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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-02-15 Meeting PacketAgenda Transportation Commission City Of Edina, Minnesota Community Room Thursday, February 15, 2018 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 January 18, 2017 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.Comprehensive Plan Update: Draft Transportation Goals and Policies B.Edina Loop Circulator C.A/rm the 2018 Transportation Commission Meeting Schedule D.Annual Elections VII.Correspondence And Petitions A.Correspondence VIII.Chair And Member Comments IX.Sta3 Comments X.Calendar Of Events A.Schedule of Meeting and Event Dates as of February 15, 2018 XI.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 ampli8cation, an interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Date: February 15, 2018 Agenda Item #: IV.A. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Minutes From:Mark Nolan, AICP, Transportation Planner Item Activity: Subject:Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of January 18, 2017 Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the meeting minutes of the regular Edina Transportation Commission of January 18, 2018. INTRODUCTION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Minutes: ETC, January 18, 2018 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Click here to enter a date. Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Transportation Commission Community Conference Room January 18, 2018 I. Call To Order Chair LaForce called the meeting to order II. Roll Call Answering roll call were commissioners Ahler, Iyer, LaForce, Miranda, Olson, Richman, Ruthruff Late: Commissioner Kane Absent: Commissioners Ma, Yeager III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Motion was made by commissioner Miranda and seconded by commissioner Richman to amend the agenda to present item VI.C and VI.E before VI.A. All voted aye. Motion carried. IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes Motion was made by commissioner Richman and seconded by commissioner Olson approving the December 21, 2017 meeting minutes. All voted aye. Motion carried. V. Community Comment No comment. VI. Reports/Recommendations A. Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Antonio Rosell presented the updated Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan. The following feedback was offered: • The plan is available on the city website. • Dockless bike share should be included and guidelines for parking bikes should be established. • Hot spots/driver behavior should be established and law enforcement should be willing to enforce. • Drivers need to be educated on bicycle and pedestrian safety. • Bike lane types should be reduced to 1 or 2 types • Enhance connectivity • Upgrade pedestrian bridge over Highway 62 at Wooddale, indicate on plan • Plot nodes, parks and schools on map. • Establish benchmarks and set goals. • Create executive summary for the public and get more feedback. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Click here to enter a date. B. Traffic Safety Report Nick Bauler, Traffic Safety Coordinator, was introduced to the commission and available for questions/comments on the traffic safety report. B.2. Move traffic study to C for further study. Motion was made by commissioner Richman and seconded by LaForce to move item B.2 to C. All voted aye, motion carried. Commissioner Kane arrived at 7:04 p.m. Motion was made by commissioner Olson and seconded by commissioner Richman to approved traffic safety report as amended. C. Comprehensive Plan Update: Policies and Goals Commissioner Richman presented a comprehensive plan update and some key points are below: • The subcommittee members visited other commissions and Engineering staff for input and key points were: o Aging people do not have good options for transportation. o More lighting and benches are needed o More mixed use areas, less vehicle use. o An electric circulator that connects to parks would be good. o Educate the public • Next steps: o Compile recommendations by February 15, 2018 meeting D. Edina Circulator Bus Pilot Subcommittee presented an update to the bus pilot and the following was discussed with DARTS team: • Task force should be established with 15-30 members • Create list of destinations/sponsors • 10-15 stops/1 hour loop o There is some flexibility and diversions can be made from the loop • The bus can be branded • 90 day minimum for launch • Bus is not available on Wednesdays • Next Steps: o Subcommittee meets o Contact and approve members o Kick off meeting E. Recommended 2018-2019 Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Fund Projects Planner Nolan presented PACS Fund projects for 2018-2019 and the following feedback was provided by members: Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Click here to enter a date. • Lighting should be added at Vernon crossings. • Grimes to connect to Saint Louis Park o On overall plan but Nolan will look more closely to see if it fits in the short term • Make Doncaster, 169 Frontage and Brookview multi use paths instead of just sidewalks. • ETC recommended PACS Fund to be used for benches and lighting. • Add criteria/rational for each project. • Add Map of proposed projects. VII. Correspondence And Petitions None. VIII. Chair And Member Comments Commissioner Iyer said the trend towards less investment by cities in transportation and mentioned the usage of tolls/fees on streets and major arterials. Commissioner Olson said Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail needs snow removal. Planner Nolan said Three Rivers Park District does not plow their trails but the City is working on ways to make that happen. Olson also thanked commissioner Richman for the snacks she brought to the meeting. Commissioner Ruthruff said the guidelines for the PACS fund should be rewritten and further discussion for recommendations with the Chair and Planner Nolan will be needed. He also stated that states are may be required to have tolls in the future for additional transportation funding. Commissioner Kane asked what the next steps are for Business and Council Input for transportation planning projects. A recommendation was made to include it in the comprehensive plan so it doesn’t get looked over on future projects. Commissioner Richman said she had a great meeting with Director Millner and Planner Nolan and stronger recommendations and motions from the ETC would be good for future projects. Commissioner Ahler thanked commissioner Richman for the snacks. She also said that some collaboration with other commissions to get benches may be helpful. Also, the flashing pedestrian light near city hall still doesn’t seem to be effective and cars are still not stopping. Commissioner Miranda said he applied for the Planning Commission and if he gets that seat he will not be returning to ETC but if he doesn’t he would accept a nomination to be Chair of the ETC next month. Commissioner LaForce encouraged the commission to think about who would like to be the next chair and part of the leadership team. He also mentioned doing an educational campaign for pedestrian safety and providing residents with blinking lights they can wear at night. Commissioner Miranda responded that we should also advocate to educate drivers. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Click here to enter a date. IX. Staff Comments • The County is planning to replace the bridge east of Vernon and Interlachen, perhaps in 2020. • The retail site at the northwest corner of Vernon and Interlachen (old Jiffy Lube) has been purchased by a developer and this may give the City an opportunity to updated the intersection and make it more safe. • The City is up for renewal on their bronze level Bicycle Friendly Community designation and would like to go for silver. Asked for help from ETC, commissioner Richman volunteered to help complete the application. X. Adjournment at 8:36 p.m TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE J F M A M J J A S O N D # of Mtgs Attendance % Meetings/Work Sessions 1 1 NAME Ahler, Mindy 1 1 100% Iyer, Surya 1 1 100% LaForce, Tom 1 1 100% Kane, Bocar 1 1 100% Miranda, Lou 1 1 100% Olson, Larry 1 1 100% Richman, Lori 1 1 100% Ruthruff, Erik 1 1 100% Jenny Ma (s) 0 0% Tessa Yeager (s) 0 0% Date: February 15, 2018 Agenda Item #: VI.A. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Other From:Mark Nolan, AICP, Transportation Planner Item Activity: Subject:Comprehensive Plan Update: Draft Transportation Goals and Policies Discussion CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None. INTRODUCTION: The ETC's Comprehensive P lan Update committee has prepared the attached draft transportation goals and policies for the 2018 update. Members of the ETC are scheduled to present their recommendations to the Planning Commission at their March 28 work session. ATTACHMENTS: Description Draft Proposed Comprehensive Plan Transportation Chapter Goals and Policies Transportation Chapter (New Structure for Goals/policies) Mission Statement The mission for transportation in Edina is to facilitate movement of people and goods efficiently, safely, cost effectively, and comfortably to any desired destination while, at the same time, seeking to improve community livability and the environment, or to minimize associated negative impacts. Transportation is not an end in and of itself, but rather one of many means to achieve a desirable and livable community with nodes, parks and City facilities interconnected via multiple modes of transportation. Toward this end, this chapter advocates a range of transportation infrastructure (roadways, transitways, walkways, bikeways, railways and flyways), to support a variety of vehicles, each operating successfully and in a manner that minimizes conflicts with each other and surrounding land uses. Edina is near fully developed and the existing roadway network is essentially complete. Today’s primary transportation planning focus is not on building new roads on new alignments but on renewing, managing, and improving the existing transportation system and coordinating with development to appropriately size transportation network capacities, improve the pedestrian/cyclist system, create transit- and active-transportation-supportive developments, increase safety, advocate for transit improvements and cost effectively maintain transportation assets. Edina endorses and will pursue a “Living Streets” transportation system. “Living Streets” consider the needs of all users and modes, including pedestrians, cyclists, motorists and transit users. In this chapter, we have sought to address or emphasize the following: ● Increase active transportation, both infrastructure and activity ● Improve the impact of transportation on the environment and neighborhoods ● Improve connectivity between the nodes and the connectivity of the Edina community ● Address the coming seismic changes in transportation including, but not limited to ○ Autonomous, and electric motorized- and non-motorized vehicles ○ Drones and other new delivery mechanisms ○ Smart-technology including data collection and real-time-traffic-communication network ○ Changes in funding availability and structure along with new sources of funding ○ Accessibility for all, regardless of income, ability, or age ○ The aging population ○ Safety, communication, public engagement, and public impact of construction ○ New development and its impact on the network and expanded network ○ New transportation businesses and delivery businesses ○ Aesthetics and the quality of life Transportation Goals Proposed for 2018 Comp. Plan Actual from 2008 Comp. Plan 1. Improve mobility for residents, visitors and businesses through creation and maintenance of a balanced system of transportation alternatives. ● More ridership options ● Equitable travel options for transportation disadvantaged ● Increase, improve, and close gaps in the bike/pedestrian network according to the specific recommendations of the Bike and Ped Master Plan ● Increase throughput on strategic collectors and arterials (66th st) Maintain and enhance mobility for residents and businesses through creation and maintenance of a balanced system of transportation alternatives. ● Establish a minimum through standard Network 2. Through effective Travel Demand Management (TDM) use, and by offering incentives for new and re- development that balances the transportation modes, implement a fully multi-modal transportation system that supports the land use vision and future land use plan for managing and shaping future growth, in coordination with the Planning Commission. C & P 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. Implement the Living Streets Policy to minimize the impacts of the transportation system on Edina’s environment and neighborhood quality of life. Network Minimize the impacts of the transportation system on Edina’s environment and neighborhood quality of life. 4 Work with the Planning Commission in developing strategies to reduce the overall dependence on and use of single-occupant vehicles in favor of shorter vehicular trips and the use of alternative travel options. C & P 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. 5. Delete – now part of #1. Ensure that all Edina’s residents, workers, and visitors including those with transportation disadvantages, have viable travel options. 6. Promote a TDM program through a coordinated program of regulations, incentives, marketing, and provision of alternative travel options. C & P Promote a travel demand management program through a coordinated program of regulations, marketing, and provision of alternative travel options. 7. Delete – now part of #1. Provide multiple travel options for transit users, pedestrians, bicyclists, and rideshare users, as well as for drivers of private automobiles. 8. Develop reliable and fast transit service and connections that link Edina to Southwest Light Rail, Southdale, Mall of America, Airport, and Edina-specific local hubs. Network Support attractive and high performance transit service and connections. 9. Develop parking provision to encourage joint and shared use of facilities, ride-sharing (car- and van-pools), bicycle parking, increased transit use to include: ● Covered bicycle parking ● Support/stations for electric vehicles, both motorized and non-motorized, to include: ● Self-driving cars and car-shares ● HOV Parking & I Manage parking provision to encourage joint and shared use of facilities, ride-sharing (car- and van-pools), bicycle parking, and increased transit use. 10. 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. ● Through the use of technology, minimize street congestion on neighborhood streets and ensure 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. safety of school children while balancing delivery service requirements. ● Recommend: Zoning or other policy including fee assessment to minimize the number of garbage collectors and other heavy vehicles in any area at the same time in consideration of the wear and tear on roads and increased maintenance costs. ● Recommend: zoning of drone delivery of goods to “drone port” or hub or time restrictions in residential areas. Movement of Goods Zoned by time: not allowing garbage pickup during school bus times. 11. Increase protected bikeways between nodes, parks, schools and City facilities as indicated in the Bike Pedestrian master plan Network 12. Increase node-to-node connections to support three forms of transportation where at least one is non- motorized. Network 13. All new multi-use or high density developments must have easy, safe and multimodal connections to the nearest transit node or commercial hub, and covered bike parking as recommended in the Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan Network 14. Transportation studies involving community engagement and data gathering from citizens require input from a statistically sound sample size, and engagement activities must be directed within in each of the quadrants of the city and to include diverse demographics such as age, income, residence category, gender, race, individuals and businesses. C & P 15. Public Engagement: Develop and implement methodology for consistent education of driver / pedestrian / bicycle safety through city communication efforts, public education campaigns, signage, and additional community education methods as indicated in the Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan Safety & PE 1.Transportation Network 1.1 Transportation Network Goals 1. Improve mobility for residents, visitors and businesses through creation and maintenance of a balanced system of transportation alternatives. ● More ridership options ● Equitable travel options for transportation disadvantaged ● Increase, improve, and close gaps in the bike/pedestrian network according to the specific recommendations of the Bike and Ped Master Plan ● Increase throughput on strategic collectors and arterials (66th st) ● Establish a minimum through standard 3. Implement the Living Streets Policy to minimize the impacts of the transportation system on Edina’s environment and neighborhood quality of life. 8. Develop reliable and fast transit service and connections that link Edina to Southwest Light Rail, Southdale, Mall of America, Airport, and Edina-specific local hubs. 11. Increase protected bikeways between nodes, parks, schools and City facilities as indicated in the Bike Pedestrian master plan 12. Increase node-to-node connections to support three forms of transportation where at least one is non-motorized. 13. All new multi-use or high density developments must have easy, safe and multimodal connections to the nearest transit node or commercial hub, and covered bike parking as recommended in the Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan. 1.2 Bicyclists & Pedestrians Pedestrian/ Bicycle Principle Increase protected bicycle and pedestrian routes between nodes by in accordance with the Master Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. Action ● All new construction will have protected bicycle and pedestrian access to commercial or transportation hubs, and will have covered bicycle parking and charging stations for ___ % of overall parking. ● Implement Active Routes to School recommendations in order of safety and volume priority. ● Establish a protected bike/pedestrian route connecting Grandview area with 50th & France ● Implement Parks and Trails vision for Grand Rounds active transportation routes with inner ring and outer ring accessible and protected bike paths ● Identify and improve pedestrian crossings where pedestrian/vehicle conflicts occur, with priority on high-traffic streets, commercial areas, areas with Transit access, and in high-density residential locations. (PB6) ● Continue to participate in Grandview Green conversations and other small area plans to ensure adequate consideration of active transportation and all transportation needs ● Develop and implement lighting standards for bike and pedestrian visibility at night, seeking to establish environmentally friendly solutions including solar-powered lighting and other innovative methods. ● Identify standards and install consistent wayfinding signage for bicyclists and pedestrians ● Identify needs and install benches and other resting places for pedestrians. ● Seek opportunities for developing additional protected pedestrian access such as skyways and tunnels Ongoing Guidelines & Standards ● Provide accessibility to pedestrians and bicycles at major activity centers, including necessary storage facilities. (PB1) Expand on storage facility idea? ● Create pedestrian and bicycle interconnections among major generators, with continuity across major roadways and other barriers. (PB2) update wording to be consistent with Park & Rec and Bike Ped plan ● Review and recommend construction of pedestrian and bike paths throughout Edina cooperatively with the Three Rivers Park District and Hennepin County. (PB3) according to the Bike Ped Master Plan ● Promote safe walking, bicycling and driving. Promote vehicle driver respect for bicycles and pedestrians along with bicyclists and pedestrian observance of signs and use of designated paths for travel. (PB4) ● Support inclusion of pedestrian and bicycle access planning when upgrading roadways, bridges and redevelopment projects.(PB5) ● Provide sidewalks and safe crossings for areas of potential pedestrian/vehicle conflicts, including high-traffic streets, commercial areas, areas with transit access, and in high-density residential locations. Moved to action(PB6) ● Provide appropriate signage in areas of potential conflict between pedestrians and automobile traffic.(PB7) ● Improve separation of Separate pedestrian and bicycle traffic through actual separation, special protective or visual barriers, or through striping from bicycle traffic to ensure desired safety conditions. When a bicycle facility is provided, consideration should also be given to providing a corresponding pedestrian way where possible. This could be as a separate facility or through striping. (PB8) modified ● Support recommendations of the Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan for implementation (PB9) Modify to Bike Ped Master plan 1.3 Transit Transit Principle Increase the transit options for Edina residents, with a focus on connecting the west side of Edina with the east, and providing multiple transit options for an aging population. Action ● Monitor and improve function and use of the circulator system within the City. (TTDM7 - modified) ● Incorporate transportation zones in pilot planning ● Develop and implement transit options targeted at reducing isolation of seniors residing in the western portions of Edina ● Continue to assess transit needs for the aging Edina population, and implement solutions as identified. ● Principle Provide transit options between the nodes and commercial hubs Action ● All nodes are served and connected by transit options by 2024. 1.4 Roads Roadways: Planning, Design, Maintenance (Combines Roadway Design, Roadway Function and Access, and Roadway Maintenance and Operation sections from 2008 plan) Principle: Design roadways in accordance to the spirit and intent of the Living Streets Plan, to minimize impact on residential areas, accommodate protected biking and walking in accordance with the Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan, with care and concern for the environment and long-term sustainability. Tenets: -safety - efficiency –reliable -smart technology -beauty - constant improvement Priority Action ● Provide access to and between nodes as priority in roadway planning ● Investigate and implement strategies to protect and/or minimize damage to the environment and waterways in roadway maintenance such as the use of pervious asphalt, brining, or other strategies, and to improve broad distribution and absorption of storm water. Principle: Effectively balance access and mobility with safety and efficiency, both within Edina and within the region, giving priority to safe and effective movement between Edina’s primary nodes, parks, schools and City facilities. Priority Action ● Use Intelligent transportation systems to collect data: sensors on every street/route by 2024. ● Use existing and new data to monitor and improve volumes by implementing innovative solutions ● Support state legislation to give cities the flexibility to set urban speed limits. ● Complete speed zone studies and establish speed zones for Active Routes to School. Principle: Regarding roadway maintenance and construction, be a good steward of Edina’s roadways, in cooperation with other jurisdictions and entities and to benefit, or minimize inconvenience, to Edina residents and businesses. Priority Action ● Develop and implement effective and efficient alternate routes and provide mobility options when road construction projects create closures. ● Maintain and upgrade surfaces, curbs, gutters of current roadways through aggressive planning and execution, and in accordance with Living Streets which includes a beautification and community aspect to all roadway reconstruction. ● Ensure timely and effective communication with residents and businesses regarding projects.Move to communication Ongoing: Guidelines and Standards ● Design roadway facilities constructed in conjunction with redevelopment projects according to the Living Streets plan, the master bike plan, and existing and future needs including non-motorized transportation. (RD1) ● Upgrade existing roadways when warranted by demonstrated volume, safety or functional needs, taking into consideration environmental limitations. and the need for non-motorized transportation options. (RD2) ● 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 and, in some cases, collector streets. (RD4) ● Design/enhance collector and arterial roadways to minimize through traffic on local streets in the functional classification system, and to be compatible with other transportation modes including transit, bicycle and pedestrian. (RD5) ● 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.(RD6) ● Use 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. (RD7 modified) ● Encourage beautification of local roadways, where appropriate, with amenities such as boulevard trees, decorative street lighting, and monuments.(RD8) ● Monitor and address transportation requirements associated with demographic trends, such as an aging population. (RD9) ● Provide logical street networks to connect residential areas to the regional highway system and local activity centers. (RFA1) ● Adequately control access points to the regional roadway system (including minor arterials) in terms of driveway openings and side street intersections. (RFA2) ● Provide access to the local street system (including collector 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.(RFA3) ● Encourage, through roadway design and signage, intra-area trips on minor arterials rather than the principal arterial system, and promote serving regional trips on the metropolitan highway system. (RFA4) ● 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. (moved to priority action)(RFA5- where?) ● Provide access to redeveloping sites using current functional classification and standards rather than the existing access at the sites. (I don’t know what this means!)(RFA6) ● Review and update regional and local functional street classification and coordinate with adjacent cities and Hennepin County. Establish subcategory classifications and criteria for local streets if warranted. Revise local roadway classifications when warranted.(RFA7) ● Review and monitor citywide traffic volumes, congestion, existing traffic calming devices and measures, accident history, vehicle violation history, speed limits and enforcement. (RFA8) ● Educate public on vehicle operations including public relations campaigns that focus on individual responsibilities to each other rather than individual rights only. (RFA9) - modify to include something on bicycle and pedestrian safety? ● Review and recommend traffic calming policies and consider traffic calming implementation where requested by residents.(RFA10) ● Implement measures to reduce non-local, cut-through traffic in cooperation with County and State efforts by developing a local traffic calming policy to mitigate the effects of cut-through traffic. Identify the origin and destination of cut- through traffic. (RFA11) ● 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.(RFA12) ● Evaluate and implement measures required for school safety (RFA13) in conjunction with the Active Routes to School report and/or committee ● Cooperate with other agencies having jurisdiction over streets and highways in Edina to assure good roadway conditions and operating efficiency.(RMO1) ● Continue the implementation of the I-494 frontage road system through ongoing coordination with Mn/DOT, Hennepin County, and the cities of Richfield and Bloomington.(RMO2) ● Maintain roads by repairing weather-related and other damage. Continue current on-going pavement improvement plan.(RMO3) ● Use economic and environmentally sound management techniques for snow and ice removal.(RMO4) ● Replace substandard bridges and bridges that present safety or traffic problems. (RMO5) ● Track developments regarding the most current transportation systems and technologies, evaluate and implement as warranted. (RMO6) Are RMO 7 & 8 moved somewhere? 1.5 Air/flyways southdale Fairview helipad drones 2. Capacity & Planning 2.1 Capacity & Planning Goals 2. Through effective Travel Demand Management (TDM) use, and by offering incentives for new and re-development that balances the transportation modes, implement a fully multi-modal transportation system that supports the land use vision and future land use plan for managing and shaping future growth, in coordination with the Planning Commission. 4. Work with the Planning Commission in developing strategies to reduce the overall dependence on and use of single-occupant vehicles in favor of shorter vehicular trips and the use of alternative travel options. 6. Promote a TDM program through a coordinated program of regulations, incentives, marketing, and provision of alternative travel options. 14. Transportation studies involving community engagement and data gathering from citizens require input from a statistically sound sample size, and engagement activities must be directed within in each of the quadrants of the city and to include diverse demographics such as age, income, residence category, gender, race, individuals and businesses. ● TDM, Traffic Studies, Data, ITS Transportation Capacity & Demand Management (TDM)/Traffic Studies/Transit (make transit it’s own category) Principle: Transportation planning is tied directly to city development and planning, and supports land-use planning Action: ● Staff and city officials develop effective systems to incorporate transportation planning into the land-use and development plans ● Develop and implement Traffic Study process, reporting, and standards that accurately reflect the growing congestion on Edina roadways along with the adjacent. Principle: Seek innovative and practical strategies and solutions to reduce single occupancy vehicles (SOV) by cooperating with and supporting local ride-share and park-share programs, and by requiring new developments to offer incentives to residents for commuting methods other than SOV. Action ● All nodes are served and connected by transit options by 2024. ● Pilot by 2024, solutions to high demand areas: one ways, HOV bypasses, road closures, all dictated by TDM data measures. To include but not limited to transportation zones for bike/ped only, truck route, and time restrictions. ● Monitor and improve function and use of the circulator system within the City. (TTDM7 - modified) ● Incorporate transportation zones in pilot planning ● Develop and implement transit options targeted at reducing isolation of seniors residing in the western portions of Edina ● Continue to assess transit needs for the aging Edina population, and implement solutions as identified. Moved to Transit Ongoing: Guidelines & Standards ● Participate in the I-494 Corridor Commission 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.(TTDM1) ● Review and recommend policies necessitating a Transportation Demand Management Plan and/or a mass transit component with all types of development. 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. (TTDM2) ● Find a location for an additional Park and Ride facility to be established in close proximity to major mass transit routes including TH 100 and Vernon Ave./W. 50th Street. Review the potential need to expand capacity at the existing Southdale park and ride facility. (move to priority action?) (TTDM3) ● Review all major new developments in light of the potential for ridesharing including bus accessibility, preferential parking for carpools/vanpools, and mixed-use development.(TTDM4) ● Support High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) bypasses and other preferential treatments for transit and high occupancy vehicles on streets and highways. (move to priority action)(TTDM5) ● Include transit planning in the construction or upgrading of streets and highways.(TTDM6) 3. Parking and Associated Infrastructure 3.1 Parking and Associated Infrastructure Goals 9. Develop parking provision to encourage joint and shared use of facilities, ride-sharing (car- and van-pools), bicycle parking, increased transit use to include: ● Covered bicycle parking ● Support/stations for electric vehicles, both motorized and non-motorized, to include: ● Self-driving cars and car-shares ● HOV Principle Surface parking will be reduced as a percentage of all parking. Priority Action ● All new development with parking facilities must be above or below grade, and must include charging stations for electric vehicles and for electric bicycles. ● increase/improve parking facilities for electric cars, covered/protected areas for bikes and e-bikes, and autonomous car-shares by X ● Continuously evaluate the need for new parking facilities according to emerging trends for changing transportation - will automimous vehicles and ride sharing eliminate the need for parking near destination? Ongoing Guidelines & Standards ● Review new developments for adequacy of parking based upon need, the potential for joint use of parking facilities and opportunities to encourage ridesharing, and increase/improve parking facilities for electric cars, covered/protected areas for bikes and e-bikes, and autonomous car- shares(P1) ● Continue to limit on-street parking in and near congested commercial areas. (P2) ● Work with appropriate commissions such as Planning and Zoning to review City Code, Section 850.08 Parking and Circulation to identify parking based upon needs. (P3) ● Address specific parking requirements in small area plans for given study areas. (P4) 4. Goods Movement 4.1 Goods Movement Goals 10. 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. ● Through the use of technology, minimize street congestion on neighborhood streets and ensure safety of school children while balancing delivery service requirements. ● Recommend: Zoning or other policy including fee assessment to minimize the number of garbage collectors and other heavy vehicles in any area at the same time in consideration of the wear and tear on roads and increased maintenance costs. Recommend: zoning of drone delivery of goods to “drone port” or hub or time restrictions in residential areas. Principle Provide adequate access for effective movement of goods, while minimizing the impact on the roadways and neighborhoods. Action - Develop and adopt a policy restricting drone delivery of goods to “drone port” or hub. Zoned for drone traffic. Serve major truck users and intermodal facilities with good minor arterial access to the metropolitan highway system(GM1) Keep? Add anything about rail? CP Rail corridor currently carries freight through Edina 5. Funding & Jurisdiction Principle Identify continued and new sources of funding for transportation infrastructure development and improvements seeking to partner where feasible with Federal, State, County, and adjacent community sources, in addition to considering user fees as necessary or appropriate. Ongoing 1. Pursue and support regional or multi-community funding sources for improvements that provide regional or multi-community benefit. (FJ1) 2. Support research efforts into more efficient and cost-effective management, maintenance and replacement of street surfaces. (FJ2) 3. Support governmental jurisdiction over roadways that reflect the role of the roadway in the overall transportation system. (FJ3) 4. Encourage the legislature to continue a dedicated source for funding for efficient mass transit. (FJ4) 5. Encourage the legislature to provide stable, long-term roadway funding for capital, operating/traffic management, and maintenance. (FJ5) 6. Develop and support legislation permitting a transportation utility. (FJ6) 6. Public Engagement & Safety 15. Develop and implement methodology for consistent education of driver / pedestrian / bicycle safety through city communication efforts, public education campaigns, signage, and additional community education methods as indicated in the Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan Principle The city staff and officials will deliver coordinated, consistent and effective communication to residents, business, and government officials on transportation- related issues, both urgent and non-urgent Action Mission Statement The mission for transportation in Edina is to facilitate movement of people and goods efficiently, safely, cost effectively, and comfortably to any desired destination while, at the same time, seeking to improve community livability and the environment, or to minimize associated negative impacts. Transportation is not an end in and of itself, but rather one of many means to achieve a desirable and livable community with nodes, parks and City facilities interconnected via multiple modes of transportation. Toward this end, this chapter advocates a range of transportation infrastructure (roadways, transitways, walkways, bikeways, railways and flyways), to support a variety of vehicles, each operating successfully and in a manner that minimizes conflicts with each other and surrounding land uses. Edina is near fully developed and the existing roadway network is essentially complete. Today’s primary transportation planning focus is not on building new roads on new alignments but on renewing, managing, and improving the existing transportation system and coordinating with development to appropriately size transportation network capacities, improve the pedestrian/cyclist system, create transit- and active-transporation-supportive developments, increase safety, advocate for transit improvements and cost effectively maintain transportation assets. Edina endorses and will pursue a “Living Streets” transportation system. “Living Streets” consider the needs of all users and modes, including pedestrians, cyclists, motorists and transit users. In this chapter, we have sought to address or emphasize the following: ● Increase active transportation, both infrastructure and activity ● Improve the impact of transportation on the environment and neighborhoods ● Improve connectivity between the nodes and the connectivity of the Edina community ● Address the coming seismic changes in transportation including, but not limited to ○ Autonomous, and electric motorized- and non-motorized vehicles ○ Drones and other new delivery mechanisms ○ Smart-technology including data collection and real-time-traffic-communication network ○ Changes in funding availability and structure along with new sources of funding ○ Accessibility for all, regardless of income, ability, or age ○ The aging population ○ Safety, communication, public engagement, and public impact of construction ○ New development and its impact on the network and expanded network ○ New transportation businesses and delivery businesses ○ Aesthetics and the quality of life Date: February 15, 2018 Agenda Item #: VI.B. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Mark Nolan, AICP, Transportation Planner Item Activity: Subject:Edina Loop Circulator Discussion CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: No action required. INTRODUCTION: The ETC's Edina Bus Circulator committee met on Feb 8 to discuss the potential membership of the Edina Bus Circulator Task Force (formerly "Advisory Group" and "Steering Committee"). The Task Force will meet monthly to determine the final route(s), stops, branding, etc. of the Circulator. T he Committee is hoping for a March start date for the Task Force. Below are the organizations that the Committee is recommending serve on the Task Force. Members of the Committee are already reaching out to these organizations to gauge interest. The ET C is asked to affirm these potential Task Force members, and to offer up any other suggestions. Suggested Edina Circulator Task Force Membership: ETC member (Commissioner Olson has volunteered to chair this Task Force) City Staff - Transportation: Mark Nolan, Transportation Planner City Staff - Edina Senior Center: Nicole Gorman, Recreation Supervisor Senior Community Services (www.seniorcommunity.org) Hennepin County Libraries (Grandview, Southdale) Representatives from senior housing facilities (multiple) YMCA Southdale Center (Simon P roperties) Edina Chamber of Commerce 50th & France Business & P rofessional Association Fairview-Southdale Hospital VEAP Faith-based organization(s) Parklawn Neighborhood Date: February 15, 2018 Agenda Item #: VI.C. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Other From:Mark K. Nolan, AICP, Transportation Planner Item Activity: Subject:Affirm the 2018 Transportation Commission Meeting Schedule Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Affirm the regular Transportation Commission meeting schedule for 2018. INTRODUCTION: As part of the Commission's Annual Meeting, staff is asking the ETC to make any changes/cancellations (if necessary) and affirm the meeting schedule. Attached is the 2018 City of Edina meeting schedule. Please note that ETC meetings are circled in black. ATTACHMENTS: Description 2018 City of Edina Council and Advisory Commissions Schedule 2018 CITY OF EDINA COUNCIL AND ADVISORY COMMISSIONS MEETINGS, HOLIDAYS, DAYS OF RELIGOUS OBSERVANCE AND ELECTION DATES Holidays City Council Nite to Unite Indicates a religious holiday's observance Health Comm Human RJR Comm Pln Comm t 1rns Comm Pk & Rec Comm Election Day Caucus Night E& E Comm Arts & Culture Comm HP Comm JANUARY S M TW T F S 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 • r I 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 21 22 23 24 26 27 28 29 30 31 APRIL S M T W T F S 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 26 27 28 29 30 JULY S M TW T F S I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 15 16 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 OCTOBER S M TW T F S 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 1 12 13 14 15 17 I: 19 20 21 22 26 27 28 29 30 31 FEBRUARY S M T W T F S I 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 1 1 12 13 16 17 18 19 20 23 24 25 26 MAY S M T W T F S 2 3 4 5 6 init, 10 1 1 12 13 14 15 16 18 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 AUGUST S M T W T F S N 2 3 4 5 6 8 pm 10 II 12 19 13 on 2:' 22 -""11 18 24 25 26 27 30 =_=. NOVEMBER S M T W T F S I 2 3 4 II 5 12 WM 113113 10 1 18 19 21 Itij 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 MARCH S M T W T F S I 2 3 4 5 j, j 11 7 .11 , 8 9 16 10 17 II 12 18 19 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 JUNE S M T W T F S I 2 3 4 i2 6 7 8 9 10 II 11 14 16 17 18 IP)►O 22 23 24 25 26 : 29 30 SEPTEMBER S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 'V 6 7 8 10 i i I 14 15 _9 16 17 18 = _ 21 22 23 24 28 29 30 DECEMBER S M T W T I 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 3 14 15 16 17 19 20 21 22 23 25 26 28 29 30 31 Revised December 19, 2017 Proposed Meeting Schedule for 2018 Date: February 15, 2018 Agenda Item #: VI.D. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Other From:Mark K. Nolan, AICP, Transportation Planner Item Activity: Subject:Annual Elections Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Appoint Transportation Commission Chair and Vice Chair effective 3/1/2018 through 2/28/19. INTRODUCTION: Date: February 15, 2018 Agenda Item #: VII.A. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Correspondence From:Mark K Nolan, Transportation Planner Item Activity: Subject:Correspondence Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: INTRODUCTION: Attached is the correspondence received since the last Transportation Commission meeting. ATTACHMENTS: Description Correspondence as of January 18, 2018 To: Mark Nolan, Edina City Council, Transportation and Planning Commission via MNolan@EdinaMN.gov From: Kathleen K. Edmond Date: January 24, 2018 Re: Request to Remove Secondary Pedestrian Walk on W 55th Street From Draft Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Thank you for your email dated 1/12/18 informing us of the opportunity to provide commentary to the Draft Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan (the “Master Plan”) for the Edina City Council’s (the “Council”) February meeting. Mr. Nolan as you may recall, you and I spoke at an open meeting about a year ago regarding the proposed sidewalk (approx. 330’ long) on W. 55th Street between York and Xerxes. I was unable to submit written comments at the time as the Council had already adopted the Living Streets plan, thus I appreciate the opportunity to do so now. If it would be helpful for my husband and me to formally appear before the Council we are happy to do so. In addition, we ask members of the Council, the Transportation and Planning Commission (“Commission”), Edina City staff or its consultants to make a site visit and personally assess the impact this proposed sidewalk would have on our safety, privacy, the impaired access to our home and garage, and loss of quiet enjoyment of both our front and back yard. To the best of my knowledge, this area of East Edina contains the only 40’ lots in the city as well as the only alleys in the city of Edina. Because of the narrowness of the lot and the rules in effect when these properties were developed, our home at 5445 York Ave South, as well as many of the others in this small enclave, were built five (5) feet or less from the side lot property lines. Thus, the significant negative impact of a side lot sidewalk in this neighborhood is unique within Edina.1 1 I am a long term resident of the neighborhood and have lived in this house for most of my life. My parents built this house in 1952 after my father returned from WWII, and I purchased it from him in 1983 after my mother died. January 24, 2018 Page 2 I. The Proposed Secondary Pedestrian Walkway on W 55th Street Would Result in the Constructive Taking, Loss of Privacy, Security, and Quiet Enjoyment of our Property, As Well As Significant Financial Damage to Established Property Improvements at 5445 York Ave South A. The proposed secondary pedestrian walkway destroys the safety, security, privacy and quiet enjoyment of our property by inviting passersby and the general public within three to five (3 -5) feet of the primary entrance to our home and windows directly into living space. Due to the narrow lot size, the 55th street entrance to our house, lies directly on the property line. Constructing a sidewalk (or retaining wall) on the property line brings the public within five (5) feet of our doorway which creates a significant security and privacy risk every time we exit or enter the house. When we come home, it will be possible for anyone to hover within a couple of feet of us while I look for my house keys or struggle with grocery bags or luggage. In addition, the proposed sidewalk would direct the general public to walk within three (3) to five (5) feet of two large windows which sit three (3) feet off the ground and look directly into the kitchen and the living room. Also on that side of the house are two basement windows. Anyone could accidentally or intentionally break any of these four (4) windows, look inside, or gain entrance with considerable ease. In effect, while in the kitchen or living room it would be possible to be closer to strangers on the sidewalk than to our guests across the dining room table. When we are away from home, anyone on the sidewalk would be close enough to the windows to easily and unobtrusively ascertain whether we are home, and have the ability to gain easy access to our home. The personal security risk is significant. Perhaps it would be useful to ask the Edina Police Department review the plan, and execute a site visit to assess the impact on our personal safety and security of our home. January 24, 2018 Page 3 B. The sidewalk as proposed, constrains access to our home for my husband, who has Parkinson’s disease. If a public sidewalk or retaining wall is built three (3) feet from the primary entrance door on 55th Street, my husband’s lack of mobility, physical stability and vulnerability would make that access unsafe. At present he uses this door exclusively because of the ground level entrance into the house, and the fact that he can get to the garage on a stone path or use the width of the lawn if he is unstable and cannot manage to walk steadily that day. Because Parkinson’s impairs stability, it is likely that he will someday require a wheelchair or walker. If a retaining wall or sidewalk is built on the property line he would be unable to navigate the walkway to the garage. Access to 55th street would require new steps or a ramp, although the pitch of the hill would make a ramp untenable and extremely unsafe. His use of the entrance door facing York Avenue would require an extensive ramping/railing system to be built in the front of the house. As a further complication, if he uses that entrance, he would be required to walk in the street on York (as there is no sidewalk on York Avenue), and walk up the hill on W 55th to get to our garage. This would be unsafe for him, and clearly unacceptable. C. The sidewalk as proposed would cut the length of our driveway in half, preventing us from parking a vehicle in the driveway and from closing the garage door without blocking the sidewalk or stopping in the street, thus destroying the value of the garage. 2 An additional public safety risk would be created by severely constricting peripheral visibility to anyone on the sidewalk while backing the car out of the garage. Moving the alley entrance north to accommodate a sidewalk would block peripheral visibility for drivers exiting the alley on 55th Street, thus endangering pedestrians and bikes on the sidewalk. 2 This same property impairment and pedestrian safety risk would arise for our disabled neighbor across the alley at 3100 55th St W. January 24, 2018 Page 4 D. The proposed secondary pedestrian walkway would cause significant damage to our property value and improvements. Building the sidewalk as proposed on the Master Plan would require the removal of three (3) mature shade trees which provide significant energy savings and privacy. Although these trees are on Edina property, my family planted the trees and have had sole responsibility for the cost of maintaining them since 1952. Construction of a sidewalk would also result in the loss of three (3) younger trees planted more recently. This sidewalk would cause the destruction of stone landscaping, plants, trees, and underground wired nighttime landscape lighting which we installed at considerable expense (>$10,000). Our neighbors would lose the greatly appreciated additional security that the dusk-to-dawn lighting provides the area. II. This Proposed Secondary Pedestrian Walkway is Inconsistent with several of the Stated Goals of the Master Plan A. This proposed secondary pedestrian walkway fails to satisfy a key goal of the Master Plan which is to network and connect the Edina’s major parks and pedestrian walkways so that all Edina residents can enjoy access. This goal is discussed in Section 2.1 of the Master Plan. However, York Park is not listed in the Master Plan as an “important” or “major” park for which accessibility is desired (see page 40). In fact, York Park is such an outlier to the primary network of parks and trailways that are the focus of the Master Plan, on the City of Edina Parks, Open Space and Trail Map in section 2.1, York Park is covered by a “text box” and thus does not even appear on the map (see page 41). In addition, this short walkway between York and Xerxes fails to benefit Edina residents, as Xerxes Avenue is the border of Edina and Minneapolis. Thus it does not serve to increase access to York Park for Edina residents. If access to York Park for Edina residents is truly a goal, a much better plan would be to build a north/south sidewalk on York from the corner of 56th Street north to 54th Street, directly in front of York Park. January 24, 2018 Page 5 B. This proposed secondary pedestrian walkway fails to satisfy the stated goal to enhance the landscaping on the walkways. It would, in fact, destroy mature trees, attractive landscaping and security lighting which has been provided and maintained at no cost to the City of Edina. C. This proposed secondary pedestrian walkway fails to satisfy the goal to provide access for our elderly, disabled and minority residents. Although surely an unintended outcome, the ironic effect of installing this sidewalk would be to force my 71 year old, disabled, African American husband to enter and exit the house by walking a flight of outdoors steps to the street (York Avenue) and then walk in the street where there is no sidewalk, up the hill on 55th Street to get to the garage. He either becomes housebound or he faces a daily burden to get in and out of the house. Unacceptable. III. Alternative We love this neighborhood and are happy to work with you on an alternative plan that would provide better safety for pedestrians, bikes, support the “slow street” goals near city parks, be cost efficient for the City of Edina, and avoid the property impairment for the homeowners on 55th Street. IV. Request Please remove the ill-considered proposal for a sidewalk on W 55th Street between York and Xerxes as is serves no benefit to the City of Edina or its residents, and irreparably compromises the safety, security, privacy, quiet enjoyment, property improvements and ultimate property value of the homeowners on the north side of W 55th Street. January 24, 2018 Page 6 Thank you again for your attention to these important issues. We look forward to your response, or request for additional information/photos from us. Please advise us of the date and time in February that this Master Plan will be presented to the Council, and the dates of any meeting of the Commission or other venues where this plan will be discussed. Regards, Kathleen and David Edmond 5445 York Ave So Edina, MN 55410 kedmond@robinskaplan.com kedmond@comcast.net Home 952.926.5284 Mobile 612.875.0137 Work 612.439.8242 Date: February 15, 2018 Agenda Item #: X.A. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Other From:Mark Nolan, AICP, Transportation Planner Item Activity: Subject:Schedule of Meeting and Event Dates as of February 15, 2018 Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None. INTRODUCTION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Schedule of Upcoming Meetings/Dates/Events TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION SCHEDULE OF MEETING AND EVENT DATES AS OF FEBRUARY 15, 2017 SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING MEETINGS/DATES/EVENTS Thursday Feb 15 ETC Annual Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday Mar 15 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday Mar 28 Planning Commission Work Session 5:30 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS Thursday Apr 19 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday May 17 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Tuesday Jun 5 Joint Work Session with City Council 5:30 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Wednesday Jun 13 Joint Work Session with Planning Commission 5:30 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday Jun 21 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday Jul 19 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday Aug 16 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday Sep 20 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM PUBLIC WORKS CONFERENCE ROOM Thursday Oct 25 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday Nov 15 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday Dec 20 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM