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Meeting location:
Edina City Hall
Community Room
4801 W. 50th St.
Edina, MN
Transportation Commission Meeting Agenda
Thursday, September 18, 2025
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1. Call to Order
2. Roll Call
2.1. Welcome Commissioner Bracken
3. Approval of Meeting Agenda
4. Approval of Meeting Minutes
4.1. Minutes
5. Community Comment
During "Community Comment," the Board/Commission will invite residents to share
issues or concerns that are not scheduled for a future public hearing. Items that are on
tonight's agenda may not be addressed during Community Comment. 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. 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 staff for consideration at a future meeting.
6. Reports/Recommendations
6.1. City Code Review
6.2. 2025 Work Plan Updates
6.3. 2026/2027 Work Plan Proposal
7. Staff Comments
7.1. Transportation Projects Update
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7.2. 2025 Meeting Dates
7.3. Proposed 2026 Meeting Dates
8. Chair and Member Comments
9. Adjournment
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BOARD & COMMISSION
ITEM REPORT
Date: September 18, 2025 Item Activity: Information
Meeting: Transportation Commission
Agenda Number: 2.1
Prepared By: Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Type: Other Department: Engineering
Item Title: Welcome Commissioner Bracken
Action Requested:
None.
Information/Background:
Logan Bracken has been appointed to serve on the Commission for a one-year term ending
September 1, 2026.
Supporting Documentation:
None
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BOARD & COMMISSION
ITEM REPORT
Date: September 18, 2025 Item Activity: Approve
Meeting: Transportation Commission
Agenda Number: 4.1
Prepared By:
Item Type: Minutes Department: Engineering
Item Title: Minutes
Action Requested:
Approve the minutes of the Transportation Commission's August 21 regular meeting.
Information/Background:
See attached draft minutes.
Supporting Documentation:
1. Draft Minutes, Aug. 21, 2025
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Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date:
Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Transportation Commission
City Hall Community Room
August 21, 2025
1. Call to Order
Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m.
2. Roll Call
Answering roll call: Commissioners Bildsten, Olson, Rosen, White, Lewis
Late: Commissioner Wright
Absent: Commissioners Brown, Trueger, Lassig
Staff present: Transportation Planner Andrew Scipioni
3. Approval of Meeting Agenda
Motion was made by Commissioner Bildsten and seconded by Commissioner Lewis to approve the
amended agenda. All voted aye. Motion carried.
4. Approval of Meeting Minutes
Motion was made by Commissioner Rosen and seconded by Commissioner White to approve the July
17, 2025 meeting minutes. All voted aye. Motion carried.
Commissioner Wright arrived at 6:05.
5. Community Comment
Taylor Bruhschwein, 5744 Ewing Ave, commented on the development of the Safe & Equitable Mobility Action
Plan. Bruhschwein urged the Commission to push the designs and the language of the plan to be bold, and
cautioned against tailoring the plan to the current City Council.
6. Reports/Recommendations
6.1. Traffic Safety Report of July 31, 2025
The Commissioner reviewed and commented on the report.
6.2. 2025 Work Plan Updates
1. Safe and Equitable Mobility Action Plan Participation – Next task force meeting in September,
staff looking to reschedule PMT meeting.
2. Commission-Led Events – Committee is tentatively planning a bike/walk to school day event on
October 8th or 15th at Concord Elementary of South View Middle.
3. Review of City Policies/Ordinances – Committee is performing a literature review.
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Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date:
4. City Code Update – Staff discussed the Commission’s role in the Traffic Safety review process and
sought feedback on potential changes.
5. City Code Regarding Bicycles – Committee is researching regulation strategies of other cities,
requested information from staff City’s enforcement efforts.
6.3. 2026/2027 Work Plan Development
The Commissioner continued discussing their 2026/2027 work plan proposal.
7. Staff Comments – Received.
7.1. Transportation Projects Update
Staff provided an update on current and upcoming transportation projects in and around Edina.
7.2. 2025 Meeting Dates
The Commission’s next regular meeting is Thursday, September 18.
8. Chair and Member Comments – Received.
9. Adjournment
Motion was made by Commissioner Rosen and seconded by Commissioner Wright to adjourn the
August 21, 2025 regular meeting at 7:57 p.m. All voted aye. Motion carried.
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Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date:
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE
J F M A M J J A S O N D # of Mtgs Attendance %
Meetings 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8
SEAT NAME
1 Wright, Grant 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 100%
2 VACANT
3 Bildsten, Roger 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 8 100%
4 Lewis, Andy 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 88%
5 Rosen, Adam 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 88%
6 Brown, Chris 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 75%
7 Olson, Bethany 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 88%
8 White, Joan 1 1 1 1 1 5 83%
9 Trueger, Noah 1 1 2 33%
10 Lassig, Augie (s) 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 75%
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BOARD & COMMISSION
ITEM REPORT
Date: September 18, 2025 Item Activity: Discussion
Meeting: Transportation Commission
Agenda Number: 6.1
Prepared By: Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Type: Report and Recommendation Department: Engineering
Item Title: City Code Review
Action Requested:
Review and comment on proposed changes to City Code relating to the Transportation Commission.
Information/Background:
The City is updating all sections of Chapter 2 – Administration, Article III – Boards, Committees and
Commissions to improve consistency, clarity, and alignment with current practices. Each
commission’s section is being reviewed to ensure it accurately reflects its purpose, duties, and
advisory role.
See attached memo and proposed code language.
Supporting Documentation:
1. Memo: Chapter 2 Division 9 Updates
2. Division 9 Current
3. Division 9 Proposed
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BOARD & COMMISSION
ITEM REPORT
Date: September 18, 2025 Item Activity: Information
Meeting: Transportation Commission
Agenda Number: 6.2
Prepared By: Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Type: Other Department: Engineering
Item Title: 2025 Work Plan Updates
Action Requested:
None.
Information/Background:
Commissioners will provide updates on the status of current work plan initiatives (unless an item is
elsewhere on the current agenda). See attached work plan progress report.
Supporting Documentation:
1. 2025 Work Plan Progress Report
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BOARD & COMMISSION
ITEM REPORT
Date: September 18, 2025 Item Activity: Approve
Meeting: Transportation Commission
Agenda Number: 6.3
Prepared By: Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Type: Other Department: Engineering
Item Title: 2026/2027 Work Plan Proposal
Action Requested:
Approve the 2026/2026 Work Plan proposal.
Information/Background:
See attached draft work plan proposal.
Supporting Documentation:
1. Draft 2026/2027 Work Plan Proposal
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Transportation Commission
Draft 2026-2027 Proposed Work Plan
1 Initiative Title: Continued SEMAP Working Group Participation
Initiative Description:
The Commission will continue to appoint Commissioners to represent the Transportation Commission's perspectives in
the Safe and Equitable Mobility Action Plan (SEMAP) working group. This ongoing participation ensures that the
Commission provides continuous input as SEMAP progresses, merging the City’s current transportation-related plans
(e.g., Safe Routes to School, Living Streets, Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan) into one streamlined action plan.
Deliverable:
Commissioners will actively participate in the SEMAP working group and provide regular updates to the Transportation
Commission, ensuring the Commission's perspectives are integrated into the final SEMAP.
Targe Completion Date:
Q4 2027
Owner:
Bildsten, Wright
Contributors:
Other members helping
Council Charge: ☒ 1: Review & Comment ☐ 2: Study & Report ☐ 3: Review & Recommend
☐ 4: Review & Decide ☐ 5: Event
Budget Required (completed by staff): Is financial support needed for this initiative? Are funds available? If there are
not funds available, explain the impact of Council approving this initiative.
Staff Support Required (completed by staff): Who in addition to the staff liaison will have to support this initiative?
How many hours of support are needed? Communications/marketing?
Liaison Comments: Suggested title “SEMAP Task Force Participation”
Administration Comments:
= commission
= staff
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2 Initiative Title: Traffic Safety Standards/Warrants Review and Playbook for decision making and resident
communication
Initiative Description:
The Commission will conduct a critical review of existing design standards and decision-making processes (e.g., for
traffic control devices like 2-way vs. 4-way stops) to ensure they effectively meet the lived experience needs of
residents and contribute to a safer transportation network. Emphasis on local traffic management policies set by the
city - pedestrian crossing, dynamic display speed signs, speed bumps, etc. *Adam/Chris - expand to potentially include
communication/outreach.
Deliverable:
Decision guide / cheat sheet council to clarify what is and isn’t within staff/council’s control and provide guidance for
situations where warrants can/should be overridden. Communication residents about the process, the available or
commonly recommended interventions based on guidance given to council. *Pyramid of discretion for transportation*
Targe Completion Date:
Date when item will be complete
Owner:
Rosen, Brown
Contributors:
Other members helping
Council Charge: ☐ 1: Review & Comment ☐ 2: Study & Report ☒ 3: Review & Recommend
☐ 4: Review & Decide ☐ 5: Event
Budget Required (completed by staff): Is financial support needed for this initiative? Are funds available? If there are
not funds available, explain the impact of Council approving this initiative.
Staff Support Required (completed by staff): Who in addition to the staff liaison will have to support this initiative?
How many hours of support are needed? Communications/marketing?
Liaison Comments: Suggest shortening title
Administration Comments:
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3 Initiative Title: Innovative Traffic Calming Solutions and "Toward Zero Deaths" Pilot Program (with Seasonal
Adaptations)
Initiative Description:
Expanding on previous research into quick-build solutions, the Commission will investigate a broader range of
innovative and context-sensitive traffic calming measures and roadway design strategies from other municipalities,
with a strong emphasis on solutions that align with the "Toward Zero Deaths" (TZD) initiative. Recognizing Edina's cold,
snowy environment, the research will specifically explore seasonal adaptations for traffic calming, drawing inspiration
from cities like Helsinki, Finland. This includes examining approaches such as temporary summer street transformations
to prioritize active transportation, and winter-specific strategies like tailored snow removal practices that inherently
encourage slower speeds or dedicated winter cycling infrastructure maintenance. The goal is to identify measures that
effectively improve safety for all road users (pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists), reduce cut-through traffic in residential
areas, and contribute to Edina's "Living Streets" principles and greenhouse gas reduction goals. The Commission will
then propose potential pilot projects for specific areas within Edina, focusing on high-risk locations or areas with
documented safety concerns, considering both warm and cold weather applications.
Deliverable:
A "Best Practices" report on innovative traffic calming and roadway design aligned with TZD principles, including a
dedicated section on seasonal solutions and lessons learned from cities like Helsinki. This will be followed by a proposal
for 1-2 specific pilot project locations within Edina, detailing the proposed intervention, anticipated benefits (especially
safety improvements across seasons), and evaluation metrics.
Targe Completion Date:
Date when item will be complete
Owner:
Olson, Bildsten
Contributors:
Other members helping
Council Charge: ☐ 1: Review & Comment ☒ 2: Study & Report ☐ 3: Review & Recommend
☐ 4: Review & Decide ☐ 5: Event
Budget Required (completed by staff): Is financial support needed for this initiative? Are funds available? If there are
not funds available, explain the impact of Council approving this initiative.
Staff Support Required (completed by staff): Who in addition to the staff liaison will have to support this initiative?
How many hours of support are needed? Communications/marketing?
Liaison Comments: Suggest shortening title
Administration Comments:
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4 Initiative Title: Transportation Segment of Comprehensive Plan - current state 2026, begin review and creation of new
Comprehensive Plan in 2027.
Initiative Description:
In preparation for the city’s required review and revision of its comprehensive plan for the Metropolitan Council, the
commission will review the transportation section of the existing comprehensive plan in 2026 and note proposed
changes. In 2027, the commission will participate in the drafting and revision of the transportation chapter of the
comprehensive plan for its next revision.
Deliverable:
Updated transportation portion of the city’s comprehensive plan
Target Completion Date:
Q4 2027
Owner:
Lewis, Wright, White
Contributors:
Other members helping
Council Charge: ☐ 1: Review & Comment ☒ 2: Study & Report ☐ 3: Review & Recommend
☐ 4: Review & Decide ☐ 5: Event
Budget Required (completed by staff): Is financial support needed for this initiative? Are funds available? If there are
not funds available, explain the impact of Council approving this initiative.
Staff Support Required (completed by staff): Who in addition to the staff liaison will have to support this initiative?
How many hours of support are needed? Communications/marketing?
Liaison Comments: Suggested title “Transportation Chapter of 2028 Comprehensive Plan”
Administration Comments:
• Parking Lot
o School transportation
o Collaborative development of the city-wide EV charging system implementation plan
o Support for city’s railway quiet zone study
o France Avenue transit corridor multi-modal improvement assessment
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BOARD & COMMISSION
ITEM REPORT
Date: September 18, 2025 Item Activity: Information
Meeting: Transportation Commission
Agenda Number: 7.1
Prepared By: Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Type: Other Department: Engineering
Item Title: Transportation Projects Update
Action Requested:
None.
Information/Background:
Staff will provide a brief update on current and upcoming transportation projects in and around Edina.
Supporting Documentation:
None
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BOARD & COMMISSION
ITEM REPORT
Date: September 18, 2025 Item Activity: Information
Meeting: Transportation Commission
Agenda Number: 7.2
Prepared By: Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Type: Other Department: Engineering
Item Title: 2025 Meeting Dates
Action Requested:
None.
Information/Background:
The Commission's next regular meeting is Thursday, October 23 at 6pm at Edina City Hall.
See attached schedule of all regular meeting dates for 2025.
Supporting Documentation:
1. Memo: 2025 Meeting Dates
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City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424
The Transportation Commission hold their regular meetings on the third Thursday of each month (see
exceptions below) 6 p.m. in the Community Room of Edina City Hall (4801 West 50th Street, Edina,
MN, 55424). For the 2025 calendar year, the regular meeting dates are as follows;
January 16 July 17
February 20 August 21
March 27* September 18
April 17 October 23*
May 15 November 20
June 26* December 18
*4th Thursday of the month
The Commission’s joint work session with City Council will be Tuesday, July 15 at 6 p.m. in the
Community Room of Edina City Hall.
Engineering Department
EdinaMN.gov
Date: April 14, 2025
To: Transportation Commission
From: Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Subject: 2025 Regular Meeting Dates
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BOARD & COMMISSION
ITEM REPORT
Date: September 18, 2025 Item Activity: Discussion
Meeting: Transportation Commission
Agenda Number: 7.3
Prepared By: Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Type: Other Department: Engineering
Item Title: Proposed 2026 Meeting Dates
Action Requested:
Review and comment on proposed meeting dates.
Information/Background:
See attached memo.
Supporting Documentation:
1. Memo: Proposed 2026 Meeting Dates
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City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424
The Transportation Commission hold their regular meetings on the third Thursday of each month (see
exceptions below) 6 p.m. in the Community Room of Edina City Hall (4801 West 50th Street, Edina,
MN, 55424). For the 2026 calendar year, the regular meeting dates are as follows;
January 15 July 16
February 19 August 20
March 26* September 17
April 16 October 22*
May 28* November 19
June 18 December 17
*4th Thursday of the month
Engineering Department
EdinaMN.gov
Date: September 16, 2026
To: Transportation Commission
From: Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Subject: 2026 Regular Meeting Dates
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