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Home My WebLink About2017-06-15 Meeting PacketAgenda Transportation Com m ission City Of Edina, Minnesota Community Room Thursday, June 15, 2017 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 Ma y 18, 2017 V.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. VI.Reports/Recommendations A.Passenger Rail Community Engagement Report B.Pedestrian and Bicy cle Ma ster Plan C.Transportation Impa ct Analysis Process Rev iew D.Tra*c Safety Report of June 7, 2017 VII.Correspondence And Petitions VIII.Chair And Member Comments IX.Sta 0 Comments X.Calendar Of Events A.Schedule of Meeting a nd E v ent Dates as of June 15, 2017 XI.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 3c 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: June 15, 2017 Agenda Item #: I V.A. To:Trans p o rtatio n C o mmis s io n Item Type: Minutes F rom:S haro n Allis on, Engineering S pec ialis t Item Activity: Subject:Approval of Minutes - R egular Meeting of May18, 2017 Action C ITY O F E D IN A 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov A C TI O N R EQ U ES TED : Approve the meeting minutes of the regular E dina T ransportation C ommission meeting of M ay 18, 2017. I N TR O D U C TI O N : AT TAC HME N T S : Description Minutes : ETC, May 18, 2017 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: 1 Minutes City of Edina, Minnesota Transportation Commission Community Room May 18, 2017, 6:00 p.m. I. Call To Order Chair LaForce called the meeting to order. II. Roll Call Answering roll call were commissioners Ahler, Brown, Iyer, Kane, LaForce, Miranda, Olson, Richman and Ruthruff. Absent: Commissioners Koester and Olk. III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Motion was made by commissioner Miranda and seconded by commissioner Richman approving the meeting agenda. All voted aye. Motion passed. IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes Motion was made by commissioner Miranda and seconded by commissioner Olson approving the revised Apr. 20, 2017, minutes. All voted aye. Motion carried. V. Community Comments – None VI. Reports/Recommendations A. Edina Community Circulator: Next Steps Planner Nolan said most of the May 2 work session with City Council was spent discussing the Community Circulator and the Council authorized getting a formal report from DARTS. Staff is drafting the 2018-19 budgets and it includes a line item for $10,000 for this project. According to Ms. Whited, the timing and funding is ideal for early 2018. She suggested reconvening in late-summer, early-fall to draft the proposal. Planner Nolan said in the meantime, the commissioners could begin discussing potential routes and advisory board members. B. 2018 West 62nd Street Municipal State Aid Reconstruction Planner Nolan said W. 62nd Street is scheduled for reconstruction in 2018 and staff is considering realigning the unique intersections at W. 62nd Street, Oaklawn Avenue and Valley View Road. Planner Nolan said a recommendation was made in the Wooddale/Valley View Small Area Study and staff is considering their recommendation. Additionally, he asked for feedback on the type of bike facility because W. 62nd Street is a primary bike route. The consensus was support for the small area study recommendation because it already has community support and for an off-road multi-use trail on the north side of the street. C. University of Minnesota Student Capstone Report: Interlachen Boulevard & Blake Road Intersection Planner Nolan said this area is scheduled for reconstruction in 2021, and the students recommended a roundabout. He said staff liked the idea but concerns are two driveways that align directly into the roundabout and how to design the roundabout for safe navigation by cyclists and pedestrians. Director Millner reached out to one property owner so far to begin discussing realignment options. The current estimated cost is $1.3M. Planner Nolan was asked what was the benefits of using students and he said it saves on design options and cost, and regarding a bike lane to the roundabout, one is planned for a future date. A continuous bike lane in the roundabout was noted as being safer. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: 2 D. Traffic Safety Report of May 3, 2017 A.I. Planner Nolan clarified that they are not planning to lower the speed limit. Motion was made by commissioner Olson and seconded by commissioner Ahler to forward the May 3, 2017, TSC report to Council with the clarification. All voted aye. Motion passed. VII. Correspondence And Petitions – None VIII. Chair and Member Comments Commissioner Olson said Edina is losing its gas stations with one currently scheduled to close. Since gas stations are transportation related, he asked if this would become an issue for Edina. Planner Nolan said he wasn’t aware of any studies that addressed this concern. Commissioner Ruthruff said he was happy with the Interlachen Boulevard and Blake Road roundabout. Commissioner Iyer mentioned the newspaper article on the proposed Twin Towers and suggested being proactive rather than reactive as it relates to transportation. He said they should use W. 70th Street as an example where the unintended consequence pushed traffic to W. 66th Street when the speed limit was reduced to 25 mph on W. 70th Street. He suggested creating a taskforce to look more comprehensively at the area. Commissioner Ahler said she was at a youth climate summit and the maps on biking and walking were very popular and they received many comments on biking and walking in Edina. Commissioner Kane agreed with commissioner Iyer. He suggested that commissioners considered visiting the project sites for input purposes. Commissioner Brown said with the Southdale area becoming more densely populated, the City needs to think about street cars, better connection to the surrounding areas and start investing in these improvements. Commissioner Miranda asked if Minneapolis does traffic studies when they build new towers. Planner Nolan said he did not know the answer to this. Tomorrow is the kick off meeting for the Bike and Pedestrian Plan. Chair LaForce thanked everyone for their participation in the Comprehensive Plan planning process. He said the ETC was well represented. IX. Staff Comments • Projects: the Valley View Road sidewalk is done in the Birchcrest B project area; May 25 bids will be opened for Chowen Park D; Oaklawn Avenue sidewalk will go out for bids in a couple weeks; W. 50th Street and Vernon Avenue reopened. • The Bike and Pedestrian Plan kicks off tomorrow. • Five proposals were received for Passenger Rail Engagement and Kimley-Horn was selected; their proposal will go to Council June 6 for approval. • Three Rivers Park District is doing a regional trail study that includes the cities of Bloomington and Edina. • The ETC had the best participation at the May 8 Comprehensive Plan kick-off meeting. • A kick-off meeting is scheduled for the 44th Street & France Avenue Small Area Plan; Planner Nolan is the staff liaison. X. Calendar of Events A. Schedule of Meeting and Events as of May 18, 2017 For information purposes - no discussion. XI. Adjournment at 7:45 p.m. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: 3 J F M A M J J A S O N D SM # of Mtgs Attendance % Meetings/Work Sessions 1 1 1 1 1 5 NAME (Date) Ahler, Mindy 1 1 1 3 100% Bass, Katherine 1 1 2 100% Boettge, Emily 1 1 2 100% Brown, Andy 1 1 1 1 1 5 100% Iyer, Surya 1 1 1 1 4 80% LaForce, Tom 1 1 1 1 1 5 100% Janovy, Jennifer 1 1 2 100% Kane, Bocar 1 1 1 3 100% Miranda, Lou 1 1 1 1 1 5 100% Olson, Larry 1 1 1 1 4 80% Richman, Lori 1 1 1 3 100% Ruthruff, Erik 1 1 1 3 100% Koester, David (student) 1 1 1 3 60% Olk, Megan (student) 1 1 2 40% TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE Date: June 15, 2017 Agenda Item #: VI.A. To:Trans p o rtatio n C o mmis s io n Item Type: R eport and R ec o mmendation F rom:Mark K Nolan, Transportation P lanner Item Activity: Subject:P as s enger R ail C ommunity Engagement R eport Dis cus s ion C ITY O F E D IN A 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov A C TI O N R EQ U ES TED : N one. I N TR O D U C TI O N : At their June 6, 2017 meeting, the C ity Council approved the contract with K imley-H orn to prepare the P assenger R ail C ommunity E ngagement R eport. T he purpose of this project is to assist the E T C with answering the following two questions: S hould the C ity of E dina dedicate staff and fiscal resources to developing a plan to encourage the development of passenger rail service in E dina? S hould the C ity of E dina formally request the elimination of the so called “gag rule” concerning the D an P atch line? K imley-H orn's project manager J essica Laabs will be on-hand to begin engaging the E T C on this project. For your information, attached here is the Work P lan and schedule from Kimley-H orn's proposal (which is now a part of their agreement with the C ity). Note that the schedule has shifted a week or two later since their proposal was prepared. P lease be prepared to discuss the following, in addition to the E T C 's role in the project: Overall project schedule P ublic engagement: F irst public meeting (July) O nline survey S takeholders/groups to meet with/engage E vents to attend AT TAC HME N T S : Description Pas s enger Rail Community Engagement Report Work Plan and Schedule 8 The following text details our proposed work plan. A schedule illustrating the timing of these tasks can be found at the end of this section. With the three-month timeframe for report completion, it will be important to stay in touch with city staff to keep things on track. Our project manager, Jessica Laabs, will be the primary point of contact and will conduct up to 8 meetings with the city’s project manager. It is assumed that up to four of these meetings will occur in person (including a project kickoff meeting), and the remainder will be via phone. As outlined in the RFP, we also will attend up to three ETC meetings and one City Council meeting. The first two ETC meetings will serve to update on project progress and receive feedback and the final meeting will be a summary of recommendations and any final feedback prior to presenting to the City Council. One Kimley-Horn staff person will attend these meetings and will prepare a PowerPoint presentation as necessary. Kimley-Horn understands that public and stakeholder engagement is the backbone for this study, and together with policy analysis will provide the basis for report recommendations. We agree with the city that a combined approach of in-person and online techniques will best serve the needs of this study, and we will employ our standard of high quality materials that are easy to understand and visually appealing. The following outlines our proposed techniques. Public Open Houses or “Community Conversations” We propose two public open houses for this effort, but given the context of this study, we’d like to re-frame and advertise them as “Community Conversations.” We feel this better reflects the objective of the meetings and of the study—to hear from the citizens of Edina. As such, we propose that the meetings be held in community spaces for greater access and ability to recruit “pass-by” traffic. Meetings will include some display materials, but also opportunities to sit and talk with staff and with other attendees about some of the questions being posed. Two Kimley-Horn staff will attend each Community Conversation. Up to one PowerPoint presentation and six exhibits will be prepared for each meeting. When it makes sense, we will use interactive activities to ask questions and receive input, such as prioritization exercises, roundtable discussions, real-time word clouds, etc. Notification of these Community Conversations will be achieved via the city’s website and social media channels; notices in local print and online publications such as the Edina Sun Current (including the monthly Edition: E dina insert), Edina Patch, Edina High School’s Zephyrus, etc.; and email distribution to community organizations, which can in turn distribute to their respective email lists, broadening the reach. 9 Community Conversation No. 1 will discuss information on how this study arose including a history of passenger rail in Edina and the recent work of the ETC and City Council. We also will review existing and planned transit facilities in the region, including observations based on review of other planning documents (discussed in a subsequent task), giving context for how this line could fit in with the greater whole. The Community Conversation will introduce questions about people’s perception of passenger rail and their view of potential risks and opportunities for its implementation. This could include a presentation and/or small discussion groups facilitated by staff. The goal will be to provide an environment where people can stop in at any time, and stay for an hour or stay for 5 minutes and still learn something about the project and be able to provide input. Community Conversation No. 2 will share the results of the first open house and the online survey (described below). It will combine this information with the results of the existing conditions and policy analysis. Attendees will be given the opportunity to react to these results and initial recommendations. Their observations will be documented and considered before finalizing the report. Online Surveys Activities and questions posed at the each of the Community Conversation meeting will be echoed via an online survey. We propose using a Google Forms platform, which allows for customization and incorporation of graphics and also has the ability to translate the survey into different languages very easily. It also is very easy to load on a mobile phone or tablet. Survey questions will be reviewed and approved by city staff before posting. Kimley-Horn would prepare a brief written summary of results following each survey. Other Meetings Other smaller format or subcommittee meetings are likely to be included to discuss some of the study findings in greater detail or get a better understanding of a particular group’s thoughts and opinions. One member of our team will attend and present at up to 4 such meetings, which we assume also would include at least one city staff member. It is assumed that project exhibits and deliverables already identified under other tasks will be used for these meetings. Specific meeting materials will be identified based on the particular audience and discussion topic. Project Fact Sheet We also propose developing a project fact sheet with simple information about the history behind this effort, the location of the corridor, the goals of the study, and why we want people’s input. This simple, highly graphical flyer can be used at the Community Conversation meetings and by city staff as they attend other city events. Kimley-Horn will provide up to 200 color copies of the fact sheet and one electronic (.pdf) file. The interconnected nature of the transit system demands an awareness of the multitude of initiatives that are ongoing in the Twin Cities region and the state of Minnesota. The Kimley-Horn team is well-versed in capturing the many moving pieces in a region to confirm that our work fits into the greater perspective. See an example of a survey we created using Google Forms: http://www.kimley- horn.com/communication/md/projects/s nelling/ 10 Our team is familiar with the documents referenced in the RFP and have participated in the development of some of these plans (e.g., Metropolitan Council TPP, Statewide Rail Plan). The Kimley-Horn staff’s intimate knowledge of regional efforts will allow for an accelerated review of the relevant components of these and other studies. Upon review of these documents, we will prepare a brief memorandum highlighting key information from each study that is relevant to the development of this Passenger Rail Report. We will note common themes and identify inconsistencies between documents. The Kimley-Horn team will assemble and use geographic information system (GIS) data to summarize key corridor attributes that may influence land use, population, and employment densities, which in turn may influence the viability of passenger rail in the Dan Patch corridor. Drawing on our experience evaluating other transit corridors, we will offer case studies and examples for comparison. We can leverage our existing relationships with agencies and other peer cities to set up meetings to discuss their observations, experiences, and policies. One Kimley-Horn staff person will attend up to five such meetings. This desktop and in-person data collection will result in a memorandum that summarizes the process and findings and gives a high-level assessment of the process and the timeline that could be necessary to implement passenger service in the Dan Patch corridor. The foundational element of our team’s recommendations will be the answers to the two original questions: 1. Should the city request elimination of the gag rule? 2. Should the city dedicate resources to developing a plan to encourage the development of passenger rail service in Edina? The answers to these questions will be based on information gathered throughout the process including both public input and policy analysis. Should the answer to the two original questions be “yes,” other recommendations may relate to next steps in the study process, possible funding sources, possible timing of passenger rail implementation, and ways to gain political support. The recommendations will be incorporated into the final report. Kimley-Horn will compile all analysis and recommendations into a draft final report. The report also will summarize the process by which the analysis and recommendations were developed including documentation of public outreach activities and input. The report will be provided electronically to city staff and ETC members for review. Any necessary changes will be made, and the final report will be presented to the City Council and then posted on the city’s website as public information. Kimley-Horn will provide up to five bound, full-color copies of the report, and one electronic (.pdf) copy. 11 Proposed Project Schedule (subject to change based on conversations with city, if selected) May June July August Notice to Proceed (end of May) City Staff Meetings/Calls X X X X X X X X ETC Meetings/City Council Mtg X X X X Public Engagement Community Conversation Mtgs X X Online Surveys Other Meetings Project Fact Sheet Planning Study/Doc Review Existing Cond/Policy Analysis Develop Recommendations Prepare Final Report In coordination with the tasks described above and as illustrated in the schedule, the following deliverables are planned for the project. Identified timing is approximate and subject to change based on city input. This assumes all drafts will be reviewed by city staff. Draft deliverables will generally be provided in Microsoft Word to provide the ability for tracked changes, and final deliverables will be in .pdf format and/or hard copy as identified in the scope of work. Proposed Project Deliverables Deliverable Draft Final Project Fact Sheet June 12 June 19 Materials for Community Conversation No. 1 and Survey No. 1 June 19 June 26 Document Review Memo June 19 June 26 Summary of Community Conversation No. 1 July 5 July 12 Summary of Online Survey No. 1 July 14 July 21 Existing Conditions/Policies Memo July 17 July 31 Materials for Community Conversation No. 2 and Survey No. 2 July 24 July 31 Summary of Community Conversation No. 2 August 7 August 14 Summary of Online Survey No. 2 August 14 August 21 Final Report August 14 August 31 Date: June 15, 2017 Agenda Item #: VI.B. To:Trans p o rtatio n C o mmis s io n Item Type: R eport and R ec o mmendation F rom:Mark K Nolan, Transportation P lanner Item Activity: Subject:P edes trian and Bic yc le Mas ter P lan Dis cus s ion C ITY O F E D IN A 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov A C TI O N R EQ U ES TED : N one. I N TR O D U C TI O N : M embers of the C ommunity D esign Group/S E H team will be on-hand to discuss the P edestrian and B icycle M aster P lan with the E T C . T he focus of the meeting will be the draft C ommunity E ngagement P lan for the project. AT TAC HME N T S : Description Draft Community Engagement Plan EDINA PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE MASTER PLAN UPDATE JUNE 8 2017 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PLAN DRAFT FOR DISCUSSION DRAFT Community Engagement Plan | 06/08/2017 Table of Contents SectionSection Page 1 Purpose of the Plan 1 2 Desired Level of Engagement 1 3 Engagement with Internal Stakeholders 2 4 Engagement with External Stakeholders 3 5 Engagement Methods for External Stakeholders 5 6 Project Schedule 9 7 In-Person Engagement: Material Instructions 10 8 Summary of Community Engagement Goals 11 Community Engagement Plan | 06/08/2017 1 1 Purpose of the Community Engagement Plan This document is the Community Engagement Plan (CEP) for the Edina Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Update. The CEP presents a summary of tools, approaches, issues, and considerations pertaining to community engagement and public participation activities for the project. The CEP is intended to evolve through the life of the project, and to respond to guidance received from City of Edina staff, Project Management Team (PMT) members, City Council, and other project partners. 2 Desired Level of Engagement Based on the project scope, timeline (see page 8) and importance of community input, the desired level and role of public participation is generally “Involve” (based on International Association for Public Participation (IAP2)’s “Public Participation Spectrum”). Certain phases / activities will also involve the public at levels “Consult” and/or “Collaborate” Inform Consult Involve Collaborate Empower To provide the public with balanced and objective information to assist them in understanding the problem, alternatives, opportunities and/or solutions. To obtain public feedback on analysis, alternatives and/or decisions. To work directly with the public throughout the process to ensure that public concerns and aspirations are consistently understood and considered. To partner with the public in each aspect of the decision including the development of alternatives and the identiﬁcation of the preferred solution. To place ﬁnal decision making in the hands of the public. We will keep you informed. We will keep you informed, listen to and acknowledge concerns and aspirations, and provide feedback on how public input inﬂuenced the decision. We will seek your feedback on drafts and proposals. We will work with you to ensure that your concerns and aspirations are directly reﬂected in the alternatives developed and provide feedback on how public input inﬂuenced the decision. We will work together with you to formulate solutions and incorporate your advice and recommendations into the decisions to the maximum extent possible. We will implement what you decide. Go a l Pr o m i s e t o t h e P u b l i c Community Engagement Plan | 06/08/2017 2 2.1 Stakeholder / Audience Types Two types of stakeholders are identiﬁed as part of this project: •Internal stakeholders •External stakeholders These stakeholders, and potential engagement activities for each, are deﬁned in sections 3 and 4 of this document. 3 Engagement with Internal Stakeholders Internal stakeholders include staff, organizations, and members of project-related bodies who are directly involved in the steering, management, or development of the project. 3.1 Project Management Team (PMT) The Project Management Team: •Guides key decisions and the overall direction of the project •Offers guidance toward development of project recommendations and draft Plan •Facilitates communication with other stakeholders •Provides initial review of items prior to wider discussion/distribution •Provides support with gathering data •Ensures that the Plan is compatible with the current County and City plans The PMT meets every month. Meetings are organized by City Transportation Planner Mark Nolan and facilitated by CDG, the project consultant. Members of the PMT include: •Mark Nolan, City Transportation Planner •Brian Olson, Public Works Director •Chad Millner, City Engineer •Carter Schulze, Assistant City Engineer •Tara Brown, Sustainability Coordinator •Lou Miranda, Edina Transportation Commission •Jennifer Bennerotte, City Communications Director •Dan Conboy, Edina Police Department •Edina Human Rights and Relations Commission member Meetings will begin in May 2017 and will continue until the completion of the project. Meetings will be used to share project updates and receive guidance at key points throughout the Plan process. CDG will attend all PMT meetings. CDG will coordinate with Mark Nolan regarding presentations, agenda, and level of participation for speciﬁc meetings. 3.2 City Council and Mayor The Edina Mayor and City Council will be consulted at major decision points throughout the project. City Transportation Planner Mark Nolan will be the main point of contact with the Mayor and City Council, and will coordinate meetings and presentations with them as needed. Community Engagement Plan | 06/08/2017 3 3.3 Other City Boards and Committees The City of Edina includes several councils, boards and commissions. Board members will be invited to participate in project update meetings and to provide feedback on project direction at major milestones throughout the project. When possible, brief project updates may be provided at regularly scheduled board meetings by members of the PMT or the consultant team. City Boards and Committees that will receive project updates from the PMT include: •Edina Transportation Commission (ETC) •Parks and Recreation Commission •Planning Commission City Transportation Planner Mark Nolan will be the main point of contact with City Boards and Committees, and will coordinate meetings and presentations with them as needed. 4 Engagement with External Stakeholders External stakeholders include residents, business owners, other governing bodies, educational entities, and visitors. Opportunities to receive guidance and comments from external stakeholders will be provided as part of development of the Plan. 4.1 Residents Edina residents will be consulted at the project visioning stage and at major decision points throughout the project. The goal of engaging the residents is to receive their priorities for improving walking and biking in Edina. Potential organizations for connecting with residents include: •Neighborhood Organizations •Homeowners Organizations •Rental Property Organizations •Edina School District •Farmer’s Market and Community Events •Arts Centers 4.2 Business Community Members of Edina’s business community will be consulted to receive their priorities for improving walking and bicycling in Edina. Potential organizations for connecting with the business community include: •Edina Chamber of Commerce •50th and France Business and Professional Association 4.3 Schools and Education Partners Schools and other education partners will be consulted to learn about their existing issues and upcoming projects, and to discuss opportunities to increase student walking and biking in the city. Potential organizations for connecting with the Edina’s education community include: •Edina School District •Private K-12 schools Community Engagement Plan | 06/08/2017 4 4.4 Under-Represented Populations Members of under-represented communities will be consulted to learn about their current issues regarding walking and biking in the city, and to receive their goals and visions for walking and biking improvements. Potential organizations and partners for connecting with under-represented populations in Edina include: •Edina’s Human Rights and Relations Commission •Non-English language groups 4.5 Visitors Visitors to the city’s many destinations and events will be included in the engagement process. Potential opportunities for connecting to visitors to the city include: •Table and project presence at Edina events •Connecting with -Hotel owners -50th and France Business and Professional Association -Galleria business associations -Southdale business associations 4.6 Adjoining Jurisdictions and Other Government Partners Adjoining jurisdictions and other government partners will be consulted to learn about existing and upcoming projects, and about opportunities to coordinate related improvements across jurisdictional boundaries. Potential government partners for coordination include: •Adjacent communities •Hennepin County •Met Council •State (DNR, MnDOT, etc.) Community Engagement Plan | 06/08/2017 5 5 Engagement Methods for External Stakeholders 5.1 Engagement Summary Members of the public and other external stakeholders will be engaged through a variety of tools, methods, and approaches. All of the information and data gathered through engagement with external stakeholders will be processed and summarized in an Engagement Summary. The Engagement Summary will be shared with the PMT and included as an Appendix in the Final Plan. Progress reports will be shared with the PMT as engagement activities continue. 5.2 Engagement Methods The following engagement tools are recommended as part of this project: •Community Workshop / Open House •Public Hearing / Open House •Focused Small Group Outreach and Engagement •Project Website •Community Survey •Social Media •Use of Previous / Concurrent Project to Inform the Process •News Releases and Media Alerts •Broadcast Interviews with Local Experts •Mailing List A brief description of each tool is provided below. Open House Open Houses provide an opportunity for members of the public to receive project information, express preferences, and ask questions of the project team. Early and proactive outreach using social media, press releases, and communications with community partners, will be an important contributor to higher levels of participation by members of the public. The format of these events will be decided in conultation with the PMT. Two Open House events may be provided as part of this Plan (depending on guidance from the the PMT): Open House #1 will be hosted in June or July 2017. The purpose of this Open House will be to gather input on opportunities and challenges for pedestrian and bicycle travel in Edina. This Open House will also gather ideas, input, and comments that will inform the Draft Plan elements. Open House #1: (Date to be decided in consultation with PMT and ETC) Location TBD (City Hall or other public facility) Open House: 5:30–6:00PM Community Workshop: 6:00–8:00 PM Open House #2 will be held in coordination with the completion of the Draft Plan. Following a presentation of the Draft Plan, participants will be asked to comment, provide feedback, and voice concerns through interactive activities, visual displays, and one- to-one conversations. Following the Open House, the Draft Plan will be updated in response to feedback from members of the public, PMT and other boards. Community Engagement Plan | 06/08/2017 6 Open House #2 (Date to be decided in consultation with PMT and ETC) Location TBD (City Hall) Time: 6:00 PM Focused Small Group Engagement To increase diversity of participation, including ethnic, cultural, geographic, income, and other socioeconomic diversity of populations participating in the project, Pop-Up/design workshops are recommended. Pop-Up Workshops and Engagement Pop-Up workshops are mobile workshops that bring the project (and the engagement questions it needs answered) to the places where people are already gathering. Pop-Up workshops are friendly and casual activities that include richly-illustrated materials, provide timely information about the project and design alternatives, and offer multiple tools for direct participation and comment by participants and passersby - from games and surveys to informal discussions. Pop-Up workshops offer the opportunity to gather the opinions of people who might not otherwise attend a public meeting. Pop-Up workshops include several types of standalone activities, each of which can be completed quickly, in ﬁve minutes or less - for example, dot map activities, paper/tablet surveys, and sharing of brief educational materials. Up to four Pop-Up workshops will be facilitated by CDG as part of this work with the opportunity for community volunteers to host additional Pop-Up workshops. If additional Pop-Up events are held, CDG staff will develop and share all necessary engagement materials. A list of in-person engagement documents and instructions for how to use each is located in Section 6 of this document. Focused Listening Sessions Focused listening sessions allow people to discuss their ideas in a small and relaxed environment. These listening sessions can take a variety of different formats. They can be used to exchange information, discuss assets and opportunities, and discuss innovative ideas. These sessions are designed speciﬁcally around a single issue or group of topics. These sessions can be held in conjunction with existing events. Some potential partners for listening sessions include: •Edina Chamber of Commerce •50th and France Business and Professional Association •Edina School District •Non-English speaking populations •Diverse groups by geography •Police and Community Service Ofﬁcers •Edina’s Human Rights and Relations Commission Project Website The project website will be used to provide an overview of the project, share project progress, provide access to interactive mapping tools and surveys, and offer a platform for commenting on the Plan and the Plan process. The website will serve as a central online resource for the Edina Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Update. The City of Edina will develop and update the project website with content developed by CDG. •URL: http://edinamn.gov/PedestrianBicycleMasterPlan •Webcards (see page 9) advertising the project website can be distributed widely at community events Community Engagement Plan | 06/08/2017 7 Interactive Mapping (Both Online and In-Person) An interactive online map (Wikimap) and a paper map (for in-person activities) will be used to receive resident comments about walking and biking assets, locations of concern, and locations they feel should be prioritized. Interactive online mapping is combined with mapping activities done at Pop-Up events and Open Houses to summarize resident concerns. Community Survey (Both Online and In-Person) A brief online survey will be developed to gather speciﬁc information from individuals regarding their ideas, needs, and desires for the pedestrian and bicycle network in Edina. Survey participants will be self-selected (not random sample). •A paper version of the survey will be developed •The survey will be administered online and will be available at in-person at Community Workshops, Pop-Up Workshops, and other community events •The online survey will be linked from the project website •Webcards advertising the project website will be distributed at all engagement events Social Media Coordination with Edina’s Facebook pages and Twitter channels can be used to provide timely project announcements and share information about upcoming public workshops to help promote participation at events. Social media can also be used to invite visitors to the project website to view project updates and information as it is shared. CDG can provide the City of Edina with social media template messages that can be easily used. Mark Nolan will work with the communications department for disseminating information and announcements. Use of Previous / Concurrent Projects to Inform the Process Several other related planning efforts have been conducted as part of City, County and regional pedestrian and bicycle planning efforts. Where possible, public comments and guidance gathered in those processes will be brought into this project. Recommendations from those projects will also be used to inform recommendations for this Plan. The following are examples of other plans or projects that may inﬂuence the Edina Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Update: •2007 Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan •2008 Edina Comprehensive Plan and current 2018 update •Hennepin County 2040 Bicycle Transportation Plan •Hennepin County 2040 Comprehensive Plan •2014 Edina Active Routes to School Comprehensive Plan •Metropolitan Council 2040 Transportation Policy Plan Community Engagement Plan | 06/08/2017 8 News Releases and Media Alerts News releases and media alerts covering upcoming community meetings, signiﬁcant ﬁndings and recommendations, and important project milestones may be authored and submitted to local and regional news outlets, websites, and public media outlets. Potential news outlets for distribution include: •Sun Current Edina •Minneapolis Star Tribune •KNOW Radio 91.1 •Cable Access Channel All drafts of news releases and media alerts will be shared with Edina Communications and the PMT one week prior to deadlines and presentations, to allow sufﬁcient time for review. To ensure consistent messaging, Transportation Planner Mark Nolan will be the main point of contact for any media inquiries and press releases. Broadcast Interviews with Local Experts Interviewing planning staff and/or members of the PMT or ETC through local media may be used to help publicize the Plan process, provide valuable updates from local voices, and provide an additional platform for community member questions. Members of the PMT, City Council, City staff and/or CDG staff would be excellent candidates to discuss project updates and answer questions. Ideally, interviews will be conducted at various stages of the project. Mailing List The City may already have a mailing list for interested residents. Sign-in information from participants at Plan events will be processed and shared with the city for future Plan communications. Community Engagement Plan | 06/08/2017 9 6 Project Schedule The following chart outlines the project schedule. All dates listed are subject to change in consultation with the PMT. 2017 May June July August September October PMT Meeting Open House Pop-Up Workshops Focus Group Meetings Press Releases Online Survey Interactive Mapping Project Website Community Engagement Plan | 06/08/2017 10 7 In-person Engagement Materials and Instructions for Use by Volunteers The following materials will be developed by CDG for in- person engagement sessions. These materials can also be used by resident volunteers to extend the number of opportunities for engagement. CDG will share materials with the City via Dropbox or similar means. The City may facilitate the printing and distribution of materials to interested volunteers. Volunteers and other project partners can bring materials to community events, gatherings, and meetings and use them to engage other residents. CDG will then process the comments received, and add them to the guidance for the Plan. 7.1 Web Cards Web cards are intended to be printed in color on 8.5”x11” paper, and cut along the dotted lines to create business cards that share the project website URL and a QR code directing users to the project website. These cards should be distributed as widely as possible, as they are the easiest way to bring visitors to the project website and quickly share information about the Plan. 7.2 Table Sign The table sign is intended to be printed at 24”x36”, and displayed at tables, booths, or anywhere that conversations about the Plan will take place. 7.3 Sign-up Sheet A sign-up sheet, printed on 8.5x11 paper, to capture the contact information for people wishing to receive email updates about the project. 7.4 Opportunities and Challenges Boards The Opportunities and Challenges boards are intended to be printed on 24”x36” paper and can be mounted on foam core (or similar). These boards are intended to be used for dot- voting; participants are asked to place a dot sticker next to the top three or top ﬁve statements that they agree with. Volunteers or other project partners would take a digital photo of the boards and email to Mark Nolan, who will then share with CDG. CDG will process the board results for use in the Plan. 7.5 I Wish/I Like Boards I wish/I Like boards are intended to be printed on 24”x36” paper and can be mounted on foam core (or similar). These boards are intended to be used for gathering open-ended, qualitative feedback from external stakeholders regarding their preferences for growth and development in Edina. To maximize the use of these printed boards for multiple events, it is advised to use post-it notes for recording responses. The post-its can be removed after documenting through a digital photograph at the conclusion of the event. This photo should be emailed to Mark Nolan, who will share with CDG for processing for the Draft Plan. 7.6 Plan Update Flyer The Plan Update ﬂyer is intended to be printed on 8.5”x11” paper and can be distributed anywhere to advertise the project, project events, and the project website. 7.7 QR Code The QR code image can be used in any outreach materials to direct users to the project website through a QR code reader application on smartphones or tablets. The QR code should always be displayed in combination with the website URL. 7.8 Infrastructure Toolkit These boards are intended to be used for explaining the terminology and value of Pedestrian and Bike Plan elements for Edina. The Infrastructure Toolkit boards are intended to be printed on 24”x36” paper and can be mounted on foam core (or similar). Community Engagement Plan | 06/08/2017 11 8 Summary of Community Engagement Tools and Goals Desired Input Existing Organizations Tools Notiﬁcation Method Goals •What do they like today? •What needs to change? •Issues surrounding walking and biking •Issues surrounding connectivity •Safety concerns •Neighborhood Organizations •Homeowners Organizations •Rental Property Organizations •Edina School District •Farmer’s Market and Community Events •Arts Centers •Public Meetings •Focus Group Meetings •Pop-Ups at Community Centers •Pop-Ups at Events •Online Survey •Public Meetings •Email List •Press Release •Website / Social Media •Flyers •Steering Committee •Comments and priorities for the community •Attendance numbers •Survey results •How biking and walking affect their business •How they could offer incentives for biking and walking •Edina Chamber of Commerce •50th and France Business and Professional Association •Focus Group Meeting with business groups •Focus Group Meeting with developers •Email and/or phone call •Business goals for walking and biking within Edina •Existing Issues •Upcoming projects •Changes to regulation or processes •Adjacent Communities •Hennepin County •Met Council •State (DNR, MNDOT, etc.) •Interagency, topic- based discussions •Email and/or phone call •Goals and visions regarding Edina businesses •Existing Issues •Upcoming projects or events •Overall impression of biking and walking in Edina •Edina School District •Private K-12 schools •Education Focus Groups •Email and/or phone call •Gather upcoming projects •Ways in which we can increase the number of kids walking and biking to school •Speciﬁc needs and issues for the plan? •Including their perspectives planning efforts •Edina’s Human Rights and Relations Commission •Non-English language groups •Police and Community Service Ofﬁcers •Focused geography meeting •Focus Groups on diversity •Mailing •Email List •Press Release/ Website/Social Media •Flyers •Goals and visions regarding Edina’s future •What draws you to Edina? •Overall impression of the City •Hotel owners •50th and France Business and Professional Association •Galleria business association •Southdale business association •Pop-Ups at community centers and events •Online Survey •Economic Development Focus Group •Email and/or phone call •Website/Social Media/ Press Release •Flyers •Steering Committee Advertisement •Ways in which we can make Edina more attractive to visitors ### Vi s i t o r s Un d e r - R e p r e s e n t e d Po p u l a t i o n s Re s i d e n t s Bu s i n e s s Co m m u n i t y Go v e r n i n g Bo d i e s Ed u c a t i o n a l En t i t i e s Date: June 15, 2017 Agenda Item #: VI.C . To:Trans p o rtatio n C o mmis s io n Item Type: R eport and R ec o mmendation F rom:Mark K Nolan, Transportation P lanner Item Activity: Subject:Trans p o rtatio n Impac t Analysis P roc es s R eview Dis cus s ion C ITY O F E D IN A 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov A C TI O N R EQ U ES TED : N one. I N TR O D U C TI O N : T he 2017 E T C and P lanning C ommission work plans each includes a new initiative to "review transportation impact analysis process to better implement L iving S treets." W hile both commissions are to partner on this initiative, the E T C is to serve as the "lead commission." W hile the E T C did review the P olicy at its Jan 2017 meeting, the purpose of this month's agenda item is to revisit the 2007 traffic impact analysis (T I A) process and policy to benefit new members, and continue this discussion on next steps to implement the work plan initiative (see below for a summary of that discussion). T he attached T ransportation I mpact Analysis I nitiation and R eview P olicy was initially prepared by the E T C and engineering staff in 2007. I t is a department policy and as such was not officially "approved" by the city council at the time. However, the E T C did approve the policy and had the responsibility of reviewing T I As until 2011, when the P lanning C ommission took over this responsibility. T he following is taken from the approved meeting minutes from the E T C's J an 19, 2017 meeting: C. Transpo rtatio n I mpact A nalysis (TI A ) P ro cess M ember J anovy explained the history of the T I A. S he said it was drafted by staff and approved by the E T C in 2007. T he E T C used it to review traffic impacts associated with site development up until 2011. T here was some angst with the E T C only being able to review traffic surrounding the site and the T I A was given to the P lanning C ommission (P C ) for implementation with a recommendation to update it. T he update was not done and the process has changed. M ember Janovy said the concern is how much of the Living S treet P lan is being implemented when the P C review site developments. D iscussion ensued. P lanner N olan said the P C has the T I A on their work plan too and he has been communicating with director Teague. H e said one of the issues is schedule because the P C meets twice monthly. He is looking to see how other cities take care of this. AT TAC HME N T S : Description Trans portation Impact Analys is Initiation and Review Policy (2007) ☐City Council Approved: 4/19/2007 ☐City-Wide Revised: ☒Department TRANSPORTATION IMPACT ANALYIS INITIATION AND REVIEW I. Introduction The purpose of this document is to provide guidance to applicants and/or consulting engineers assessing the potential transportation impacts of a new development or a redevelopment proposed within the City or which may result from related changes in zoning or Comprehensive Plan amendments. Development applications will not be deemed complete until a final approved Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) has been received by the City. The following guidelines have been developed to provide for clear, orderly, and consistent analysis by establishing minimum standards for all Transportation Impact Analysis. City staff and the Edina Transportation Commission will review the TIAs based on these criteria herein. II. Transportation Impact Analysis (TIA) A TIA is a study which assesses the effects that a particular development will have on the transportation network in the community. These studies vary in their range of detail and complexity depending on the type, size and location of the development. Transportation impact studies should accompany developments which have the potential to impact the transportation network. These studies can be used to help evaluate whether the development is appropriate for a site and what type of transportation improvements may be necessary. For the purposes of the TIA, all land at one location, including existing developments or available land for building development under common ownership or control by an applicant shall be considered when determining if required criteria are met. An application shall not avoid the intent of this criterion by submitting a partial or segmented application or approval request for building permits, development plans, subdivision, etc. III. Transportation Impact Analysis Triggers a. A TIA is required for any development meeting any or all of the following criteria: i. generating approximately 1,000 or more vehicle trips per day ii. generating approximately 100 or more vehicle trips in any one hour period iii. if associated roadway traffic is increased by 50% or more The trip rates in the most current edition of the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Trip Generation should be used in determining the amount of traffic a particular development will generate. If the proposed use is an expansion of an existing facility then existing traffic patterns should be extrapolated to the proposed improvement. If no ITE rates exist for a particular type of development or there is some uncertainty regarding the need to conduct a study, the City traffic engineer will determine if a TIA is required. If an applicant believes a TIA is not necessary then a written justification will be required. The Edina Transportation Commission (ETC) and City staff will review the document and determine how to proceed. Page | 2 b. A TIA is not required when a development falls below the above mentioned threshold. A traffic study is required in lieu of a TIA. The ETC shall consider the following four effects in the evaluation of traffic studies that are warranted by certain zoning, land-use, conditional use permits and final development plan applications prior to the application being submitted to the Planning Commission and Council for consideration: i. Does the development significantly affect the operation and congestion of the adjacent roadways or intersections and/or result in a traffic hazard? ii. Does the development significantly affect pedestrian safety? iii. Does the development provide opportunities for enhanced transit usage, van pooling or car pooling? iv. Does the development provide feasible opportunities to address an existing traffic issue or safety problem? c. Sound engineering practices and applicable regulatory standards shall be used to evaluate any development proposal, regardless of the development size or scope. d. Developments adjacent to another jurisdictional entity (road or city) shall submit the traffic study to the respective agency for their information. IV. Transportation Impact Analysis Study Area a. The transportation consultant and project manager shall meet with the city traffic engineer to establish the study area, to discuss critical issues, and to determine the complexity of the report to be submitted. A preliminary site plan showing the planned development, internal circulation, and connection to the public roadway system shall be provided to the City at the initial meeting. The study area shall be approved by City staff. b. All site access drives, adjacent roadways, and adjacent major intersections, plus the first signalized intersection in each direction from the site shall be analyzed. Additional areas may be added based on development size and specific site or local issues and policies. A general guideline for setting the project study boundary will be when a development’s traffic using any particular intersection falls below 20%. V. Transportation Impact Analysis Requirements A TIA shall be completed by a qualified Professional Traffic Operations Engineer (P.T.O.E.). All traffic analysis shall utilize traffic modeling software compatible with the City of Edina’s software program, Syncro/Traffic. The TIA report will usually include the following: Page | 3 a. Report Letter i. Identify the person(s) to whom the report is addressed ii. Summarize the findings and recommendations iii. Clearly define peak traffic periods b. Proposed Development and Study Area i. Describe proposed development ii. Map of site and street network iii. Identify intersections/highway links to be analyzed c. Existing Traffic Conditions i. Figures showing ADTs, peak hour turning movements and levels of service (for all applicable peak hour and peak hour of development unless otherwise directed by the City traffic engineer) ii. Indicate roadway/intersection geometrics, street right-of-way, type of traffic control at intersections, traffic regulations (i.e. no parking zones, posted speed limit), and bus stops iii. Determine queue lengths at controlled intersections that may affect project d. Future Projected Traffic Conditions Without Development (City staff may provide base data) i. Figures showing future projected ADTs, peak hour turning movements and level of service ii. Identify changes in road network and land use expected under full development conditions iii. Determine queue lengths at controlled intersections that may affect project e. Existing Site Traffic i. Site-generated traffic – ADT and peak hours ii. Figure showing distribution by direction of approach iii. Figure showing assignment (volumes and turning movements) to each link in the network analyzed f. Proposed Site Traffic i. Site-generated traffic – ADT and peak hours (if development is to be completed in phases, show cumulative traffic for each phase added) ii. Figure showing distribution by direction of approach iii. Figure showing assignment (volumes and turning movements) to each link in the network analyzed iv. "Pass-by" trip assumptions, distribution and assignment g. Traffic Impact of Proposed Development i. Figures showing ADTs, peak hour turning movements and level of service for present conditions with proposed development ii. Figures showing ADTs, peak hour turning movements and level of service for future projected conditions with proposed development iii. Determine queue lengths at controlled intersections that may affect the project iv. Review ingress/egress sight distance, capacity and safety v. Review on-site circulation for vehicles and pedestrians vi. Review driveway and parking lot design for compliance with City standards and codes Page | 4 h. Problem Areas i. Identify congestion or safety problems for present conditions with proposed development ii. Identify congestion or safety problems under full development conditions with proposed development i. Travel Demand Management Plan i. A travel demand management plan shall be included as part of the analysis ii. Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities (provide for access to, from and through development for bicyclists and pedestrians; recommend designated bicycle paths, lanes and facilities) j. Transit Facilities i. Identify existing bus turn-outs, park and ride lots and/or bus stops ii. Analyze the need for additional transit facilities k. Recommended Improvements and Solutions i. Identify possible short-term improvements and solutions ii. Identify possible long-term improvements and solutions iii. Recommended improvements and solutions l. Appendices i. Capacity analysis calculations, data and assumptions (provide sufficient information for reviewer to follow analysis and to be able to spot check results) ii. Queue length analysis calculations, data and assumptions iii. Provide other pertinent information that may be needed to explain or justify data used in the report (i.e., if data from an actual field study of sites in the metro area is used in place of ITE trip generation rates, then a report of the field study results should be included in the appendix) The TIA must be submitted at the same time as the development application. However, the developer may find it advantageous to have the TIA completed several weeks prior to the submittal of the development application in order to incorporate recommendations from the traffic report on the development plan. The TIA will be reviewed by City staff, independent traffic engineer and the ETC for final approval. Any recommended improvements or solutions for the study area infrastructure as suggested by the TIA will be the responsibility of the developer. The developer shall work with the appropriate agencies to construct the infrastructure prior to completion of the project. Fourteen (14) color copies of the report should be produced on standard 8½” x 11” letter size paper. Figures can be plotted on 11” x 17” size paper format for legibility. One (1) copy submitted electronically in portable document format (PDF). Electronic files of the computer traffic modeling analysis will also be required. Reference Material: Institute of Transportation Engineer’s, Trip Generation Manual Transportation Impact Analyses for Site Development, ITE - 2006 Date: June 15, 2017 Agenda Item #: VI.D. To:Trans p o rtatio n C o mmis s io n Item Type: R eport and R ec o mmendation F rom:Nic k Bauler, Traffic S afety C o ordinator Item Activity: Subject:Traffic S afety R ep o rt o f June 7, 2017 Action C ITY O F E D IN A 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov A C TI O N R EQ U ES TED : R eview and recommend the T raffic S afety R eport of Wednesday, June 7, 2017, be forwarded to C ity Council for approval. I N TR O D U C TI O N : I t is not anticipated that residents will be in attendance at the meeting regarding the report's recommendations. An overview of the comments from the E dina Transportation C ommission will be included in the staff report provided to the C ity C ouncil for their J uly 18, meeting. AT TAC HME N T S : Description Traffic Safety Report of June 7, 2017 Map: location of vehicles parking on W 64th St Photo: Cars parking on the south side of W 64th St June 15, 2017 Edina Transportation Commission Nick Bauler, Traffic Safety Coordinator Traffic Safety Report of June 7, 2017 Information / Background: The Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) review of traffic safety matters occurred on June 7. The Transportation Planner, City Engineer, Traffic Safety Coordinator, Public Works Director and Police Lieutenant were in attendance for this meeting. The Assistant City Planner and Traffic Safety Specialist were not able to attend, were informed of the decisions and did not object to the recommendations. For these reviews, the recommendations below are provided. On each of the items, persons involved have been contacted and the staff recommendation has been discussed with them. They were informed that if they disagree with the recommendation or have additional facts to present, these comments can be included on the June 15 Edina Transportation Commission and the July 18 City Council meeting agendas. Section B: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends no action: B1. Request to add parking near Rosland Park pickleball courts. • Pickleball players park on W. 64th Street, north of current pickle ball and tennis courts. • Rosland Park pickleball courts were built in the fall of 2016 • Vehicles are parking on the south side of W 64th St, west of the pedestrian bridge over Minnesota State Highway 62. • There are daily instances of over 15 vehicles parking on W 64th St • Parking is not permitted on the north side of W 64th St • W 64th St is 24’ wide • ADT from 2012 was 238 with an 85% speed of 26.9 MPH STAFF REPORT Page 2 Map: Location of Antrim Rd Photo: Antrim Road facing south After review, staff recommends no action. Allowing vehicles to park on the street has a traffic calming effect on passing vehicles. Also, adding more impervious surface in the area is not possible due to necessary wetland mitigation. Staff will look into adding a parking bay in future plans for Rosland Park and W 64th St. B2. Request to lower speed limit on Antrim Rd to 25 MPH • Residents also request a dynamic speed sign on Antrim Rd • Residents are concerned with speeding vehicles and high amounts of pedestrians on Antrim Rd • Current speed limit is 30 MPH • Antrim Rd is a state-aid ‘Collector’ street • Antrim Rd runs north and south with parking allowed on the west side, south of Chapel Dr • Antrim has a southbound bike lane that begins south of Chapel Dr • Antrim Rd has a width of 43’ • Antrim Rd has an ADT of 3,350 and 85% speed of 32.2 MPH After review, staff recommends no action towards changing the speed limit or adding a dynamic speed sign. Staff believes that the 85% speed, while slightly above the legal limit, does not warrant these measures. Note: state statute prohibits lowering the speed limit below 30 MPH except where marked bike lanes are present. B3. Request to add a ‘No Thru Street’ or ‘No Outlet’ sign on Londonderry Dr • Requestor says many vehicles get lost onto Londonderry Dr while attempting to drive through the neighborhood during the HWY 169 shutdown • Londonderry Dr is a cul-de-sac located south- west of Walnut Ridge Park • Londonderry Dr currently has a ‘Dead End’ sign at Parkwood Ln STAFF REPORT Page 3 Photo: Vehicles parking on Oaklawn Ave- south of W. 60th St Map: Pamela Park- the stars indicate the parking lots. The boxes indicated areas of current on-street parking After review, staff recommends not placing any new signage as there currently is signage stating Londonderry Dr is a ‘Dead End’. B4. A request to place ‘No U-Turn’ signs on Valley View Road to prevent westbound drivers from making U-turns during school peak hours • Drivers dropping students at Valley View Middle School drop off area are making U-turns to travel eastbound • Valley View Rd has a morning peak hour of 969 vehicles at 7:30 • Between 6:45 am and 7:45 am, 50 vehicles made U-turns after dropping off students • Between 2:30 pm and 3 pm, 7 vehicles made U-turns • PM peak hour at 3:15 had zero vehicles making U-turns After review, staff recommends no action as there is currently no crash data from recent U-turns and Minnesota statutes only limit U-turns at the top of hills or at curves. Section C: Items which staff recommends for further study C1. Request to add parking limitations near Pamela Park due to nightly events • Many residents have requested limiting on- street parking, citing safety concerns • Pamela Park hosts evening sporting events from 4:30-9 pm which include (but not limited to) softball, soccer, lacrosse and football • There are three parking lots, located on the north, west and south sides of Pamela Park • On weekdays, the parking lots fill with cars, which lead to cars parking on both sides of the street on Oaklawn Ave, W. 60th St, and Brookview Ave After review, staff recommends more information to be collected prior to any further recommendations. A transportation study will take place in this neighborhood, and necessary results will be utilized for future analysis. Map: Location where vehicles are making U-turns on Valley View Rd in front of Valley View Middle School STAFF REPORT Page 4 Section D: Other Traffic Safety Items handled D1. A resident was looking for a traffic study on Beard Ave between 58th and 56th St W, with the idea too many drivers are traveling too fast. After traffic analysis, 85% speed data was 24.8 MPH. D2. A resident had a concern with a line of sight looking west onto 66th St W from the northbound Normandale Blvd. After inspecting the intersection, sight lines are acceptable. D3. A resident requested trimming a tree in front of a stop sign at the intersection of Malibu Dr and Park Terrace. This request was forwarded to City Forester. D4. A resident requested bagging no-parking signs near their home. This resident was informed of Edina’s policy regarding this request and was forwarded to PD. D5. A resident who lives near Todd Park requested increased patrol enforcement on Division St between Vandervork Ave and Rutledge Ave stating drivers are disobeying traffic signs. This request was forwarded to PD for enforcement. D6. A request was placed to move detour signs connected to the Edina Art Fair, as they were on sidewalks making it difficult for pedestrians to travel away from the road. The contractor who placed these signs was contacted to find proper placement to assist pedestrian travel around the Edina Art Fair. D7. A resident was concerned with a truck and large trailer parked on Westridge Blvd for several days. Once the PD was informed of this request, the truck and trailer had left Westridge Blvd. D8. A resident was concerned with people not following ‘No-Parking’ signs on Branson St. This resident requested changing the signage to be more understanding. The current signage on Branson St meets City standards, which comes down to an enforcement issue. D9. A resident requested replacing a ‘No Outlet’ sign at the entrance of Evanswood Ln. The resident claims the sign is too worn and is difficult to see. Public Works was informed of this sign and will review its location and visibility. D10. A resident was concerned with the level of traffic in the neighborhood of 50th and France and asked for a traffic study of the neighborhood. The requestor was given all previous vehicle data collected in the area. D11. A resident was concerned with pedestrian safety on W 49th St during the Edina Art Fair. The resident asks for more safety awareness on W 49th St for future events taking place in the 50th and France neighborhood. Date: June 15, 2017 Agenda Item #: X.A. To:Trans p o rtatio n C o mmis s io n Item Type: O ther F rom:Mark K. No lan, AI C P, Trans p ortation P lanner Item Activity: Subject:S c hedule of Meeting and Event Dates as of June 15, 2017 Information C ITY O F E D IN A 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov A C TI O N R EQ U ES TED : N one. I N TR O D U C TI O N : AT TAC HME N T S : Description Schedule of Upcoming Meetings /Dates /Events TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION SCHEDULE OF MEETING AND EVENT DATES AS OF JUNE 15, 2017 SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING MEETINGS/DATES/EVENTS Thursday Jun 15 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday Jul 20 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday Aug 17 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday Sep 28 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM MAYOR’S CONFERENCE ROOM Thursday Oct 26 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM MAYOR’S CONFERENCE ROOM Thursday Nov 16 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday Dec 21 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday Jan 18 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday Feb 15 ETC Annual Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday Mar 15 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday Apr 19 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM