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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-05-15 Meeting PacketAGENDA CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION COMMUNITY ROOM May 15, 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 April 17, 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. Discussion with Edina Police Department B. Citywide Crosswalk Standards C. Olinger Boulevard Mill and Overlay Project D. Xerxes Avenue Burnpouts/Lane Configuration — Minnehaha Creek to TH62 E. Traffic Safety Committee Report of May 7, 2014 F. Updates i. Student Member ii. Bike Edina Working Group — Minutes of April 10, 2014 iii. Living Streets Working Group iv. Communications Committee Agenda / Edina Transportation Commission May 15, 2014 Page 2 VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS A. Letter from resident Marena Arbelig VIII. CHAIR AND COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS IX. STAFF COMMENTS A. 2014 Neighborhood Reconstruction Projects Update B. 2015 Neighborhood Reconstruction Project Maps C. France Avenue Pedestrian Improvements D. Hazelton Road Roundabout Construction 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 May 15 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM 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 G: \ Engineering \ Infrastructure \Streets \Traffic \TRANSP COMM \Agendas & RR's \ 2014 Agendas \ 20140515 Agenda.docx RECEVIE5 APR 2 5 2D14 CITY OF EDO 4 t 67 161(4 AveKtke .6(344 g5q,35 Apv:11 OM I cv,1 , 4,71,,e-e4A0/ 44..)9(~k a( cI olu,gia 1447a1 a,wei kwaddi )-ezd -42u2- 144..ev4 OVez•-- (Oa- - 1A-ra-el 1/144)4 0.41( Arel 0-1/ 0-417145 (P LI ' ei ,776u C27d/Lk c4 x/i /Lat-wL} c/7"-4l'e /tAx-LIC/04 - rvizi/‘1 LcL., /0,01,0 --0/0 a/Ad 64, CI Yta, Pte-A, ) 4 “(1=-1)4(,), ykfAi-e Aae, ,Avs (-4 j IL/(iLe -&C;r7Z4- e cf, ykivavx.., kSIoi y 77444vA_, AttA° J kiv afizwzd 0,7 Jj cw/A- yucua-0,1xx-e- ,ezo,044. 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Get project updates by calling the construction hotline at 952-826-0394. ***********************EcRwss**c 019 Current Resident 7151 York Ave S Apt 701 Edina MN 55435-4434 1111'°"111111111111"1"ffillliP111114i1111111IPPIIIIIPI 4/4-11- ll aeai We're making it easier to get up and down France Avenue! REPORT / RECOMMENDATION To: Edina Transportation Commission From: Joe Feriancel< — Traffic Safety Coordinator Date: May 15, 2014 Subject: Traffic Safety Committee Report of May 7, 2014 Agenda Item #: VI. E. Action Discussion El Information Action Requested: Review and recommend Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) Report of Wednesday May 7, 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 June 17, 2014, meeting. Attachments: Traffic Safety Committee Report for May 7, 2014. G:\ Engineering\ Infrastructure \ Streets \Traffic \Traffic Safety Committee \ Staff Review Summaries \ 14 TSAC & Min\ 04-02-14 Cover.docx City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT Wednesday, May 7, 2014 The Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) review of traffic safety matters occurred on May 7. The City Engineer, Police Traffic Supervisor, Transportation Planner, Traffic Safety Coordinator, Sign Coordinator, and the Assistant City Planner 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 recommendations have 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 May 15 Edina Transportation Commission and the June 17 City Council Agenda. SECTION A: Requests on which the Committee recommends approval: Al. Request to add "No Truck Traffic" signs at Washington Avenue and 3"1 Street. This request comes from a resident living near the intersection of 3rd Street and Monroe Avenue. The resident has seen several semi-trucks and trailers going through this intersection and the neighborhood. This request was originally brought up in the March 11, 2014 traffic safety report during which time the staff recommended further study into the traffic issue before making a recommendation. Trucks and trailers driving through this neighborhood were made by a resident in December 2013. The requestor would like to see a "No Truck Traffic" sign placed at 3rd Street and Washington Avenue to help inform the truck drivers not to drive on the residential streets. Since the initial request was made, the requestor Picture: 3t st and Washington Ave looking west called in twice to inform staff of additional trucks going down 3r1 Street. A week traffic count was taken on 3rd Street to the east of Washington Avenue. During this period the ADT was 463 vehicles and 3 semi-truck and trailers traveled 3rd Street. Traffic Safety Report Page 1 of 7 May 7, 2014 Map: Proposed No Truck Traffic skins After discussion, staff recommends contacting Super Valu to request they place a sign on the corner of Washington Avenue and 3rd Street to direct their vendor and delivery trucks to their entrance. A2. Request to improve the signage for the No Left Turn sign for the exit from Edina Liquor onto Gus Young Lane. This request comes from a resident who frequently uses the parking lot at the corner of Gus Young Lane and Vernon Avenue. The requestor states; people make left turns out of the Edina Liquor parking lot onto Gus Young Lane. There is a No Left Turn sign located under the stop sign as can be seen in the picture. The requestor would like to add to or improve the signage to help deter people from making this illegal turn. After discussion, staff recommends replacing the No Left Turn sign under the stop sign with a Right Turn Only sign. The entrance / exit to the parking lot will be striped, with a right turn arrow being added. Also, a No Left Turn sign will be placed directly across Gus Young Lane from the parking lot exit. Picture: No Left Turn Sign at Gus Young Lane Traffic Safety Report Page 2 of 7 May 7, 2014 A3. Request to add additional No Parking on school days signs on School Road to the corner of Concord Avenue. This request comes from Concord Elementary. The requestor states; there is a fairly large gap between the last no parking sign going east on School Road and the stop sign at Concord Avenue. Vehicles park I the gap; the cars cause a traffic problem during bus/parent drop off. The vehicles parked in this gap feel the no parking zone ends at the last no parking sign. The requestor would like to see additional no parking signs to the corner of School Road and Concord Avenue. Currently there is no parking on the north side of School Road and no parking on school days on the south side. It is approximately 200 feet from the last no parking sign to the corner of School Road and Concord Avenue. Picture: School Road facing east Map: School Road No Parking Sign Locations The City of Edina follows the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Parking Restrictions as follows: The purpose of the on-street parking policy is to enhance the safety of drivers and pedestrians, as well as to allow for effective parking capacities at times when parking is in high demand. Parking restrictions may be warranted in the following conditions: A. Identified bus stops Traffic Safety Report Page 3 of 7 May 7, 2014 B. Prohibiting parking near an intersection to improve sight lines. C. Where the street is too narrow to allow safe passage if parking is permitted. D. On collector and arterial streets if the burb lane is required for thru traffic during peak periods. E. In conjunction with school and school pedestrian crosswalks. F. In conjunction with turning lanes and other lane restrictions when the curb lane is used for thru traffic. G. At connecting intersections to controlled access highways. H. On roadways designed with four or more lanes. Handicap parking is not permitted on a public street, and parking controls will not be installed for business, commercial, or industrial interest when it would adversely affect normal residential parking. After discussion, staff recommends the addition of one no parking sign midway between the last sign and the corner of Concord Avenue and School Road, the addition of a no parking 30 feet plaque under the stop sign at Concord Avenue. Also, switching the signs from "No Parking School Days" to "No Parking 8:00 am to 4:30 pm" to avoid confusion. SECTION B: Requests on which the Committee recommends denial: 131. Request for a stop sign on Lynmar Lane at Hazelton Road. This request was recommended for denial by the Traffic Safety Committee in the February 5, 2014 report; however, City Council requested more detailed information regarding the two auto crashes at the intersection. Please see below. This request comes from a resident living near the intersection. The requestor states; vehicles dangerously turn onto Hazelton Road from Lynmar Lane at unsafe speeds. Drivers do not pay attention to traffic on Hazelton Road, making drivers on Hazelton Road yield to them to avoid collisions with pedestrians and parked cars. The requestor would like for a stop sign to be installed on Lynmar Lane. Picture: Hazelton Rd and Lynmar Ln from the east Currently this is an uncontrolled 3 way intersection which also has a driveway to an apartment complex on the north side. Hazelton Road, westbound curves to the north immediately after the intersection. Hazelton Road is 30 feet wide curb face to curb face, with parking on both sides of the street. There is a sidewalk on the south side of Hazelton Road. Lynmar Lane is 29 feet wide, with no parking on the west side of the street. There are 24 Hour Traffic Study Totals two recorded auto crashes at the intersection, more information on the auto crashes are listed in the appendix. Requirements for a stop sign can be found in the Appendix section 1A. Thru Right Left U- Turn Peds Total WB 77 - 211 3 3 294 EB 45 14 - 1 5 65 NB - 304 38 0 2 344 Traffic Safety Report Page 4 of 7 May 7, 2014 A 24 hour traffic count was performed at the intersection. During the study a combined total of 703 vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians entered the intersection from all approaches. This is below the 2,000 units required. Below is the breakdown for daily total turning movements at the intersection. The total traffic from Hazelton Road and Lynmar Lane were nearly the same, 359 and 344 respectively. After discussion the staff recommends denying the request for a lack of warrants. B2. Request to add speed limit signs and to investigate solving the speeding issues in the area of Wilryan Avenue and 66th Street. This request comes from a resident living near the intersection. The requestor states; there are no speed limit signs in the area of Wilryan Avenue and 66th Street. People speed on 66th and Wilryan Avenue, and the stop signs at this intersection are not always obeyed. The requestor would like for speed limit signs to be added to the area, also for staff to investigate ways to solve the speeding issues in the area. Currently there are stop signs located on Wilryan Avenue and westbound 66th Street. 66th Street is a state-aid road. Normandale Park is 2 blocks to the west of the intersection on 66th Street. 2013 counts to the east of Wilryan Avenue resulted in an ADT of 4297 vehicles with an 85th percentile speed of 31.8 mph. 2013 counts to the west of Wilryan Avenue resulted in an ADT of 3700 vehicles with an 85th percentile speed of 35.2 mph. A 2002 count of Wilryan Avenue north of 65th Street resulted in an ADT of 273 vehicles with an 85th percentile speed of 29.3 mph. There are two recorded auto crashes at the intersection, both failures to yield the right of way, one in 2006 and one in 2002. After discussion, staff recommends denying the request for adding a speed limit sign given that there is existing signage in the area. However, the dynamic speed limit trailer will be placed on 66th Street for a period of time in the coming weeks. Traffic Safety Report Page 5 of 7 May 7, 2014 Map: Wilryan Avenue and 66t Street Area signs SECTION D: Other traffic safety issues handled. DJ_ Request to remove Deaf Child sign at Grove Street and Garden Avenue, and to replace worn out children walking sign at Johnson Drive and Grove Street. The Deaf Child sign is still relevant, children walking sign and post will be removed. D2. Request was made for traffic counts for 42nd Street, Grimes Avenue, Wooddale Avenue and Interlachen Boulevard. Staff discussed the traffic counts in the requested areas with the resident. Traffic Safety Report Page 6 of 7 May 7, 2014 D3. Request was made to add stop signs to the intersection of St. Johns Avenue and Garrison Lane. The requestor was forwarded a petition form. This intersection was recently denied for adding stop signs. D4. Request was made to install temporary stop signs at 60th Street and France Avenue while the Xerxes Avenue construction is going on. Staff talked with resident about detour for Xerxes Avenue being 50th Street. The situation will continue to be monitored to see if vehicles still get backed up at 60th Street trying to turn onto France Avenue. The county was informed of residents' concerns. APPENDIX Hazelton and L nmar Auto Crash Histor DATE YEAR SEVERITY TYPE ACT FACT ACT 2 FACT 2 4-Feb 2004 Property Damage - No Apparent Injury Collision with motor vehicle in transport - Right Angle Vehicle - Starting in traffic Failure to yield right of way - Driver inattention or distraction Vehicle - Going straight ahead or following roadway No clear contributing factor 8-Jun 2010 Property Damage - No Apparent Injury Collision with motor vehicle in transport - Right Angle Other action Failure to yield right of way Vehicle - Going straight ahead or following roadway No clear contributing factor 1A. (MNMUTCD 2B.4) YIELD or STOP signs should be used at an intersection if one or more of the following conditions exist: A. An intersection of a less important road with a main road where application of the normal right-of-way rule would not be expected to provide reasonable compliance with the law; B. A street entering a designated through highway or street; and/or C. An un-signalized intersection in a signalized area. In addition, the use of YIELD or STOP signs should be considered at the intersection of two minor streets or local roads where the intersection has more than three approaches and where one or more of the following conditions exist: A. The combined vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian volume entering the intersection from all approaches averages more the 2,000 units per day; B. The ability to see conflicting traffic on an approach is not sufficient to allow a road user to stop or yield in compliance with the normal right-of-way rule if such stopping or yielding is necessary; and/or C. Crash records indicate that five or more crashes that involve the failure to yield the right-of-way rule have been reported within a 3-year period, or that three or more such crashes have been reported within a 2-year period. YIELD or STOP signs should not be used for speed control. Traffic Safety Report Page 7 of 7 May 7, 2014 REPORT / RECOMMENDATION To: Edina Transportation Commission From: Mark K. Nolan, AICP, Transportation Planner Date: May 15, 20 14 Agenda Item #: VI. D. Action Discussion Information Subject: Xerxes Avenue Bumpouts/Lane Configuration - Minnehaha Creek to TH 62 Action Requested: Review and comment on the proposed layouts for the lane configuration at Xerxes Avenue/TH 62 north ramps, and proposed permanent bumpout locations from Minnehaha Creek to TH 62. Information / Background: Please recall that last fall, with input from the Cities of Edina and Minneapolis, the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), and residents, Hennepin County installed a new lane/intersection configuration at Xerxes Avenue and TH 62. Additionally, temporary bumpouts were installed between W. 60th Street and the north ramps at TH 62 (see the Traffic Safety Committee Report dated October 10, 2013, approved by City Council on November 4). Xerxes Avenue is a Hennepin County Roadway (CSAH 3 I) and is the border between City of Edina and City of Minneapolis. Based on the performance of the above-mentioned design elements, Hennepin County has proposed the attached bumpout and striping plan for this section of roadway, which is included in Hennepin County's plans for a mill and overlay project from Minnehaha Creek to W. 66th Street. The improvements discussed here would be installed as part of that project later this summer. Hennepin County staff held two public meetings to discuss these proposed improvements: Wednesday April 23 (W. 60th Street to TH 62) and Monday April 28 (Xerxes Avenue residents between Minnehaha Creek and W. 60th Street). Edina engineering and Minneapolis staff were present at both meetings. At these meetings (and from subsequent correspondence received by Edina engineering staff) the general opinion was that bumpout installation was desirable, but many expressed a desire for a more aesthetic solution (e.g. integrated, planted bumpouts in lieu of concrete pavement). On the other hand, some Edina residents expressed displeasure with the configuration of the Xerxes Avenue/TH 62 interchange. Hennepin County has requested that both the Cities of Minneapolis and Edina endorse the interchange configuration and the bumpouts along the corridor. City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 REPORT / RECOMMENDATION Page 2 Please note: • The intersection schematic/lane configuration at Xerxes Avenue and TH 62 is unchanged from the existing layout, installed by the County late last fall. • The specific location for each bumpout was determined by Hennepin County and is preliminary and subject to change based on feedback from staff, officials and residents from both Edina and Minneapolis. Attachments: Intersection Schematic for SCAH 03 1 (Xerxes Ave) at TH 62 North Ramps Hennepin County Bumpout Layout (Minnehaha Creek to TH 62) Xerxes Avenue Concrete Bumpout Detail G:\ Engineering\ Infrastructure \Streets\Traffic \TRANSP COMM\ Agendas & RR's\ 2014 R&R\ 20140515 \Item VI.D. 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', ,....if; '•.e. :4 • I XERXESAV,E,& n:LA PLACEMENT ON TOP OF NEW OVERLAY DETAIL A I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT I AM A DULY LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINE.E`i UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. JASON 5 EBELL, PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER BUMP 0111 ULIAIL raw66.11 4/14/C014 "ter°P0 P'OP,00-MtUver1.9 1_V iJtsuO5Lgn\OOSOIJ1Z_StC.Oyn 44600 4 / 14 / 2014 LICENSE NO. DATE EXISTING CUM - RAMP END OF BUMPOUT SEE DETAIL THIS SHEET A PLAN VIEW CONCRETE BUMPOUT DETAIL TAPER 3 INCHES IN 4 FEET DETAIL A lift -TUBE DELINEATOR * SECTION A-A A 0 WIDTHS MAY VARY. ENGINEER WILL DETERMINE IN THE FIELD. t_. DRA I N A G E G A P C LANE LINE TRAFFIC FLOW CENTER LINE RAMP DETAIL 2FT TUBE DELINEATOR * MINIMUM HEIGHT 36 INCHES WHITE IN COLOR REFLECTOR APPLIED AT TOP OF DELINEATOR - COLOR WHITE BASE ATTACHED TO BUMPOUT WITH ADHESIVE OR ANCHOR BOLTS SPACED EVERY 3 FT ON TAPER AND 6 FT ON TANGENT OR AT THE / \ DIRECTION OF THE ENGINEER TUBE DELINEATOR DETAIL NOTE: * TUBE DELINEATORS - SEE DETAIL FOR PLACEMENT COLOR SHALL BE WHITE. MINNIMUM HEIGHT 36 INCHES SIGNAGE IS INCIDENTAL TO BUMPOUT z TOP OF OVERLAY 4FT DETAIL SHEET HENNEPIN COUNTY PROJECT 1342 BITUMINOUS MILL AND OVERLAY SHEET 3 OF 4 DESIGN BY: M. KUCHAES CAD BY: M. KUCHAES CHECKED BY: J. STAEBELL LAST REVISION: / / 10 City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 REPORT / RECOMMENDATION To: Edina Transportation Commission From: Mark K. Nolan, AICP, Transportation Planner Date: May 15, 2014 Subject: Olinger Boulevard Mill and Overlay Project Agenda Item #: VI. C. Action Discussion 121 Information 0 Action Requested: Review and comment on the proposed bicycle facility design for Olinger Boulevard from Vernon Avenue to Tracy Avenue. Information / Background: Olinger Boulevard is scheduled for pavement rehabilitation (mill and overlay) from Vernon Avenue to Tracy Avenue in 2014. Olinger Boulevard is an Approved Primary Bike Route in the City's Comprehensive Plan; as such, staff has been considering opportunities to implement an improved bicycle facility on this road. Olinger Boulevard is a Municipal State Aid (MSA) street and is approximately one mile in length, with a current average pavement width of 36 feet (face-to-face of curb). The pavement (approximately 20,000 square yards) is in poor condition. There is a 480-foot parking bay located at the east end of the project (adjacent to Countryside Park) and another (200-feet long) at the west end, which will remain. Other than these parking bays, "no parking" is posted for the length of Olinger Boulevard on the south/west side of the street. On the north/east side, "no parking" is posted west of Olinger Road, and parking is restricted for 500 feet east of Tracy Avenue (across from Countryside Park). In between these areas, parking is allowed on the north/east side of the street. Olinger Boulevard is a connection between two primary bike routes: Vernon Avenue (existing dedicated bike lanes) and Tracy Avenue (proposed bike lanes to be constructed in 2016). Also, existing bike lanes are in place on Blake Road, which is the extension of Olinger Boulevard north of Vernon Avenue. Additionally, an off-street paved bike trail runs around Bredesen Park, along the south/west side of Olinger Boulevard west of Villa Lane. This trail is one-way, running west/north. Because of its existing 36-foot width, parking would have to be eliminated to accommodate dedicated bike lanes on both sides of Olinger Boulevard (5' bike lane + I I' travel lane + I I' travel lane + 5' bike lane + 7' parking lane = 39 feet). With this information, on May 1 engineering staff held a public meeting that included residents on Olinger Boulevard and adjacent intersecting streets to share information and gather input. Written correspondence was also collected both before and after this meeting. In general, residents strongly REPORT / RECOMMENDATION Page 2 expressed the opinion to keep the on-street parking due to walking distances to side streets and lack of sidewalks. There was also general support for some type of bicycle facility on Olinger Boulevard. Considering the Comprehensive Plan, resident input and physical restrictions, Staff is proposing the following design for a bicycle facility on Olinger Boulevard: • Keep the existing parking/no parking conditions, and striping the parking lane (7-feet wide) • Install a dedicated bike lane on the south/west side of Olinger Boulevard for the entire length of the project. This lake would be 5.5-feet wide west of Olinger Road and 5-feet wide east of Olinger Road. • Install a dedicated bike lane on the north/east side of Olinger Boulevard west of Olinger Road (approximately I/3-mile). This lane would be 5.5-feet wide. • East of Olinger Road (approximately 2/3-mile), install shared-lane markings ("sharrows") in a I 3-foot wide travel lane (north/westbound lane). This would require a MSA variance for on-road bicycle facilities to allow a I 3-foot "wide outside lane" in lieu of the required 14-foot wide outside lane. Staff feels that the use of sharrows is appropriate in this case because it indicates that there are dedicated bicycle facilities on Olinger Boulevard; however, physical constraints restrict the installation of bike lanes for a portion of the route. This is similar to the way sharrows are currently used on West 70th Street, in the area of TH 100 (where dedicated bike lanes exist east and west of this constrained area). With any future reconstruction of this segment of Olinger Boulevard, staff would consider widening the street width to accommodate one dedicated bike lane in each direction and a sidewalk on at least one side of the street. Staff expects to submit a resolution to Council at the May 20 City Council Meeting to allow staff to submit a variance request with MnDOT. The deadline is June 2 to submit variance materials for the quarterly variance committee meeting scheduled for June 19. Attachments: Olinger Boulevard Proposed Bike Facility Maps and Cross Sections Detail of Bicycle Facilities Map G:\ Engineering \ Infrastructure \Streets \ Traffic VRANSP COMM \ Agendas & RR's\ 2014 R&R \ 20140515 \Item VI.C. Olinger Boulevard Mill and Overlay Project.docx Valley Di Hawkes Lake 1 Edina High 4 School Countryside Park Colonial Fire Ira Church Station Park 4 Highland School 1 • 4.-----,,, i f„, ,..3.,s Walnut ,I I :7 0 U _J..' M i ge _K 14.ark p Chapel Hills Congregtional st\ Goo Samaritan Methodist 4 Countryside School Bredesen Park Mud Lake St Albans Episcopal Valley View Rd Valley Vies Jr High Calvary Lutheran McGuire Park 1-16ight • Park 0 71111, St W 4,6 St Patricks Catholic -e Crossview Lutheran Arrowhead Lake New City Covenant Qh. Chur Creek Valley Parli Creek Valley g School 4 Ii Idianhead Lake Bicycle Facilities W+E Bike Routes (signed and/or marked as) s Advisory Bike Lanes •n •••n Bike or Shared Use Paths n •nn 0 Bike Boulevards EN Green Shared Bike Lanes Bike Lanes Shared Lane Markings LA Signed Bike Routes Approved Primary Route Approved Secondary Route Engineering Dept April, 2014 EXISTING NO PARKING 14 \ EN G 14 - 11 Ol i n n e r B lv d M M 1 \ B A 4 7 1 O l i n n p r RIv e l N I Rm e t o -m-mm r ... f h n 0 80 160 TYPICAL #1 LA\E WIDTHS <14= 5.5' 12.5' 12.5' i=> 5.5' OLINGER BOULEVARD PROPOSED MILL AND OVERLAY WITH BIKE FACILITY 60 120 TYPICAL #2 LA\E WIDTHS PARKING LANE 7' 5' ** THIS WILL REQUIRE A VARIANCE FROM STATE AID 13' ** 1 1 ' OLINGER BOULEVARD PROPOSED MILL AND OVERLAY WITH BIKE FACILITY EXISTING NO PARKING 0 60 120 OLINGER BOULEVARD PROPOSED MILL AND OVERLAY WITH BIKE FACILITY EXISTING NO PARKING TYPICAL #2 LA\E WIDTHS PARKING LANE 7' CC-5 13' ** 11' => 5' ** THIS WILL REQUIRE A VARIANCE FROvl STATE AID REPORT / RECOMMENDATION ZNI City-Wide Standard ("Continental'') tNi School Zone Standard ("Ladder) To: Edina Transportation Commission From: Mark K. Nolan, AICP, Transportation Planner Date: May 15, 2014 Subject: Recommendation for Marked Crosswalk Standards Agenda Item #: VI. B. Action 10I Discussion II] Information El Action Requested: Review, discuss and forward recommendations for crosswalk standards to City Council. Information / Background: At the February 3,2014 City Council meeting, during a discussion of the draft Active Routes to School Plan, Councilmembers requested staff to study and make recommendations to standardize how crosswalks shall be marked city-wide in the future. Engineering and Public Works staff have met several times since then to discuss the feasibility, effectiveness and costs of varying crosswalk marking types, patterns and materials installed both by City staff and by contractors. Recommended Marked Crosswalk Pattern Staff is recommending the City of Edina adopt standards for marked crosswalks as determined by context and the following general principles: • City-wide standard (Continental) crosswalk: 36-inch wide x 72-inch long painted blocks, spaced at 36-inch intervals. • School zone standard (Ladder): Same as Continental (above), with 8-inch lateral painted lines. • Specialty crosswalks: May include brick inlay crosswalks (such as in the Countryside Neighborhood), colored concrete crosswalks (50th & France district) or existing patterned Duratherm crosswalks (to be phased out in the future). City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 REPORT I RECOMMENDATION Page 2 The "continental" marking pattern is not only currently used by City Public Works staff but also Hennepin County on county roads in Edina and in many other metro communities. This creates a consistent user experience for both pedestrians and vehicles. The size and spacing of the blocks allows for placement such that the pavement markings are spaced outside of the wheel lanes of vehicles, extending the useful life of the markings. It may be necessary to adjust the spacing of the blocks slightly to accommodate this (a commonly-used practice that City staff currently uses). The school zone "ladder" standard will add 8-inch lateral painted lines to the standard "continental" crosswalk markings. Staff believes this addition will indicate a "higher level" crossing at and near schools. Types of Materials Four primary types of crosswalk marking materials were considered and studied by staff in preparation for this report: latex paint, epoxy paint, standard thermoplastic and DuraTherm thermoplastic. All four have differing physical characteristics, application processes and costs associated with their installation. The following are brief descriptions of each type. Latex paint: Latex is a waterborne compound that is currently used for the vast majority of crosswalk markings in Edina. Latex is the least expensive of the four marking materials considered but also the least durable. City staff must re-apply most of the City's latex crosswalk blocks each year, as they become worn by weather, traffic and snow plow operations. However, in addition to its lower material costs, latex paint dries quicker and is easier to apply and clean the equipment. Latex paint also has wider operating temperature parameters, allowing its application in colder or warmer temperatures. Epoxy paint: Epoxy is a product made of two parts: color and catalyst, and requires the use of solvents to clean its application equipment. The applied product looks similar to latex paint but has an increased life span (three to five years); however, the product costs over three times as much as the equivalent amount of latex paint. Epoxy is much more sensitive to temperature in its application and drying time than latex. Equipment costs are also considerably higher than for latex paint. Thermoplastic: Thermoplastic pavement markings are plastic "decals" that become liquid when heated, then solid when cool. It is installed using heating equipment to preheat and apply the material. Thermoplastic markings have higher durability/life span (five to eight years) and retain their reflectivity well when compared to latex and epoxy paints. Installation requires special equipment and/or the use of contractors, depending on the amount and need. DuraTherm thermoplastic: DuraTherm is a specific brand of thermoplastic that has been used in over 40 crosswalks in Edina over the past several years. It is installed by inlaying the product into asphalt that is imprinted through the use of applied heat, resulting in a pattern that is level to or slightly below the finished roadway surface. DuraTherm is more expensive to purchase and apply when compared to other pavement marking types; however, the technology used allows for more intricate patterns and colors. Replacement costs can be higher, since the old markings must be removed and a new crossing re- applied. REPORT / RECOMMENDATION Page 3 Recommended Crosswalk Marking Material After consideration, staff is recommending that the City continue its use of latex paint for its typical crosswalk markings. However, some locations may require the additional durability provided by thermoplastic markings. Thus staff is recommending their use at crossing locations that experience a higher level of motor vehicle traffic and turning movements, where crosswalk markings tend to wear away more rapidly. Staff is recommending that the use of DuraTherm thermoplastic for City crosswalks be discontinued, with existing crosswalks replaced with the citywide or school zone standard (see above) when their useful life has ended. This is due to several factors, including its high installation and equipment costs, difficult application process, relatively low visibility a few years after installation, and other factors as discussed above. Additionally, staff is recommending against the use of epoxy paint for the City's crosswalk markings. While its life span is longer than for latex paint, the material costs of epoxy paint (including the required catalyst) is up to 375% higher than for the equivalent amount of latex paint (an estimated yearly materials cost difference of $11,375 —see Table 1). Table I. Material Costs for Latex and Epoxy Paint Material (Paint) Cost Product Amount* (gallons) Cost** (per gallon) Total Material Cost Latex paint 500 $8.25 $4,125 Epoxy paint 500 $31.00 $15,500 * 500 gallons of white paint used in 2013 for crosswalks, turn arrows, bike symbols and stop bars **Includes required catalyst (for epoxy) and glass beads Moreover, the costs associated with purchasing equipment for epoxy paint pavement marking installation is considerable when compared to latex paint and thermoplastic pavement markings. Table 2 below indicates that no additional equipment is necessary for the continued use of latex pavement markings (except for new grinding blades each year), while both epoxy and thermoplastic require new equipment. Including $50,000 in improvements needed for storage of solvents and other hazardous material associated with it, equipment costs for epoxy paint are over $200,000 higher than latex and nearly so when compared to thermoplastic equipment. $20,000 $18,000 $16,000 $14,000 $12,000 $10,000 $8,000 $6,000 $4,000 $2,000 $0 Cu m u la tiv e C o s t • Latex Material Cost • Latex Labor Cost • Thermoplastic Material Cost • Thermoplastic Labor Cost REPORT / RECOMMENDATION Page 4 Table 2. Installation Equipment Costs for Crosswalk Pavement Marking Types Equipment Cost Product Equipment Equipment Cost Storage Improvement Cost (Hazardous Material) Grinder Cost Grinder Blade Sets Total Equipment Cost Latex $3,000 $3,000 Epoxy EPO-60 Epoxy Detail Marking System $155,000 $50,000 $4,000 $6,000 $215,000 Thermoplastic SR-28 Heater $8,000 $4,000 $6,000 $18,000 Of the remaining two crosswalk marking materials (latex and thermoplastic), staff compared life-cycle installation costs (materials and labor — Figure 1) over a 20-year period. For the analysis, the existing crosswalk at the north leg of the intersection of York Avenue South and W. 76th Street was used. The chart below reflects the costs associated with replacing this "continental" crosswalk, which consists of 18 standard blocks. Crosswalk Markings: Long-Term Cumulative Material and Labor Costs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 15 20 Year Figure I. Long-Term Cumulative Crosswalk Marking Material and Labor Costs REPORT / RECOMMENDATION Page 5 Figure 1 shows that while latex pavement markings have to be repainted each year on average, thermoplastic pavement markings have an average life span of seven years. Thus, while both material and labor costs are higher when installing a crossing with thermoplastic, by the fourth year cumulative labor costs for installing latex crosswalks have surpassed thermoplastic, and long term (20-year) total cumulative material and labor costs are much closer. Additionally, cumulative time spent by staff by year 20 is more than doubled for latex paint vs. thermoplastic crosswalk markings. This is important when considering the opportunity costs of labor and the safety concerns of spending time exposed to traffic when installing crosswalks. Funding Staff is of the opinion that crosswalk markings are directly related to pedestrian safety. Staff is recommending the initial equipment purchase and material cost for the first year of thermoplastic installation is funded by the Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety (PACS) Fund. Continued equipment maintenance and material costs after year one would be borne by Public Works from their yearly maintenance budgets. If Council approves this crosswalk standard in June, staff believes equipment and materials could be purchased in time to begin some installation during the second half of 2014. Attachments: Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices: 3B.I8 — Crosswalk Markings Public Works Staff Research Summary: Epoxy vs. Latex G:\ Engineering \ Infrastructure \Streets \ Traffic \ policies \ Crosswalk Standards \ Item VI.B. Recommended Marked Crosswalk Standards.docx A - Two-way roadway -10 20 to 50 feet 4- -* 20 to 50 feet 4- B - One-way roadway ,4 20 to 50 feet Legend -4- Direction of travel Figure 3B47 Examples of Stop Lines at Unsignalized Midblock Crosswalks STANDARD: If used, Do Not Block Intersection markings (see Figure 3B-18) shall consist of one of the following alternatives: A. Wide solid white lines that outline the intersection area that vehicles must not block; B. Wide solid white lines that outline the intersection area that vehicles must not block and a white word message such as DO NOT BLOCK or KEEP CLEAR; C. Wide solid white lines that outline the intersection area that vehicles must not block and white cross- hatching within the intersection area; or D. A white word message, such as DO NOT BLOCK or KEEP CLEAR, within the intersection area that vehicles must not block. Do Not Block Intersection markings shall be accompanied by one or more Do Not Block Intersection (DRIVEWAY) (CROSSING) (R10-7) signs (see Section 2B.53), one or more Do Not Stop On Tracks (R8-8) signs (see Section 8B.9), or one or more similar signs. 3B.18 Crosswalk Markings SUPPORT: Crosswalk markings provide guidance for pedestrians who are crossing roadways by defining and delineating paths on approaches to and within signalized intersections, and on approaches to other intersections where traffic stops. In conjunction with signs and other measures, crosswalk markings help to alert road users of a designated pedestrian crossing point across roadways at locations that are not controlled by traffic control signals or STOP or YIELD signs. Deceinber, 2011 3B-34 n te. Direction of congested traffic R10-7 (the R10-7 sign may also be mounted over the roadway) Legend Direction of travel f f Note: Align the edges of the box to define the specific area that is not to be blocked. The box does not have to be rectangular in shape. 4 4, Optional dotted lines Option A: Box only 8 to 12 inch solid white lines NA Adjacent signalized intersection OR 11 1,,,, , ,1:. ,i-7 .7,7.5,11• . - Option B: Option C: Option D: Box with "DO NOT BLOCK," "KEEP Box with 4- to 6-inch solid "DO NOT BLOCK," "KEEP CLEAR," CLEAR," or similar text only message white crosshatch lines or similar text only message (no box) Figure 3B-18 Do Not Block Intersection Markings At non-intersection locations, crosswalk markings legally establish the crosswalk. STANDARD: When crosswalk lines are used, they shall consist of solid white lines that mark the crosswalk. They shall not be less than 6 inches or greater than 24 inches in width. GUIDANCE: If transverse lines are used to mark a crosswalk, the gap between the lines should not be less than 6 feet. If diagonal or longitudinal lines are used without transverse lines to mark a crosswalk, the crosswalk should be not less than 6 feet wide. Crosswalk lines, if used on both sides of the crosswalk, should extend across the full width of pavement to the edge of the intersecting crosswalk to discourage diagonal walking between crosswalks (see Figure 3B-17 and 3B-19). At locations controlled by traffic control signals or on approaches controlled by STOP or YIELD signs, crosswalk lines should be installed where engineering judgment indicates they are needed to direct pedestrians to the proper crossing path(s). Crosswalk lines should not be used indiscriminately. An engineering study should be performed before a marked crosswalk is installed at a location away from a traffic control signal or an approach controlled by a STOP or YIELD sign. The engineering study should consider the number of lanes, the presence of a median, the distance from adjacent signalized intersections, the pedestrian volumes 3B-35 July, 2012 j Spacing of lines selected to avoid wheel path Figure 3B-19 Examples of Crosswalk Markings and delays, the average daily traffic (ADT), the posted or statutory speed limit or 85th-percentile speed, the geometry of the location, the possible consolidation of multiple crossing points, the availability of street lighting, and other appropriate factors. New marked crosswalks alone, without other measures designed to reduce traffic speeds, shorten crossing distances, enhance driver awareness of the crossing, and/or provide active warning of pedestrian presence, should not be installed across uncontrolled roadways where the speed limit exceeds 40 mph and either: A. The roadway has four or more lanes of travel without a raised median or pedestrian refuge island and an ADT of 12,000 vehicles per day or greater; or B. The roadway has four or more lanes of travel with a raised median or pedestrian refuge island and an ADT of 15,000 vehicles per day or greater. [ SUPPORT: Chapter 4F contains information on Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons. Section 4L.3 contains information regarding Warning Beacons to provide active warning of a pedestrian's presence. Section 4N.2 contains information regarding In- Roadway Warning Lights at crosswalks. Chapter 7D contains information regarding school crossing supervision. GUIDANCE: Because non-intersection pedestrian crossings are generally unexpected by the road user, warning signs (see Section 2C.50) should be installed for all marked crosswalks at non-intersection locations and adequate visibility should be provided by parking prohibitions. * Inside markings are optional SUPPORT: Section 3B.16 contains information regarding placement of stop line markings near crosswalk markings. OPTION: For added visibility, the area of the crosswalk may be marked with white diagonal lines at a 45-degree angle to the line of the crosswalk or with white longitudinal lines parallel to traffic flow as shown in Figure 3B-19. When diagonal or longitudinal lines are used to mark a crosswalk, the transverse crosswalk lines may be omitted. This type of marking may be used at locations where substantial numbers of pedestrians cross without any other traffic control device, at locations where physical conditions are such that added visibility of the crosswalk is desired, or at places where a pedestrian crosswalk might not be expected. GUIDANCE: If used, the diagonal or longitudinal lines should be 12 to 24 inches wide and separated by gaps of 12 to 60 inches. The design of the lines and gaps should avoid the wheel paths if possible, and the gap between the lines should not exceed 2.5 times the width of the diagonal or longitudinal lines. OPTION: When an exclusive pedestrian phase that permits diagonal crossing is provided at a traffic control signal, a marking as Figure 3B-20 Examples of Crosswalk Markings for an Exclusive Pedestrian Phase That Permits Diagonal Crossing December, 2011 3B-36 T 30 feet MIN. on approach to signal per UVC NO PARKING ZONE 8 feet Extension enables driver to see limits of stall. NO PARKING ZONE 20 feet MIN. per UVC Sidewalk t 20 feet MIN. from unmarked crosswalk . (see UVC Sections \ ± 1-118 and 11-1003) Ho—÷ 8 feet NO PARKING ZONE 20 feet MIN. per UVC 8 feet 20 feet typical NO PARKING ZONE 20 feet MIN. per UVC 20 feet typical for end space 22 to 26 feet 22 to 26 feet 8 feet 12 inches 11÷ *1 1+ 4 to 6 inches NO PARKING ZONE 20 feet MIN. per UVC NO PARKING ZONE 20 feet typical for end space Figure 3B-21 Examples of Parking Space Markings 3B-37 December, 2011 shown in Figure 3B-20 may be used for the crosswalk. GUIDANCE: Crosswalk markings should be located so that the curb ramps are within the extension of the crosswalk markings. SUPPORT: Detectable warning surfaces mark boundaries between pedestrian and vehicular ways where there is no raised curb. Detectable warning surfaces are required by 49 CFR, Part 37 and by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) where curb ramps are constructed at the junction of sidewalks and the roadway, for marked and unmarked crosswalks. Detectable warning surfaces contrast visually with adjacent walking surfaces, either light-on- dark, or dark-on-light. The "Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities (ADAAG)" (see Section 1A.11) contains specifications for design and placement of detectable warning surfaces. 3B.19 Parking Space Markings SUPPORT: Marking of parking space boundaries encourages more orderly and efficient use of parking spaces where parking turnover is substantial. Parking space markings tend to prevent encroachment into fire hydrant zones, bus stops, loading zones, approaches to intersections, curb ramps, and clearance spaces for islands and other zones where parking is restricted. Examples of parking space markings are shown in Figure 3B-21. STANDARD: Parking space markings shall be white. OPTION: Blue lines may supplement white parking space markings of each parking space designated for use only by persons with disabilities. SUPPORT: Additional parking space markings for the purpose of designating spaces for use only by persons with disabilities are discussed in Section 3B.20 and illustrated in Figure 3B- 22. The design and layout of accessible parking spaces for persons with disabilities is provided in the "Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG)" (see Section 1A.11). 3B.20 Pavement Word, Symbol, and Arrow Markings SUPPORT: Word, symbol, and arrow markings on the pavement are used for the purpose of guiding, warning, or regulating traffic. These pavement markings can be helpful to road users in some locations by supplementing signs and providing additional emphasis for important regulatory, warning, or guidance messages, because the markings do not require diversion of the road user's attention from the (Ldv Height of Symbol Minimum = 28 inches Special = 40 inches Width of Symbol 4— Minimum = 24 inches Special = 36 inches *Stroke width Note: Blue background and Minimum = 3 inches white border are optional Special = 4 inches Figure 3B-22 International Symbol of Accessibility Parking Space Marking December, 2011 3B-38 City of Edina Epoxy Vs. Latex Research Summary City of Edina 3/10/2014 The contents of this document include an overview of the product characteristics, applications, pros and cons and specific equipment related to operations. Included are also estimated costs associated with both applications. Table of Contents Product overview 2 Application Processes 3 Equipment 5 Cost 7 Recommendation 9 1 Product Overview Epoxy • Product is made up of two parts, Color and Catalyst and is mixed at a 2:1 ratio. Every two gallons of color requires 1 gallon of hardener/catalyst. • Color is a mixture of plastics and polymers that include diluted amounts of the chemicals Toluene and Xylene. • Once reacted virtually nothing will reverse the hardening process • Requires Xylene solvent to clean any un-reacted product. • Extremely sensitive to temperature which affects the rate of time required for successful mixture of color and catalyst • Extremely sensitive to temperature which affects the rate of time required for successful application and cure of product. • Pertaining to road applications the surface that is to be bonded needs to be clean of any oils, resins, rubber, dust, dirt etc. Thus making the most desired surface to be ground and rough. It will only be as good as the surface that the epoxy will be bonding to. • According to MNDOT report findings epoxy requires increased application of beads in order to attain the desired retro reflectivity. • Epoxy paint requires 25Ibs of beads applied for every gallon of paint applied • There are two different types of epoxy: Slow cure has a dry time of 45 minutes or less at most desirable operating temperatures. Fast Cure has a dry time of less than 10 minutes at most desirable operating temperatures. • The nature of the product and application methods requires more maintenance of specialized equipment than that of traditional methods, in turn generating substantially higher maintenance costs. • Life Span of 3-5 years Latex • Product is a waterborne compound that is made up of pigments mixed in with paint fillers which could be clay, diatomaceous earth or lime. The paint mixture is then mixed with acrylic polymer emulsions to create the water washable mixture. • Clean up can be completed with water alone since product is of water soluble base. • Not as sensitive to temperature for application and drying, wider operating temperature parameters. • According to MNDOT report findings Latex requires less beads than other methods • Latex paint requires 8 lbs of beads applied for every gallon of paint. • Pertaining to road applications the surface that is to be bonded needs to be clean of any oils, resins, rubber, dust, dirt etc. It will only be as good as the surface that the epoxy will be bonding to. 2 Application Process Epoxy For the purpose of painting all Crosswalks, Turn arrows, bike lane symbols and stop bars throughout the City of Edina information was collected and based on the purchase of a chassis mounted Epoxy marking unit or similar system. The Unit requires a 72" x 92" platform for an 80,000 BTU diesel fired heating system with heat exchangers and hose to properly heat and maintain operating temperature of all product and catalyst. (See MB EPO-60 attachment for Specs) • Before product can be applied to the road surface all markings, and abrasives must be removed from the road surface by grinding or water blasting. Once the surface has been prepped only then can the product be applied. • The application of Epoxy paint is very temperature sensitive. Epoxy needs an air and pavement temperature of 50 degrees and rising. Optimal ambient temperatures of 75 degrees and higher are most desirable. • At the beginning of every striping operation the color and catalyst must be heated to a minimum temperature of 90 degrees which takes about 1-1.5 hrs. Both the color and catalyst must be heated to the same exact temperature for optimal bonding to occur. There are two different types of mixing of Epoxy and Catalyst that occur: • Static Mixing of Epoxy- The heated materials of Color and Catalyst are pumped individually to a static mixing chamber located in the actual spray gun. The color and catalyst are mixed at a ratio of 2:1, 2 gallons of color to one gallon of catalyst. From this chamber the mixture is pumped to the nozzle. The operator has mere minutes to dispense the material before it will not bond to the roadway or cause equipment malfunction as it becomes too hard to flow through the lines and gun nozzle. • Impingement Mixing of Epoxy-The heated materials of Color and Catalyst are pumped individually to a mixing chamber located directly inside of the spray gun just before the static mixing chamber. The product and the catalyst are mixed at a ratio of 2:1. The operator has a maximum window of 90 seconds to dispense the material before it will not bond to the roadway or cause equipment malfunction. (The two mixing chambers, the Impingement Mixing and static mixing are desirable because the color and catalyst never begin to mix until they have reached the impingement chamber within the gun. This eliminates the undesired mixing further back in the lines of the system which could lead to the replacement of the lines that carry the product or the mixing chamber itself. If a malfunction does occur, the gun can be replaced saving time and money.) • Once the product has been applied to the road surface beads are shaken on by hand. The beads should be applied at a rate of 25Ibs for every gallon of paint dispensed. This rate will provide a retro reflectivity rating of 300 mcd/m2/1ux white. 3 Latex The City of Edina currently uses mid-durable latex traffic paint for its entire pavement marking applications. The application process is much simpler for all markings in the roadway. The equipment consists of a 6' x 8' trailer that contains the paint machine and a 50 foot hose reel. The main feed tube is placed directly into a five gallon pail of paint with a dual filtration system on the end of the feeder tube, machine is then primed and product can be applied. • Before product can be applied the road surface has to be free of abrasives but does not have to be ground or water blasted. The product can be applied to smooth surfaces although sub surface markings will ultimately increase the life span of the product. Once surface has been prepped only then can the product be applied. • The application of latex is not as temperature sensitive, the product does not need to be heated to specific temperatures making the product versatile in many climates. Ambient air and pavement temperatures of 40 degrees and rising are still within operational requirements. Ideal ambient temperatures of 60 degrees and higher are ideal operating parameters. • From the beginning to the end of a striping operation the process is very simple and very little prep time involved before working with the product. Since latex is a water soluble product it cleans very easily and allows crews to quickly adapt to changing conditions in the field. • Once the product has been applied to the road surface beads are dispensed by shaking on by hand. The beads should be applied at a rate of 8lbs for every gallon of paint dispensed. This rate will provide a retro reflectivity rating of 275 mcd/mdlux for white. 4 Equipment Epoxy The equipment required to dispense and apply epoxy paint for pavement markings in the City of Edina is specialized in its nature and is designed for a dedicated work crew due to the technical specifications of the equipment and the knowledge needed for optimal bonding of product. In general the chassis mounted system is composed of a 5 gallon solvent tank, 8 cubic foot bead tank, 20 gallon color tank and 20 gallon catalyst tank. All pressures, temperatures, ratios and other technical adjustments and measures are operated from a control module located on the rear of the unit. The gun assembly consists of an overhead swinging boom with a 25 foot hose. • Due to the technical characteristics of the products this unit requires a minimum 2 man dedicated work crew that has undergone specific training and has carnal knowledge of the materials operational limitations and changing work environments. • Work crews may require a Hazardous material endorsement on driver's license depending on the volumes that are being transported. • The science behind the chemical composition of the colored Epoxy and catalyst make it imperative for operators to immediately recognize changes in the external environment of the project including road surfaces, temperatures, application rates etc. • Also as important operators must immediately recognize changes in chemical composition as it continually needs to be adjusted using the control module. Failure to recognize changes in an operator's external or internal environment will lead to equipment malfunction, product malfunction or combination of both that will leave situations virtually irreversible depending on state of the product. (i.e. if the epoxy has mixed with catalyst or not) • Clean out of product is relatively the same time frame as is need for latex but is much more hazardous due to the chemicals needed for the task. 100% pure Xylene is required to clean unit daily. This product and that of the color and catalyst are a hazardous material and have to be contained in a containment unit during cleanout process. • Additional storage consideration is required for the color and catalyst since products are highly corrosive and flammable it is recommended that product is not stored on the floor of the apparatus bay of the public works building. 5 Latex The equipment required to dispense and apply latex paint for all pavement markings in the City of Edina consist of a 6'x8' trailer housing a line laser striping system with a feeder tube for paint to be pumped through, 50 foot hose reel with a spray gun attached and a tub of beads that holds roughly 250 lbs. The machine is very simple to prime taking less than 5 minutes in order to be ready to apply paint to road surface. • Equipment is less complicated and virtually there is no changing of controls when applying in different environmental conditions. Only aspects that can be adjusted are by the operator applying a thinner layer of paint known as a "Fog Coating" in weather that is less than ideal. • There isn't any additional equipment required for storage or cleaning of product from the unit. • Due to the simplification of applying Latex work crews can be split up for other tasks throughout the course of a day. The machine and application process does not require a dedicated 2 man work crew. 6 Cost Epoxy The City of Edina would need to purchase brand new specialized equipment for Epoxy application. Below are the associated estimates for the purchase of a chassis mounted Epoxy Marking system, unit costs for color, catalyst and beads. All costs presented exclude the maintenance costs of the equipment which in general are relatively higher when dealing with Epoxy applications due to the viscosity and corrosive nature of the products. • EPO-60 Epoxy Detail Marking **Chassis that is required for System: approx. $135,000-$175,000 unit to be mounted to is not included in the estimate price • Fast Cure Epoxy White Color $1,375.00 per 55 gallon drum • Fast Cure Epoxy White Color $125.00 per 5 gallon pale • Fast Cure Catalyst $125.00 per 5 gallon pale • Slow Cure White Color $1,237.50 per 55 gallon drum • Slow Cure White Color $112.50 per 5 gallon pale • Slow Cure Catalyst $112.50 per 5 gallon pale • Glass Beads $14.70 / 50 lb bag $588.00 /2000 lb container Latex The City of Edina would not need to purchase any additional equipment for latex application. All equipment is in good working condition and paid for. • MN State Bid 2014 Mid durable White $458.15 per 55 gallon drum • MN State Bid 2014 Mid durable White $42.15 per 5 gallon pale • Glass Beads (Same as Epoxy) Cost Comparison Estimated paint costs were determined by examining the quantities of product that were applied to City of Edina roadway in 2013 for crosswalks, arrows, stop bars and bike lane stencils. These quantities do not accurately reflect the amount of product that would be needed to completely paint Edina because painting of all traffic markings could not be completed in 2013 due to weather related implications. • 2013 500 gallons of white paint were used for crosswalks, turn arrows, bike symbols and stop bars. • It would cost the city a minimum of $15,500 to purchase Fast cure White color Epoxy and the required catalyst • It would cost the city a minimum of $4,125 to purchase Mid durable Latex. 7 Pavement Marking Maintenance and Associated Costs Epoxy Using Epoxy for pavement markings has a life span of about 3-5 years. After the first year of application many organizations have found the amount of retro reflectivity to fall off drastically from the initial 300 mcd/m2/Iux. This drop in reflectivity renders the pavement marking almost impossible to see at night and after time is considered to be a "dead line". The recommended maintenance practice for pavement markings that suffer from this condition is the spraying of latex over the epoxy line to enhance the retro reflectivity for the rest of the lifespan of the product. This means applying latex every year after the initial installation of epoxy. • Using a 4 year life cycle of Epoxy material the City of Edina would spend a minimum of $15,500 on product and catalyst alone for the first year of application. This excludes the required specialized equipment, labor and beads. And incur a minimum cost of $4,125.00 on product alone every subsequent year through the re-installation of Epoxy at year 4. This 4 year life cycle using epoxy, strictly considering paint and product costs assuming prices do not increase year to year is a minimum total of $39,250.00. Latex Using Latex paint for pavement markings has a life span that ranges from 9-36 months. The City of Edina currently uses a 1 year life cycle for re-striping activities. This means that all pavement markings are re- striped every year. • Using the same 4year life cycle where Latex is re-applied yearly the city would spend a minimum of $4,125.00 on product for the first year of application. This excludes the required labor and beads. The city would incur the same minimum costs for every subsequent year after assuming prices do not increase. This 4 year life cycle using Latex, strictly considering paint costs assuming prices do not increase year to year is a minimum total of $16,500.00. After examining the costs associated with each respective application the costs to apply epoxy based on the life span of the product are more than double than that of applying Latex every year. 8 Recommendation The maintenance of pavement markings can be overwhelming for municipalities depending on the desired methods of application and workloads. After talking with technical experts, reviewing MNDOT reports and analyzing the costs associated with using Epoxy Vs. Latex, its apparent that it is not cost effective for the City of Edina to use Epoxy as a viable maintenance option. The high cost of product, high cost of entry and purchasing the necessary equipment is too great for the City of Edina to consider as a cost effective option. There are areas within the city that may benefit from Epoxy application but due to cost and resources, research should be conducted pertaining to the use of contractors rathr considerin execute the project ourselves. It is our professional opinion that Epoxy application is not a viable option for the City of Edina to execute in house. Our professional recommendation is to continue current maintenance practices and focus research efforts on more effective striping policies/schedules and other durable products that may be cost effective for Edina and its residents. 9 C O- Epoxy Detail Marking Tit it. 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Not all surfaces were able to be painted during year due to weather, therefore the totals for the amount of applied product do not accurately reflect the amount of product required to complete the entire roadway system of the City of Edina.) 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We at Ennis Paint would like to thank you for this opportunity, and look forward to working with you. If we can be of service in any way, please do not hesitate to call your Customer Account Representative, Submitted By: Jimuni&flei.do- REPORT / RECOMMENDATION To: Edina Transportation Commission From: Mark K. Nolan, AICP, Transportation Planner Date: May 15, 2014 Subject: Discussion with Edina Police Department Action Requested: No action requested. Agenda Item #: VI. A. Action 0 Discussion 161 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 Police Chief David Nelson will be present to discuss these and other pertinent items with the ETC. Public Works Director Brian Olson is scheduled to be present at the June 19 ETC meeting to discuss shared issues/concerns with Commissioners. Attachments: None G:\ Engineering \ Infrastructure\Streets\Traffic \TRANSP COMM\ Agendas & RR's \ 2014 R&R \ 20140515 \ Item VIA. Discussion with Edina Police Department.docx =MEM City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424 MINUTES OF CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION COUNCIL CHAMBERS APRIL 17, 2014 6:00 P.M. ROLL CALL Answering roll call were members Bass, Boettge, lyer, Janovy, LaForce, Nelson, Olson, and Van Dyke. ABSENT Members Sierks, Spanhake, and Whited. Election of Chair and Vice Chair Transportation planner Nolan called for nominations for chair. Member LaForce nominated member Bass and the nomination was seconded by member Nelson. Member Bass accepted the nomination. There being no other nominations, the nomination was closed. All voted aye. Motion carried. Member Janovy nominated member LaForce for vice chair and the nomination was seconded by member Nelson. Member LaForce accepted the nomination. There being no other nominations, the nomination was closed. All voted aye. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA Motion was made by member Nelson and seconded by member LaForce to approve the meeting agenda. All voted aye. Motion carried. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF MARCH 20, 2014 — Approved as corrected. Motion was made by member Nelson and seconded by member lyer to approve the amended minutes of March 20, 2014. All voted aye. Motion carried. COMMUNITY COMMENT — None REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail Update Mr. Eric Nelson from Three Rivers Park District gave an update on Edina's segment of the trail. Mr. Nelson said the trail, which run from Hopkins to Bloomington is 15 miles and only the Edina segment is not built yet (7.5 miles). The trail starts at TH-169 and was originally planned to go under TH-169 but will now go over instead and then down along the creek for the most part. New bridges will be added for the trail to cross TH-62 and TH-100. Property owners along the creek will be offered fence or vegetation as screening options which will be installed as part of the project on owners' side of the property line with the expectation that they assume ownership and responsibility. Mr. Nelson said in June they will come back to the ETC with the final trail layout and to the City Council on July 1 for final approval. Construction, which is contingent on funding, is scheduled for 2015-16 (funds are already allocated for the east side but not the west side). The following is a summary of the discussion: the trail will be approximately 60/40 on-road/off-road; boardwalk railings are typically 4 Y2 ft. tall; crossings at Vernon & Tracy are not designed yet; 70-75 property owners will be allowed to pick their screening option (i.e, plantings, fence, nothing); screening do not need to be uniform but it is hoped that neighbors might gather to discuss a consistent treatment; outreach to property owners may include 1 mailings, surveys, person-to-person meetings, or group meetings; crossing at France & Gallagher will be at grade level and the intersection will be modified to look like the other three intersections that are currently being improved. W. 54th Street Draft Striping and Signage Plan Planner Nolan said the plan was submitted to the ETC for review and comment. Member Janovy commented on the color of the bike signs. Planner Nolan will check to see why the plan includes green and white bike signs that are different from the standard that was adopted last year. Draft Citywide Pedestrian Facilities Maps Planner Nolan said the maps were submitted to the ETC for review and comment. He said the maps shows existing sidewalks and most of the sidewalks listed in the Comprehensive Plan, Living Streets required sidewalks, and the Active Routes to School (ARTS) sidewalks were called out to show priority. He said these maps could replace the Sidewalk Plan in the Comp Plan. Discussion included the following: understanding how the sidewalks that are in the Comp Plan were selected because some areas will have sidewalks while others will not; knowing where the business districts are would be helpful because it would probably help to explain why some areas have more sidewalks than others; this is a 20-year plan that would be broken down into 2-5 year implementation and residents would be informed about the 2-5 year plan; and posting the completed map online. Continuing the discussion, it was noted that the sidewalk on Valley View Rd near Normandale Church was not approved by City Council recently and it is still on the map. The conclusion was that it should remain on the map because although some were not in favor of the sidewalk, it is needed and they should add justification for the need. Some justification for sidewalks are streets with high volume traffic and speed, connecting to an area adjacent to school, parks for safety, etc. It was noted some areas have more sidewalks because the street network varies so much — areas where the street network are on a grid have more sidewalks. Member Nelson asked about a sidewalk along 66th and the park at Normandale and planner Nolan explained that the idea is to fund less expensive sidewalks now and plan for more expensive ones later on. Member Olson asked about sidewalk in the ARTS plan in the Cornelia area where there is a large student population and planner Nolan said the City has an easement for a sidewalk and is working with Three Rivers on funding and construction as part of the trail that was talked about earlier. Member lyer suggested creating a matrix to rank each sidewalk based on certain criteria to identify priority of installation and also look for other opportunities like adding a sidewalk with street reconstruction. Planner Nolan said staff is already doing this to some degree. Member Bass asked if staff is still looking at identifying easements that could be used to create walkways to shorten distance for students and constructing sidewalks next to transit stops and planner Nolan said both have been discussed in the past but not to the level that they would be listed on the map. Advisory Communication: Ordinance Change Allowing Bicycling on Sidewalks The advisory communication was drafted by member Janovy and reviewed by members Boettge and LaForce. Attachments to the advisory includes City of Madison biking on sidewalks educational handouts, City of Edina sidewalks page from Understanding Bicycle Facilities in Edina handout, and Transit for Livable Communities article on sidewalk riding. Member Nelson said there was continued push back from the Police that riding on sidewalks is an unsafe practice and they suggested that the ETC had some inaccuracies. Member Janovy said the Police declined to meet with her and therefore she was not able to find out what the inaccuracies are or their concerns. Member LaForce said it seemed like the Police and ETC is looking for the same thing but they can't agree on what goes into law. He said it seemed the Police want to maintain the illegality of riding on sidewalks but they don't actively enforce the law, while 2 the ETC wants to remove the illegality but continue to ride on the street. He said in general, all would probably agree that biking on the street is safer but it is not for everyone, especially for children. Member Boettge said if it is illegal they cannot educate and this is important. She also said adjoining cities allow biking on sidewalks and they do not seem to be having issues. Member Bass suggested including in the advisory the adjoining cities that allow biking on sidewalks pursuant to state statute. She noted that during a discussion with the high school student council regarding ARTS, they brought up the issue of not being able to ride on sidewalks because it was illegal but this is the only place that their parents would allow them ride which leaves them with the choice of disobeying their parents or breaking the law. She said it will be difficult to do outreach and talk about the risks and responsibilities if the action is illegal and furthermore, certain ages should not ride in the street. She said they agree with the Police that there are risks for riding on sidewalks but they cannot talk about it if there is a ban in place. Member lyer said some ordinances are in place to stop all activities while some try to prevent extreme activities and the police want to be able to enforce nuisance behaviors. He said it is inconsistent to want bikers to use bike lanes and then educate them to use sidewalks. He said they are trying to solve a problem that does not exist and taking away enforcement from the police; the data attached to the advisory shows issues biking on sidewalks; and most people do fine riding on sidewalk. Member Boettge said the police can enforce nuisance behavior under state statute and bike lanes are still necessary because bikers going 18 mph should not be on the sidewalk. Member Bass asked why Edina is so different when state statute will do. Member Janovy said speed is the main reason why riding on sidewalk is dangerous and while state statute does not address speeding, the proposed ordinance addresses it. She said people will ride on sidewalk and it is critical that they are educated. Motion was made by member Nelson and seconded by member LaForce to forward the amended advisory communication to the City Council. Aye: Bass, Boettge, Janovy, Laforce, Nelson, Olson Nay: Iyer Motion carried. Traffic Safety Committee Report of April 2, 2014 A-1: Planner Nolan was asked if there were data to support using dynamic speed signs and he said there are none that he is aware of but he could probably find some. Member Janovy said the dynamic speed sign modifies behavior but not regular speed sign. She would like to see speed limit enforced at a lower level (manager Neal's Friday report recently noted that average speeding ticket was 15 mph over the speed limit). Member Nelson said the road is wide and asked if they considered narrowing it to slow the speed or any other options and planner Nolan said they discussed this and the road is scheduled for reconstruction soon and they will look at options then. A-4: Planner Nolan was asked what the principle for the no parking signs was because there are other areas where this could also be applied and he said issues like mail not being delivered because vehicles are parked in front of the mail box and the request was from Park and Recreation. Member Nelson said he would like to see equal treatment for all the parks because the same request for Creek Valley was denied not too long ago. B-1: Planner Nolan was asked what the principle was and did the Fire Dept. comment. He said the Fire Dept. did not comment and it was based on the draft Living Streets Plan that minimum width is 24 ft. wide on local streets with parking on one side, plus staff and the requestor agreed that excess snow played a role in narrowing the roadway. D-3: Change Valley View Elementary to Creek Valley Elementary. In reference to speeding, Chair Bass said they are scheduled to meet with the Police next month so they can talk with them about speeding and also about school zone enforcement which was brought up often during ARTS discussions. Motion was made by member Janovy and seconded by member Nelson to forward the April 2, 2014 report to the City Council. All voted aye. Motion carried. 3 New Bike Edina Transportation Commission Working Group Member Janovy gave a brief history of Bike Edina and she explained that to make Bike Edina a working group of the ETC, they need to modify the bylaws. She said Bike Edina would become a standing working group and City Council would nominate all current members; future members would be selected by Bike Edina and be approved by ETC. Member Olson, a member of Bike Edina, said liability was a big issue and is the main reason for reorganization as a working group. Motion was made by member Nelson and seconded by member Boettge to approve changes to the ETC and Bike Edina bylaws, recommend that Bike Edina become a working group of the ETC and that appointing existing Bike Edina members and chair. All voted aye. Motion carried. Updates Student Members - None Bike Edina See 'New Bike Edina Transportation Commission Working Group' discussion above. Living Streets Working Group Planner Nolan said a joint work session with City Council and the working group is scheduled for July 1, and on April 1 a joint work session with City Council and staff is scheduled to discuss the 2015 Arden Park D Neighborhood Reconstruction project which will incorporate principles of Living Streets. Communications Committee Member LaForce said they met recently and provided feedback on the Living Streets branding. Secondly, he said there is a lot of communication regarding the project on France Ave and the benefits to pedestrians and cyclists and their suggestion is to tap into the benefits for cars and include them also. Thirdly, he said they talked about the language they use to describe what they are doing, like referring to bike lanes and sidewalks as amenities and alternative transportation. He said they are providing transportation options and safe facilities for everyone, not amenities. And alternative transportation mode sounds like it is an alternative to the normal, whatever that is. He said they forwarded their suggestions to Planner Nolan. Planner Nolan said it was forwarded to the Communications Dept. for review and comment. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS - None CHAIR AND COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS Member Olson said Bike Edina is looking for new members and those interested can apply online at BikeEdina.org. Member lyer gave a presentation called SE Edina: Routes to School. He said the southeast quadrant does not have good access to get across TH-62. He said the pedestrian bridge that is there now is not sufficient for cyclists and is not ADA compliant. He noted that there are at least 3-5 access points in other quadrants of the city but only one in the southeast. He said there are no short or long-term plans for an ADA pedestrian bridge and the current bridge only seem to serve as access for those in the northeast to get to shopping. Member lyer suggested eliminating the Valley View Road approach in the ARTS plan and instead construct a new under/overpass bridge across TH-62 near Concord Avenue and West Shore Drive to create a direct route for all of the southeast residents to South View Middle School and the rest of NE Edina. He said over 1,200 properties would be served by this route. He said the ARTS plan should include the best possible options and the SE Edina: Routes to School plan should be included because it is the right thing to do. Member Nelson said they've talked about improving the pedestrian bridge and asked if was planned for 4 improvements and planner Nolan said there are no plans at this time. Member Janovy said member lyer suggested this before and asked why it did not make into the plan. Chair Bass said she is not sure why it was not included but the ARTS plan is not approved yet so it can still be added and she would contact the consultant. Member Janovy suggested including pedestrian bridges on the Citywide Pedestrian Facilities Map. Member Janovy thanked member Nelson for his service as chair. She said she was in Los Angeles recently and attended their version of open streets where they closed down Wilshire Blvd for six miles and she brought back some handouts that included a brochure that had safety tips for all modes of transportation. She said if they decided to do an open street, they'll need to be very intentional and have a clear vision for why they are doing it. Chair Bass said she presented the ARTS plan to the Edina School District Community Services Education Board and they were supportive. She attended a presentation at South View Middle School by 7th graders around the lack of sidewalks and icy sidewalks. She said it was a great opportunity to hear from youth. She noted the condition of the street in front of Trader Joe's (W. 78th ) and wondered what Bloomington's plans were for this stretch of roadway; planner Nolan will reach out to Bloomington. STAFF COMMENTS France Avenue Intersection Improvements started this week and 7,900 postcards were mailed to the southeast quadrant of the city announcing the start of the project and 10,000 brochures will be distributed by the project manager. Hazelton Road intersection will be improved the same as the other intersections. Promenade Phase 4 is postponed to 2015 because of delayed construction in the area. Bids were opened for the Birchcrest B Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction project. Bids were submitted separately to replace the concrete street with bituminous or repair the concrete streets. Staff is recommending replacing the concrete with bituminous. A small section of sidewalk at 70th and Xerxes will be filled in as part of a watermain project on Xerxes Avenue this summer. This completes the sidewalk segment. Xerxes Avenue Bridge over TH-62 will be closed for three months. Centerpoint is replacing a gas main near this project area. Hennepin County will host two meetings for the mill and overlay that is planned for this summer; the first meeting is April 23 for residents south of 60th and five days later for residents north of 60th. Staff is still waiting to hear from Hennepin County about striping the bike lane on Vernon Avenue. City of Hopkins is working with Hennepin County on the Blake Road Corridor Study and planner Nolan is on the technical advisory committee. The total cost of the study is $150,000; Edina is funding $10,000 and the County $100,000. The study area is Blake Road north of Interlachen Blvd to 36th and is for the Southwest LRT station and Edina is included because the geographical area extends into Edina. He said he's shared with them the desire to maintain bike lanes and the Living Streets criteria. Member Janovy asked if there was a link on our website for the Xerxes Avenue project and if it was time to talk to the County about lowering the speed limit on Vernon and chair Bass asked if they've done a speed study. Planner Nolan said there isn't a link on our website and he is not aware that there is anything to link to. The consensus was to discuss the speed limit on Vernon at a future meeting. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned. 5 ATTENDANCE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE - 2014 NAME TERM JF*M A MJJ ASOND SM 2/27 SM 3/1 o # of WS 3/18 Mtgs Attendance % Meetings/Work Sessions 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 Bass, Katherine 2/1/2014 1 1 1 1 80% Boettge, Emily 2/1/2014 1 1 1 1 1 100% Iyer, Surya 2/1/2015 1 1 1 1 1 100% Janovy, Jennifer 2/1/2014 1 1 1 1 1 100% LaForce, Tom 2/1/2015 1 1 1 1 1 100% Nelson, Paul 2/1/2016 1 1 1 1 1 100% Olson, Larry 2/1/2016 i 1 1 100% Sierks, Caroline student 1 2 40% Spanhake, Dawn 2/1/2016 1 1 2 67% Van Dyke, Jackson student 1 1 40% Whited, Courtney 2/1/2015 1 1 1 60% *Cancelled due to weather Respectfully submitted, Sharon Allison, Secretary 6 a 3IKEEDINA April 10, 2014 Meeting Notes Present: Sally Dunn, Don Eyberg, Rob Erickson, Jennifer Janovy, Peter Kelley, Larry Olson, Lori Richman, Tim Sudeith Absent: Brad Schaeppi Recorded by: Sally Dunn I. Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. II. Action items — Bike Edina Status a. The ETC has bylaws within which Bike Edina could be a working group. The mission of Bike Edina would remain the same. Bike Edina could keep the current procedure for getting new members, but such members would need to be approved by the ETC. The chair of working group would need to be an ETC member. The Bike Edina website could no longer exist, but there would be a Bike Edina page on the city's website. The Bike Edina Facebook page would need to go away. Public communications, such as press releases, would need to go through the city. The city's website will have a link to the Bike Edina new member application, or a standard working group new member application once such application is developed. The city's liability protection would apply to Bike Edina as a working group. Bike Edina would not be bound by the open meeting law, but would continue to operate openly. Lori moved that this new status be accepted. Larry seconded the motion. All voted in favor, except Rob Erickson, who abstained. Motion passed. Other than Rob, all members present were interested in having their names forwarded for appointment 1 to the working group. Lori will confirm that Nick Essma wants to be included as a member and let Jennifer know. III. Discussion Items a. Biking on sidewalks advisory communication. At the last ETC meeting, members voted to prepare an advisory communication to the city council to recommend a change to the biking on sidewalk ordinance. The advisory communication talks about the importance of education about riding on sidewalks. Jennifer will send out the draft and asked for comments prior to the April 17 ETC meeting. The proposed new ordinance would allow riding on sidewalks except where posted, or except where a building entrance abuts the sidewalk. It was noted that every other community allows riding on sidewalks, with some limitations. The advisory communication draft has been sent to the Police Department for review. b. Environmental forum on April 28. Paul Thompson requested that Bike Edina have a table at this event, to be held at the High School, starting at 6:00 p.m. c. Traffic Skills 101 class. This class is a prerequisite for anyone wanting to become a League certified instructor. The class will be held May 2-3. Don has signed up, and Lori has contacted Nick Mason about signing up. d. Bike Rodeo. The Parks Department is including a bike rodeo as part of National Kids To Parks day on May 17. The rodeo will be at Rosland Park, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Ten to 12 volunteers are needed. Larry and Lori volunteered. Peter, Tim and Jennifer need to check their schedules. The target is five to eight volunteers from Bike Edina. e. Bike To Work Week event on June 18. The 50th and France Business Association and Commuter Services are partnering to hold a Bike To Work Week event on Wednesday, June 18. Bike Edina will have a table. f. Bike To School Day, May 7. Peter has been working on this at South View. Larry will check with Cornelia. If there is rain, the event will be rescheduled for May 14. 2 g. Bike parking was discussed. There is a lack of bike parking at certain locations, such as Southdale, and city ordinance prohibits bike parking on public property except where designated. The proposed biking on sidewalks ordinance changes would also impact bike parking; however, bike parking is not the focus of the advisory communication. Jennifer suggested that Bike Edina should discuss this next time. h. Jennifer attended the CicLAvia in L.A. last week. This is L.A.'s version of open streets. The city closed Wilshire Blvd. (six miles) to automobile traffic. IV. Update: Following the meeting, Brad Schaapi resigned as an active member of Bike Edina. V. Next meeting—May 18 VI. Adjourned at 8:45 p.m. 3