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Home My WebLink About2014-06-19 Meeting Packet AGENDA CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION COMMUNITY ROOM June 19, 2014 6:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Regular Meeting of May 15, 2014 V. COMMUNITY COMMENT During “Community Comment,” the Transportation 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 Commission Members to respond to their comments tonight. Instead, the Commission might refer the matter to staff for consideration at a future meeting. VI. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS A. Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail Final Alignment Update B. Discussion with Edina Public Works Director C. ITNTwinCities: Requested Modifications to Edina Taxicab Ordinance D. Educational Public Safety Campaign Goals E. Traffic Safety Committee Report of June 4, 2014 F. Updates i. Student Member ii. Bike Edina Working Group – Minutes of May 8, 2014 iii. Living Streets Working Group iv. Communications Committee Agenda / Edina Transportation Commission June 19, 2014 Page 2 VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS VIII. CHAIR AND COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS A. 2015 Work Plan IX. STAFF COMMENTS A. Project Updates 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 amplification, an interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 72 hours in advance of the meeting. SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING MEETINGS/DATES/EVENTS Thursday June 19 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday July 17 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS Thursday August 21 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday September 18 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday October 16 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS Thursday November 20 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday December 18 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday January 15 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS G:\Engineering\Infrastructure\Streets\Traffic\TRANSP COMM\Agendas & RR's\2014 Agendas\20140619 Agenda.docx 1 MINUTES OF CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION COMMUNITY ROOM MAY 15, 2014 6:00 P.M. ROLL CALL Answering roll call were members Bass, Boettge, Iyer, Janovy, LaForce, Nelson, Olson, Sierks, Spanhake, and Whited. ABSENT Member Van Dyke. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA Motion was made by member LaForce and seconded by member Nelson to approve the meeting agenda. All voted aye. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 17, 2014 – Approved as corrected. Motion was made by member Nelson and seconded by member Boettge to approve the amended minutes of April 17, 2014. All voted aye. Motion carried. COMMUNITY COMMENT Mr. Art Thelemann, 5132 Valley View Road, said he had crash analysis that indicated that the proposed Birchcrest B sidewalk would send pedestrians through three crash zones. Instead of this sidewalk, he proposed the Birchcrest Multi-Use Trail from Benton Avenue to Tracy Avenue connecting to Nine Mile Creek Trail when constructed and connecting to the Wyman Avenue Bridge over TH-62 to W. 63rd Street. Along Normandale Road between Benton Avenue and the church, he suggested constructing the sidewalk along the east side instead of the west side. Suggested construction schedule is 2017 in conjunction with the Birchcrest C Neighorhood Reconstruction and financing would be from PACS fund reserves over 2015, 2016 and 2017. Mr. Thelemann said city engineer Millner has some concerns with the multi-use trail. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS Discussion with Edina Police Department Chair Bass thanked Chief Nelson for meeting with them. She said the ETC have always talked about the importance of a partnership with the Police Department and asked what the department’s priorities are for 2014. Chief Nelson introduced himself as a 23-year employee who has held various positions. He said in his most recent position as deputy-chief, his primary focus was staffing needs and since becoming chief, this continued to be his primary focus as he worked to fill the position he vacated, plus hiring seven officers because of retirements. He said he is learning about the various boards and commissions and have met with a couple of them so far. As it relates to transportation and traffic, Chief Nelson said they are working on the following: 1. Teaching bike safety to students; 2. Bike patrol at the Promenade, Centennial Lakes and other parks beginning Memorial weekend (sponsored by the Crime Funds); 3. Teaching teen driving rules at the high school (sponsored by AAA); 4. Sending an officer for Q&A session at the AAA driving school (partnership with St. Louis Park); 5. Focus-In topic for May is Bike Safety; 2 6. Focus-In topic for June will be Share-the-Road campaign (flyers/brochures will be distributed throughout the community). Chief Nelson said he’s heard about the Active Routes to School (ARTS) plan but is not yet familiar with it. Chair Bass said as part of the ETC’s work plan, they are working to develop a culture and respect for all modes of transportation and the ARTS plan include an educational campaign component with funds from a grant. She noted that the ETC’s and Police’s efforts were very similar and asked how they could work together to deliver these messages. She asked about the curriculum that they are using the in the schools and their share-the-road campaign. Chief Nelson said the school curriculum was prepared by Sgt. Olson and he is not sure where it came from. Chair Bass said the school district has a new curriculum from MNDOT that will be piloted through Community Education (Walk! Bike! Fun!). She also noted that Bike Edina has a history of doing Bike Rodeos and that it would be good to team up. Member Olson said the Police are usually involved with the rodeos. Continuing, chair Bass said the Traffic Safety Reports shows recurring issues of speeding and stop sign violations and these were reinforced in the most recent Quality of Life survey. She said the ETC would like to develop a more satisfactory response like traffic calming, for example, and asked if there are other tools that might be helpful like administrative citations. Chief Nelson said they’ve discussed the use of administrative citations and the City would benefit because it would keep more of the revenue but Hennepin County does not support this because it would reduce their budget. He said City Code allows this but there is a strong recommendation against it. In reference to speeding and writing tickets, Chief Nelson said they do not write tickets for 5 mph over the speed limit for various reasons – the volume of traffic; it is not considered a safety hazard on most streets; there is a margin of error on their radar guns and contesting these tickets in court is time consuming and expensive. Member Whited said the intersection at 60th & Chowen has been a problem for some time now and there was a police presence in the mornings but she has not seen one for a while. She asked what can be done to calm the situation and prevent people from yelling at each other. Chief Nelson said when they receive complaints they assign off-duty officers to the locations and data is collected. 60th & Chowen will be added to the complaint list and the data will be available. Chair Bass said they could provide a more satisfactory response if they could coordinate a cohesive process of enforcement, engineering, etc. Member Janovy asked if the data that they collect is transferred to the Engineering Department and the Chief said no; he said it is only a snapshot and may not be justified. Member Janovy said the information could be valuable for planning and effecting changes. Chief Nelson explained that they have a $20,000 budget specifically for complaint areas where they assign off-duty officers (begins in the spring until funds are gone) and asked if the data they collect would benefit Engineering. Planner Nolan said oftentimes residents are requesting assistance from both Engineering and Police for the same issue so having the data would be helpful. Member Boettge said the Police was responsive to her call for traffic calming at 70th but hearing the frustration and fear and knowing that up to 5 mph over the speed limit is okay, she wondered if they are attacking the problem at the wrong level and asked if there was anything the ETC could do. Member Janovy said MNDOT tried reducing the speed limit to 25 mph but it would have been a burden on small communities to replace their signs so they were not successful. Member Iyer asked if they were using technology that could replace posting officers. Chief Nelson said they are not using technology that would replace posting officers in part because of the experiences of City of Minneapolis and others not being able to prove their case in court when violations are captured by cameras. Additionally, he said mounted speed cameras are not calibrated regularly like radar guns in squad cars that are calibrated at the beginning of each shift. Member Iyer said it could be used as a deterrent. Chief Nelson said they have one radar trailer that cost approximately $11,000 and it is placed based on complaints. Planner Nolan was asked if the PACS fund could buy another trailer and he said it is possible but this would not be on his short list of priorities. 3 Chair Bass explained that they are working on developing implementation strategies for the Living Street Policy which directs the City to consider the needs of all users and better manage the environment. They are also working on the ARTS plan and the primary focus is encouraging walking and biking to school where it is safe and making it safe where it is not. She said the biking on sidewalk ordinance re-emerged because of the ARTS plan and feedback from the high school student council was that they would bike to school but they knew it was illegal to bike on the sidewalk and their parents would not allow them to bike in the street. Additionally, she said a parent survey showed school speed zone and enforcement as a concern and parents’ perception was that enforcement was irregular. Chief Nelson said their regular enforcements are at the beginning of the school year and again in the spring after the snow melts; otherwise enforcement is complaint driven. Chair Bass said they are developing a pedestrian plan and prioritizing where sidewalks are built and said this would also be a good opportunity for them to collaborate. Member Janovy asked if is pedestrians is a theme in their monthly Focus-In program. She said oftentimes pedestrians walking/running at nights without reflectors, not using sidewalk, etc. and asked if these behaviors are enforced. Chief Nelson said no and he said as an officer on patrol probably would not be looking for a pedestrian running/walking in the street and this would not cross his mind as being dangerous. Member Whited suggested using the “Friendly Reminder” section in About Town to remind everyone how to behave as pedestrians. Regarding enforcement, Chief Nelson said if they cite someone for operating their bike carelessly on the sidewalk, it is a misdemeanor, jail-able offense with a $,1000 fine and it impacts their driver’s license, even if they are not yet old enough to drive, and their insurance rate. He said one year they cracked down on bikers not stopping at stop signs and received numerous complaints because of the impact and possibly losing their driver’s license while biking and, it was time consuming going to court. After realizing the impact, a City Code was written that allows them to enforce the behavior but not impact their driver’s license and insurance rate. Chair Bass said this underscored the need to modify behavior and teaming up to reinforce messages through multiple channels. Chief Nelson asked how would the ETC get their messages out and chair Bass said they are still working on this but there are several models around the country. She said it could leverage many city communications channels, including social media, website, publications, the signboard outside city hall, cable access and working with community partners. The ETC thanked Chief Nelson for visiting with them and he likewise thanked them for the invitation. Citywide Crosswalk Standards Planner Nolan said the ARTS plan recommended creating standards for crosswalks and the City Council directed staff to create the standards. He said staff is recommending the enhanced, high visibility Continental pattern that the City currently uses most often for regular crosswalks and in school zones the Ladder-type for more emphasis. There are also specialty crosswalks like the ones in the 50th & France District and Duratherm next to City Hall on W. 50th which is being phased out. The recommended crosswalk marking materials are latex paint and thermoplastic. Thermoplastic application requires specialty equipment that would be purchased using PACS fund and Public Works staff would do annual maintenance. Chair Bass asked whether staff had considered evaluating other types of specialty sidewalks or if staff had discussed a plan for phasing them out or replacing them as-is. During discussion, planner Nolan said when to use latex vs. thermoplastic is still to be determined and he is not sure if they would change out specialty crosswalks like the ones at 50th & France for another design. Motion was made by member LaForce and seconded by member Whited to accept staff’s recommendation. All voted aye. Motion carried. Olinger Boulevard Mill and Overlay Project 4 Planner Nolan said Olinger Boulevard from Vernon Avenue to Tracy Avenue is scheduled for a mill and overlay this summer and staff is planning on adding bike treatment as it is listed as a primary bike route. Residents were invited to a meeting and they were generally supportive of bike treatment (i.e. sharrows) but would like to keep the existing on-street parking. The existing width of the roadway will not accommodate dedicated bike lanes on both sides with parking, so to maintain parking staff is proposing a combination of treatments that will include dedicated bike lanes and shared-lane (sharrow) markings. A variance would be required from MNDOT’s Municipal State Aid for a 13-ft lane instead of the required 14-ft lane. Member Nelson expressed concerns with the combined treatments and said the road does not seem to have a lot of traffic and drivers are probably not going fast because of the configuration of the road. He suggested striping a fog line for parking, adding a centerline and eliminating the dedicated bike lanes to reduce the combination of treatments. Another suggestion by member Nelson was to use the park’s path and planner Nolan said staff discussed this but decided against it because the users of the park path are different than those using on-street facilities (and recently, the Park Board voted to change the path to two-way in anticipation of the Nine Mile Creek trail). Member Janovy asked about ADT data and if the centerline is necessary. Planner Nolan said they are currently collecting data because they wanted to include the traffic associated with the new senior housing complex and he estimated the traffic count to be 1,500-2,000. Member Janovy said she is becoming more in favor of a naked street where everyone figures out their own space based partially on her observation of W. 44th Street which is functioning well. Without knowing traffic volume, she does not believe the bike lane is needed and does not like mixing treatments. Member Iyer concurred on the mixing of treatments and member LaForce added that he too is in more in favor of a naked street. Member Spanhake suggested sharrows the entire length of the roadway. She said adding markings will help the community to recognize biking and she supports the continued use of Edina’s Comprehensive Bicycle Plan. Member Olson agreed that the markings reinforce the message and prefers staff’s recommended bike lanes. Chair Bass added that it would be helpful to communicate to bikers that there is a place for them and that it is not only about traffic volume but also bike volume, with Bredesen Park being right there. Motion was made by member Nelson and seconded by member Janovy recommending use of consistent sharrow markings and/or signs the entire length of the roadway and parking bay as recommended by staff. Aye: Bass, Boettge, Iyer, Janovy, LaForce, Nelson, Spanhake, and Whited. Naye: Olson. Motion carried. Member Iyer asked for clarification on the variance and planner Nolan said the ETC’s motion does not require a variance. Xerxes Avenue Bump-Outs/Lane Configuration – Minnehaha Creek to TH62 Planner Nolan said Hennepin County has proposed installing permanent bump-outs when they do their mill and overlay project. The bump-outs would be from the creek to TH62 and lane configuration over the bridge would remain as is. He said area residents and City of Minneapolis are supportive while commuters prefer a 4-lane roadway. Area residents wanted something more aesthetically pleasing but it could not be done at this time because it is not a reconstruction project. Staff recommended approval and after discussion, the ETC concurred. Traffic Safety Committee Report of May 7, 2014 A-1: Planner Nolan was asked if they have the authority to say “no truck traffic” and he said it is a fuzzy area but they can ask SuperValu to direct their drivers to a certain route; the illustration will be rotated. On page 7, the report does not say who failed to yield because the information is not available. 5 Motion was made by member Janovy and seconded by member Whited to forward the corrected May 7, 2014 report to the City Council. All voted aye. Motion carried. Updates Student Members - None Bike Edina Working Group – Minutes of April 10, 2014 Member Janovy said Edina received a Bicycle Friendly Community bronze award from The League of American Bicyclists for its Bike Plan (only Minnesota community to be awarded) and on June 3 there will be an official presentation at the City Council meeting. Living Streets Working Group The working group met May 7 and revised the design guideline chapter, discussed how to communicate the benefits of Living Streets and reviewed the revised pedestrian plan. Communications Committee Member LaForce said they are regrouping and revisiting past and current recommendations were made that they’ve made for the ETC, transportation, bike resource, City’s website, etc. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS - Letter from resident Marena Arbelig The ETC discussed Ms. Arbelig’s letter and the consensus was that it was nice to receive positive feedback and confirmation that the issues that they are working on matter to residents. A suggestion was to feature residents talking about getting around the community similar to the Hometown Heroes that are featured on the City’s website. Member Whited will draft a response to Ms. Arbelig and member Boettge will review. Chair Bass asked for feedback regarding what to do with Mr. Thelemann’s proposal. Planner Nolan was asked for staff’s feedback since the proposal was shared with staff and he said staff did not see the issues in the same way as Mr. Thelemann. He said it seemed more like residents are wanting a sidewalk but not along their property. In reference to the crash data, planner Nolan said which side the sidewalk is on did not matter and other issues such as MNDOT land, and redesigning the roadway makes it not feasible, and there are funding issues. Member Janovy wondered if there was a gap in the ETC’s, Engineering’s and Mr. Thelemann’s communication. Member LaForce said he liked the connections in the proposal but would prefer not to walk along the freeway and he wondered what the motivation was because Mr. Thelemann was not in favor of the Birchcrest B sidewalk. Member Nelson said there is logic in his proposal with the connections. Planner Nolan said it was too late to fit this in because construction is starting next month. They discussed how to respond and if they should respond directly to Mr. Thelemann and decided that thanking him directly for his comments and their feedback in the minutes would suffice. CHAIR AND COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS Member Spanhake invited the ETC to attend the Center for Transportation Study Research Conference next week and planner Nolan said he is scheduled to attend. She said she is interested in identifying a consistent protocol for using signs vs. and using date to decide which one to use. 6 Member Iyer said similar to standardizing crosswalks, they need to do the same for bike signs and have one or three at the most, for uniformity. He asked if Bike Edina would be interested in working on this. Member Nelson said member Janovy was acknowledged by the City Council recently for her volunteer work and he and member Whited presented her with a plaque and a gift card on behalf of the ETC. Member Janovy thanked the ETC for the recognition and gift. She said she was glad to have Chief Nelson and would like to follow up with him on the following: 1. Bike Safety Training Curriculum; 2. Share-The-Road Campaign (What is their handout? Why isn’t it coordinated with the Communications and Engineering Departments); 3. Administrative Citations (see why Hennepin County is against this); 4. Writing citations. She said it is City policy to make the city friendly to all transportation modes and this will require everyone participating. Member Whited asked what work was being done at 60th & France. Planner Nolan was not sure but will check and follow up. Member Nelson said the street in front of his property has been coned off since the winter melt because there was about 1½-ft. of standing water and asked when it would be repaired. Planner Nolan will check with Public Works. Chair Bass asked if the Police was involved with the Living Streets staff advisory group and planner Nolan said yes. She said they should continue to think about ways to engage with the Police. She said she met recently with Sgt. Olson and discussed the biking on sidewalk ordinance. She said there are some opportunity to talk about agreement such as children riding on the sidewalk (did not discuss an age limit) and certain roadways where everyone feels uncomfortable riding in the road. She said they may be revisiting the ordinance again and given other areas of interest that are common to the ETC and Police, it would be worthwhile to meet again. STAFF COMMENTS • 2014 Project Update – Bredesen Park D, Countryside F and Strachauer Park B Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction projects have all started. Morningside B and Todd Park F are scheduled for later start dates; although the contractor may start on the sidewalk that is outside of the roadway project in Morningside B sooner. • 2015 Projects – project maps were distributed for discussion at a future date and also meet new assistant city engineer Patrick Wrase. • France Avenue – curb and gutter is almost complete; temporary traffic signal is set up at 70th; • Hazelton Road round-about construction started this week; the intersection will be completed the same as the others on France Avenue. • iLegislate – allows members to access meeting reports online using an iPad and reduce paper copies; two members are currently using it; feedback was some still like to receive paper copies; reports are posted on City’s website and suggestion was to email the link so members could get use to accessing the reports electronically, continue to send paper copies and revisit this at a later date. • Boards and Commissions blog was started and five are currently participating; blogging would be weekly by one group; communications committee agreed to discuss ETC’s involvement. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned. 7 ATTENDANCE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE - 2014 NAME TERM J F * M A M J J A S O N D SM 2/27 S M 3/1 0 W S 3/18 # of Mtgs Attendance % Meetings/Work Sessions 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 6 Bass, Katherine 2/1/2014 1 1 1 1 1 5 83% Boettge, Emily 2/1/2014 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 100% Iyer, Surya 2/1/2015 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 100% Janovy, Jennifer 2/1/2014 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 100% LaForce, Tom 2/1/2015 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 100% Nelson, Paul 2/1/2016 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 100% Olson, Larry 2/1/2016 1 1 1 1 4 100% Sierks, Caroline student 1 1 1 3 50% Spanhake, Dawn 2/1/2016 1 1 1 3 75% Van Dyke, Jackson student 1 1 2 33% Whited, Courtney 2/1/2015 1 1 1 1 4 67% *Cancelled due to weather Respectfully submitted, Sharon Allison, Secretary REPORT / RECOMMENDATION To: Edina Transportation Commission From: Mark Nolan, AICP, Transportation Planner Date: June 19, 2014 Subject: Traffic Safety Committee Report of June 4, 2014 Agenda Item #: VI. E. Action 101 Discussion ID Information 111 Action Requested: Review and recommend Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) Report of Wednesday June 4, 2014, be forwarded to City Council for approval. Information / Background: It is not anticipated that residents will be in attendance at the meeting regarding any of the attached issues. An overview of the comments from the Edina Transportation Commission (ETC) will be included in the staff report provided to Council for their July 15, 2014, meeting. Attachments: Traffic Safety Committee Report for June 4, 2014. G: \ Engineering \ Infrastructure \ Streets\ Traffic \Traffic Safety Committee \Staff Review Summaries\ 14 TSAC & Min\06-04-14 Cover.docx 47,011EMIENNIIIIME City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 Map: pedestrian crossings at W. 77th Street and Burgundy Place Traffic Safety Committee Report Wednesday, June 4, 2014 The Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) review of traffic safety matters occurred on April 02. The City Engineer, Police Traffic Supervisor, Transportation Planner, Traffic Safety Intern, and the Director of Public Works were in attendance for this meeting. From these reviews, the recommendations below are provided. On each of the items, persons involved have been contacted and 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 be included on the June 19 Edina Transportation Commission and the July 15 City Council agenda. SECTION A: Requests on which the Committee recommends approval: Al. Request to retime pedestrian walk phase at intersection of 77th Street and Burgundy Place (access drives) This request concerns pedestrian crossing times for crossing 77th Avenue. The current total pedestrian phase is 30 seconds, with 12 seconds a walk sign and 18 seconds as the pedestrian clearance interval. The street from push button to edge of traveled way is 98 feet wide along the crosswalk on the west side of the intersection; the east side is 74 feet. (North side is 68 feet wide and has a 12 second pedestrian clearance time). MNMUTCD 4E.6 Guidance : • The pedestrian clearance time should be sufficient to allow a pedestrian crossing in the crosswalk who left the curb or shoulder at the end of the WALKING PERSON (symbolizing WALK) signal indication to travel at a walking speed of 3.5 feet per second, to at least the far side of the traveled way. • When pedestrians who walk slower than 3.5 feet per second, or pedestrians who use wheelchairs, routinely use the crosswalk, a walking speed of less than 3.5 feet per second should be considered in determining the pedestrian clearance time. • Except as provided in below, the walk interval should be at least seven seconds in length so that pedestrians will have an adequate opportunity to leave the curb or shoulder before the Traffic Safety report Page 1 of 4 June 4, 2014 Photo: Entrance to Wood End Drive from France Avenue Page 2 of 4 pedestrian clearance time begins. OPTION: If pedestrian volumes and characteristics do not require a 7-second walk interval, walk intervals as short as 4 seconds may be used. • The total of the walk interval and the pedestrian clearance time should be sufficient to allow a pedestrian crossing in the crosswalk who left the pedestrian detector at the beginning of the WALKING PERSON (symbolizing WALK) signal indication to travel at a speed of 3 feet per second to the far side of the traveled way being crossed. Any additional time that is required to satisfy the conditions of this paragraph should be added to the walk interval. Following the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices standards, timing should be 5 seconds of WALK and 28 seconds of pedestrian clearance time. After discussion, staff recommends retiming the pedestrian signal to conform with MNMUTCD standards and to avoid a significant negative effect on the traffic flow in the area. SECTION B: Requests on which the Committee recommends denial: Bl. Request to add "Children At Play" sign at the intersection of Wood End Drive and France Avenue. This request comes from a builder working on a residence on Wood End Drive, concerned for children's safety when he starts hauling the house demolition materials, asked for a "Children At Play" sign to be installed. Neither the national nor the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) recognizes the sign. A state that does recognize the sign is New York, which states that the sign should only be used in areas where children playing in the street would be Map: Wood End Drive and France Avenue unexpected. This road is a cul-de-sac, with no sidewalk, and has several houses with play equipment in their front yards. There is a "No Outlet" sign located on the road, and the road bends to the south soon after the intersection. After discussion, staff recommends denying the request based on the lack of guidance in the the current Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Minnesota. Traffic Safety report June 4, 2014 B2. Request to change winter, overnight parking restrictions. This request comes from a resident, who initially made the request at the December 3, 2013 City Council Meeting. The requestor lives on the 4200 block of Grimes Avenue and wishes to repeal the seasonal overnight parking ban and to enhance City authority to prohibit parking in the event of a snowfall. The resident proposed enforcing the ban only on nights when snow is forecasted (i.e. a "snow emergency" declaration). The requestor conducted research and states that overnight on-street parking is a valuable asset and that the ban is "unique among Twin Cities municipalities." He also states that the ban (in particular the 1:00am time) has a negative effect on social gatherings and is a safety concern. Requestor says that "a guest who has been drinking is poised with a decision between potentially allowing their vehicle to be towed and moving their car while drunk." Included with the resident's research is the attached proposed modification to the parking ordinance (written by the requestor). After discussion, staff recommends denying the request, based on current ease of enforcement and snow removal, as well as the relative difficulty of both these in nearby communities that declare snow emergencies. SECTION C: Requests that are deferred to a later date: Cl. Request to remove "No Pedestrian" pictorial signs from the intersection of 77th Street and Parklawn Avenue, and to install pedestrian signals This request concerns the bus stops on 77th Street and Parklawn Avenue and the pedestrian environment of the intersection. Currently there are near side bus stops, and signs banning pedestrians from crossing the north, south and east approaches. The concern is that a law-abiding user of transit would be unable to use the bus stops, due to the ban on pedestrian movements. Specifically the north and east approaches were requested to have their signs removed and pedestrian signals installed. The Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, section 2B.51, addressing such signs states in the support section that the sign is intended to be used on only one leg of an intersection, in order to provide access. Photo: 77 th Street and Park/awn Avenue, looking west Traffic Safety report Page 3 of 4 June 4, 2014 After discussion, staff recommends further study of the intersection to see how more pedestrian access might affect the level of service of the intersection, and to evaluate this request with others that have been received on this intersection. Map of bus stops located at W. 77th Street and Park/awn Avenue SECTION D: Other traffic safety issues handled. Dl. Request was made to revise traffic signal timing for northbound France Avenue left turn signal at TH 62. Voicemail was left with req uestor, referring her to Hennepin County, who operates the traffic signals at this location. D2. Request was made to [PD to install a red flag on the stop sign at W. 60th Street and Chowen Avenue, due to increased traffic resulting from the Xerxes Avenue bridge closure. Requestor was informed that these measures are typically taken when traffic control changes and not for a temporary condition. D3. A resident called regarding the yield sign located at the southbound ramps onto TH 100 from Vernon Avenue/Eden Avenue. She stated that it is dangerous as motorists often do not yield at that location, where two ramps converge. Her request was forwarded to MnDOT. D4. A resident called with a concern for severe speeding on Mirror Lakes Drive between Hidden Lane and Ayshire Blvd. A speed study was done and results were forwarded to EPD for enforcement. D5. A resident called requesting that the "Disabled Child" signs be removed from the 6300 block of Wilryan Avenue, stating that the resident who had originally requested the signs had recently moved. This was verified, and the signs were removed by public works staff. Traffic Safety report Page 4 of 4 June 4, 2014 REPORT / RECOMMENDATION To: Edina Transportation Commission From: Mark K. Nolan, AICP, Transportation Planner Date: June 19, 2014 Subject: Educational Public Safety Campaign Goals Action Requested: No action requested. Agenda Item #: VI. D. Action 111 Discussion 121 Information El Information / Background: Please recall that the Edina Transportation Commission's (ETC) 2014 Work Plan includes a new Educational Public Safety Campaign initiative. This campaign will be developed to focus on promoting safe walking, biking and driving behavior on Edina's roadways. In the past the ETC has discussed raising awareness of all road users that safety is the highest priority on the City's streets, sidewalks and trails. At current, the campaign is envisioned to include advertisements and other materials that may be similar to those used in the SEE.SAFE.SMART.Rochester campaign, for example (see attached). Additionally, at their June 3, 2014 meeting, City Council received a Bicycle Friendly Community award and passed an ordinance that allows the legal operation of bicycles on sidewalks, subject to certain restrictions. Given these developments, the ETC will discuss the overall (and perhaps more specific) goals of the Educational Public Safety Campaign so that staff may begin to scope the project and gather necessary resources. Please note that the 2014 Statewide Health Improvement Program (SHIP) has made $8,000 available for this campaign; remaining funds will come from other City sources. Attachments: SEE.SAFE.SMART.Rochester Campaign Ads Bike Long Beach "Tips for a Safe Trip" Website G:\ Engineering\ Infrastructure \Streets \ Traffic \ TRANSP COMM \ Agendas & RR's\ 2014 R&R \ 20140619 \Item VI.D. Educational Public Safety Campaign Goals.docx City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 SEE.SAFE.SMART. C) CHESTER Sponsored by ActiveLivingRochester.org • SEE.SAFE.SMART. PO1-CHESTER Sponsored by AttivelivingRochestor.org Campaign Overview • This campaign was developed with consultants for the purpose of supporting safer walking and biking in Rochester Minnesota. • The campaign launched in August 2010 with a focus on children — drawing attention to the beginning of the school year. • Paid Media utilized includes: Billboards (fall 2010 only), Bus Sides, and Ad panels in the Rochester Skyways and Subways (pedestrian subways). dCSEE.SAFE.SMART. 'ROCHESTER Spon.ored by Acliv•livingRochester.org Safe Routes to School • Supporting safe mobility for children supports safe mobility for the community. • To support efforts around safe walk/bike to school, and to encourage this behavior, campaign materials and support were provided to several local elementary schools in October 2010. Support materials included banners, reflective slap bracelets and safety colored shirts, along with some brief talking points for classroom teachers. • SEE.SAFE.SMART.ROCHESTER campaign materials and support will continue to be available to schools. Campaign Ads • The following ads have been released over the last year. To the extent possible, produced materials will be re-used when rotating messages through the seasons. • We have a licensed agreement with our consultants to use these without limitation within Olmsted County and on the Web. Use beyond the boarders of Olmsted County is limited. • Additional ads have been produced, or are in production, which are not included in this slide set. Thank you to Diane Tucker who hot helped Rochester kids cross at the intersection of Center Street East and 11th Avenue East for over 31 years. Sponsored by ActiveLivingRochester.org • 'UN Share the road & get to work together. to Apni 34a,, canroatn w6a works oinnyd No(r. cydng and mnailog malown2o.n gmbelnow shOldn. mit pron Ido 3 Ivo of dam:moo whom cm:ming a twcycle Ocnnoo.r, bobs on se:lane:As uAt 1)..ratond •,ISEE.SAFE.SMART. RO1-CHESTER Sponsomd by Activelir n ngRochettor.org ficre, Tho.k 10 U. KC Reed, serv;n9 sod protooing Roeforreere for over 35 years Sponsored by AetiveLivingRochester.org I 4;tom It* tor evi TI n orie you Curt Xcda co.4. N.% .4Fr, Mer; crfnoe trivecntec'kr kwinnAke porftrshinm Prxhe.,. Sponsored by ActiveLivingRochester.org Always wear your helmet and ride safely. shoring the trails and roads. What a great cardio work out and a great way to spend time with fomily and friends! Thank you to Om Thum" Family who rid Ira rm.`, togother a oar Always wear your helmet and ride safely, sharing the trails and roads. What a great cardio work out and a great way to spend time with family and friends! Thank you tot!. Thomas Family who tido Iha tnoi 1ogoilw in Rotimnic Sponsored by ActiveLiYingRochester.org Ride & drive with class. Please watch out for each other, whether you ride, walk or drive. Get there safely. In business districts, bikes on sidewalks must be walked. Thank you to M. Johntrud nod his dons For wolutiN out tor eats other on the rood, ,ISEE.SAFE.SMART. POTCHESTER Sponsored by ActivellvingRochester.org • • SEE.SAFE.SMART. Sponsored by ActiyelivingRochoster.org JJ i'i dS.itsh.,1t6ei On downtown sidowciin always walk your bare, or get there by tiring on the thee and oberying hoffic laws. Bo sofa and enjoy the ride... or the walk. Thank you Brittany, Mk:ha, and Rene, who cfways walk their lollies on the Wawa, of downtown Rochester. Sponsored by ActiveLivingRochester.org dr, we've gotta share the road, man. Shan, the road and obey traffic laws to support a later, healther Rochester Thank, to Phil Wheet,r who bike, regolk,rfy and cortrabore, he on greater corevreenry Sponeorsd by ActivoLivingRocheetecoro ivide and Concur les everyone', chance to make it a better place every day by shortly rhe road 11,1t5 and foiowng the traFFic Iowa Thank, to Rh1 Wheeler. and Mr Baker who bike and drive rho road to a safer and ',appear Roc/1.hr. SE . FE.SMART. Engaging Community Participation • These ads feature local people and locally based images. • The campaign "style" was designed to resonate with the Rochester community. • Diversity, while not perfectly represented, is represented in terms of age, ability, gender and race. You Can Help! • Share messaging in your organization, school, workplace. • Support safe streets — walk, drive, and bike aware. • Be courteous to other travelers — Be SAFE. • Interested in getting involved? Contact Active Living Rochester to find out more. More Information • SEE.SAFE.SMART.Rochester is part of the Active Living Rochester initiative, which is supported by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota through the Active Living Minnesota program. • Staff Contact: Mitzi A. Baker, AICP, Senior Planner Active Living Rochester Coordinator & Project Manager Rochester-Olmsted Planning Department baker.mitzi@co.olmsted.mn.us 507-328-7122 • Photographer & Consultant: Dennis M.Jeneaux, DMJ Photography in collaboration with Feed the Dog Creative 2014 Washington Ave. N Minneapolis, MN 55411 www.dmiphotography.com Events Biog Safety + Education Links Media Contact Bike Long Beach YOUR RESOUREE FOR LOCAL IICYELING NEWS. CUSSES AND UPDATES. CLASSES + WORKSHOPS I 0 E-NEWSLETTER I 0 MAPS + RIDES 111 MULTIMEDIA 10 UPCOMING BIKE EVENTS 12 Tips for a Safe Trip I Bike Long Beach Page 1 of 3 sanate. FtSiS Hoar Ihe Mind ticytim, Information and Join the comusabon Search BIKE SATURDAYS I 0 Long Beach is a bicycle-friendly community where motorists and bicyclists share the streets and follow the rules ensuring safe roads for all. Be Aware of the Rules of the Road. MOTORISTS & BICYCLISTS SAME ROAD, SAME RULES, SAME RIGHTS I The California Vehicle Code grants motorists and bicyclists the same rights and responsibilities on public streets—both are responsible for obeying the laws and rules of the road. STAY FOCUSED AND AVOID DISTRACTIONS I Whether you drive a car or ride a bike, its illegal to talk or text using a hand-held cell phone. Wearing headphones that cover both ears is also prohibited. RED MEANS STOP AT TRAFFIC SIGNALS AND STOP SIGNS I Motorists and bicyclists must stop at red lights and stop signs, and yield at stop signs to those who arrive first. BEWARE OF THE "DOOR ZONE" I Motorists should take extra precaution when opening car doors into traffic to avoid collisions with oncoming bicyclists. And, bicyclists should allow at least five feet or more clearance while riding alongside parked cars to avoid the "Door Zone." MOTORISTS SLOW WHEN PASSING BICYCLISTS I On narrower streets, pass bicyclists slowly and only pass with adequate space. GIVE BICYCLISTS THREE FEET OR MORE WHEN PASSING I The faster a cars speed, the greater the distance a motorist needs to pass safely. If there is not adequate space to pass, change lanes or wait until you can pass safely. TAKE CARE AT DRIVEWAYS AND INTERSECTIONS I Most crashes occur at intersections and driveways. So when pulling out of driveways, look both ways for bicyclists and Atze. http://www.bikelongbeach.org/sos-safety/12-tips-for-a-safe-trip/12-tips-for-a-safe-trip 6/9/2014 12 Tips for a Safe Trip I Bike Long Beach Page 2 of 3 pedestrians and take extra care when turning right at - intersections. USE YOUR HORN TO WARN, NOT TO SCORN I Nobody likes angry honking, and sudden loud noises startle and distract bicyclists. In fact, it's against the law to use your horn for non-emergency warnings. BICYCLISTS BE PREDICTABLE AND USE HAND SIGNALS I Bicyclists are safest when their actions and behaviors are predictable to motorists and pedestrians. Bicyclists should follow the same rules as if they are driving a car, such as looking behind and using signals prior to making turns. BE VISIBLE DAY AND NIGHT I Wear bright or contrasting clothing lobe seen by motorists. By law, at night bicyclists must turn on a white headlight and use side and rear reflectors. A rear-facing red LED light is recommended. BIKE WITH THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC I Bicyclists must travel with the flow of traffic. It's the law. Riding in the same direction of traffic helps bicyclists to be visible and predictable to motorists and pedestrians. WALK YOUR BIKE ON THE SIDEWALK IN BUSINESS DISTRICTS I No bike riding on the sidewalks in business districts (LB Muni. Code 10.98.070). Bicyclists must either walk their bikes on the sidewalks or lock them at one of the many convenient bike racks available for public use. Long Beach Business Districts include: 4th Street, Belmont Shore, Bixby Knolls, Cambodia Town, Downtown Long Beach and the East Village Arts District. PEDESTRIANS RULE I Always slow down and yield to pedestrians who are crossing the street or walking on sidewalks or roadways. WEAR A HELMET I Protect your most valuable asset by wearing a bike helmet. Children under 18 are required by state law to wear a helmet. BIKE LONG BEACH ON FACEBOOK SIGN UP TO RECEIVE THE BIKE ABOUT BIKE LONG BEACH LONG BEACH E-LETTER Recommend 3 people recommend this. Be the first of your friends. NAME E-MAIL ADDRESS (required) PHONE NUMBER 711' CODE Send Powered by Ouform (unlicensed) Bike Long Beach Is a Public Works program within the City of Long Beach NAN.) afieralw Or LONG BEACH TRANSIT Copyright 2012 Bike Long Beach Bike for yourself. Bike for the environment. Bike in Long Beach. http://www.bikelongbeach.org/sos-safety/12-tips-for-a-safe-trip/12-tips-for-a-safe-trip 6/9/2014 REPORT / RECOMMENDATION To: Edina Transportation Commission From: Mark K. Nolan, A1CP, Transportation Planner Date: June 19, 2014 Subject: ITNTwinCities: Requested Modifications to Edina Taxicab Ordinance Agenda Item #: VI. C. Action Discussion Information 0 Action Requested: Consider requested modifications to Chapter 12, Article VII of Edina City Code for the purpose of creating a new category of licensed vehicle called a "Charitable Non-Profit Transportation Vehicle," and provide input and/or recommendations for Council consideration. Information / Background: On March 3, 2014 Arlene Forrest, board member of ITNTwinCities, submitted a letter to City Council outlining her organization's goals to provide a new senior transportation option to Edina. According to Ms. Forrest, in order for ITNTwinCities to provide this service in Edina a modification to the City Code is necessary. Given the efforts of the former ETC Working Group and more recent discussions regarding transportation options, City Manager Scott Neal requested that the ETC consider the requested service and ordinance modification. Ms. Forrest and other ITNTwinCities representatives will be present to discuss this matter with ETC members and to answer any questions Commissioners may have. Attachments: Letter to ETC from Arlene Forrest Requested Amendment to Edina City Ordinance Information about ITNTwinCities G:\ Engineering \Infrastructure \ Streets\ Traffic\ TRANSP COMM \ Agendas & RR's\2014 R&R \ 20140619 \ Item VI.C. Requested Modifications to Taxicab Ordinance.docx City of Edina • 4801 W. 506 St. • Edina, MN 55424 June 11, 2014 To: Edina Transportation Commission Re: Amending Edina's taxicab ordinance Access to affordable and reliable transportation for an aging population is a concern for many communities. While they want to remain active, many older adults find themselves homebound for lack of transportation. Only 1.2 percent of seniors use public transportation on a daily basis, while the vast majority rely on friends and family for rides. On average, women live an extra 10 years between the time they stop driving and pass away; for men it's 6 years. I've been working with people from a number of social services organizations and other professions to bring a new senior transportation option to the area. This grassroots group has been meeting for over two years, evaluating the existing services in order to select a viable model to address currently unmet needs. As a result, we've established UNTwinCities, a Minnesota nonprofit affiliated with 1TNAmerica, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to providing dignified transportation for older adults and those with impaired vision. Our mission is to provide a volunteer-based, quality transportation service that is consumer-oriented, community supported and economically sustainable. There are currently 25 affiliates in 20 states. More information about the organization and the community benefits of having a local affiliate can be found at itnamerica.org. The ITN model replicates the freedom, flexibility and independence of driving. We will offer rides in private automobiles, not marked vans, 24 hours a day with door-through-door, arm-through-arm service. ITN member riders will pay an annual membership fee and will pay for rides out of their prepaid account based upon the trip distance. There is no income restriction and members can schedule rides for any purpose and as often as they wish. ITN primarily uses unpaid volunteer drivers; paid drivers will only supplement as demand requires. All drivers will have background checks and training to safely assist our riders. Because of the way ITN is structured, the ITN service falls under some municipal taxicab ordinances, including Edina's. We are working to address this matter in those communities in our identified service area in Hennepin County. I'm attaching a proposed change to Edina City Code Chapter 12, Article VII that is modeled after language adopted in other cities as proposed by their local ITN affiliates. We plan to begin offering rides in late summer of 2014 so we thank you for your timely consideration of this matter. Please feel free to contact me with any questions. Sincerely, Arlene Forrest Board Member, 1TNTwinCities 952-285-2795 atforrest@gmail.com Edina City Ordinance Requested Amendment Modifying the provisions of Chapter 12, Article VII of the Edina City Code for the purpose of creating a new category of licensed vehicle called a "Charitable Non-Profit Transportation Vehicle," WHEREAS, the Edina City Council has an interest in ensuring that residents in Edina have affordable and convenient transportation options, including "door through door" assistance where necessary, WHEREAS, non-profit organizations can offer transportation and related services at an affordable rate because they may use volunteer drivers and receive donations; and WHEREAS, current public vehicle licensing requirements complicate the ability of non-profit organizations to use volunteer drivers in order to keep the cost of their transportation services low; and WHEREAS, Council wishes to ensure the safety of those who use these services by imposing certain restrictions; now, therefore, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Edina, State of Minnesota: That Chapter 12, Article VII. Taxicabs and Taxicab Drivers of the Edina City Code is hereby amended as follows: See. 12-315. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Charitable Non-profit Transportation Vehicle means any vehicle for hire or other public motor vehicle that is used by or on behalf of a non-profit charitable organization as defined by Section 501(c)(3), United States Internal Revenue Code, Non-Profit Organizations. The Charitable Non-Profit Transportation Vehicle may be owned and driven by a volunteer driver or an employee of the non-profit charitable organization who is not directly paid by riders. Street means any street, alley, avenue, court, bridge, lane or public place or highway in the city. Taxicab. (1) The term "taxicab" means any motor vehicle, as defined in Minn. Stats. § 169.011, engaged in carrying of persons for hire, whether over a fixed route or not, and whether the motor vehicle is operated from a street stand, or subject to calls from a garage, or otherwise operated for hire. (2) The term "taxicab" does not include motor vehicles subject to control and regulation by the state public service commission, motor vehicles regularly used by undertakers in carrying on their business, or motor vehicles hired on an hourly basis. Taxicab driver means any person who drives a taxicab. Sec. 12-316. License required. No person shall operate a taxicab within the city without displaying a valid taxicab license decal duly issued by the City of Bloomington, the City of St. Louis Park or the Metropolitan Airports Commission. Sec. 12-317. Driver's license required. No person shall drive a taxicab within the city without possessing a valid taxicab driver's license duly issued by the City of Bloomington, City of Richfield, City of St. Louis Park or the Metropolitan Airports Commission. Sec. 12-318. Designation signs posted and visible on the exterior vehicle. Each taxicab required to be licensed by this article shall bear signs identifying the vehicle as a taxicab. Such signs shall be on the exterior of the vehicle and shall be visible from each side of the vehicle. Sec. 12-319. gxemptlen. E° Any taxicab or taxicab driver licensed to operate in another city may carry passengers from the city where licensed to any place or point within the city and may freely travel upon the streets without being licensed in accordance with this article, provided that the taxicab driver shall not be permitted to solicit business or pick up passengers within the city unless the taxicab and the taxicab driver are licensed as required by this article. A Charitable Non-profit Transportation Vehicle is exempt from the regulations set forth in this ordinance upon presentation to the city [insert department or staff position.] documentation establishing the Section 501(c)(3) status of the entity. ITN TwinCities ITN TwinCities grew from a group of concerned citizens and professionals who began meeting in Edina to discuss ways to address the lack of transportation options for older adults, especially those who are transitioning from driving to not driving. After exploring a number of different models for providing senior transportation, the group decided to focus on the Independent Transportation Network, a proven model developed by the national non-profit, ITNAmerica (1TNAmerica.org). With the Edina Community Foundation acting as fiscal sponsor, in October of 2012 the group was able to raise the funds to become Friends of ITN TwinCities, a pre-affiliate of ITNAmerica. ITN TwinCities was incorporated as a Minnesota non-profit in March of 2013 and has applied for federal 501(c)(3) status. In November of 2013 ITN TwinCities completed the research, fundraising and organizational objectives necessary to become a full affiliate of ITNAmerica. We are currently building capacity to begin operating our transportation service in the fall of 2014. Mission The mission of ITN TwinCities is to provide a volunteer-based, quality transportation service for older adults and those with visual impairments, that is consumer-oriented, community supported and economically viable. We strive to enhance the independence of older and visually impaired adults through innovative mobility services and transportation partnerships in their communities. Need The population in the Twin Cities is aging. This trend is particularly evident in communities like Edina where the percentage of residents over age 65 increased by almost 15 percent between 1990 and 2000. National statistics show that, on average, men will outlive their ability to drive by 7 years and women by 10 years. Many older adults continue to drive even when it is unsafe because nothing else offers the same degree of independence and convenience. Lack of adequate transportation alternatives forces those who do not drive to give up many of their daily activities, often leading to social isolation and negative health consequences. The need for safe, affordable, convenient transportation for seniors and the visually impaired is great and growing. Many of our board members got involved with this initiative because of personal experience with the transportation struggles of friends or family members. As part of our planning for this project, ITN TwinCities conducted a number of focus groups and community conversations with potential users. The results of these conversations demonstrated a significant need and desire for transportation that was more flexible, supportive and dignified than the options currently available. While some transportation options exist for those who are unable to drive, most are limited by eligibility requirements, destination restrictions and hours of operation. Other options fail to provide the assistance that older or visually impaired riders may require. ITN TwinCities seeks to address barriers and fill the gaps in available transportation options for older or visually impaired adults, by providing a flexible, 24/7, door-through-door ride service, with trained drivers to assist riders as needed. Convenient, safe and dignified transportation is essential to support older adults hoping to age in place in their homes and communities. No single solution will adequately meet the transportation needs of the growing number of older people in our communities. Recognizing this, throughout the planning process we have met with senior service and transportation providers to learn about their programs and explore ways that we can work together. Representatives of VEAP, PRISM, DARTS, JFCS, Ebenezer Society, Catholic ElderCare and the Alzheimer's Society, among others, have generously shared their time and knowledge with us. ITN TwinCities continues to work on building partnerships that will support a range of transportation options in our communities. Service As an affiliate of ITNAmerica, ITN TwinCities will replicate a proven model for sustainable, senior transportation. ITN has 25 affiliates around the country and almost 20 years of experience in meeting the needs of seniors and visually impaired riders. ITN TwinCities will serve adults 60 years and older, and those with visual impairments. We will provide 24/7, door-through-door transportation directly to a specified destination with no restrictions on trip length or purpose. Rides typically are scheduled at least a day in advance, but may be provided on the same day (at a slightly higher rate). Rides will be provided primarily by screened and trained volunteers, using their own automobiles. Riders will join the organization as members and establish personal transportation accounts. The cost of rides is debited from the transportation account — no money exchanges hands in the vehicle. ITN TwinCities service is dignified, convenient and secure and keeps the rider in control. Volunteer drivers for ITN TwinCities have the opportunity to earn transportation credits. These credits can be banked for their own future transportation needs, or donated to a scholarship fund or to a rider in any ITN in the country. Riders may also earn transportation credits for their accounts by donating a vehicle to ITN TwinCities. Relationship with other organizations ITN TwinCities is an affiliate of a national nonprofit, ITNAmerica. The Edina Community Foundation serves as our fiscal sponsor. We have received financial or other support from CommonBond Communities, the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging and AAA Minneapolis. Board, staff and volunteers ITN TwinCities currently has six board members with expertise in transportation, senior services, nonprofit management, law and finance. Volunteers will be the backbone of ITN TwinCities. We will begin operations with at least 12-15 volunteer drivers and hope to double that number by the end of our first year of operations. We will also have volunteer opportunities in operations, communications and fundraising events. iTNTwinCities Dignified transportation for seniors Every day seniors and visually impaired adults face the reality that the Twin Cities is a great place to live - if you drive. When you cannot drive, how do you buy groceries, have lunch with a friend, or get to a doctor? Older adults want to remain independent, living in their home and active in the community they love. How do they maintain their freedom, stay safe, and give their loved ones peace of mind? Moving from the driver's seat to the passenger seat is much easier when you are driven by a volunteer who cares and provides so much more than a ride. ITN TwinCities (Independent Transportation Network) is here to help by providing a safe dignified transportation solution. Who we are... ITNTwinCities is an affiliate of ITNAmerica, the first and only national non-profit transportation system for older and visually impaired adults. IN's network of volunteer drivers offers rides in private cars with door-through-door, arm-through-arm service to enhance safety, freedom and peace of mind for all of us. 111MA's-- "ITN is a lifesaver for me. It gets me where I want to go, and I don't have to burden friends and faimly. It's wonderful to have this service. I'd be stuck in the house otherwise." Katherine Freund founded ITNAmerica after an 84-year-old driver caused an accident that injured her young son. She realized that crashes caused by older people resulted from a transportation system that wasn't meeting the needs of older adults. She was determined to change that. In 1995, she founded the Independent Transportation Network°. There are now 27 affiliated communities in 21 states, providing flexible, affordable transportation to thousands of riders. Learn more at www.itntwincities.org Contact us: Debra Burton, Executive Director debra.burton@itntwincities.org Tel: (612) 260-5949 Email: info@ITNTwinCities.org Supplemental Information: Senior Transportation Services How To Calculate Senior Friendliness The 5 A's of Senior Friendliness (below) reflect the views of seniors who have driven an automobile for 50 years or more and often are the criteria by which older adults judge the effectiveness of a community- based transportation option. The 5 A's may be one reason senior passengers often view public and paratransit services, and even volunteer driver programs somewhat harshly. To calculate the Senior Friendliness, check each factor that is consistent with its operations. Each check equals 1 point. Your total score will tell you where a transportation service is on the "road to senior friendliness". Availability: The Transportation Service.... provides transportation to seniors is able to recruit and retain sufficient number of drivers can provide transportation anytime (days, evenings, weekends) provides unlimited numbers of rides to seniors maintains organizational relationships with human & transit services Acceptability: The Transportation Service.... uses automobiles to provide majority of transportation does not require advance scheduling involves riders to determine appropriate wait time conveys guidelines to ensure vehicles are clean and well maintained provides driver "sensitivity to seniors" training Accessibility: The Transportation Service.... can accommodate needs of majority of elders in the community can take riders to destinations beyond city & county boundaries provides "door-to-door" transportation provides training to riders on how to access services can provide services to essential and non essential activities Adaptability: The Transportation Service.... can accommodate riders who need or want to make multiple stops makes an effort to link riders with other services when appropriate can access vehicles to accommodate wheelchairs and walkers provides "door-thru-door" transportation when needed will provide transportation escorts when needed Affordability: The Transportation Service.... provides insurance coverage for volunteer drivers charges reduced fees to seniors for transportation services accepts passenger donations for transportation services covers the driver's deductible in the event of a crash is willing to reimburse drivers for mileage or costs Total The following description of "door-through-door" service is excerpted from How to Establish and Maintain Door-through-door Transportation Services for Seniors, by Jon E. Burkhardt and Helen Kerschner, published by WESTAT in conjunction with The Beverly Foundation, September 29, 2005. Basic knowledge needed to understand door-through-door transportation services includes the following information: LI Most seniors have sufficient health and other resources to independently fulfill all their transportation needs. LI Some seniors (often the eldest) are so frail or infirm that they need personal, hands-on assistance in making a trip. El Persons with such needs often could not make that trip without personal, intensive support because their physical or mental limitations make them unable to access or use other public or specialized transportation services. ri Seniors may receive help entering or exiting their homes, the destinations of their trips, or the vehicles used for their trips. Some seniors with serious frailties or disabilities may also require personal assistance while traveling on vehicles. Such travel assistance is often called "door-through-door transportation;" it is also sometimes known as "assisted transportation," "supported (or supportive) transportation," or "escorted transportation." This type of assistance is not commonly available on public transit systems and is often not offered by taxi operators. Door-through-door transportation services respond to special personal needs. These services support the mission of the Administration on Aging (AoA) to promote the dignity and independence of older people by providing the mobility needed to help frail and infirm seniors continue to live independently in their own homes. Independent living is by far the most cost-effective solution for seniors, their families, the aging network, and the country as a whole: comments from providers across the country indicate that many older persons served by door-through-door transportation would require assisted living or nursing home services if they did not have personal assistance with their transportation. The vast majority of seniors also prefer to stay in their own homes. These services provide more freedom and independence for seniors who use them and lessen the burden for their caregivers as well. The mobility provided through door-through-door transportation is thus a key component of independent living: consumers who are living in the community but have serious mobility limitations need door-through-door services to fulfill their basic mobility needs. Members of the aging and human service networks who provide door-through- door transportation — including organizations such as interfaith groups, senior centers, Area Agencies on Aging, human service agencies, hospitals, and volunteers programs — are offering services not commonly available through other agencies. Doorthrough- door transportation services will become even more important in the future as the number of "old-old" persons (85 and older) — many of whom have serious mobility limitations — increases dramatically. The growth of the senior population in the United States is one of the most significant trends affecting our country. Comparing U. S. populations in 2000 and 2030, Census Bureau projections indicate that, by 2030, there may be twice as many persons 65 years and older as there were in 2000 and almost 2.5 times as many 85 and older. Americans are generally living longer and are healthier than in past generations. But research shows that, for most Americans, life expectancy now exceeds driving expectancy by 7 to 10 years, meaning that many former drivers will need to find new means of travel. Also, population projections indicate that, compared to today there may be greater numbers of older persons in the future who have health, mobility, or income limitations. These persons will face special challenges to independent living. Such trends will make services like door-through-door transportation even more important to seniors in the future. ALTERNATIVE MODELS OF DOOR-THROUGH- DOOR SERVICES Case study data show that door-through-door transportation may require considerable personal hands-on assistance through several doors. For example, round trip transportation may require help II Out of the door at a senior's home, 0 Into a vehicle and out again, and CI Through the door at the destination. For the trip back to a person's home, this sequence of doors is reversed. Certainly, not all seniors need personal assistance through one or all the doors. However, seniors who do need such help depend strongly on transportation programs that can provide door-through-door service, often as a last resort in meeting their travel needs. While "opening doors" is certainly a key feature of door-through-door transportation, it is the personal, hands-on support for riders that distinguishes this service from other transportation programs. The "door-through-door realm" includes several possible steps or levels of assistance. On a continuum of increasing levels of assistance, each of which usually includes the previous steps, they can be called: II Gentle support: Opening doors and providing verbal guidance. LII Physical support: Providing physical support for the rider to assist with balance, assist in climbing steps, or performing similar functions. This support may include delivering the rider to an attendant at the destination who then takes over the task of personal support and assistance. This "handoff" function is sometimes called "hand-to-hand" or "chair-to-chair" service. LII Activity support: The driver or escort stays with the rider and helps with the activity at the destination. For example, the driver or escort may assist the rider inside a grocery store, help the rider understand a doctor's instructions or diagnosis, or serve as an advocate for the rider's travel needs. [i Personal support: The driver or escort may help the rider put on coats, shoes, or boots and help by putting away groceries in the rider's home. Some drivers or escorts are or become friends of the rider and offer emotional or other personal support. Many door-though-door transportation programs provide some, but not all, of these levels of assistance, but any one program may provide a variety of services: some seniors may need different levels of assistance on different days or for different destinations. For those who require even greater levels of care and assistance, more intensive services are generally provided by homemakers, home health aides, or chore services, rather than door-through-door transportation services. More intensive care could include dressing or lifting the senior or providing assistance in other activities of daily living.) REPORT / RECOMMENDATION To: Edina Transportation Commission From: Mark K. Nolan, AICP, Transportation Planner Date: June 19, 2014 Subject: Discussion with Edina Public Works Director Action Requested: No action requested. Agenda Item #: VI. B. Action El Discussion Information 111 Information / Background: The Edina Transportation Commission's (ETC) 2014 Work Plan includes the following New Initiative: "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." Edina Public Works Director Brian Olson will be present to discuss these and other pertinent items with the ETC. Attachments: None G:\ Engineering \ Infrastructure \Streets\ Traffic\ TRANSP COMM\ Agendas & RR's\ 2014 R&R \ 20140619 \Item VI.B. Discussion with Edina Public Works.docx City of Edina • 4801 W. 5001St. • Edina, MN 55424 REPORT / RECOMMENDATION To: Edina Transportation Commission From: Mark K. Nolan, AICP, Transportation Planner Date: June 19, 2014 Subject: Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail Alignment Approval Agenda Item #: VI.A. Action Discussion Information 111 Action Requested: Approve the alignment of the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail through Edina. Information / Background: The Three Rivers Park District (TRPD) will present the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail alignment to the ETC. TRPD has the following timeline for this project: • ETC Review of Design/Alignment June 19, 2014 • City Council Review/Approval of Final Trail Design/Alignment July 1, 2014 • Preliminary Engineering Complete September 2014 • Construction Documents December 2014 • Regional Trail Agreement with City Fall 2014 • Out to Bid January 2015 • Construction Begins Early 2015 • Construction Completed Early 2017 • Trail Opens Spring 2017 TRPD has secured $6 million in Federal and State Legacy Grants for the East Segment (east of Tracy Ave.) and is currently seeking federal funds for the West Segment. TRPD has decided to design and construct the trail as one project instead of independently. 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