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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-08-20 Meeting PacketAgenda Transportation Commission City Of Edina, Minnesota VIRTUAL MEETING Members of the public can observe the meeting by watching the live stream on YouTube at youtube.com/edinatv. Thursday, August 20, 2020 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 July 16, 2020 V.Community Comment During "Community Comment," the Board/Commission will invite residents to share relevant issues or concerns. Individuals must limit their comments to three minutes. The Chair may limit the number of speakers on the same issue in the interest of time and topic. Generally speaking, items that are elsewhere on tonight's agenda may not be addressed during Community Comment. Individuals should not expect the Chair or Board/Commission Members to respond to their comments tonight. Instead, the Board/Commission might refer the matter to sta% for consideration at a future meeting. VI.Reports/Recommendations A.Tra%c Safety Report of July 28, 2020 B.2020 Work Plan Updates C.2021 Work Plan Development VII.Chair And Member Comments A.Street Funding Task Force Update VIII.Sta1 Comments IX.Calendar Of Events A.Schedule of Upcoming Meetings and Events as of August 14, 2020 X.Adjournment The City of Edina wants all residents to be comfortable being part of the public process. If you need assistance in the way of hearing ampli7cation, an interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Date: August 20, 2020 Agenda Item #: IV.A. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Minutes From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner Item Activity: Subject:Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of July 16, 2020 Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the minutes of the Transportation Commission regular meeting of July 16, 2020. INTRODUCTION: See attached draft minutes. ATTACHMENTS: Description Draft Minutes, July 16, 2020 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Transportation Commission WebEx July 16, 2020 I. Call To Order Chair Richman called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering roll call were Commissioners Ahler, Kane, McCarthy, Richman, Ruthruff, Erickson, Venell Late: Commissioners Lafferty, Scherer Absent: Commissioners Johnson, Plumb-Smith Staff present: Transportation Planner Andrew Scipioni III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Motion was made by Commissioner Ruthruff and seconded by Commissioner Ahler to approve the agenda. All voted aye. Motion carried. IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes Motion was made by Commissioner Ahler and seconded by Commissioner Ruthruff approving the June 18, 2020 meeting minutes. All voted aye. Motion carried. V. Reports/Recommendations Commissioner Lafferty arrived at 6:12 p.m. A. Traffic Safety Report of June 30, 2020 The Commission reviewed the Traffic Safety Report of June 30, 2020. • Item B2: Request for “No Outlet” sign at Interlachen Bluff Motion was made by Commissioner McCarthy and seconded by Commissioner Ahler to recommend installing a “No Outlet” sign at Interlachen Bluff. Ayes: Ahler, Kane, McCarthy, Richman, Ruthruff Nays: Lafferty Motion carried. Commissioner Scherer arrived at 6:35 p.m. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: • Item B3: Request for an all-way stop at W 57th St and Beard Ave Motion was made by Commissioner Ruthruff and seconded by Commissioner Kane to recommend installing an all-way stop at W 57th St and Beard Ave. Ayes: Kane, Lafferty, McCarthy, Richman, Ruthruff, Scherer Nays: Ahler Motion carried. B. Draft Local Speed Limit Evaluation Staff Liaison Scipioni presented staff’s draft recommendations for reducing local speed limits citywide. Comments from Commissioners included: • Technology could be used for enforcement rather than traffic stops. • Concern that distinction between 20 mph and 25 mph areas could be confusing for visitors. • How does this plan compare to that of Minneapolis? • Lower speed limits is consistent with objectives of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan. • Curbs could be painted different colors to distinguish speed limit zones. • Speed is often a concern cited in Traffic Safety requests. • What are other cities doing? • What lessons did we/can we learn from Minneapolis’s plan and its implementation? • Would be preferable to implement at the same time as adjacent cities. • Some residents will express concern about technology-based enforcement, such strategies may even be illegal in Minnesota. • Would like to see input from residents. • Would like to see data from other cities who’ve implemented similar plans. C. Traffic and Parking Study – 4425 Valley View Road Staff Liaison Scipioni reviewed staff’s evaluation and the Planning Commission’s comments on the transportation impacts of a proposed redevelopment at 4425 Valley View Road. Comments from Commissioners included: • Agree that delivery vehicles need to be directed on site so they will not park in the shared bike lane on Valley View Road. • Like the amount of bicycle parking proposed. • Asked how close the main access door will be to the driveway, as this will likely impact where delivery vehicles stop. • Support a comprehensive solution to bicycle infrastructure, lots of potential for future development along corridor. D. 2020 Work Plan Updates • #1 Southdale loop resumed regular route service last week, bus is being cleaned regularly, encourage Task Force to resume meetings virtually. • #2 Reviewed traffic and parking study for 4425 Valley View Road. • #3 No update. • #4 No update. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: • #5 Commissioner Ahler requested another Commissioner assist or take over as lead on this initiative. Future education activity may involve staff’s speed limit recommendation. • #6 No update. • #7 No update. E. 2021 Work Plan Development Commissioners discussed possible initiatives to include in 2021 Work Plan. Suggested initiatives included: • CloverRide • Traffic Safety Reports • PACS/CIP project review • Organized trash collection • Traffic impact studies • Monitor Travel Demand Management implementation or review ways to promote TDM • Street Funding Task Force ongoing participation • Neighborhood electric vehicles VI. Chair and Member Comments A. Street Funding Task Force Update Commissioner Sherer updated the Commission on the recent meetings of the Street Funding Task Force. The Task Force is meeting biweekly and currently reviewing what other cities are doing. Commissioner Sherer noted that about half the city’s roadways have already been rebuilt and assessed, and that a changed approach should be fair for everyone. Commissioner Ahler shared an experience of a vehicle passing in the shared center turn lane on France Avenue following the recent restriping. Commissioner Kane asked for an update on a request for updated traffic counts at the intersection of Hibiscus Avenue and West Shore Drive, which Staff Liaison Scipioni provided. Commissioner Kane suggested that the recent request for an all-way stop at this intersection be reconsidered by the Traffic Safety Committee and the Commission after updated traffic counts are collected. Commissioner Scherer left at 8:09 p.m. Commissioner Richman noted that corner-lot homeowners along France Avenue where the recent restriping occurred need to keep vegetation trimmed for vehicle sight lines and noted that the West 58th Street reconstruction project is on-going. Commissioner Richman also requested signage for the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail crossing near the Pinstriped parking lot. VII. Staff Comments • The intersection of West 58th Street and France Avenue will be closed for a week starting Monday; curb and gutter is anticipated for the end of the month. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: • Phase 3 of the Valley View Road sidewalk is 95% complete. • The Tracy Avenue shared-use path between Highway 62 and the roundabout is proposed for Council award July 21. • 3 sidewalk projects will begin construction in August; o France Avenue adjacent to Fairview Southdale Hospital o Vernon Avenue adjacent to Washburn-McCreavy Funeral Home o West 74th Street east of Bush Lake Road • Engineering and Public Works are proposing an alternative pavement maintenance project to seal coating this year. • Commission meetings will remain remote until the end of August. • 53 student commissioner applications have been received; virtual interviews will be conducted in July/August and new terms begin September 1. • Town Talk on traffic/transportation is Wednesday, September 16 at 7:00 p.m. • Met Council approved the City’s 2018 Comprehensive Plan; Council will formally adopt August 5. VIII. Schedule of Meeting and Events as of July 10, 2020 For information purposes only, no discussion. IX. Adjournment Motion was made by Commissioner McCarthy and seconded by Commissioner Lafferty to adjourn the July 16, 2020 meeting at 8:18 p.m. All voted aye. Motion Carried. TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE J F M A M J J A S O N D # of Mtgs Attendance % Meetings/Work Sessions 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 NAME Ahler, Mindy 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 86% Johnson, Kirk 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 86% Kane, Bocar 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 100% Lafferty, Peter 1 1 2 100% McCarthy, Bruce 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 86% Plumb-Smith, Jill 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 86% Richman, Lori 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 100% Ruthruff, Erik 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 100% Scherer, Matthew 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 86% Olson, Larry 1 1 Term Expired 2 N/A Erickson, Tayden (s) 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 86% Venell, Simon (s) 1 1 1 1 1 5 71% Date: August 20, 2020 Agenda Item #: VI.A. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Nick Bauler, Traffic Safety Coordinator Item Activity: Subject:Traffic Safety Report of July 28, 2020 Discussion CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Review and comment on the Traffic Safety Report of July 28, 2020. INTRODUCTION: See attached staff report. Comments received by the Commission will be included in the staff report provided to City Council at their September 1 regular meeting. ATTACHMENTS: Description Traffic Safety Report of July 28, 2020 August 20, 2020 Traffic Safety Committee Nick Bauler, Traffic Safety Coordinator Traffic Safety Report of July 28, 2020 Information / Background: The Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) review of traffic safety matters occurred on July 28. The Traffic Safety Coordinator, City Engineer, Streets Public Service Worker, Transportation Planner, Police Sergeant and Assistant City Planner were in attendance for these meetings. The Public Works Director was not able to attend but was informed of the decisions and had no objections to the recommendations. 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, they can submit correspondence to the Transportation Commission and/or to City Council prior to the September 1 regular meeting. Section A: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends action A1. Continued street parking concerns on Bush Lake Road, south of West 74th Street • On-street parking was permitted in the summer of 2018 due to increased parking demand. • Parking was originally allowed between the northern driveway of 7401 Bush Lake Rd and 30’ south of West 74th Street but was later restricted due to sight line concerns. • One No Parking sign is present 30’ south of the intersection but vehicles continue to park in this restricted area. Staff recommends adding another parking restriction sign just north of the driveway to better communicate the restriction along this section. Bush Lake Rd at W 74th St STAFF REPORT Page 2 A2. Review on-street parking on Barrie Road • A resident is concerned with vehicles parking on the street adjacent to 6400 Barrie Road. • Parking is restricted on both sides of the street at this address. • Barrie Road is 35’ wide. • Residential parking demand is high in this neighborhood. • 2006 ADT was 1,360 vpd. • One accident was reported on this segment in 2014. Staff recommends installing parking restriction signs with the placards stating “Ends” and “Begins” to allow adequate sight lines when entering and exiting 6400 Barrie Road. A3. Request to extend restricted parking on east side of Cornelia Drive north of Mavelle Drive • Residents are concerned about vehicles parking along 200’ of Cornelia Drive north of Mavelle Drive. This space is used during the school year for student drop-off and pick-up. • Parking is restricted for northern 150’ of Cornelia Drive. • Cornelia Drive is 30’ wide. • No crashes have been reported on this segment in the past 10 years. • A marked crosswalk is present at Cornelia Drive and Mavelle Drive. Staff recommends implementing parking restrictions for school days from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. to improve sight lines and reduce traffic congestion on Cornelia Drive. Section B: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends no action B1. Request for signage to inform bicyclists to use bike lanes on West 70th Street between Cahill Road and Metro Boulevard • A resident reported being struck by a bicyclist on three separate occasions on the sidewalk in front of their home. A previous neighbor also reported being struck by a bicyclist. • West 70th Street has a 5’ boulevard-style sidewalk on the north side, on-street bike lanes and a shared-use path on the south side between Cahill Road and 600’ west of Metro Blvd. • 2019 ADT was 8,400 vpd. Staff recommends no additional signage. Bicyclists are permitted on sidewalks but must not ride faster than 10 mph and must slow to a walking pace when pedestrians are present. 6400 Barrie Rd W 70th St Cornelia Dr STAFF REPORT Page 3 Section D: Other traffic safety items handled D1. A request was made to clear a sight line for westbound traffic approaching France Avenue from West 55th Street facing northbound. The City Forestor was informed of this concern and a trimming notice was sent to the property owner responsible for the tree. D2. A resident was concerned with vehicles parking illegally on Arden Ave adjacent to Arden Park. A request was made to install a No Parking sign on Arden Avenue adjacent to Arden Park. A previous sign had been removed due to restroation work at Arden Park and has been reinstalled. D3. A request was made to add lane designation signage for northbound Valley View Road approaching Highway 62. Lane designation signage is present and no further signage is necessary. D4. A downed tree limb was reported blocking traffic on Hilary Lane. The limb was removed and the resident was informed to contact Police Dispatch with similar concerns. D5. A request was made for a playground sign and a pedestrian ramp to be installed on Parklawn Avenue adjacent to Lake Edina Park. A crosswalk with pedestrian ramps and signage was previously approved and is anticipated to be installed later this year. D6. A complaint was made about drivers failing to stop for pedestrians in the crosswalk on Interlachen Boulevard at Vandervork Avenue. Edina Police Department was informed of this concern for increased enforcement efforts as the crosswalk treatment complies with the City’s current policy. D7. A request was made for speed limit enforcement on Vernon Avenue approaching Lincoln Drive. The request was forwarded to EPD. D8. A request was made for a crosswalk over Vernon Avenue at Schaefer Road. Hennepin County staff was contacted regarding this request as this roadway is under their jurisdiction. D9. Speeding was reported on Dundee Road north of Vernon Avenue. The measured 85th-percentile speed is 29.1 mph. EPD was notified of this request for enforcement. D10. Several concerns were raised when France Avenue was closed due to the West 58th Street reconstruction project. Residents near the project were impacted by drivers not following posted detours. EPD was contacted to increase police presence in the neighborhood for the week-long detour. D12. An illegally-parked vehicle was reported on Sunnyside Road. The resident was informed to contact Police Dispath with similar concerns. D13. Street name blades were reported missed at the intersection of Stonewood Court and Longbrake Trail and have since been replaced. D14. A resident reported teen drivers speeding and driving erradically throughout the Highlands neighborhood. EPD was forwarded this request for enforcement. D15. An employee at 7001 France Avenue reported a faded stop sign life cycle in the parking lot. They were informed to contact the property manager as this is a private sign on private property. Date: August 20, 2020 Agenda Item #: VI.B. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Other From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner Item Activity: Subject:2020 Work Plan Updates Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None; Commissioners will provide updates on the status of 2020 Work P lan initiatives (unless an item is elsewhere on the current agenda). INTRODUCTION: See attached work plan. ATTACHMENTS: Description 2020 Work Plan Progress Report Approved by Council 12/3/19 Transportation Commission 2020 Work Plan Initiative #1 Initiative Type Completion Date Council Charge Continue Q3 3 (review and recommend) Lead Commissioners Budget Staff Support NA Staff Liaison, CTS Initiative #2 Initiative Type Completion Date Council Charge Ongoing Q4 2 (review and comment) Lead Commissioners Budget Staff Support Staff Liaison NA Review and comment on traffic impact studies associated with proposed developments. Lori Richman Jan: No update. Review and Recommend Review and evaluate performance of CloverRide circulator services (North and South) and make recommendations to Council for future service after contracts expire. Erik Ruthruff Review and Comment Progress Report: Jan: Task Force met 1/20. South Loop ridership has grown, while North Loop is struggling to attract riders. Next Task Force meeting is 3/13. Feb: No update. Mar: MEETING CANCELLED Apr: MEETING CANCELLED Jul: South Loop resumed regular route service last week; Commissioner Ruthruff recommended Task Force resume meetings virtually. Progress Report: Feb: Commission reviewed parking assessment for 4500 France Avenue. Mar: MEETING CANCELLED Apr: MEETING CANCELLED Jul: Commission reviewed traffic and parking study for 4425 Valley View Road. May: MEETING CANCELLED May: MEETING CANCELLED Jun: Service contract renewed for South Loop only; on-demand service is continuing due to pandemic. Jun: No update. Initiative #3 Initiative Type Completion Date Council Charge New Q4 2 (review and comment) Lead Commissioners Budget Staff Support Staff Liaison NA Initiative #4 Initiative Type Completion Date New Q4 2 (review and comment) Lead Commissioners Budget Staff Support Staff Liaison NA Review and Comment Review and comment on staff's framework for the completion of traffic impact studies conducted for proposed development / redevelopment projects. Bocar Kane, Jill Plumb-Smith Jan: Work session scheduled for 4/7 to discuss TDM recommendation with Council. Progress Report: Review and Comment Review and comment on staff's recommendations for Travel Demand Management policy / ordinance.Bruce McCarthy, Kirk Johnson Jul: No update. Jul: No update. Feb: No update. Feb: Met 2 weeks ago, looked at existing policy, researching traffic study process of neighboring cities. Jun: Commissioners presented ordinance recommendation at City Council work session, staff is proceeding with policy recommendation for Council consideration. Jun: No update. Progress Report: Jan: No update. Mar: MEETING CANCELLED Mar: MEETING CANCELLED Apr: MEETING CANCELLED Apr: MEETING CANCELLED May: MEETING CANCELLED May: MEETING CANCELLED Initiative #5 Initiative Type Completion Date Council Charge Continue Q4 4 (review and decide) Lead Commissioners Budget Staff Support Funds not available Staff liaison, CTS Initiative #6 Initiative Type Completion Date Council Charge Ongoing Q4 2 (review and comment) Lead Commissioners Budget Staff Support Funds not available Staff Liaison Jul: No update. May: MEETING CANCELLED Apr: MEETING CANCELLED Review and Comment Progress Report: Review and comment on monthly Traffic Safety Reports Lori Richman Mar: MEETING CANCELLED Jul: Commissioner Ahler requested another Commisisoner assist or take over as lead on this initiative. Jun: No update. Progress Report: Develop and coordinate up to six educational activities to inform the community about transportation safety (which will include an annual community event). Mindy Ahler Jan: No update. Jan: No update. Mar: MEETING CANCELLED Apr: MEETING CANCELLED Feb: No update. Feb: Reviewed and commented on 2019 Traffic Safety Summary Report. May: MEETING CANCELLED Jun: No update. Review and Decide Initiative #7 Initiative Type Completion Date Council Charge Ongoing Q4 2 (review and comment) Lead Commissioners Budget Staff Support Staff Liaison NA Parking Lot Jul: No update. May: MEETING CANCELLED Apr: MEETING CANCELLED Jan: 2019 PACS Fund Summary Report will be presented at 2/20. Feb: Reviewed and commented on 2019 PACS Fund Summary report. Progress Report: Review and Comment Review and comment on proposed Capital Improvement projects, including roadway reconstructions and projects funded by the Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety (PACS) Fund Lori Richman Jun: No update. Mar: MEETING CANCELLED Date: August 20, 2020 Agenda Item #: VI.C. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Other From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner Item Activity: Subject:2021 Work Plan Development Discussion CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None; Commissioners will discuss possible initiatives to include in the 2021 Work P lan. INTRODUCTION: See attached supporting materials. T he Commission must approve their proposed 2021 Work Plan by their September 17 regular meeting. ATTACHMENTS: Description Draft 2021 Work Plan Proposal Work Plan History Draft 2018 Comprehensive Plan Transportation Goals Commission Work Plan Instructions Updated 2020.06.25 Instructions: Each section with a white background should be filled out. Do not fill out council charge. Scott will complete this section with his proposed charge to the Council. Liaisons are responsible for completing the budget and staff support columns. List initiatives in order of priority Initiative Type: Project – This is a new or continued initiative. Annual / On-going: – Initiative that is on the work plan every year. Event - Event or awards coordinated by the commission (not City staff). Timeline: Questions to consider: • Is this initiative on a department work plan? If so, what is the Commission’s actual role? • What will be the outcome/final result of the initiative? • Is the initiative a role of the Commission or of City staff? • Is this initiative reasonable – do we have the resources? • Is the amount of initiatives on the work plan reasonable? • Does the initiative align with the City’s budget goals; o Strong Foundation: Maintain physical assets and infrastructure o Reliable Service: Maintain service levels that best meet community needs o Livable City: Plan for connected and sustainable development o Better Together: Foster an inclusive and engaged community SEPT MEETINGS: Commissionapproves proposed work plan. Plans due to MJ September 25.OCT 6 WORK SESSION:Chairs present proposed work plan to Council. Chairs present.NOV 4 WORK SESSION: City Manager presents staff proposed revisions. Liaisons present.DEC 1 COUNCIL MEETING: City Manager incorporates council feedback and submits final draft for approval.JAN 1: Commissionofficially starts implementing work plans. Commission: Transportation Commission 2021 Annual Work Plan Proposal Initiative # Initiative Type ☐☐☐☐ Project ☒☒☒☒ Ongoing / Annual ☐☐☐☐ Event Council Charge ☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐☐☐☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐☐☐☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐☐☐☐ 4 (Review & Decide) CloverRide Review and evaluate performance of CloverRide circulator bus service and make recommendations to Council for future service after contracts expire. Deliverable Leads Target Completion Date Budget Required: Are there funds available for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the impact of Council approving this initiative. Staff Support Required: How many hours of support by the staff liaison? Communications / marketing support? Liaison Comments: City Manager Comments: Progress Report: Initiative # Initiative Type ☐☐☐☐ Project ☒☒☒☒ Ongoing / Annual ☐☐☐☐ Event Council Charge ☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐☐☐☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐☐☐☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐☐☐☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Traffic Safety Reports Review and comment on monthly Traffic Safety Reports. Deliverable Leads Target Completion Date Budget Required: Are there funds available for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the impact of Council approving this initiative. Staff Support Required: How many hours of support by the staff liaison? Communications / marketing support? Liaison Comments: City Manager Comments: Progress Report: Initiative # Initiative Type ☐☐☐☐ Project ☒☒☒☒ Ongoing / Annual ☐☐☐☐ Event Council Charge ☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐☐☐☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐☐☐☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐☐☐☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Capital Improvement Projects Review and comment on proposed Capital Improvement projects, including roadway reconstructions and projects funded by the Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety (PACS) Fund. Deliverable Leads Target Completion Date Budget Required: Are there funds available for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the impact of Council approving this initiative. Staff Support Required: How many hours of support by the staff liaison? Communications / marketing support? Liaison Comments: City Manager Comments: Progress Report: Initiative # Initiative Type ☒☒☒☒ Project ☐☐☐☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐☐☐☐ Event Council Charge ☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐☐☐☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐☐☐☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐☐☐☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Organized Trash Collection Deliverable Leads Target Completion Date Budget Required: Are there funds available for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the impact of Council approving this initiative. Staff Support Required: How many hours of support by the staff liaison? Communications / marketing support? Liaison Comments: City Manager Comments: Progress Report: Initiative # Initiative Type ☐☐☐☐ Project ☒☒☒☒ Ongoing / Annual ☐☐☐☐ Event Council Charge ☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐☐☐☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐☐☐☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐☐☐☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Traffic Impact Studies Review and comment on traffic impact studies associated with proposed developments. Deliverable Leads Target Completion Date Budget Required: Are there funds available for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the impact of Council approving this initiative. Staff Support Required: How many hours of support by the staff liaison? Communications / marketing support? Liaison Comments: City Manager Comments: Progress Report: Initiative # Initiative Type ☐☐☐☐ Project ☒☒☒☒ Ongoing / Annual ☐☐☐☐ Event Council Charge ☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐☐☐☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐☐☐☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐☐☐☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Travel Demand Management Monitor staff’s implementation of the Travel Demand Management policy and promote TDM within the community. Deliverable Leads Target Completion Date Budget Required: Are there funds available for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the impact of Council approving this initiative. Staff Support Required: How many hours of support by the staff liaison? Communications / marketing support? Liaison Comments: City Manager Comments: Progress Report: Initiative # Initiative Type ☐☐☐☐ Project ☒☒☒☒ Ongoing / Annual ☐☐☐☐ Event Council Charge ☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐☐☐☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐☐☐☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐☐☐☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Street Funding Task Force Deliverable Leads Target Completion Date Budget Required: Are there funds available for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the impact of Council approving this initiative. Staff Support Required: How many hours of support by the staff liaison? Communications / marketing support? Liaison Comments: City Manager Comments: Progress Report: Parking Lot: (These items have been considered by the BC, but not proposed as part of this year’s work plan. If the BC decides they would like to work on them in the current year, it would need to be approved by Council.) Neighborhood electric vehicles Proposed Month for Joint Work Session (one time per year, up to 30 minutes): ☐ Mar ☐ April ☐ May ☒ June ☐ July ☐ Aug ☐ Sept ☐ Oct ☐ Nov Transportation Commission Work Plan Initiatives 2013-2020 Year Initiative Description Partners 1 Review and evaluate performance of CloverRide circulator services (North and South) and make recommendations to Council for future service after contracts expire. 2 Review and comment on traffic impact studies associated with propsoed developments. 3 Review and comment on staff's recommendations for Travel Demand Management policy/ordinance. 4 Review and comment on staff's framework for the completion of traffic impact studies conducted for proposed development/redevelopment projects. 5 Develop and coordinate up to six educational activities to inform the community about transportation safety (which will include an annual community event). 6 Review and comment on monthly Traffic Safety Reports. 7 Review and comment on proposed Capital Improvement projects, including roadway reconstructions and projects funded by the Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety (PACS) Fund. 1 Chair/co-chair a cross-commission committee to review Travel Demand Management options and recommend a TDM policy or ordinance for Council consideration PC 2 Serve on a cross-commission committee to determine if a process is feasible for the Transportation Commission to provide input on transportation-related issues, including traffic study results associated with development/redevelopment PC 3 Annually, spring through fall, the commission with coordinate an educational campaign to inform community members about pedestrian, bicycle and motorist safety which will include an annual community event 4 Monitor and evaluate the CloverRide circulator service and make recommendations to Council for future service after twelve-month agreement expires 5 Review and comment on PACS Fund allocating process with a race and equity lens CHC, HRRC, PARC 6 Serve on a cross-commission committee to complete requirements for Edina to receive the AARP City Designation 7 Serve on a cross-commission committee to develop a draft plan on Edina Grand Rounds, including wayfinding PARC 1 Recommend pilot plan for Edina/Southdale Circulator including pilot routes and evaluation plan for the Edina/Southdale Bus Circulator Pilot Project 2 Invite neighboring transportation commission to have joint meeting with the Edina Transportation Commission 3 Review and comment on solutions for high school motor vehicle traffic and parking affecting neighborhoods adjacent to Edina High School 4 Assist as requested with the development of the City's new Comprehensive Guide Plan PL Define and implement equity criteria for PACS Fund projects, and integrate with the City's Race and Equity Task Force efforts 1 If City staff secures funds, support and guide the engagement process for, and potential study of, passengar rail in Edina 2 Assist as requested with the development of the City's new Comprehensive Guide Plan 3 Review transportation impact analysis process to better implement Living Streets PC 4 Review and comment on transportation projects in the Capital Improvement Plan, mill and overlay/seal coat projects, and monthly traffic safety reports 5 Review and comment on pedestrian and bicycle master plan 1 Study and report community circulator 2 Organize and host a transportation-themed event with speaker(s) 3 Prepare and comment on Comprehensive Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan for inclusion in 2018 Comprehensive Plan 4 Review Edina To Go app and provide recommendations to staff regarding organzation/sategoes for reporting concerns related to streets/transportation 5 Review data from City's QLS (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 Provide input to staff on the creation of a walking map of the City indicating routes and areas of interest 1 Review and recommend modifications to roadway reconstruction project survey content and methodology 2 Review and recommend modifications to Traffic Safety Request process 3 Greater Southdale Area Transportation and Circulator Study implementation 4 Study access to and from Southwest LRT stations in St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Minnetonka and Eden Prairie 1 Living Streets Plan 2 Meet with Police Department and Public Works annually to discuss shared interests such as traffic education and enforcement, street maintenance as it affects cyclists and pedestrians, etc. 3 Valley View Rd between Gleason Rd and Antrim Rd - work with school district and Active Routes to School working group to address traffic issues 4 Educational safety campaign 1 Living Streets Policy implementation 2 Review transportation projects in the proposed Capital Improvement Program 3 TLC Bike Boulevard project PL Grandview Area Transportation Plan implementation 2020 2013 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 City of Edina 2018 Draft Comprehensive Plan Transportation Chapter Goals and Policies 1. Improve mobility for residents, visitors and businesses (including those with transportation disadvantages) through the creation and maintenance of a balanced system of transportation alternatives for transit users, pedestrians, bicyclists and motorists. 1.1. Increase protected and separate bike facilities between nodes, parks, schools and City facilities as indicated in the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan. 1.2. Connectivity between nodes shall be enhanced to include three modes of transportation where at least one is non-motorized. 1.3. Create safe and convenient pedestrian and bicycle connections between major traffic generators, with particular emphasis on continuity at roadway and other barrier crossings. 1.4. Connect to regional non-motorized transportation networks by reviewing and recommending pedestrian and bicycle facilities throughout Edina cooperatively with the Three Rivers Park District and Hennepin County. 1.5. Support recommendations of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan for implementation. 2. Implement a fully multi-modal transportation system that supports the land use vision and future land use plan for managing and shaping future growth. 3. Minimize the impacts of the transportation system on Edina’s environment and neighborhood quality of life and emphasize methods to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. 3.1. Strive for transportation infrastructure designs that have a neutral to positive impact on the natural environment. 3.2. Effectively balance access from and mobility on Edina’s roadways, prioritizing safe and efficient movement between the city’s primary nodes, parks, schools and community facilities. 4. Reduce the overall dependence on and use of single-occupant vehicles by promoting land use patterns that allow for shorter vehicular trips and the use of alternative travel options. 4.1. Take a comprehensive approach to reducing single-occupant vehicle trips by involving those who live, work and shop. 5. Promote a travel demand management (TDM) program through a coordinated program of regulations, marketing, and provision of alternative workplace and travel options. 5.1. Partner with Commuter Services to encourage all forms of travel demand management in order to reduce single occupancy vehicle travel, overall vehicle miles of travel, reduce petroleum consumption, and improve air quality. 5.2. Review and recommend policies necessitating a TDM Plan and/or a transit component with all types of development and redevelopment. Review and implement substantive requirements associated with these TDM Plans, potentially including TDM escrow accounts, transit passes, preferential parking for car-poolers, and other measures. 5.3. Review all major new developments in light of the potential for ridesharing including bus accessibility, preferential parking for carpools/vanpools, and mixed-use development. 5.4. Support preferential treatments for transit and high occupancy vehicles on streets and highways. 5.5. Include transit planning in the construction or upgrading of streets and highways. 6. Encourage and support attractive and reliable high-performance transit service and connections. 6.1. Increase transit options for Edina residents, focusing on connecting the underserved western segment of Edina with the eastern segment. 6.2. Provide transit service to connect nodes and commercial hubs. 7. Develop and manage parking provision to encourage joint and shared use of facilities, ride-sharing (car pools and van pools), and bicycle parking. 7.1. Encourage and develop preferred locations in surface and structured parking for electric vehicles (personal and shared) and car pool/van pool vehicles. 7.2. Provide or require covered and secure bicycle parking (including e-bicycles) in all parking structures. 7.3. Continuously evaluate the need for, and design of, parking facilities (e.g. effects of autonomous vehicles and future conversion of parking structures to inhabited buildings) and revise regulations as necessary. 8. Invest in infrastructure to support the continued growth in low- to zero-emission technology and support regional and statewide efforts to educate and adopt electric vehicles. 8.1. Continue to install chargers at City facilities where use can benefit residents, City fleet, and partners. 8.2. Ensure that the methodology to determine electric vehicle charging locations considers both public and private facilities with an inclusive and equitable lens. 8.3. Provide residents and businesses the opportunity to learn the benefits of zero emission vehicles through outreach, education and events. 8.4. Advocate for electric vehicle charging programs and incentives with the state, utilities, and car manufacturers. 9. Provide for efficient movement of goods within Edina, while minimizing the impacts of freight traffic on other trips and reducing negative impacts on land uses on freight corridors. 9.1. Through the use of technology, minimize congestion on neighborhood streets and ensure the safety while balancing delivery service requirements. 9.2. Serve major truck users and intermodal facilities with good minor arterial access to the metropolitan highway system. 9.3. Investigate and implement solutions to minimize the impact of delivery of goods by drone in residential areas. 10. Engage, seek input from and educate all segments of the community regarding transportation-related issues and projects impacting the City. 10.1. Develop and implement methodology for consistent education of motorist, pedestrian and cyclist safety as indicated in the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan. 10.2. Seek inclusive, equitable and meaningful public participation throughout the community in all transportation studies and projects conducted by the City. 11. Identify new and continuing sources for transportation infrastructure funding by seeking to partner where feasible with federal, state, county and adjacent community sources. 11.1. Pursue and support regional or multi-community funding sources for improvements that provide regional or multi-community benefit. 11.2. Support research efforts into more efficient and cost-effective management, maintenance and replacement of street surfaces. 11.3. Support governmental jurisdiction over roadways that reflect the role of the roadway in the overall transportation system. 11.4. Encourage the legislature to continue a dedicated source for funding for efficient mass transit. 11.5. Encourage the legislature to provide stable, long-term roadway funding for capital, operating/traffic management, and maintenance. 11.6. Develop and support legislation permitting a transportation utility. 12. Design roadway facilities according to their intended service function and neighborhood context. 12.1. Upgrade existing roadways when warranted by demonstrated volume, safety or functional needs, taking into consideration environmental limitations. 12.2. Design/enhance residential street systems to discourage through traffic and to be compatible with lower speed bicycling and walking. This includes consideration of traffic calming measures on local streets, local connectors and, in some cases, collector streets. 12.3. Use adequate transitions and buffers including, but not limited to, earth berms, walls, landscaping and distance to mitigate the undesirable impact of high volume roadways. 12.4. Consider the use of sound mitigating features for residential development adjacent to high volume roadways, and make property owners and land developers responsible for noise attenuation at new developments near high volume roadways. 12.5. Encourage beautification of local roadways, where appropriate, with amenities such as boulevard trees, decorative street lighting, and monuments. 12.6. Monitor and address transportation requirements associated with demographic trends, such as an aging population. 13. Provide and maintain adequate access to and from, and safety on, local and regional roadways. 13.1. Provide logical street networks to connect residential areas to the regional highway system and local activity centers. 13.2. Adequately control access points to the regional roadway system (including minor arterials) in terms of driveway openings and side street intersections. 13.3. Provide access to the local street system (including collector, local connector and local streets) in a manner that balances the need to safely and efficiently operate the street system with the need for access to land. 13.4. Separate, to the extent possible, conflicting uses on the roadway system in order to minimize safety problems. Give special attention to pedestrian and bicycle routes. 13.5. Review and update regional and local functional street classification and coordinate with adjacent cities and Hennepin County. Review and recommend traffic calming policies and consider traffic calming implementation where requested by residents using the Living Streets Plan as the primary guide. 13.6. Review and monitor citywide traffic volumes, congestion, existing traffic calming devices and measures, accident history, vehicle violation history, speed limits and enforcement. 13.7. Educate public on vehicle operations including public relations campaigns that focus on individual responsibilities to each other rather than individual rights only. 13.8. When requested by the Edina Transportation Commission and/or the Planning Commission, review land use that may impact traffic implementations. Continue to monitor adjacent community redevelopment and other activity that potentially impacts the City of Edina. 13.9. Evaluate and implement measures required for school safety. 14. Manage, maintain and operate roadways to maximize wherever possible the safety and mobility of all users and all modes. 14.1. Cooperate with other agencies having jurisdiction over streets and highways in Edina to assure implementation of Living Streets elements, good roadway conditions and operating efficiency. 14.2. Continue the implementation of the I-494 frontage road system through ongoing coordination with MnDOT, Hennepin County, and the cities of Richfield and Bloomington. 14.3. Maintain roads by repairing weather-related and other damage. Continue current on-going pavement improvement plan. 14.4. Use economic and environmentally sound management techniques for snow and ice removal. 14.5. Replace substandard bridges and bridges that present safety or traffic problems. 14.6. Track developments regarding the most current transportation systems and technologies, evaluate and implement as warranted. 14.7. Support state legislation to decrease statutory urban speed limits from 30 to 25 miles per hour. Date: August 20, 2020 Agenda Item #: VII.A. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Other From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner Item Activity: Subject:Street Funding Task Force Update Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None. INTRODUCTION: Commissioner Scherer will update the Commission on the latest meetings of the Street Funding Task Force. Date: August 20, 2020 Agenda Item #: IX.A. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Other From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner Item Activity: Subject:Schedule of Upcoming Meetings and Events as of August 14, 2020 Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None. INTRODUCTION: See attached schedule of upcoming meetings and events. ATTACHMENTS: Description Schedule of Upcoming Meetings and Events as of August 14, 2020 Transportation Commission Schedule of Upcoming Meetings/Events (as of August 14, 2020) Thursday Aug 20 6:00 PM Virtual (WebEx) Regular Meeting Thursday Sep 17 6:00 PM *City Hall, Community Room Regular Meeting Tuesday Oct 6 5:30 PM *City Hall, Community Room City Council Work Session – Board/Commission Work Plan Meeting (chair presentations) Thursday Oct 22 6:00 PM *City Hall, Community Room Regular Meeting Tuesday Nov 17 5:30 PM *City Hall, Community Room City Council Work Session – Board/Commission Work Plan Meeting (staff recommendations) Thursday Nov 19 6:00 PM *City Hall, Community Room Regular Meeting Thursday Dec 17 6:00 PM *City Hall, Community Room Regular Meeting Thursday Jan 21, 2021 6:00 PM *City Hall, Community Room Regular Meeting Thursday Feb 18, 2021 6:00 PM *City Hall, Community Room Regular Meeting Thursday Mar 18, 2021 6:00 PM *City Hall, Community Room Regular Meeting Thursday Apr 15, 2021 6:00 PM *City Hall, Community Room Regular Meeting Thursday May 20, 2021 6:00 PM *City Hall, Community Room Regular Meeting Thursday June 17, 2021 6:00 PM *City Hall, Community Room Regular Meeting Thursday July 15, 2021 6:00 PM *City Hall, Community Room Regular Meeting * Future meetings may be conducted virtually at the discretion of the City. Staff will continue to monitor the situation related to COVID-19 and make decisions that prioritize the health and safety of residents and staff.