch between Bren Road to 7th Street will be completely closed during reconstruction. TH-100 reconstruction will be completed before MnDOT begin working on TH-169 because northbound traffic will be detoured to TH- 100. • Stop-bar policy – there is none currently, and safety coordinator Totten was influential in getting the Local Road Research Board to study this issue; $10,000 was allocated for the study. XI. Calendar of Events A. Schedule of Meeting and Events as of Apr. 21, 2016 XII. Adjournment at 9:30 p.m. J F M A M J J A S O N D SM WS # of Mtgs Attendance % Meetings/Work Sessions 1 1 1 1 4 NAME TERM (Date) 6/21 Bass, Katherine 3/1/2017 1 1 1 1 4 100% Boettge, Emily 3/1/2017 1 1 1 3 75% Brown, Andy 3/1/2019 1 1 2 100% Iyer, Surya 3/1/2018 1 1 1 1 4 100% LaForce, Tom 3/1/2018 1 1 1 1 4 100% Loeffelholz, Ralf 3/1/2018 1 1 1 1 4 100% Janovy, Jennifer 3/1/2017 1 1 1 1 4 100% Miranda, Lou 3/1/2019 1 1 2 100% Olson, Larry 3/1/2017 1 1 1 1 4 100% Ding, Emily (student) 9/1/2016 1 1 2 50% Ruehl, Lindsey (student) 9/1/2016 1 1 2 50% TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE 1 Cyndi Harper Manager, Route Planning Metro Transit TRANSIT SERVICE IN EDINA John Harper Manager, Contracted Transit Services Metropolitan Council Edina Transportation Commission April 21, 2016 •Transit 101 •Service in Edina •Next Steps 2 2 Transit 101 Types of Transit Service •Fixed Route (Metro Transit) •Paratransit (Metro Mobility) •General public dial-a-ride (Transit Link) 3 Transit 101 •Primary destinations: work, shopping/errands, school, social trips •Why do people use transit: no car, save money on gas & parking •What makes transit attractive – Convenient, frequent, direct service – Travel time competitive with driving (congestion, transit advantages) – No free parking •Limited budget means we need to maximize investment, match transit service to demand 4 3 What is “Successful Transit”? •Carries people – 91 million rides in 2015 – 75% on fixed route bus, Metro Mobility and Transit Link •Provides basic access •Simple, direct route structure Transit 101 What is “Successful Transit”? •Cost-effective use of public funding – 2015 operating budgets: • Fixed route: $404 million, Metro Mobility: $62.5 million, Transit Link $7.6 million – Sources of funding: MVST, passenger fares, federal/state/local Transit 101 2011 Met Council Weekday Subsidy/Passenger 4 7 What is “Successful Transit”? •Type, level of service matches development patterns Transit 101 •12 fixed bus routes serve the city – 6 local routes – 6 limited-stop/ express routes •Facilities – Southdale Transit Center – 12 shelters – 387 bus stops Transit Service in Edina 5 Ridership, Span of Service on Local Routes 9 Transit Service in Edina Total Rides Edina Rides Span Total Rides Edina Rides Span Total Rides Edina Rides Span 6 9473 1111 4:15am- 2:45am 5225 894 4:15am- 2:45am 3989 640 5:55am- 1:43am 46 1332 81 5:10am- 10:45pm 567 62 6:10am- 10:45pm 348 33 8:00am- 8:45pm 515 1826 366 4:50am- 1:00am 1647 370 6:15am- 1:00am 1077 244 6:15am- 12:30am 537 112 85 7:30am- 6:30pm n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 538 440 170 5:15am- 10:00pm 362 133 6:30am- 8:00pm 246 89 8:45am- 7:15pm 540 746 210 5:50am- 11:30pm 385 70 7:00am- 11:00pm 293 53 7:30am- 9:30pm WEEKDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Ridership, Span of Service on Express Routes 10 Transit Service in Edina Total Rides Edina Rides Span 146 418 67 6:12am-8:45am; 4:00pm-6:30pm 156 459 33 6:05am-9:00am; 3:15pm-6:45pm 578 402 215 6:10am-8:51am; 3:30pm-6:30pm 579 141 61 7:00am-8:45am; 3:45pm-6:09pm 587 245 135 6:00am-8:45am; 4:00pm-7:00pm 684 163 50 5:20am-9:15am; 3:10pm-7:30pm WEEKDAY 6 •ADA service -Complies with ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) federal requirements -Complementary to all-day regular route -For people who live near service but are unable to use because of disability •Non-ADA service -State requirement -Available to ADA-certified riders Paratransit: Metro Mobility Transit Service in Edina Dial-a-Ride: Transit Link Transit Service in Edina •General public transit •Must reserve ride in advance •Curb-to-curb with limited assistance •Shared-ride service •Available on weekdays from 6:00 a.m.- 7:00 p.m. •30 min. pick-up window 7 •Available where regular route service does not operate •Walking distance -¼ mile Nov - Mar -½ mile Apr - Oct •Eligibility based on specific trip request •Riders may use a combination of Transit Link and regular routes to complete their trip •890 trips in Edina in March 2016 -Most of the trips stay within Edina -Top destinations: Edina Community Center, Cedars of Edina Apartments Transit Service in Edina Dial-a-Ride: Transit Link Next Steps •Service Improvement Plan – Span, frequency of service improvements on nine existing routes – Three proposed new routes – None are currently funded •Improved signage •Southwest LRT Future improvements proposed in Edina 14 8 What can the city can do to improve the market for transit? •High-quality pedestrian connections, walkable environment with frequent street crossings •Variety of uses concentrated in corridors •Cluster the locations of employment, housing •Developments that emphasize the street, not the parking lot Next Steps MN Statute Chapter 241-S.F. No. 54 •Edina may construct, acquire, maintain, and operate a public fixed route system – City may acquire all equipment needed to operate the system – City may directly operate the system or contract to manage or operate it on behalf of the city •CSAH 62 on the north, TH 100 on the west, city limits on south and east Next Steps 9 Discussion points •What are we doing well? •Where can we improve? •What opportunities exist to grow transit usage in the city? •How can we learn more about unmet travel needs in Edina? •Once we have a better feel for the opportunities and unmet needs, then we can discuss potential solutions. Next Steps Cyndi Harper Manager, Route Planning Metro Transit TRANSIT SERVICE IN EDINA John Harper Manager, Contracted Transit Services Metropolitan Council Edina Transportation Commission April 21, 2016 10 Date: May 19, 2016 Agenda Item #: V.A. To:Trans portation Co mmis s io n Item Type: Other From:Mark K. Nolan, AICP, Trans p o rtation P lanner Item Activity: Subject:Grand view Dis tric t Trans p o rtation S tud y Presentatio n Disc ussio n CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: No action is required. INTRODUCTION: P lease recall that at its Feb 18, 2016 meeting Transportation Commission received a presentation from LHB, who is the lead consultant for the team preparing the Grandview District Transportation Study. T he presentation, which was followed by a productive discussion with the ET C, highlighted “Imagine Week” activities, which were focused on preparing and gathering input regarding potential transportation scenarios for the Grandview District that may be implemented over time. Since that time, the project team has been working to refine and develop proposed recommendations and solutions for Grandview’s transportation network based on previous efforts and stakeholder input. T his project update to Transportation Commission will be part of “Recommend Week” for the Study. During Recommend Week there are three key opportunities for the public to connect with the process. First, there will be the presentation to City Council on May 17 at 7:00pm at Edina City Hall. Next will be a public workshop on May 18 at 6:00pm at the P ublic Works & P ark Maintenance Facility. Finally, there will be a final wrap-up presentation for the week’s efforts and the overall project at the Transportation Commission meeting on May 19 at 6:00pm at Edina City Hall. Of these meetings, the May 18 public workshop will be the only meeting where public comments will be taken regarding the Study. Staff from the LHB, Inc. consultant team will lead a brief presentation and final project update to the Commission on the Study and its proposed transportation recommendations and solutions. Date: May 19, 2016 Agenda Item #: VII.A. To:Trans portation Co mmis s io n Item Type: Other From:Mark K. Nolan, AICP, Trans p o rtation P lanner Item Activity: Subject:2016 Wo rk Plan Up d ates Disc ussio n CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: No action required. INTRODUCTION: ET C members will give brief updates to the Commission regarding the following initiatives on the ET C's 2016 work plan: 1. Study and report Community Circulator. 2. Organize and host a transportation-themed event with speaker(s). 3. P repare and comment on Comprehensive P edestrian and Bicycle P lan for inclusion in 2018 Comprehensive P lan. 4. Review Edina To Go app and provide recommendations to staff regarding organization/categories for reporting concerns related to streets/transportation. 5. Review data from City’s Quality of Life Survey (2011, 2013, 2015) and conduct 2 public meetings to identify gaps around the City’s transportation systems. 6. Make recommendations to staff for evaluation of the Living Streets and Streets Smarts outreach campaigns. 7. P rovide input to staff on the creation of a walking map of the City indicating routes and areas of interest. 8. Review and Recommend whether the City of Edina should assume a position in favor of the addition of passenger rail to the community Date: May 19, 2016 Agenda Item #: VII.B. To:Trans portation Co mmis s io n Item Type: Other From:Mark K. Nolan, AICP, Trans p o rtation P lanner Item Activity: Subject:Co mmunity Circulator Study Disc ussio n CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: No action required. INTRODUCTION: T he 2016 ET C work plan has the following initiative: "Study and Report Community Circulator." Commissioners Loeffelholz and Brown will lead a discussion regarding this item. Date: May 19, 2016 Agenda Item #: VII.C . To:Trans portation Co mmis s io n Item Type: Other From:Mark K. Nolan, AICP, Trans p o rtation P lanner Item Activity: Subject:Ed ina To Go App Trans p o rtation R ec ommend ations Disc ussio n CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: No action is required. INTRODUCTION: T he 2016 ET C work plan has the following initiative: "Review Edina To Go app and provide recommendations to staff regarding organization/categories for reporting concerns related to streets/transportation." Commissioner Iyer will lead a discussion regarding this item. Date: May 19, 2016 Agenda Item #: VII.D. To:Trans portation Co mmis s io n Item Type: Other From:Mark K. Nolan, AICP, Trans p o rtation P lanner Item Activity: Subject:2015 Street Smarts Camp aign Evaluatio n Disc ussio n CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: No action required. INTRODUCTION: T he 2016 ET C work plan has the following initiative: "Make recommendations to staff for evaluation of the Living Streets and Street Smarts outreach campaigns." Given that spring has arrived and more pedestrians and bicyclists are on our roadways, staff would like to get input from the ET C on last year's Street Smarts campaign. T his item is a continuation of last month's discussion. Commissioner Janovy will lead this discussion. She has asked that staff provides the following to the ET C: Link to the City's Street Smarts website: http://edinamn.gov/street_smarts (click on "P ast Street Smart Tips" in left sidebar for the list of monthly campaign messaging) Link to Street Smarts video segments: Crosswalk P SA: https://youtu.be/RdLUXievY5A Email response to questions posed by Commissioner Janovy (attached) 2015 press releases and posters (attached) ATTACHMENTS: Description Email Regarding Street Smarts Campaign Ques tions 2015 Street Smarts Pres s Releas es 2015 Street Smart Pos ters From:Mark K. Nolan To:"Jennifer Janovy" Cc:Jordan Gilgenbach Subject:RE: ETC campaign elevation work plan item Date:Wednesday, May 04, 2016 4:40:02 PM Jennifer, I met with communications and EPD staff this morning about the Street Smarts campaign, and specifically your questions below. I hope this helps: •Who did you intend to reach? Street users in Edina, which includes not just residents but those who work, play, commute through, etc. •Why did you intend to reach them? When new facilities are introduced into the city, it is government’s (staff’s) responsibility to explain how to use them. As interactions between bicyclists, pedestrians and vehicles increase over historical levels in Edina, we felt compelled to provide this information. Also, outreach such as this was recommended in the ARTS Plan and by the ETC. •What methods or tools were used to reach the target audience/implement the campaign? For each month: o Press releases (sent to newspapers, posted to the City’s website, social media, City Extra) o Story on “Edition Edina” o Newspaper ad in the Sun Current o Posters distributed to Edina businesses and facilities o Electronic versions of posters shared with the School District for them to share in newsletters, etc. o Website created and updated •What did you want them to know or do after reading/viewing the information? Be aware of safety tips and rules of the road associated with all modes and to act/obey accordingly. To gain respect for other users of the street (no matter what mode used) and to recognize that bicyclists and pedestrians have a right to use our streets (provided they do so safely and lawfully). •How were messages identified and developed? Messaging from other agencies and organizations were used as models, and many messages were “borrowed” from them. We used the “Focus In” model that EPD uses due to its familiarity, etc. Each month the messaging was vetted by staff from administration, engineering, communications and police. What would indicate success or effectiveness (measurable)? Did you evaluate the success or effectiveness of the campaign? If yes, how? By the nature of campaigns such as this, “success” is difficult to measure. Anecdotally EPD is receiving fewer calls from motorists “complaining” about bicyclists on the roadways. Although cycling is increasing, we have seen no increase in crashes involving bikes. Other agencies have contacted us about our campaign and how we did it, and have asked us to present to their bike/ped groups. Staff monitors social media on an ongoing basis (e.g. likes, followers, etc.) and if media is picking up the press releases. At least early on, the campaign generated community conversation (which can be self-moderated). We appreciate that the ETC is looking to offer up suggestions to evaluate the campaign, and welcome input on how to define success, etc. In the meantime, we are moving forward with the 2016 Street Smarts campaign using the same messaging as last year, following the Focus In model. Of course, we can modify this “on the fly” as needed based on the outcome(s) of the ETC’s input. Thanks again, Mark Nolan, AICP, Transportation Planner 952-826-0322 | Fax 952-826-0392 MNolan@EdinaMN.gov | www.EdinaMN.gov ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing Business From: Jennifer Janovy [mailto:jjanovy@outlook.com] Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2016 12:55 PM To: Mark K. Nolan Subject: ETC campaign elevation work plan item Hi, Mark. As part of the ETC work plan item on making recommendations for evaluation of the Living Streets and Street Smarts campaigns, I wonder if it would be possible to meet with Jordan and ask him a few questions. The questions, for each campaign separately, are: Who did you intend to reach? Why did you intend to reach them? What methods or tools were used to reach the target audience/implement the campaign? What did you want them to know or do after reading/viewing the information? How were messages identified and developed? What would indicate success or effectiveness (measurable)? Did you evaluate the success or effectiveness of the campaign? If yes, how? I ran this by Katherine and Tom (ETC communications committee) and they agreed with the approach. Should I contact Jordan directly? Thanks, Jennifer City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 Contact: Jennifer Bennerotte, Communications & Technology Services Director Phone 952-833-9520 • jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov • www.EdinaMN.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE City reminds residents to ‘Be Predictable. Be Visible.’ Edina, Minn., April 20, 2015 – The City of Edina reminds residents to “Be Predictable. Be Visible.” on local streets. Recently, a shift has been occurring in the way the City of Edina’s residents, workers and visitors think about streets, the way they have been designed, and how (and by whom) they are used. The community has been moving toward becoming one that is more active and “livable,” with streets that are more “human-centered.” Living Streets are designed and engineered to be safe and convenient for everyone – not just drivers, but also bicyclists, transit riders, wheelchair users and pedestrians of all ages and abilities. Living Streets are designed to improve residents’ health and quality of life while enhancing a neighborhood’s social and economic vitality. To educate street users about safety, the Engineering and Police departments recently launched the “Edina Street Smarts” campaign. Each month of the spring, summer and fall, the departments will remind street users of ways to be safe and respectful of others. This month, the message is “Be Predictable. Be Visible.” “The number and share of people who walk and bike our roadways is increasing – this is a fact,” said Transportation Planner Mark Nolan. “Because of this, it is increasingly important for all of us to be aware not only of ourselves, but also of those around us. Be alert!” Police officers echo those comments. “Understanding and acceptance between people using differing modes of transportation fosters mutual respect,” said Sgt. Tim Olson. “This ultimately makes our streets safer for everyone.” Safety tips for motorists include:  Don’t pass a cyclist until you can safely do so.  Allow ample space between your vehicle and the bicycle. Safety tips for bicyclists include:  Make your intentions clear.  Ride in a straight line.  Don’t swerve between parked cars.  Signal turns. Check behind you well before turning or changing lanes.  Ride where people can see you. Wear bright colors.  Use lights and reflectors when visibility is poor and at night. City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424  Make eye contact with others.  Slow down and yield to pedestrians if you choose to ride on the sidewalk. Safety tips for pedestrians include:  Use the sidewalk. If there isn’t one, walk on the left side of the roadway (when practicable), facing traffic.  Cross at intersections or marked crosswalks when not at an intersection. For more information, visit www.EdinaMN.gov or contact the Police Department at 952-826-1610 or Engineering Department at 952-826-0371. -30- City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 Contact: Jennifer Bennerotte, Communications & Technology Services Director Phone 952-833-9520 • jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov • www.EdinaMN.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE City reminds residents ‘You’re Different, but Equal. Follow the Law.’ Edina, Minn., May 19, 2015 – The City of Edina reminds residents “You’re Different, but Equal. Follow the Law” on local streets. Recently, a shift has been occurring in the way the City of Edina’s residents, workers and visitors think about streets, the way they have been designed, and how (and by whom) they are used. The community has been moving toward becoming one that is more active and “livable,” with streets that are more “human-centered.” Living Streets are designed and engineered to be safe and convenient for everyone – not just drivers, but also bicyclists, transit riders, the disabled and pedestrians of all ages and abilities. Living Streets are designed to improve residents’ health and quality of life while enhancing a neighborhood’s social and economic vitality. To educate street users about safety, the Engineering and Police departments recently launched the “Edina Street Smarts” campaign. Each month of the spring, summer and fall, the departments will remind street users of ways to be safe and respectful of others. This month, the message is “You’re Different, but Equal. Follow the Law.” “It really is about mutual respect. Motorists should realize that bicyclists have the right to ride in the street and bicyclists should obey basic traffic laws, just like motorists,” said Transportation Planner Mark Nolan. “Bicyclists are much more vulnerable than motorists, and both user types need to keep this in mind.” Safety tips for motorists include:  Expect and watch for bicyclists and pedestrians on the road.  Treat bicyclists as you would any slow-moving vehicle. Safety tips for bicyclists include:  Obey traffic signals and stop signs.  Ride with traffic; use the rightmost lane headed in the direction you are going.  Signal your turns.  Ride no more than two abreast in a single lane, but do not impede normal and reasonable movement of traffic while doing so. For more information, visit www.EdinaMN.gov or contact the Police Department at 952-826-1610 or Engineering Department at 952-826-0371. -30- City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 Contact: Jennifer Bennerotte, Communications & Technology Services Director Phone 952-833-9520 • jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov • www.EdinaMN.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE City reminds residents to ‘Show Some Respect.’ Edina, Minn., June 17, 2015 – The City of Edina reminds residents to “Show Some Respect” on local streets. Recently, a shift has been occurring in the way the City of Edina’s residents, workers and visitors think about streets, the way they have been designed, and how (and by whom) they are used. The community has been moving toward becoming one that is more active and “livable,” with streets that are more “human-centered.” Living Streets are designed and engineered to be safe and convenient for everyone – not just drivers, but also bicyclists, transit riders, the disabled and pedestrians of all ages and abilities. Living Streets are designed to improve residents’ health and quality of life while enhancing a neighborhood’s social and economic vitality. To educate street users about safety, the Engineering and Police departments recently launched the “Edina Street Smarts” campaign. Each month of the spring, summer and fall, the departments will remind street users of ways to be safe and respectful of others. This month, the message is “Show Some Respect.” Tips include:  Bicyclists have a rightful spot on the road, and even the sidewalk.  Do not resent bicyclists.  Replace frustration with a smile every time you see a bicyclist.  Motorists and bicyclists must yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk. For more information, visit www.EdinaMN.gov or contact the Police Department at 952-826-1610 or Engineering Department at 952-826-0371. -30- City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 Contact: Jennifer Bennerotte, Communications & Technology Services Director Phone 952-833-9520 • jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov • www.EdinaMN.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE City Reminds Residents: ‘Patience, not Patients’ on Local Streets Edina, Minn., July 9, 2015 – The City of Edina reminds residents that it’s about “Patience, not Patients” on local streets. Recently, a shift has been occurring in the way the City of Edina’s residents, workers and visitors think about streets, the way they have been designed, and how (and by whom) they are used. The community has been moving toward becoming one that is more active and “livable,” with streets that are more “human-centered.” Living Streets are designed and engineered to be safe and convenient for everyone – not just drivers, but also bicyclists, transit riders, the disabled and pedestrians of all ages and abilities. Living Streets are designed to improve residents’ health and quality of life while enhancing a neighborhood’s social and economic vitality. To educate street users about safety, the Engineering and Police departments recently launched the “Edina Street Smarts” campaign. Each month of the spring, summer and fall, the departments will remind street users of ways to be safe and respectful of others. This month, the message is “Patience, not Patients. Avoid Injury. Be Aware of Other Street Users.” Motorists: Patience, especially on the road, is a virtue, and can save lives. Your patience may involve:  Waiting until it is safe to pass a bicycle and refraining from tailgating.  Giving cyclists the right of way when the situation calls for it.  Allowing extra time for cyclists and pedestrians to go through intersections.  Recognizing road hazards that may be dangerous for cyclists and giving cyclists the necessary space to deal with them. In conditions where there is not enough room for a cyclist to ride to the right, they are allowed to ride closer to the lane of traffic, and sometimes even in the lane of traffic.  Stop in advance of a stop sign, stop line or crosswalk and yield to pedestrians. Bicyclists: You are on a vehicle, too! Your patience may involve:  Obeying traffic laws, including at stop signs and traffic signals.  Yielding to pedestrians on sidewalks, at crosswalks and walking along the roadway. Pedestrians: You are the most vulnerable users of our streets. Your patience may involve:  Following traffic control signals at all intersections.  Using a marked crosswalk when available when crossing a roadway.  Exercising care for your own safety even when you have the right-of-way. For more information, visit www.EdinaMN.gov or contact the Police Department at 952-826-1610 or Engineering Department at 952-826-0371. -30- City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 Contact: Jennifer Bennerotte, Communications & Technology Services Director Phone 952-833-9520 • jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov • www.EdinaMN.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE City Reminds Residents: ‘Show the Right Behavior’ on Local Streets Edina, Minn., Aug. 25, 2015 – The City of Edina reminds residents to “show the right behavior” on local streets. Recently, a shift has been occurring in the way the City of Edina’s residents, workers and visitors think about streets, the way they have been designed, and how (and by whom) they are used. The community has been moving toward becoming one that is more active and “livable,” with streets that are more “human-centered.” Living Streets are designed and engineered to be safe and convenient for everyone – not just drivers, but also bicyclists, transit riders, the disabled and pedestrians of all ages and abilities. Living Streets are designed to improve residents’ health and quality of life while enhancing a neighborhood’s social and economic vitality. To educate street users about safety, the Engineering and Police departments recently launched the “Edina Street Smarts” campaign. Each month of the spring, summer and fall, the departments will remind street users of ways to be safe and respectful of others. This month, the message is “Show the right behavior. Watch for other street users when making right turns.” Motorists are reminded:  Watch out for pedestrians and cyclists when you are turning right. A bicyclist may well be to the right of you and planning to go straight at the same intersection.  Do not speed ahead of the bicyclist thinking you can negotiate the turn before they reach your car. The cyclist may be going faster than you think and, as you slow to make the turn, the cyclist may not be able to avoid crashing into the passenger side of your vehicle. Pedestrians and bicyclists are reminded:  Watch for right-turning vehicles at intersections. Make eye contact with motorists if possible to be sure that they see you. For more information, visit www.EdinaMN.gov or contact the Police Department at 952-826-1610 or Engineering Department at 952-826-0371. -30- City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 Contact: Jennifer Bennerotte, Communications & Technology Services Director Phone 952-833-9520 • jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov • www.EdinaMN.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ‘To the Left, To the Left:’ City Reminds Residents of Left-Hand Turn Safety Edina, Minn., Sept. 1, 2015 – The City of Edina reminds residents to look “To the Left, To the Left” on local streets. Recently, a shift has been occurring in the way the City of Edina’s residents, workers and visitors think about streets, the way they have been designed, and how (and by whom) they are used. The community has been moving toward becoming one that is more active and “livable,” with streets that are more “human-centered.” Living Streets are designed and engineered to be safe and convenient for everyone – not just drivers, but also bicyclists, transit riders, the disabled and pedestrians of all ages and abilities. Living Streets are designed to improve residents’ health and quality of life while enhancing a neighborhood’s social and economic vitality. To educate street users about safety, the Engineering and Police departments recently launched the “Edina Street Smarts” campaign. Each month of the spring, summer and fall, the departments will remind street users of ways to be safe and respectful of others. This month, the message is “To the Left, To the Left. Be aware when turning left.” Motorists are reminded to look for cyclists when making a left-hand turn. Cyclists who are crossing straight through the same intersection in the opposite direction may be going faster than you think. Like operators of all vehicles, bicyclists must obey right-of-way laws and be alert when proceeding through an intersection. Make eye contact, if possible, with oncoming motorists who may be turning left in front of you. “All vehicles – whether motorized or bicycles – must yield to oncoming through traffic when turning left,” said Transportation Planner Mark Nolan. “Bicyclists must take care in these situations because they are so much more vulnerable than cars and trucks; this is why making eye contact is so important.” For more information, visit www.EdinaMN.gov or contact the Police Department at 952-826-1610 or Engineering Department at 952-826-0371. -30- City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 Contact: Jennifer Bennerotte, Communications & Technology Services Director Phone 952-833-9520 • jbennerotte@EdinaMN.gov • www.EdinaMN.gov FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ‘Have a Back-up Plan:’ City Reminds Residents of Street Safety Edina, Minn., Oct. 15, 2015 – The City of Edina reminds residents to “Have a Back-up Plan” on local streets. Recently, a shift has been occurring in the way the City of Edina’s residents, workers and visitors think about streets, the way they have been designed, and how (and by whom) they are used. The community has been moving toward becoming one that is more active and “livable,” with streets that are more “human-centered.” Living Streets are designed and engineered to be safe and convenient for everyone – not just drivers, but also bicyclists, transit riders, the disabled and pedestrians of all ages and abilities. Living Streets are designed to improve residents’ health and quality of life while enhancing a neighborhood’s social and economic vitality. To educate street users about safety, the Engineering and Police departments recently launched the “Edina Street Smarts” campaign. Each month of the spring, summer and fall, the departments will remind street users of ways to be safe and respectful of others. This month, the message is “Have a Back-up Plan.” Motorists and reminded that bicycles, and the people who drive them, come in all shapes and sizes. When backing out of a driveway, drivers should always look to see if someone is riding in the path or approaching on a sidewalk. Pedestrians and children on small bikes might be hard to see. Drive slowly and look carefully. Bicyclists and pedestrians are reminded to be alert and watch for vehicles backing out of driveways and parking spots. For more information, visit www.EdinaMN.gov or contact the Police Department at 952-826-1610 or Engineering Department at 952-826-0371. -30- Be Predictable. Be Visible. edina SMARTSSTREET · Don’t pass a cyclist until you can safely do so. · Allow ample space between your vehicle and bicycle. Motorists Bicyclists· Make your intentions clear. · Ride in a straight line. · Don’t swerve between parked cars. · Signal turns. Check behind you well before turning or changing lanes. · Ride where people can see you and wear bright colors. · Use lights and reflectors when visibility is poor and at night. · Make eye contact with others. · Slow down and yield to pedestrians if you choose to ride on the sidewalk. PedestriansPedestrians· Use the sidewalk. If there isn’t one, walk on the left side of the roadway (when practicable), facing traffic. · Cross at intersections or marked crosswalks when not at an intersection. Ride a bike or walk. Riding and walking is good for you and good for the environment. At the very least, it will give you a better understanding of the problems cyclists and pedestrians face every day on the road.Made possible through support from the Statewide Health Improvement Program, Minnesota Department of Health. You’re Different, but Equal. Follow the Law. edina SMARTSSTREET Ride a bike or walk. Riding and walking is good for you and good for the environment. At the very least, it will give you a better understanding of the problems bicyclists and pedestrians face every day on the road. Made possible through support from the Statewide Health Improvement Program, Minnesota Department of Health. · Expect and watch for bicyclists on the road. · Treat bicyclists as you would any slow-moving vehicle. Motorists Bicyclists· Obey traffic signals and stop signs. · Ride with traffic; use the rightmost lane headed in the direction you are going. · Signal your turns. · Ride no more than two abreast in a single lane but do not impede normal and reasonable movement of traffic. In all states, bicyclists are deemed by law to be drivers of vehicles and are entitled to the same rights on the road as motorists. SHOW SOME RESPECT. edina SMARTSSTREET ∙ Bicyclists have a rightful spot on the road, and even the sidewalk. ∙ Do not resent bicyclists. ∙ Replace frustration with a smile every time you see a bicyclist. ∙ Motorists and bicyclists must yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk. Ride a bike or walk. Riding and walking is good for you and good for the environment. At the very least, it will give you a better understanding of the problems cyclists and pedestrians face every day on the road.Made possible through support from the Statewide Health Improvement Program, Minnesota Department of Health. edina SMARTSSTREET Motorists Bicyclists Ride a bike or walk. Riding and walking is good for you and good for the environment. At the very least, it will give you a better understanding of the problems bicyclists and pedestrians face every day on the road.Made possible through support from the Statewide Health Improvement Program, Minnesota Department of Health. Patience, Not Patients. Patience, especially on the road, is a virtue and can save lives. Your patience may involve: · Waiting until it is safe to pass a bicycle and refraining from tailgating. · Giving bicyclists the right of way when the situation calls for it. · Allowing extra time for bicyclists and pedestrians to go through intersections. · Recognizing road hazards that may be dangerous for bicyclists and giving bicyclists the necessary space to deal with them. In conditions where there is not enough room for a bicyclist to ride to the right, they are allowed to ride closer to the lane of traffic, and sometimes even in the lane of traffic. · Stop in advance of a stop sign, stop line or crosswalk and yield to pedestrians. You are on a vehicle, too! Your patience may involve: · Obeying traffic laws, including at stop signs and traffic signals. · Yielding to pedestrians on sidewalks, at crosswalks and walking along the roadway. PedestriansPedestriansYou are the most vulnerable users of our streets. Your patience may involve: · Following traffic control signals at all intersections. · Using a marked crosswalk when available when crossing a roadway. · Exercising care for your own safety even when you have the right-of-way. Avoid Injury. Be Aware of Other Street Users. edina SMARTSSTREET Motorists Ride a bike or walk. Riding and walking is good for you and good for the environment. At the very least, it will give you a better understanding of the problems bicyclists and pedestrians face every day on the road.Made possible through support from the Statewide Health Improvement Program, Minnesota Department of Health. SHow the right behavior Watch out for pedestrians and cyclists when you are turning right. A bicyclist may well be to the right of you and planning to go straight at the same intersection. Do not speed ahead of the bicyclist thinking you can negotiate the turn before they reach your car. The cyclist may be going faster than you think and, as you slow to make the turn, the cyclist may not be able to avoid crashing into the passenger side of your vehicle. Watch for other street users when making right turns. Watch for right-turning vehicles at intersections. Make eye contact with motorists if possible to be sure that they see you. Pedestrians andPedestrians Bicyclists To the Left, To the Left. edina SMARTSSTREET Ride a bike or walk. Riding and walking is good for you and good for the environment. At the very least, it will give you a better understanding of the problems cyclists and pedestrians face every day on the road.Made possible through support from the Statewide Health Improvement Program, Minnesota Department of Health. Motorists• Look for cyclists when making a left-hand turn. Cyclists who are crossing straight through the same intersection (but coming from the opposite direction) may be going faster than you. • Like operators of all vehicles, obey right-of-way laws and be alert when proceeding through an intersection. • Make eye contact if possible with oncoming motorists who may be turning left in front of you.Pedestrians Bicyclists Have A Back-up Plan edina SMARTSSTREET Ride a bike or walk. Riding and walking is good for you and good for the environment. At the very least, it will give you a better understanding of the problems cyclists and pedestrians face every day on the road.Made possible through support from the Statewide Health Improvement Program, Minnesota Department of Health. Motorists• Bicycles, and the people who drive them, come in all shapes and sizes. When backing out of your driveway, always look to see if someone is riding in your path or approaching on a sidewalk. Pedestrians and children on small bikes might be hard to see. Drive slowly and look carefully. • Be alert and watch for vehicles backing out of driveways and parking spots. They might not see you! BicyclistsandPedestrians Date: May 19, 2016 Agenda Item #: VII.E. To:Trans portation Co mmis s io n Item Type: R ep o rt and Rec o mmendation From:Jo s ep h Totten, Traffic Safety Coordinator Item Activity: Subject:Traffic Safety Report of May 4, 2016 Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Review and recommend the Traffic Safety Report of Wednesday May 4, 2016 be forwarded to City Council for approval. INTRODUCTION: Residents may be in attendance at the meeting regarding the report's recommendations. An overview of the comments from the Edina Transportation Commission (ET C) will be included in the staff report provided to Council for their June 21, 2016 meeting. ATTACHMENTS: Description Traffic Safety Report of May 4, 2016 Photo : 54th Street, looking west towards Minnehaha Avenue Map : 54th Street, at Minnehaha Avenue May 19, 2016 Edina Transportation Commission Joe Totten, Traffic Safety Coordinator Traffic Safety Report of May 04, 2016 Information / Background: Section A : Items on which staff recommends approval 1. Request for moving 54th Street’s westbound stop sign at Minnehaha Boulevard closer to the roadway Existing Conditions, and Concerns – • 54th Street has an all way stop at Minnehaha Boulevard • The requestor believes that stopping rates are too low, and the rate of speed through the intersection too high. The requestor further mentions pedestrian safety as a primary reason for this request. • The stop sign is placed 18 feet from the dashed line of the advisory bike lane o There is an advisory bike lane, a small boulevard, and a sidewalk between the sign and the dashed line of the advisory bike lane. o The advisory bike lane is extra wide in this location, as the parking lane ends and a slight taper in the curb line exists, this makes the advisory bike lane ten feet wide in this location. • A motor vehicle is not required to be to the left of the advisory bike lane, unless passing a bicyclist riding in the lane. • Eastbound traffic’s stop sign is offset from the advisory bike lane’s dashed line by 19 feet. • One afternoon of monitoring the sign showed that of 79 westbound vehicles, only 12 drivers made full and complete stops, and 8 were observed Traffic Safety Preview of May 04, 2016 Page 2 Photo : Alden Drive, looking south towards Morningside Road as not reducing their speed sufficiently to observe all other movements at the intersection. For comparison, eastbound was also observed; with 72 total vehicles 12 came to a full and complete stop and 5 were observed as not reducing their speed sufficiently to observe all other movements at the intersection. • Westbound traffic traveling downhill as it approaches Minnehaha and many drivers were observed as stopping their vehicle within the intersection. • Minnehaha Boulevard has an ADT of 500 and 54th Street, an ADT of 2350 from preconstruction studies in 2012. The 85th-percentile speed on Minnehaha was 26.2 mph, and on 54th Street, was 30.2 mph. Guidance – • A stop sign should be placed at least two feet from the edge of the shoulder (face of curb) and are recommended to be 6-12 feet from the edge of traveled way (where vehicle traffic would travel). • Full stop sign warrants are attached in Appendix A • This intersection does meet warrants for being controlled, but not for all-way stop control. After review, staff determined that the stop sign was placed far from the road, and recommended moving it between the sidewalk and the road, about 6 feet closer to the roadway. Eastbound traffic was also considered by the committee and a further investigation will consider if placement of a ‘Stop Ahead’ sign (W3-1) is appropriate for the eastbound direction. 2. Request for Share The Road signage on Wooddale Avenue, where southbound bike lane ends Current Conditions and Concern • Southbound Wooddale Avenue bike lanes end at the intersection of Wooddale and 56th Street. • Sharrows and shared lanes continue south from the end of the bike lane to Valley View Road. • At 7 other locations, a Bicycle sign (W11-1) and accompanying Share The Road plaque (W16-1) is placed shortly after the end of the bicycle lanes. At 8 locations, a bike lane ends sign is all that is placed at the end of such facilities. 4 facilities end with no signage. • No such signage exists on Wooddale Avenue, but a Bike Lane Ends sign does exist at the cessation of the bike lane. • Wooddale Avenue is seen as having 3570 ADT and an 85th-percentile speed of 33.8 mph in a 2015 study near this location. • Wooddale Avenue has 207.5 bicyclists per day at its intersection with 54th Street, north of the bike lane’s end, per the 2015 Bike and Ped counts. After review, staff determined that the City of Edina standard should be expanded throughout the city, and ‘Share The Road’ signage should be placed on the next sign post following that shown in the photo. 3. Request for striping southbound Bush Lake Road at Edina Industrial Boulevard for two southbound lanes, one right turn and one left turn Traffic Safety Preview of May 04, 2016 Page 3 Map : Bush Lake Road at Edina Industrial Boulevard Map : Concerns have been fielded from resident regarding Valley View Road, Ridgeway Road, Westridge Boulevad, Crescent Drive, Hansen Road and Maddox Lane. Current Conditions and Concerns • This request is a treatment advised in the Traffic Impact Study of the Edina Public School’s Transportation Facility. • Southbound Bush Lake Road has 29 feet dedicated to one lane. • In a 45 minute interval during rush hour 326 vehicles used the southbound approach o During this observation, 25 drivers positioned their vehicles centrally in the lane, making the wide section function as one lane. o 17 vehicles in total were delayed in reaching the intersection due to a queue behind a vehicle using the full lane. • Other observations of the intersection include the following; o One common action for drivers whose vehicles use the full lane include turning right from central in the lane, or the left hand side of the lane. o Larger vehicles, from heavy duty pickups to box trucks and semis, are more likely to use the full lane. • The queue reached a distance of approximately 300 feet during peak times, drivers were two wide during this queuing. After review, staff recommends placement of this stripe to encourage use of the intersection with two lanes. The lanes should be right-turn only and a shared left-turn and through lane to optimize flow at the stop controlled intersection. The line should extend at least 300’ north of the intersection to accommodate long queues. Section B : Items which staff recommends for no action 4. Request for temporary speed bump placement due to Tracy Avenue closures • Neighbors on local streets around Tracy Avenue’s closure have called requesting temporary speed bumps to lessen the speed of traffic, and discourage traffic from using the neighborhood to detour around Tracy Avenue instead of the marked detour. • Other options for reducing the through use of the streets, as well as keeping speeds down are welcome. • Reasons for this request vary, with vehicle safety, pedestrian safety, bicycling safety, use of property safely, the wear on the roads, and the undesirability of living on a major throughway having been cited. Traffic Safety Preview of May 04, 2016 Page 4 • Counts taken in 2011 show Ridgeway Road had an ADT of approximately 120 and an 85th-percentile speed of 26.4 mph. o Counts taken this year show Ridgeway Road has 1010 ADT and an 85th-percentile speed of 27.7 mph, and 53 drivers exceeding the speed limit per day. • Counts taken in 2011 show Westridge Boulevard had an ADT of 280 and an 85th-percentile speed of 26.8 mph. o Counts taken this year show Westridge Boulevard has an ADT of 2550 and an 85th- percentile speed of 28.7 mph, and 187 drivers exceeding the speed limit in an 18 hour period before a tube broke and made the speeds gathered unreliable. • Other information was gathered on Hansen Road, and Valley View Road. A radar study on Hansen Road showed an 85th-percentile speed of 33 mph, and general observations indicate clear increase in volume. After review, staff determined that, while the increase in traffic and speed on these roadways is uncomfortable, the limited resources for temporary traffic control make it impossible to make drivers treat area residents with the respect they are asking for. Further, the official detour route for Tracy Avenue is Gleason Road and Vernon Avenue, and the intersection of these streets is unable to handle the flow of traffic. Therefore, these unofficial detours must absorb more traffic. Section D: Other items handled by Traffic Safety D1. Various calls were received, with concerns about construction closures, detours and signage. - 70th Street had many people entering a work zone near the roundabout, passing three different road closed local traffic only signs on type III barricades. This resulted in dangerous situations, including many drivers going the wrong way through the 70th Street and Valley View Road roundabout. Enforcement and further signage were implemented in conjunction with Centerpoint Energy and their contactors, to protect workers and the traveling public. - A person was ticketed for entering the 70th Street work zone, and was angered that signage was increased after his ticket was written. It was explained that the original signage followed proper guidance from the FHWA and MNMUTCD, and that any further concerns should be sent to the police department, or Centerpoint Energy and their contractors. - Tracy Avenue construction had many people driving through the work zone, enforcement was increased, and signage changed in conjunction with Centerpoint Energy and their contractors, to ensure worker safety. - Tracy Avenue at Vernon Avenue had a type III barricade and signage in the bicycle lane, indicating that the road was closed to through traffic, and informing drivers of the detour. A requestor believed this signage was too big, and created too narrow a drive lane on Tracy Avenue at Vernon Avenue. The signage was seen to extend into the travel lane by less than 2 feet, and still provided enough space for cautious movement of traffic. No action was taken. - A resident believed that drivers were trying to access Trunk Highway 100 from a local, dead-end street when the entrances to northbound 100 from 50th Street were closed. The ramps reopened, and the requestor did not ask for further study or enforcement. - Gleason Road and the Trunk Highway 62 ramps were requested for construction specific stop signs, to alleviate construction congestion. This request was redirected to MnDOT and Hennepin County, who have previously studied stop signs and signalization in this location. - A resident asked for a construction specific speed limit on 70th Street for the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail construction workers. This request was not seconded by the contractor building the trail, and was not pursued further. - Requestors noted changes in signage needed to be made for Trunk Highway 100 detours, as the signage in place was out of date, this request was forwarded to MnDOT. Traffic Safety Preview of May 04, 2016 Page 5 - A request for additional signage for the Centerpoint Energy detours on Tracy Avenue and Olinger Boulevard, including directions to the Colonial Church, was received. This request was specific to funeral services happening on April 30th. Centerpoint Energy and their contractors placed the signage when informed of the request. - Southbound Trunk Highway 100 ramps at Benton Avenue were seeing large delays due to construction activities on Trunk Highway 100 and Tracy Avenue. MnDOT and the City of Edina are continuing observation of this intersection, to determine if an all-way stop should be implemented during construction activities. D2. A request for more safety from current stop sign running at Valley Lane and Creek Drive was received, this item was considered on the March 02, 2016 Traffic Safety Report and the requestor did not wish to pursue it further. D3. A road rage incident was reported after the fact, with speeds on 66th Street-over the Lake Cornelia isthmus-being of particular concern. The driver reported traveling 32 miles-per-hour, but was passed and harassed by the offending driver. Not enough information was available to pursue this specific instance, but the police department was forwarded the message, as a request to maintain and increase enforcement in this area. D4. A resident had speed concerns on West Shore Drive, south of 70th Street, specifically near Gilford Drive. A tube counter was placed at the site and speed data was forwarded to the police department for targeted enforcement. The resident was also sent a copy of the speed report. D5. A resident had speed concerns on Benton Avenue, between Hansen and Trunk Highway 100. A tube counter was placed, and speed data was forwarded to the police department for targeted enforcement. The resident was also sent a copy of the speed report. Benton Avenue is due for a reconstruction, but is currently outside of the City of Edina’s 5-Year Capital Improvement Plan. During a reconstruction, traffic calming devices, and non-motorized facilities may be considered. Traffic Safety Preview of May 04, 2016 Page 6 Appendix A: Stop Sign Warrants When it is determined that a full stop is always required on an approach to an intersection a STOP (R1-1) sign shall be used. At intersections where a full stop is not necessary at all times, consideration should first be given to using less restrictive measures such as YIELD signs. The use of STOP signs on the minor-street approaches should be considered if engineering judgment indicates that a stop is always required because of one or more of the following conditions: A. The vehicular traffic volumes on the through street or highway exceed 6,000 vehicles per day; B. A restricted view exists that requires road users to stop in order to adequately observe conflicting traffic on the through street or highway. C. Crash records indicate that three or more crashes that are susceptible to correction with the installation of a STOP sign have been reported within a 12-month period, or that five or more such crashes have been reported within a 2-year period. Such crashes include right-angle collisions involving road users from the minor street failing to yield the right-of-way to traffic on the through street or highway. Additional warrants which do not specify the type of control are as follows; A. An intersection of a less important road with a main road where application of the normal right-of way rule would not be expected to provide reasonable compliance with the law; B. A street entering a designated through highway or street; and/or C. An un-signalized intersection in a signalized area. In addition, the use of YIELD or STOP signs should be considered at the intersection of two minor streets or local roads where the intersection has more than three approaches and where one or more of the following conditions exist: A. The combined vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian volume entering the intersection from all approaches averages more the 2,000 units per day; B. The ability to see conflicting traffic on an approach is not sufficient to allow a road user to stop or yield in compliance with the normal right-of-way rule if such stopping or yielding is necessary; and/or C. Crash records indicate that five or more crashes that involve the failure to yield the right-of-way rule have been reported within a 3-year period, or that three or more such crashes have been reported within a 2-year period. Additional warrants from the city of Edina list that: 1. If an intersection experiences five (5) or more right angle accidents in a three (3) year period, stop signs should be considered. 2. If the presence of a sight obstruction is contributing to accidents at an intersection, removal of the sight obstruction should be sought before considering a stop sign. 3. If the 85th percentile speed on any leg of an intersection is more than five (5) MPH over the posted speed limit, a stop sign should be considered for the intersecting street. 4. If traffic volumes exceed 1,000 vehicles per day on each of the intersecting streets, stop signs should be considered. 5. Residential stop signs shall not be installed in an attempt to control speed. 6. Residential stop signs shall not be installed in an attempt to control volume. Date: May 19, 2016 Agenda Item #: VII.F. To:Trans portation Co mmis s io n Item Type: R ep o rt and Rec o mmendation From:Mark K. Nolan, AICP, Trans p o rtation P lanner Item Activity: Subject:2015 Pedes trian and Cyclist Safety Fund Summary Rep o rt Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: No action required. INTRODUCTION: For Council information, attached is a report that engineering staff prepared for the City Manager that summarizes how the P edestrian and Cyclist Safety (PACS) Fund was budgeted and utilized in 2015. A similar report will be presented annually to City Council each spring to summarize the previous year's PACS Fund. T his report was presented to Council at their May 17 meeting. ATTACHMENTS: Description Memorandum: 2015 Pedes trian and Cyclis t Safety Fund Summary Report Engineering Department • Phone 952-826-0371 Fax 952-826-0392 • www.CityofEdina.com Engineering Department • 7450 Metro Blvd • Edina, MN 55439 Date: April 1, 2016 To: Scott Neal, City Manager Chad Millner, Director of Engineering From: Mark K. Nolan, AICP, Transportation Planner Re: Summary Report: 2015 Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety (PACS) Fund 2015 Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety (PACS) Fund Summary Report This memorandum briefly summarizes how the PACS Fund was budgeted and utilized in 2015. Its primary intent is to indicate what share non-motorized transportation infrastructure construction projects have of the Fund’s expenditures for last year, in addition to general information for 2015. As shown below (and in the attached table), the PACS Funds available in 2015 was $1,891,324. This includes a rollover of over $740,001 of unused PACS Funds from 2014. Note that over $720,000 is estimated to roll over from 2015 into the 2016 PACS Fund. $1,168,755 of available funds was spent on PACS-related projects and items (an increase of $276,419 or 31% over 2014). Of that, over 91% ($1,064,346) was spent on construction projects, with over 81% spent on sidewalks alone. Of the sidewalk projects expenditures, 59% went to sidewalks associated with the 2015 Neighborhood Roadway Improvement Projects and State-Aid reconstruction projects, while the remaining 41% went to “stand alone” sidewalk projects. Overall, approximately 3.0 miles of new sidewalk was installed in 2015 using the PACS Fund, an increase of 1.4 miles (or nearly 90%) over 2014. PACS Project Type Cost Total Percentage Sidewalks & Bike Facilities $951,357 81.4% Enhanced Pedestrian Crossings $108,237 9.3% Pedestrian Ramp Improvements $4,572 0.4% Total Construction: $1,064,346 91.1% Consulting Fees $18,845 1.6% Other (equipment, FTE, etc.) $85,564 7.3% Total Fees/Other: $104,409 8.9% Total 2015 PACS Expenditures: $1,168,755 100.0% Engineering Department • Phone 952-826-0371 Fax 952-826-0392 • www.CityofEdina.com Engineering Department • 7450 Metro Blvd • Edina, MN 55439 Please note that while many of the costs indicated on the attached table are actual construction costs, some costs are estimated based on pending final payments to contractors. Also, as of the time of this memorandum the 2015 utility franchise fees for the fourth quarter have yet to be received; these have been estimated. 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To:Trans portation Co mmis s io n Item Type: Other From:Mark K. Nolan, AICP, Trans p o rtation P lanner Item Activity: Subject:Staff Comments fo r May 2016 Info rmatio n CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None. INTRODUCTION: In addition to other items of interest to the ET C, staff will update the Commission on the following topics: 2016 Neighborhood and State Aid Reconstruction P rojects Other agency construction projects (Highway 100, CenterP oint Energy, etc.) Date: May 19, 2016 Agenda Item #: XI.A. To:Trans portation Co mmis s io n Item Type: Other From:Mark K. Nolan, AICP, Trans p o rtation P lanner Item Activity: Subject:Sc hed ule o f Meeting and Event Dates as of May 19, 2016 Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: INTRODUCTION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Schedule of Upcoming Meetings /Dates /Events TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION SCHEDULE OF MEETING AND EVENT DATES AS OF MAY 19, 2016 SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING MEETINGS/DATES/EVENTS Thursday May 19 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday Jun 16 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Tuesday Jun 21 ETC Joint Work Session with City Council 6:15 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday Jul 21 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS Thursday Aug 18 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday Sep 15 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday Oct 27 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS Thursday Nov 17 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday Dec 15 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday Jan 19 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS