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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012-01-19 Meeting Packet�OR�PO�PPl' City of Edina January 13, 2012 Elin Schold Davis 5117 Abercrombie Drive Edina, MN 55439 Dear Elin Schold: The Council and I regret that you have decided to conclude your service on the Transportation Commission, after your current term ends on February 1, 2012, however, we certainly understand your decision. We wish to express our sincere gratitude for your service. The guidance you rendered has been highly valuable to our community. On behalf of the entire Council and all your fellow citizens - our heartfelt thanks to you for a job well done. The City will be recognizing your service at the Annual Meeting of Board, Commission and Committee members. The date of the Annual Board and Commission meeting has been set for March 19, 2012. Please watch for your invitation in the mail and we hope you will be able to attend that evening. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact me at 612-874-8550 or by e-mail at: jhovland@krausehovland.com. Once again, thank you for all you have done to help make Edina such a great place to live, work Mayor 15-k 4L " ^--' /. Cc! -4"! 6tffliVd11 J-4 City Hall 952-927-8861 4801 WEST 50TH STREET FAX 952-826-0390 EDINA, MINNESOTA, 55424-1394 www.CityofEdina.com TTY 952-826-0379 O� e Cl) may° • a,N�kese �£9a City of Edina January 13, 2012 Robert McKlveen 5261 Lochloy Drive Edina, MN 55436 Dear Robert: The Council and I regret that you have decided to conclude your service on the Transportation Commission, after your current term ends on February 1, 2012, however, we certainly understand your decision. We wish to express our sincere gratitude for your service. The guidance you rendered has been highly valuable to our community. On behalf of the entire Council and all your fellow citizens - our heartfelt thanks to you for a job well done. The City will be recognizing your service at the Annual Meeting of Board, Commission and • Committee members. The date of the Annual Board and Commission meeting has been set for March 19, 2012. Please watch for your invitation in the mail and we hope you will be able to attend that evening. If you have any questions or comments, feel free to contact me at 612-874-8550 or by e-mail at: jhovland@krausehovland.com. Once again, thnk you for all you have done to help make Edina such a great place to live, work and raise a famnz Sincerely, James B. Hovland Mayor % 1 1, e � �' ��n► / "/ • City Hall 952-927-8861 4801 WEST 50TH STREET FAX 952-826-0390 EDINA, MINNESOTA, 55424-1394 www.CityofEdina.com TTY 952-826-0379 0 F CIWl 0 Edina Transportation Commission Roll -Call Sign -in Sheet January 19, 2012 st Name First Name Signature ass Katherine I�bnneville Thomas raden Ann ranzen Nathan ,Janovy Jennifer cKlveen Robert elson Paul Steven Schold Davis Elin Thompson Michael AGENDA CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION COUNCIL CHAMBERS REVISED January 19, 2012 6:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA IV. ADOPTION OF CONSENT AGENDA A. Approval of Minutes -- Regular meeting of December 15, 2011 and January 9, 2012 B. Traffic Safety Committee Report of January 4, 2012 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. 494/Xerxes Avenue — MnDOT Presentation B. France Avenue Pedestrian Bridge Re -scoping C. 2012 ETC Priorities D. ETC Meeting Schedule for 2012 E. Updates L Student Member ii. Transportation Options Working Group iii. Bike Edina Task Force iv. Grandview Small Area Study 0 V. Living Streets Working Group F. Living Streets Workshop \\ED-NT8\EngPubWks\Engineering\Infrastructure\Streets\TrafFlc\TRANSP COMM\Agendas\2012 Agendas\20120119_Agenda Revlsled.docx VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS VIII. CHAIR AND COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS IX. STAFF COMMENTS 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 952-927-886172 hours in advance of the meeting. • \\ED-NT8\EngPubWks\Engineering\Infrastructure\Streets\Traffic\TRANSP COMM\Agendas\2012 Agendas\20120119_Agenda _Revisled.docx MINUTES OF CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION COMMUNITY ROOM DECEMBER 15, 2011 6:00 P.M. ROLLCALL Answering rollcall were members Bass, Bonneville, Braden, Janovy, Nelson, Schweiger, Schold Davis and Thompson. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA Motion was made by member Bonneville and seconded by member Thompson approvina the meeting a enda. APPROVAL OF MINUTES — REGULAR MEETING OF NOVEMBER 17. 2011 COMMUNITY COMMENTS Susan Keane, 5105 W. 56th Street, said at the Richmond Hills Park meeting discussion included sidewalk; however, staff was not recommending sidewalk and the neighborhood does not want sidewalk. She said she was told at the meeting that it was up to residents if sidewalk is included and to her knowledge only one resident wants sidewalk. She said further that she was told to attend this meeting because the project was being reviewed. WwSheila Rerat, 4913 Payton Ct., said at 70th & 69th two arrows on overhead sign pointing up Normandale Rd; hy not have one arrow? Requested crosswalk at 66th & Normandale Road; misleading sign on eastside says to TH100, pointing down one-way; requested no left turn sign so drivers know not to turn; 70th Street bike path ends at church, requested continuing up Normandale, to 66th to park (lots of kids); and requested lowering speed limit to 25 mph on Normandale as well as 66th; and is unhappy with proposal for a sidewalk on Normandale. Rachel Jerstad, 4904 Payton Ct., (written comment submitted by neighbor). I have two children, ages 14 & 8. They ride their bikes to the pool and park in the summer. There are many cars that drive very fast on Normandale Road and it is scary for the kids on bikes to turn on to 66th and to cross to the sidewalk. In addition, it would be safer if 66th speed limit was 25 mph. There are a lot of parks and walking paths. Let's be safe in our community! Sheila Rzepecki, 6617 Normandale Road, said she understand that she is on a busy road because of its proximity to TH100 but have seen increase in traffic and is concerned for her son who has disability. She said 100 citations going 55mph on the frontage road have been issued; cars are traveling in the wrong direction on the one-way street; her mailbox have been knocked down and there have been several accidents; crossing 66th to get to the lake is very difficult; Cornelia Park of 66th had 2000 visitors in May and it is a death trap waiting to happen; and drivers are avoiding 70th and cutting thru. Robert Kane, 6629 Normandale Road, requested another 'do not enter' sign at 66th & Normandale on the eastside; asked what it will take to get a permanent speed monitor like the one on 70th Sothy Namasivayam, 6641 Normandale Road, echoed what had been said previously including extending the bike path at up Normandale to 66th; requested a stop sign Payton and a crosswalk. 0 Rev. 1-13-2012: J. Sullivan Emily Sever, 6713 Normandale Road, said there is no way to get to Cornelia and Normandale Park by foot or bike. They must drive to cross 66tH SIREPORT/RECOMMENDATIONS Neiahborhood Street Reconstruction Review Richmond Hills Park Assistant city engineer Sullivan said an open house was held on November 29 by SEH (consultant that is designing and managing this project). He said the project include realignment to two intersections to minimize hard surface and create traffic calming. To date, there have been minimum correspondence from residents and some discussion by residents regarding a sidewalk on W. 56th Street. Discussion included the following: • 750 cars is the threshold for sidewalk approval. • Staff is not recommending sidewalk because of threshold requirement. • Based on questionnaire results, residents opposes sidewalk 111 to 6; and it is not part of the pedestrian Comp Plan. • Sidewalk on 56th is a logical connection to Hansen to get to Garden Park. • Crosswalk and 70th type entrance islands requested but not enough interest at this point. • Road right of way width is 66 ft; enough city -owned property to include entrance island and crosswalk are doable. • Attempt to implement Living Streets when possible; however, residents want village -look and ETC should support this. • ETC charge with looking at City as a whole and should consider sidewalk for safety and pedestrian connectivity. • Resident at 5009 W. 56th Street said residents surveyed said no to sidewalk; not a lot of vehicles; parents are driving kids to park; no school; and is okay with kids being in the street. • Residents' main concern was the assessment and sidewalk would add more. • Sidewalk assessment would be divided amongst all the properties. • ETC is advisory to Council and can make recommendation. • Resident said staff is not recommending sidewalk. • Believes in majority rule and if safety is not an issue, then no sidewalk. • Residents not in favor of sidewalk even if cost was not an issue; no safety concerns. • Residents okay with curb and gutter proposal. • Auto turn vehicle template used for intersection realignment and tested by school bus tested for effectiveness (it does encroach into opposing lane). • Concern that drivers will take wide turns and defeat calming effect; also, concern for pedestrians in road at this area. • Prefers bigger radius on low volume roads. • Goal is to have more people walking based on Living Streets concept. • Statistically, sidewalk saves lives. • No crosswalk treatment currently and none planned. • This is the only opportunity to put in a sidewalk for 20-30 years. • Countryside had clear path to a school for sidewalk but not same for this neighborhood. • Noted firm support for Living Streets. After discussion, the recommendation was to support the Richmond Hills Park Neighborhood Street Reconstruction as submitted with g the intersection modification at Kent & Windsor and Warwick & Kent 4V nd not including sidewalk in this project. Rev. 1-13-2012: J. Sullivan Tracy Avenue: Vernon Avenue to Benton Avenue (Phase 1) Assistant city engineer Sullivan said the size and cost are too much to do the roadway in its entirety at this gfttime, therefore, Tracy Avenue to the fire station is scheduled for 2015 and a consultant is designing the Tracy Avenue and crosstown interchange with hopes of getting funding in 2012. Mr. Sullivan said Tracy Avenue is a concrete road, 36 ft. wide, parking on both sides, traffic volume of 3,500, and no accident along this stretch. An informational meeting was held on November 28 to share information and gather feedback from residents in the 35 homes. An open house is scheduled for December 19 to show residents the design which will include a 5 ft boulevard concrete sidewalk on the eastside only; curb line in the same location; and bike lane on both sides and parking only on one side. Discussion included the following: • No sidewalk on the west side because of impact to corridor and not many pedestrians. • Improved crosswalk at Hawkes. • Primary bike route for on city's Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan. • Road would expand to 40 ft with everything that is planned. • Staff believes intersection of Tracy Avenue and Benton Avenue is cumbersome and the right-of-way should be made clearer. Staff is meeting with school district tomorrow morning to discuss and get their feedback on an oval -about that will fit with bus movement. Intersection not currently used by buses because of difficulty. • Public hearing is being scheduled for February 17. • Comments by residents at informational meeting suggest they find the current configuration of the Benton/Tracy intersection safer because of unique design. • Support for sidewalk on the east and two bike lanes. • Support for everything but the reconfiguration. • What criteria was used for realignment of the Tracy/Benton intersection because generally want drivers to be uncertain so they are paying attention. • Buses cannot use the intersection as it is currently. • WSB & Associates is designing this project to be similar to the W. 70th Street project — concrete to asphalt; 11 ft travel lane; 8 ft parking lane; and 5 ft bike lanes. • 12 ft driving lanes would be better and have bikes and parking share lanes, or eliminate parking. • Residents' support included bike lanes, parking and sidewalk on east side. • Vernon Avenue is a county road and is not included with this project. Further discussion, including a review of written public comment and project details, to continue at a future ETC meeting. Bike Edina Task Force — Bike Routes Chair Janovy said the ETC should not put too much distinction on the primary and secondary bike routes. She said the top four routes to be considered for striping, per BETF recommendation, are: 1) 70th; 2) Cahill; 3) Valley View; and 4) 50th and if they concur with the recommendation it will be forwarded to Council. The Council would then, at their discretion, direct staff to perform a feasibility study. Discussion included the following: • Many things that Council would have to review and decide upon such as reducing speed limit to 25 mph. • Routes are already in Bike Plan. • Routes were identified by staff and BETF chair and co-chair and other BETF members ranked them. •• Staff time to complete feasibility studies. • Some routes are easier to stripe than others, 50th being the most difficult. Rev. 1-13-2012:1.Sullivan • No criteria were used to identify the routes except that they are in the Comp Plan and the perception is that they would be utilized; also, the roads are wider with little to no parking. *After discussion. motion was made my mamhor Nalann nnel ¢ocnnelarl by memher Rnnnevllln forward to Council for their approval, routes 1) 70`"• 2) Cahill; 3) Valley View, including Antrim Road for feasibility studies for possible striping. High School Traffic Chair Janovy said she has spoken with various individuals (school board member, assistant High School principal, police chief, and city engineer) regarding traffic issues at the high school. In addition to as many as 500 student vehicles, there are 150-200 parents' drop-offs and 34 buses. She has suggested to the city engineer reviewing the crosswalk at Chapel Lane because of its proximity to the high school exit. Member Bass said busing and carpool is an issue and suggested that they look at traffic flow and also look at models around the country. She said for changes to be effective it must be the brain child of the students and she suggested that they could start with their passion for the environment and consider not driving to school for just one day. Chair Janovy said there are remote drop-offs and wondered if they had proper facility to accommodate students who become pedestrians. She asked about the number of motor vehicle accidents on school property and how are they handled. Questions/Updates from Student Members Member Schweiger asked how much is an average assessment per property. Mr. Sullivan said each property could be assessed $5,000-$6000 on the low end and $12,000413,000 on the high end. Regarding high school traffic, member Schweiger, a junior at the high school, said he drives alone to school every day, and while traffic is heavy it is manageable. He said it is dangerous to walk when school gets out. �orkina Group Updates Transportation Options Chair Janovy said member Schold Davis is not continuing on the ETC so may need to find a new chair for Transportation Options Working Group. Living Streets Chair Janovy said Living Streets held their first meeting. Member McKlveen is not continuing on the ETC but would like to continue to be part of this group. Member Thompson said at their first meeting the common theme was creating system of roads into structure to enhance active living and to create options for many modes as possible. Other topics discussed that could be used to guide a consultant as they develop the policy included having natural connections, green focus with storm water treatments, neighborhood identity or art for community feel, etc. A National Complete Streets Coalition Workshop is being scheduled for February and it will include a presenter that worked on the LA Living Streets design manual. The date is tentatively set for February 15, all day, and location still to be determined. Rev. 1-13-2012:1.Sullivan J6 Grandview Small Area Study Update Member Nelson thanked Mr. Sullivan for distributing to the ETC the transportation section of the draft report. •He said suggestions are to eliminate some ramps off TH100 and replace with a split diamond; other alternatives being considered are making Vernon Avenue one lane of traffic and adding bike lanes; other transportation issues include inconvenience walking to Jerry's from the Grandview Square Condominium. There is an interest is developing the Park N Ride soon. Comments are being taken until February. Chair Janovy asked if it would make sense to do a formal presentation to the ETC in January. Members Bonneville and Nelson agreed and suggested asking Jack Broz to do the presentation. Bike Edina Task Force Update No report. CORRESPONDENCES/PETITIONS Normandale and 66th Street Discussion Councilmember Bennett said Council directed staff to prepare a feasibility study for a sidewalk on Normandale Road and for staff to look at all possible options. Staff said the area was re-signed yesterday at 66th Street including relocating the 'do not enter' sign; one-way signs updated; both legs are marked and signed correctly. Mr. Sullivan will check with MnDOT for clarification on the arrows on the traffic signal going northbound to TH100 vs going to Normandale Road to see if it can be made clearer. Mr. Sullivan said the dynamic speed sign on W. 70th is about $3500-$5000 and he is not sure if the cost would be assessed to residents since this was the first installation in the City. OResidents were told to contact the police department to schedule use of the portable speed monitor. Mr. ullivan will contact the police department to see if it could be used now since there isn't any snow. Mr. Sullivan said the Normandale Road sidewalk feasibility study could include dynamic speed monitor and cross walk at 66th. Feasibility studies are being done also for the following sidewalk projects: Xerxes, School Road, and 42nd St. CHAIR AND COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS During discussion, a Normandale Road resident said a sidewalk is not necessary, instead he suggested that the bike lane that ends at 70th continue up Normandale and onto 66th, and install a stop sign at Payton to stop traffic in an effort to slow them down as they are going down the hill. Councilmember Bennett reiterated that the feasibility study for the sidewalk is to include all options. Chair Janovy handed out a proposed ETC priority list for the ETC for 2012. Chair Janovy said the proposed ETC priority list for 2012 include 66th Street. She said they need to do a better job of teaching drivers how to navigate the roundabouts. Councilmember Bennett said there is an educational video that could be posted to the web. Chair Janovy said the draft bylaws should be ready in January for review. Also being discussed is developing a work plan to identify priorities. Chair Janovy handed out a list of accomplishments for 2011 and thanked everyone for their involvement. In preparation for the work plan, she handed out a priority list for 2012 and explained that items could be added or deleted. Regarding the High School/Valley View area, member Bass suggested changing it to Safe Routes to School to make it a part of the comprehensive plan and making sure an ETC member is part of the discussion group. Wer discussion, consensus was reached that their top three priorities were: Living Streets, High School traffic Rev. 1-13-2012: J. Sullivan .-a (under the umbrella of Safe Routes To School), and France Avenue Corridor/Southdale Area transportation improvements. Further discussion of the proposed priorities planned for the January. W012 ETC meeting schedule was handed out based on a requirement from the forthcoming bylaws that will require them to sign off on the meeting schedule. It may be necessary to reschedule October's meeting and Mr. Sullivan will look into this further. The plan was to have the ETC sign off on the 2012 meeting schedule at the January meeting. STAFF COMMENTS France Avenue Bridae Scope Chanae France Avenue Bridge re -scoping will be presented to the ETC in March. WSB is currently rewriting the scope and the cost is $20,000. TLC Grant/Bike Boulevards Approval was received today from MnDOT. Another open house will be scheduled. Livina Streets Living Streets RFQ is not done due to workload. The plan is to get it out and by early January. The RFQ and submittals will be distributed to the ETC to be discussed at the January meeting. Council Actions/discussions related to transportation since last ETC meetina Mr. Sullivan said he thinks the assistant city manager should be getting these types of information to commissions, along with department heads. Chair Janovy asked to receive correspondences related to traffic and transportation that are sent to the City. •She said residents might think their mail is being forwarded to the ETC. Member Thompson thanked everyone, including staff for a great first year. Member Bass suggested having the Living Streets RFQ on the January agenda for discussion. Member Bonneville said there will be a need for Grandview Small Area Committee and the ETC to discuss roadways being proposed. He thanked everyone for a great year and said the next meeting would be his last. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 9:55 p.m. Rev. 1-13-2012: J. Sullivan MINUTES OF CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING PUBLIC WORKS MULTIPURPOSE ROOM JANUARY 9, 2011 6:00 p.m. City Council asked ETC to call a special meeting to advise the Council for Public Hearing on January 17, 2012. ROLL CALL: Answering roll call were members Bass, Braden, Janovy, Nelson, and Schold Davis. COMMUNITY COMMENTS — None REPORT/RECOMMENDATIONS REVISED FEASABILITY REVIEW Richmond Hills Park Assistant City Engineer, Sullivan, introduced Toby Muse from SEH, the consultant for the project. Mr. Sullivan started by giving an overview of the Feasibility Report. • This neighborhood has some curb and gutter already. All new curb and gutter will be installed. Roadway will remain in about the same location. • Selected utility replacement to include water main, sanitary sewer and some storm sewer to account for water drainage and other concerns. • Warwick and Kent, Windsor and Kent intersections will be redesigned to more traditional "T" intersections to improve definition of roadway and right-of-way. From meeting on December 17th, prior discussion included radius at these locations, bus operations, and drainage concerns. General consensus of the ETC at that time was not to include sidewalk on 56th Street or on any other roadway within the project. Discussion among ETC members on January 9, 2012: • This area is outside the school walking zone and is an "all bus route" to Countryside Elementary. There is a paved pathway along Normandale from Benton Avenue to Eden Avenue. • Mr. Sullivan was asked what is looked at when evaluating a project for pedestrian improvements. Is it the sidewalk figure in the comprehensive plan and the potential to add sidewalks, or are there other improvements also considered, such as marking crosswalks, improving drainage (to reduce ponding on street), evaluating sight lines. For bike lanes, Mr. Sullivan was asked whether they look at the storm grates and longitudinal joints for example. Mr. Sullivan indicated they do replace storm grates, address ponding, and consider the longitudinal joints. Mr. Sullivan was encouraged to communicate to the Council and public the level of detail that is thought through with regard to pedestrian and bicycling improvements. \\ED-NT8\EngPubWks\Engineering\Infrastructure\Streets\Traffic\TRANSP COMM\Minutes\2012 Minutes\MINUTES for January 9, 2012—Special Meeting.docx • Mr. Sullivan was asked whether street lighting is evaluated and whether current lighting is sufficient, for example for pedestrians. Mr. Sullivan stated that most are traditional lighting at intersections to • delineate the intersection. • Mr. Muse indicated questionnaires have been sent out to residents. He indicated six residents stated the need for sidewalks and even fewer preferred changing street lights. • Members noted the project cost increased from the cost stated in the original communication to residents. Mr. Sullivan indicated that the original letter was a generic amount and neighborhoods that need more extensive restoration are not accounted for in original letter. Mr. Muse mentioned that the increase is partially due to repair to sanitary service lines, which have extensive root infiltration. • Mr. Muse addressed the issue of school buses maneuvering in redesigned intersections. There will be a little overlap of the bus into the oncoming traffic lane, but this is typical of buses in any area of town. Cars have a tighter turning radius so will not present a problem. • Mr. Muse commented that residents have reviewed the changes at the informational meeting and there was minimal comment regarding the reduction in pavement at the intersections with Warwick and Kent and the Windsor and Kent intersections. Mr. Sullivan stated that with the increase in boulevard space, driveways and irrigation systems will be extended accordingly. Snow plowing and snow removal will not be affected. Street lighting will be changed accordingly to illuminate the intersections. • The ETC commented on the need for a sidewalk on Benton. • Members discussed the existing sidewalk along Normandale Frontage Road that extends from Eden Avenue down to Benton and then terminates at East View Lane. This trail crosses seven streets of the project. Mr. Sullivan stated that since these streets have low level of traffic staff is not suggesting enhancing the crosswalks to visually continue pathway. • Members asked what the process is for addressing traffic management concerns that will not be addressed through the project (i.e. additional stop signs, speeding on Richmond). A process should be identified to address these concerns. • Mr. Sullivan was asked whether residents are informed that whether a sidewalk is installed is up to them. There was some discussion about how residents could get that impression from the wording of the survey. How does the City balance being responsive to resident preferences with an overall policy direction, such as Living Streets. The need for a pedestrian plan was noted. • Regarding a sidewalk, the question was asked, "Where should our priorities be?" Although the ETC is not recommending a sidewalk in the neighborhood, it is not opposed to a sidewalk, The consensus was to not strongly argue for sidewalks in this neighborhood based on the information we have. Recommendation The Edina Transportation Commission is recommending the improvements as indicated in the feasibility report. ETC doesn't have issues with this particular project but it is triggering discussion regarding a pedestrian plan. Countryside Neiahborhood Mr. Sullivan started by giving an overview of the Feasibility Report and the discussions held at the November 17, 2011 ETC meeting. • The neighborhood will have all new curb and gutter • New water services and other selective utility rehabilitations • • Realignment of four intersections along Crescent Drive \\ED-NT8\EngPubWks\Engineering\Infrastructure\Streets\Traffic\TRANSP COMM\Minutes\2012 Minutes\MINUTES for January 9, 2012_Special Meeting.docx • The ETC recommended the addition of sidewalk along Westridge Boulevard and Hillside Road. • Discussion among ETC members on January 9, 2012: • Recognize that putting sidewalks throughout is expensive. Since there are kids walking to school and nearby parks, the ETC thought it was a reasonable compromise to increase the walk -ability and look at the most natural pathway through the neighborhood to the school and park. The most logical path would be Westridge Boulevard and Hillside Road to access Countryside Park and Countryside Elementary School. • Mr. Sullivan stated that if the sidewalk was added, the roadway could be shifted slightly to better accommodate the addition of a 5' boulevard and 5' walk. A less than 5' boulevard creates too much heat from street and sidewalk and tends to dry those areas out. Intersections on Crescent will be tightened up. • Mr. Sullivan stated that very preliminary estimates have the sidewalk costing approximately $140,000. An assessment amount of . (After additional design, Staff expects the sidewalk to cost each residential assessment for the sidewalk is $1700). The cost would be split between the school -25%, residents -50% and the City -25%. This additional assessment would include all residents in the project area. The residents are not aware of the ETC's recommendation to add sidewalks. • In all projects sidewalks and drainage should be considered to create pedestrian and bicycle safe routes. If Council sees this as the policy, then it is reasonable that they are being considered for any project. For future projects, letters and questionnaire to residents should address this policy to educate residents that Edina has a walk -ability goal and safe paths for all. • Reiterated that there is Countryside Park, Bredesen Park, and school near to the project area. Recognize we developing a Living Street policy, but how do we implement it, what are the priorities throughout the City? Identify the best places City wide and then look at when reconstructing area? •Where does the resident's input come in when making decisions? • With limited dollars to be spent, would the determination for priority sidewalks be opportunity driven? Mr. Sullivan indicated we have more need than funding sources, but also have time -lines that we have to work within. • Recommendation from prior meeting was if sidewalks end at Tracy do we need to look at additional crosswalks. Discussion about where crosswalks should be placed. • Should feasibility study be done for the sidewalk? From staff perspective, felt the sidewalk could be installed, evaluating driveways, existing trees and place sidewalk on most appropriate side. Recommendation The ETC reiterated support for sidewalks as shown on page 9 of 12 of the feasibility report. Their recommendation is based on this area being in a school zone, near a City park, consistent with Living Streets principles and would make a good connection for any future sidewalk along Valley View Road. The ETC will create an Advisory Communication to forward to Council as part of the public hearing. Chair Janovy will complete and Member Nelson will review. Bass moved to create an Advisory Communication for the Countryside project, seconded by Schold Davis, the motion passed. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m. • \\ED-NT8\EngPubWks\Engineering\Infrastructure\Streets\Traffic\TRANSP COMM\Minutes\2012 Minutes\MINUTES for January 9, 2012—Special Meeting.docx 0 "',,O�1' REPORT/RECOMMENDATION To: Edina Transportation Commission Agenda Item Item No: IV.B From: Byron Theis Traffic Safety Coordinator ® Action F1 Discussion 11 Information Date: January 19, 2012 Subject: Traffic Safety Committee Report of January 4th, 2012. ACTION REQUESTED: Review and approve Traffic Safety Committee Report of Wednesday January 4tn, 2012. 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 supplied by the Transportation Commission will be included in the staff report provided to Council at their February 6th 2012 meeting. ATTACHMENTS: Traffic Safety Review for January 4th, 2012. G:\Engineering\Infrastructure\Streets\Traffic\Traffic Safety Committee\Staff Review Summaries\12 TSAC & Min\01-04-12.doc • TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT Wednesday, January 4th, 2012 The Committee review of traffic safety matters occurred on January 4th, 2012. The Committee is comprised of staff members included the City Engineer, Assistant City Engineer, Assistant City Planner, Police Traffic Supervisor, and Traffic Safety Coordinator. From that review, the recommendations below are provided. On each of the items, persons involved have been contacted and the staff recommendation has been discussed with them. They were also informed that if they disagree with the recommendation or have additional facts to present, they can be included on the January 19, 2012, Edina Transportation Commission and then on to the February 6, 2012 Council Agenda. SECTION A: Requests on which the Committee recommends approval of request: 1. Request for "Do Not Enter" signs on Grandview Square. This request is from a resident in the area of Grandview Square. The requestor claims that vehicles entering from parking areas around Grandview Square are making wrong turns on the one way streets. The requestor feels that placing the signs would help drivers recognize the correct direction of travel. Grandview Square has two streets that are one way streets. There are a total of three entrances onto these streets. Two of the entrances are located at intersections. The third is mid -block on one of the streets. All of the entrances have a "One Way" sign to indicate direction of travel. The eastern most entrance also has a "Do Not Enter" sign located at the intersection of two streets. After discussion, it was decided that the best option would be to place a "Do Not Enter" sign on the corner that does not have one. This would match the other intersection. Staff determined that the mid -block entrance does not need any more signage because the existing sign is highly visible. Any other signs placed near the mid -block I entrance would be on private property. Staff recommends the approval of placing a "Do Not Enter" sign at the southwest corner of Grandview Square. Traffic Safety Committee Report Page 1 of 4 January 4, 2012 • SECTION B: • • Requests on which the Committee recommends denial of request: Request for a redesign of the Hennepin County Public Library parking lot. This request comes from a resident who has concerns with the traveling area and parking lanes in the parking lot. The requestor claims that there is not enough space to safely travel when vehicles are parked. Requestor has asked that the parking spaces be angled and the direction of the parking lot be changed to a one way direction of travel. There are no traffic counts or recorded accidents within the parking lot. Edina does not own the parking lot that is adjacent to the library, but has an agreement with Hennepin County. Requestor has been informed of the agreement and staff directed him to the ongoing Grandview small Area Plan to see the proposed concepts for this area. Staff recommends the denial of the request for a redesign of the Hennepin County Public Library narking lot. 2. Request for a "Stop Ahead" sign to be removed near the intersection of McCauley Trail and Timber Ridge. This request is from the resident of along Timber Ridge. The requestor claims that due to the increased vegetation, the sign has become obscured. The requestor would like the sign removed so it would be easier to mow his lawn. McCauley Trail is a Collector with a Mon -Fri. Average Daily Traffic (ADT) of 1634 vehicles and an 85h percentile speed of 34.3 MPH. By City Ordinance, the minimum height that all streets must be clear is 16 feet. It appears that the vegetation is below 16 feet and needs to be trimmed back so the sign is visible. Staff has referred this issue to Public Works for review and if necessary, trim the vegetation. Staff recommends the denial of the reauest for removal of the "Stop Ahead" sign near the intersection of McCauley Trail and Timber Ridge. Traffic Safety Committee Report Page 2 of 4 January 4, 2012 • SECTION C: Requests that are deferred to a later date or referred to others. 1. Request for the speed limit on 51St Street West to be reduced from 50th Street West to France Avenue. Requestor lives on the street and has described the speed of vehicles traveling on the street, "Dangerous". 51St Street West is classified as a collector and has a Mon -Fri. Average Daily Traffic (ADT) of 6678 vehicles with an 85th percentile speed of 28.2 MPH. There have been a total of six crashes in the area in the past 10 years. Four of the accidents were property damage only, while two were possible injury. The street is 46 feet in width and has both bulkhead curb and gutter and sidewalks of both sides. There is also no parking allowed on the street on both sides. Pedestrian crossings are marked with flashing semaphores and crosswalk markings. The City of Edina is classified as an Urban district. In accordance with Minnesota State Statute 169.14, speed restrictions are established by State Statute and can only be modified by the Commissioner of Transportation • on the basis of engineering and traffic investigation that indicates enhanced safety. • This request will be deferred until spring for additional data collection in the area. 2. Request for speed bumps on 55th Street West near the intersection of France Avenue. This request is from a resident on 55th Street West. They claim that there is an increased traffic volume and speed on the street. The requestor feels that speed bumps would be a solution to calm traffic. 55th Street West is a 27 foot wide bituminous City Street with no curb and gutter, no sidewalks, and no sight obstructions. There are no reported accidents from 2001 to 2010 on this part of 55th Street West. This request will be deferred until spring for additional data collection in the area. The requestor was notified that the process for requesting traffic calming devices is the Neighborhood Traffic Management Plan (NTMP). A copy of this plan was emailed to the resident. Traffic Safety Committee Report Page 3 of 4 January 4, 2012 • 3. Request for a signal light at the intersection of 66th Street West and West Shore Drive. Requestor lives near the area and feels that there is an increase of traffic volume on 66th Street West. The requestor feels that a signal will help control traffic volume. 66th Street West is classified as a Collector and has one reported accident (collision with a Bicycle, 2003) between 2001 and 2010 at this intersection. It has a Mon -Fri Average Daily Traffic (ADT) of 9539 vehicles with an 85th percentile speed of 38.7 MPH. West Shore Drive is classified as a City Street with a Mon -Fri Average Daily Traffic (ADT) of 437 vehicles with an 85th percentile speed of 26.6 MPH. This request is being deferred until updated traffic studies are conducted in the area. The increased traffic from the construction of 70th Street West in 2011 may have created elevated traffic volumes on 66th Street West. Staff is proposing to collect data in the spring of 2012. SECTION D: • Other traffic safety issues handled. • No other traffic safety issues handled Traffic Safety Committee Report Page 4 of 4 January 4, 2012 • lir REPORT/RECOMMEN DATION To: Transportation Commission Agenda Item Item No. VI.A. From: Jack Sullivan Assistant City Engineer ® Action ❑ Discussion Information Date: January 19, 2012 Subject: 494/Xerxes Avenue — MnDOT Presentation ACTION REQUESTED: Review and comment on the proposed improvements to the Xerxes Avenue Bridge over 494. If so desired, create an Advisory Communication to advise Council on the proposed improvements. INFORMATION/BACKGROUND: MnDOT will be asking the Edina City Council for Municipal Consent in March or April. Staff believes the ETC should review the presentation by MnDOT and advise the Council on this project. The Edina Transportation Commission has discussed creating access from Xerxes Avenue (York Avenue) to 1-494 at previous meetings. MnDOT began the preliminary design work for reconstruction of the Xerxes Avenue Bridge over 1-494 and has meet with the local agencies to discuss the design. With these discussions Staff thought this would be a good time to bring this forward to the Transportation Commission as an information only overview. In 2001 MnDOT completed and received approval of the Final Environment Impact Statement (FEIS) for and "Ultimate Build" of 1-494. This is a six lane section in each direction. As part of the document, provisions for access were provided at France Avenue and Penn Avenue. The distance between the two access points is limited and does not meet the standard spacing guidelines for interchange spacing. MnDOT is using the FEIS as the basis for all design work moving forward. The current proposed project is to reconstruct the Xerxes Avenue bridge of 1-494. The bridge will be constructed to be consistent with the proposed typical section of Xerxes Avenue and provided for 10 foot sidewalks, 6 foot right shoulders, four 12 foot thru lanes and 13 foot \\ED-NT8\EngPubWks\Engineering\Infrastructure\Streets\Traffic\TRANSP COMM\Agendas\2012 R&R\20120119 Item VI.A 494xerxes.docx • C] center left turn lane. The work is anticipated to start in 2013 and take approximately one year to complete. Staff has been working with MnDOT and the other agencies to ensure biking and pedestrian needs are accounted for since the Xerxes Avenue Bridge is identified as a bike route on the County Bicycle Transportation Plan, the Edina Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan, and the Bloomington Alternative Transportation Plan. ATTACHMENTS: Sketch of Bridge Layout Presentation Handout \\ED-NT8\EngPubWks\Engineering\Infrastructure\Streets\Trafc\TRANSP COMM\Agendas\2012 R&R\20120119_Item VLA 494xerxes.docx W LE MAIN�12V •V flQd 4+ q• .4 �I �4• ' bw4. �j, 9 > 4 v � \ ¢ o 0 0 • 1-494 PROJECT UPDATE WINTER 2012 - MUNICIPAL CONSENT PRESENTATION GENERAL PROJECT GOALS ► Re -surface Interstate 494 from approximatly Trunk Highway 100 to 241h Avenue ► Construction of auxiliary lanes on WB 1-494 WB between the entrance ramp from Portland Avenue to the exit ramp to Nicollet Avenue WB between the entrance loop from NB 1-35W to the exit ramp to NB Trunk Highway 100. ► Re -construct the Xerxes Avenue Bridge PROJECT SCHEDULE ► Project Letting: June 8, 2012 ► Construction Start in August of 2012 Phase I completed in the fall of 2012 Phase II and Phase III completed in the 2013 construction season ► Construction Completion in the Fall of 2013 1/17/2012 1 0 Construction Phase I ► Phase I Construction scheduled from August of 2012 to late fall of 2012 ► The construction will include The two proposed auxiliary lanes on WB 1-494 Between Portland Avenue and Nicollet Avenue Between 1-35W and TH 100 The re -construction of the outside shoulders on EB 1-494 and the WB outside shoulders outside of the areas reconstructing the auxiliary lanes. The reconstruction of the inside shoulders from 241h Avenue to TH 77. The resurfacing of 1-494 from 241h Avenue to TH 77 Phase I Traffic Control ► Three lanes of traffic will be maintained during construction with the right shoulder being closed. ► Will require ramp closures at TH 77, 12th Ave., Portland Ave., Nicollet Ave., 1-35W, Penn Ave, and France Ave. ► The mill and overlay of 1-494 between 24th Ave. and TH 77 will be completed with overnight lane closures. PHASE II CONSTRUCTION ► Phase II construction will begin in the spring of 2013 and continue till the summer of 2013 ► Phase II construction will include the following work: Reconstruction of the inside shoudlers of 1-494 from TH 77 to TH 100 The dual plate beam guardrail and the curb and gutter will be removed and replaced with concrete barrier The drainage system in the median of 1-494 will be reconstructed to facilitate the modification to the median. • 1/17/2012 2 • PHASE II CONSTRUCTION - TRAFFIC CONTROL ► Three lanes of traffic will be maintained on 1- 494 throughout this phase ► Traffic will be moved to the newly reconstructed outside shoulders and auxiliary lanes to provide room in the middle for the proposed work. ► Ramp closures may be required based upon the safety of keeping the ramps open. PHASE III CONSTRUCTION ► Phase III construction will occur in the summer of 2013 and last until the fall of 2013. ► Phase III construction will resurface 1-494 • between TH 100 and TH 77. ► Traffic control for this phase will be four weekend closures of 1-494 One weekend for EB 1-494 between TH 100 and 1-35W One weekend for WB 1-494 between TH 100 and 1-35W One weekend for EB 1-494 between 1-35W and TH 77 One weekend for WB 1-494 between 1-35W and TH 77 XERXES AVENUE BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION ► The Xerxes Avenue bridge construction scheduled from Fall of 2012 to late Spring of 2013 P Intersections located at 781h Street and Southtown Boulevard will be maintained until approaches to the new bridge will be constructed. P The detour for the Xerxes Avenue Bridge will be via France Avenue, Penn Avenue, 761h Street, and American Boulevard. ► The construction will require one weekend closure of 1-494 between TH 100 and 1-35W for the removal of the bridge in the fall of 2012. • 1/17/2012 3 PROJECT ISSUES ► Proposed typical section under the Xerxes Avenue Bridge ► 1-494 as a managed facility ► Access to Xerxes Avenue from Interstate 494 "MM �. 1-494 TYPICAL SECTION UNDER XERXES AVENUE BRIDGE • The proposed geometrics of the Xerxes Avenue Bridge as part of the 2001 HIS would require the acquisition of right-of-way, retaining walls, and extensive reconstruction of Southtown Boulevard. • • The typical would provide all the current lanes of 1- 494 (EB and WB) to be in the WB portal of the newly constructed bridge. • This additional scope would make the reconstruction of the Xerxes Avenue bridge fiscally un -attainable. • MnDOT's 20 year Transportation Improvement Plan and the Metropolitan Council's Transportation Policy Plan does not identify expansion of 1-494. XERXES AVENUE TYPICAL SECTION CONT. P The proposed typical section under the proposed bridge provides for the provision of six lanes in each direction o The only thing not provided by this typical section is the reservation of 26 ft. for future transportation use in the median of 1-494. o Based upon the vision provided in Mn DOT's and the Metropolitan Council's plans and the flexibility provided by the proposed typical section, it is a reasonable risk to move forward with the proposed design of the Xerxes Avenue Bridge. o MnDOT'The City of Bloomington, The City of Richfield, and other project stakeholders will be entering into an endeavor to further study the 1-494/1-35W interchange. Aspart of that study, we will review the need to reserve the 26 feet for future transportation use on the 1-494 Corridor. • 1/17/2012 4 • 0 1-494 AS A MANAGED CORRIDOR ► MnDOT's 20 year Highway Improvement Plan and the Metropolitan Council's Transportation Policy Plan identify 1-494 as a Tier II Managed Corridor. . State Law prohibits the conversion of a general purpose lane to a managed lane. ► Our intent is to add the proposed auxiliary lane on WB 1-494 between TH 100 and 1-35W as a general purpose lane. ► We would like to include language as part of the resolution providing municipal consent for the proposed project to reserve the capacity added to 1--494 for the future conversion to a managed lane. 1-494 AS A MANAGED CORRIDOR CONT. P The requested language for the resolution is as follows: Access at Xerxes and 1-494 ► A question was raised with respect to the provisions of access to Xerxes Avenue from Interstate 494 The spacing between Penn Ave. and Xerxes Ave. is approximately Yz Mile The spacing between France Avenue and Xerxes Avenue is approximately Ya mile. "On freeways where interchanges are most common, the operational efficiency of the interchange tends to govern the entire freeway and therefore represents the greatest hindrance to the efficient flow of traffic, which is the functional purpose of the freeway." (MnDOT RDM) 1/17/2012 5 • • 0 Xerxes Avenue Access Cont. AASHTO: 2001 "Policy on Geometric Design of Highway and Streets" states that interchange spacing should be determined by weaving volumes, ability to sign, signal progression, and length of speed change lanes. It also defines a general rule of thumb for spacing on urban facilities as one interchange per mile. MnDOT's Road Design Manual identifies the desired interchange spacing of 1 mile between interchanges in urban areas. o MnDOT's Road Design Manual also recommends the use of collector distributor roadways for interchanges spaced at closer intervals. 1/17/2012 • /ire n LJ REPORT/RECOMMENDATION To: Transportation Commission Agenda Item Item No. VI.B. From: Jack Sullivan Assistant City Engineer ® Action ® Discussion Information Date: January 19, 2012 Subject: 2012 ETC Priorities ACTION REQUESTED: Review the attached ETC Priorities for 2012 and if so desired, create approve this priority list for the creation of a Work Plan. INFORMATION/BACKGROUND: The City Council does not have a form or template for Work Plans for Boards or Commissions at this time. It will be up to the discretion of the ETC to create a Work Plan with the detail and milestones the group deems appropriate. ATTACHMENTS: Outline of ETC Priorities for 2012 (Draft) \\ED-NT8\EngPubWks\Engineering\Infrastructure\Streets\Traffic\TRANSP COMM\Agendas\2012 R&R\20120119_Item VI.B ETC Priorities.doex 0 ETC PRIORITIES FOR 2012 (DRAFT) The ETC has been asked to identify its priorities for 2012. These priorities may form the basis for our 2012 work plan. The ETC discussed the proposed priorities at our December 2011 meeting and selected the top three. The ETC will discuss these priorities again at our January 2012 meeting. TOP THREE PRIORITIES FOR 2012 LIVING STREETS • Continue with policy and implementation plan development. Includes: o Living Streets working group o Consultant to help with Living Streets process o National Complete Streets Coalition workshop o Staff review of ordinances and policies o Public process • Policy development to include: o Updated pedestrian/sidewalk plan o Updated bike plan o Updated transit plan o Living Streets NTMP • o Implementation plan o Align with zoning code (work with PC) o Storm water management (work with EEC) o SRTS principles o and more... Support to pursue: Council resolution in June 2011; consistent with purpose and duties in ETC ordinance; consistent with Comprehensive Plan. Continues from 2011. • ANALYZE SIDEWALKS AND PRIORITIZE FOR IMPLEMENTATION Support to pursue: Consistent with Living Streets and ETC purpose and duties; per Council vote on November 1, 2011. FRANCE AVENUE/GREATER SOUTHDALE AREA PEDESTRIAN/TRANSIT/BIKE IMPROVEMENTS Support to pursue: Consistent with ETC purpose and duties in ETC ordinance. Council directed ETC to look at France Avenue "holistically." Continues from 2011. 9 • SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL—HIGH SCHOOL TRAFFIC (VALLEY VIEW BETWEEN ANTRIM AND GLEASON) • Evaluate traffic (all modes) and striping • Work with district (or recommend ways to work with district) on improving traffic • City will be looking at Tracy/62 intersection in 2012 (which feeds into this section of Valley View) Support to pursue: Consistent with ETC purpose and duties in ETC ordinance. Consistent with goals of improving communications/relationship with School District. ONGOING PRIORITIES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS • 2012 and then 2013 roadway improvement projects • Sidewalk feasibility studies • Bike facilities feasibility studies Support to pursue: Consistent with ETC purpose and duties in ETC ordinance. TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS WORKING GROUP Support to pursue: Consistent with ETC purpose and duties. Council authorized the working group. REVIEW TSC REPORTS Support to pursue: Consistent with ETC purpose and duties in ETC ordinance. CARRY OVER FROM 2011 TLC BIKE BOULEVARD Support to pursue: Consistent with ETC purpose and duties in ETC ordinance; Council directive. Continues from 2011. CARRY OVER FROM 2010 TIA/TDM/ZONING CODE UPDATE • Work with Planning Commission/Planning staff Support to pursue: Consistent with ETC purpose and duties in ordinance. Follow up to ETC action in 2010. • • j\J V • \�O1;ee REPORT/RECOMMEN DATION To: Transportation Commission Agenda Item Item No. VI.C. From: Jack Sullivan Assistant City Engineer ❑ Action ® Discussion ® Information Date: January 19, 2012 Subject: ETC Meeting Schedule for 2012 INFORMATION/BACKGROUND: The Council offered a suggestion to move the ETC meetings to the first Thursday of the • month in an effort for the ETC make more timely recommendations to Council. I'd like to have a discussion regarding the thoughts of the Members regarding the following items: 1. Does the first Thursday of the Month work with your schedule? 2. Does it create other obstacles? 3. Is it a solution for creating more timely communication to Council? • I have included the current 2012 schedule and then a draft of an Alternative meeting schedule for your review and comment. ATTACHMENTS: 2012 Meeting Schedule Alternative Meeting Schedule \\ED-NT8\EngPubWks\Engineering\Infrastructure\Streets\Traffic\TRANSP COMM\Agendas\2012 R&R\20120119_Item VLC ETC Schedule.docx 0 ETC 2012 Meeting Schedule Regular meetings are scheduled for 6:00 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month. Meetings in January, April, July and October are in the Council Chambers. Other meetings will be in a City meeting room as announced. A joint work session with the City Council will be scheduled in 2012. Date TBA. Special meetings may also be called during the year. Attendance is required at regular meetings and at the joint work session with City Council, per City code. Attendance is not required at special meetings. Please review the schedule below. The schedule will be approved at the January meeting. January 19, 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers February 16, 6:00 p.m. March 15,6:00 p.m. April 19, 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers • May 17, 6:00 p.m. June 21, 6:00 p.m. July 19,6:00 p.m. Council Chambers August 16, 6:00 p.m. September 20, 6:00 p.m. October 18, 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers (NOTE: No school October 18-19) November 15,6:00 p.m. (NOTE: K-12 parent/teacher conferences 4:00-8:00 p.m.) December 20, 6:00 p.m. (NOTE: School winter vacation begins following day) Possible conflicts with religious observance: April 19 conflicts with Jewish holiday Yom HaShoah 0 0 Alternative ETC Regular Meeting Schedule At the December 20, 2011 Council meeting, Council member Swenson proposed that the ETC move its regular meeting date to the first Thursday of the month. Here would be the revised proposed schedule for 2012. We will discuss at the January ETC meeting. January 19, 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers (3rd Thursday) February 2, 6:00 p.m. March 1, 6:00 p.m. April 5, 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers (conflicts with Spring Break) May 3, 6:00 p.m. June 7, 6:00 p.m. (last day of school) July 5, 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers (day after 4th of July) • August 2, 6:00 p.m. September 6, 6:00 p.m. October 4, 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers November 1, 6:00 p.m. December 6, 6:00 p.m. Possible conflicts with religious observance: none noted • s • REPORT/RECOMMEN DATION To: Transportation Commission Agenda Item Item No. IX From: Jack Sullivan Assistant City Engineer ❑ Action ® Discussion ® Information Date: January 19, 2012 Subject: Staff Comments INFORMATION/BACKGROUND: Attached you will find three items that were approved by Council on January 17, 2012 ATTACHMENTS: Request for MnDOT funding for France Avenue and TH 62 Ramps Request for MnDOT funding for Tracy Avenue and TH 62 Ramps Engineering Services for Bike Boulevard Improvements \\ED-NT8\EngPubWks\Engineering\Infrastructure\Streets\Traffic\TRANSP COMM\Agendas\2012 R&R\20120119_Item IX staff comments.docx • REPORURECOMMEN DATION To: MAYOR AND COUNCIL Agenda Item Item No. IV -J. From: Wayne D. Houle, PE — City Engineer ® Action F-1 Discussion Information Date: January 17, 2012 Subject: Resolution No. 2012-20 Requesting MNDOT Funding for Tracy Avenue and TH62 Ramp Intersections ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt attached resolution 2012-20 requesting Minnesota Department of Transportation funding to improve the Tracy Avenue and TH62 Ramps. • INFORMATION/BACKGROUND: The Minnesota Department of Transportation is implementing a Local Road Improvement Program where the State Legislature has appropriated $10M to be dispersed in $500K increments. One of the areas the program is targeting is Routes of Regional Significance. The application is due on February 3 and concepts or solutions do not need to be completed for this application. Staff will copy the resolution to the Edina Transportation Commission; however the timing of the application does not allow staff to go to the ETC first. The ETC will be fully involved in any of the solutions proposed. L' The Tracy Avenue and TH62 interchange has been identified as having potential safety issues. Tracy Avenue is anticipated to be reconstructed in 2015. Therefore staff has contracted with WSB to start analyzing this interchange for potential improvements and to prepare the application. Staff and WSB feel that this interchange is on a Route of Regional Significance with the adjacent Fire Station and Edina High School / Middle School. If we are successful with the application then a proposed schedule / process will be established for this project. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution No. 2012-20 g:\pw\central svcs\eng div\projects\impr nos\ba368 tracy ave fr vernon-xtown\prelimdesign\tracy ave interchangeUtem iv. j. resolution no. 2012-20 requesting mndot funding for tracy avenue and th62 ramp intersections.docx w9iNA, RESOLUTION NO. 2012-20 �tA REQUESTING FUNDING FROM MN/DOT THROUGH THE J aco y LOCAL ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (LRIP) City of Edina WHEREAS, the City of Edina wishes to improve the safety and operation of Tracy Avenue at the TH 62 ramp intersections; and, WHEREAS, the City of Edina is requesting financial participation in the project from the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) through the Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP); and, WHEREAS, the City of Edina is committed to providing the local share of the costs if the project is selected as part of the upcoming Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP); and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EDINA, HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, the City of Edina is requesting funding from Mn/DOT for safety and operational improvements to the Tracy Avenue at the TH 62 ramps intersections. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to MnDOT as directed by the City Engineer. ADOPTED this 17th Day of January, 2012. Attest: Debra A. Mangen, City Clerk STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) SS CITY OF EDINA ) CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK James B. Hovland, Mayor I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that the attached and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting of January 17, 2012, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting. WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of , 2012 City Clerk C] • City Hall 952-927-8861 FAX 952-826-0390 4801 WEST 50TH STREET EDINA, MINNESOTA, 55424-1394 www.CityofEdina.com TTY 952-826-0379 • REPORT/RECOMMENDATION To: MAYOR AND COUNCIL Agenda Item Item No. IV.K. From: Wayne D. Houle, PE City Engineer ® Action F] Discussion ❑ Information Date: January 17, 2012 Subject: Resolution No. 2012-21 Requesting MNDOT Funding for France Avenue and TH62 Ramp Intersections ACTION REQUESTED: Adopt attached resolution 2012-21 supporting Hennepin County's Local Road Improvement Program (LRIP) application requesting Minnesota Department of • Transportation funding to improve the France Avenue and TH62 Interchange. • INFORMATION/BACKGROUND: The Minnesota Department of Transportation is implementing a LRIP where the State Legislature has appropriated $10M to be dispersed in $500K increments. One of the areas the program is targeting is Routes of Regional Significance. The application is due on February 3 and concepts or solutions do not need to be completed for this application. Staff will copy the resolution to the Edina Transportation Commission; however the timing of the application does not allow staff to go to the ETC first. The ETC will be fully involved in any of the solutions proposed. Hennepin County and the City have identified France Avenue and TH62 interchange as having safety issues. This interchange has had 65 crashes in the past three years. Hennepin County has a short term solution that they feel will reduce the crashes at this interchange. Additional analysis will be completed to see if this solution could become a long term solution. Hennepin County and City of Edina staff believes this route is on a Route of Regional Significance. Hennepin County is willing to do these improvements with or without this funding in 2012. Therefore, staff will be presenting their solutions in a future ETC meeting, which will then be brought to the City Council for support. ATTACHMENTS: Resolution No. 2012-21 g:\pw\admin\comm\external\general corr by streets\f streets\france ave\th62 interchange\item iv. k. resolution no. 2012-21 requesting mndot funding for france avenue and th62 ramp intersections.docx RESOLUTION NO. 2012-21 w..wwww�..�.w •.r�.�.r.w.�� AA.1�ITnA Ar%r%z IA ATIf1\1 City of Edina WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Edina is the official governing body of the City of Edina; and WHEREAS, Hennepin County has jurisdictional control over Hennepin County State Aid Highway (CSAH) 17 (also referred to as France Avenue) within the City of Edina; and WHEREAS, the Hennepin County Transportation Department has identified safety and capacity improvements for the intersection of CSAH 17 (France Avenue) at TH 62; and WHEREAS, Hennepin County desires to apply for Local Roads Improvement Program (LRIP) funds from MnDOT for these proposed improvements with the support of the city of Edina City Council and staff; and WHEREAS, Hennepin County has expressed desire to complete improvements at this intersection whether or not LRIP funds are received; and WHERAS, Hennepin County is committed to working with the City of Edina engineering staff on the city's upcoming study project for the general area of CSAH 17 (France Avenue) at TH 62. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Edina City Council hereby provides support • for Hennepin County's proposed safety and capacity improvements for the intersection of CSAH 17 (France Avenue) at TH 62 and the county's related LRIP grant application to MNDOT for these improvements and Edina engineering staff is hereby authorized to work with Hennepin County staff during the project development and construction phases of this project. ADOPTED this 17th day of January, 2012. Attest: Debra A. Mangen, City Clerk STATE OF MINNESOTA) COUNTY OF HENNEPIN) SS CITY OF EDINA ) James B. Hovland, Mayor CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that the attached and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular Meeting of January 17, 2012, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting. WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of 2012. City Clerk LJ City Hall 952-927-8861 4801 WEST 50TH STREET FAX 952-826-0390 EDINA, MINNESOTA, 55424-1394 www.CityofEdina.com TTY 952-826-0319 • \Z2V/ REPORPRECOMMEN DATION To: MAYOR AND COUNCIL Agenda Item # IV. L. From: Jack Sullivan, PE 1 �7 r ® Action Assistant City Engineer F] Discussion Date: January 17, 2012 Information Subject: Engineering Services For Bike Boulevard Improvements Recommendation: Authorize the City Manager to approve the attached proposal for Engineering Services for the Bike Boulevard Improvements. Info/Background: Staff has recently received approval from MnDOT to proceed with soliciting Request for Qualifications from consultants to provide engineering services for the Bike Boulevard Improvements. The project was delayed by MnDOT in order to gain the necessary authoriziation by the Federal Highway Administration. Attached is the proposal from Alliant Engineering for preliminary and final engineering services for the Bicycle Boulevard Project as awarded by Transit for Livable Communities. Staff solicited Request for Qualifications for this project from the consultant firms of Alliant Engineering, Community Design Group, SEH and WSB and Associates. After reviewing and scoring the returned proposals staff has selected Alliant Engineering, Inc. Alliant brings considerable experience in planning and implementing of Transit for Livable Communities (TLC) and federal aid projects. They have successfully delivered bike improvement projects with the TLC and the City of Minneapolis. Staff has contacted Steve Clark, the TLC representative for this project, and he's confident of Alliant Engineering, Inc. expertise in creating a successful project. GA\PW\CENTRAL SVCS\ENG DIV\PROJECTS\IMPR NOS\A238 TLC Bike & Ped Way Phase BPRELIM DESIGN\FEASIBLITIY Public Hearing\Item N.L. Engineering Services For Bike Boulevard Improvments.docx ATTACHMENTS: • Agreement for Professional Engineering Services. • Engineering Proposal for Bicycle Boulevard Project in Edina — Dated January 11, 2012 • ENGINEER'S 2012 Hourly Fee Schedule • Email correspondence from the Steve Clark - TLC • • GAPW\CENTRAL SVCS\ENG DIV\PROJECTS\IMPR NOS\A238 TLC Bike & Ped Way Phase I\PRELIM DESIGN\FEASIBLITIY\Public Hearing\Item N.L. Engineering Services For Bike Boulevard Improvments.docx . AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT is made on the day of , 2012; `between the CITY OF EDINA, a Minnesota municipal corporation ("CITY"), and ALLIANT ENGINEERING, INCORPORATED, a Minnesota corporation ("ENGINEER"). The CITY and the ENGINEER agree as follows: 1. Contract Documents. The ENGINEER agrees to provide engineering services to the CITY in accordance with the following contract documents which are incorporated herein by reference: A. This Agreement for Engineering Services. B. ENGINEER'S Proposal for Bicycle Boulevard Project in Edina including attachments "A" and `B" dated January 11, 2012. C. ENGINEER'S Fee Schedule dated , 2012. In the event of conflict among the documents, the conflict shall be resolved in descending order of priority, with the document listed first having the highest priority and the document listed last having the lowest priority. 2. Compensation. ENGINEER shall be paid on an hourly basis in accordance with the Fee Schedule and shall be reimbursed for out-of-pocket expenses without mark-up. The total cost, however, including out-of-pocket expenses, and taxes, if any, may not exceed $30,000.00. This not to exceed cost shall not be adjusted even if the estimated hours to perform a task, the estimated number of meetings or any other estimate or assumption are exceeded. 3. Method of Payment. ENGINEER may request progress payments as the work is performed. The CITY will normally make payment within thirty-five (35) days of receipt of a properly itemized bill. 4. Change Orders. All change orders, regardless of amount, must be approved in advance and in writing by the Edina City Council. No payment will be due or made for work done in advance of such approval. 5. Warranty. ENGINEER shall be responsible for the accuracy of the work and shall promptly make necessary revisions or corrections resulting from errors and omissions on the part of ENGINEER without additional compensation. ENGINEER shall exercise the . same degree of care, skill, and diligence in the performance of the services as is ordinarily 162123v01 RNK:01/12/2012 possessed and exercised by a professional engineer under similar circumstances. No . other warranty, expressed or implied, is included in this Agreement or in any drawing, specification, report, or opinion produced pursuant to this Agreement. 6. Subcontractor. ENGINEER shall not enter into subcontracts for services provided under this Agreement without the express written consent of the CITY. The ENGINEER shall pay any subcontractor involved in the performance of this Agreement within ten (10) days of the ENGINEER'S receipt of payment by the CITY for undisputed services provided by the subcontractor. If the ENGINEER fails within that time to pay the subcontractor any undisputed amount for which the ENGINEER has received payment by the CITY, the ENGINEER shall pay interest to the subcontractor on the unpaid amount at the rate of 1-1/2 percent per month or any part of a month. The minimum monthly interest penalty payment for an unpaid balance of $100 or more is $10. For an unpaid balance of less than $100, the ENGINEER shall pay the actual interest penalty due to the subcontractor. A subcontractor who prevails in a civil action to collect interest penalties from the ENGINEER shall be awarded its costs and disbursements, including attorney's fees, incurred in bringing the action. 7. Independent Contractor. The CITY hereby retains the ENGINEER as an independent contractor upon the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement. The ENGINEER is not an employee of the CITY and is free to contract with other entities as provided herein. ENGINEER shall be responsible for selecting the means and methods of performing the work. ENGINEER shall furnish any and all supplies, equipment, and incidentals necessary . for ENGINEER'S performance under this Agreement. CITY and ENGINEER agree that ENGINEER shall not at any time or in any manner represent that ENGINEER or any of ENGINEER'S agents or employees are in any manner agents or employees of the CITY. ENGINEER shall be exclusively responsible under this Agreement for ENGINEER'S own FICA payments, worker's compensation payments, unemployment compensation payments, withholding amounts, and/or self-employment taxes if any such payments, amounts, or taxes are required to be paid by law or regulation. 8. Non -Discrimination. During the performance of this Agreement, the ENGINEER shall not discriminate against any employee or applicants for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, or age. The ENGINEER shall post, in places available to employees and applicants for employment, notices setting forth the provisions of this non-discrimination clause and stating that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The ENGINEER shall incorporate the foregoing requirements of this paragraph in all of its subcontracts for program work, and will require all of its subcontractors for such work to incorporate such requirements in all subcontracts for program work. 9. Assignment. Neither party shall assign this Agreement, or any interest arising herein, without the written consent of the other party. • 162123v01 2 RNK:01/12/2012 0 10. Indemnification. The ENGINEER shall indemnify and hold harmless the CITY, its officials, agents, and employees, of and from any and all claims, demands, actions, causes of action, including costs and attorney's fees, arising out of or by reason of the execution or performance of the work or services provided for herein, to the extent caused by the negligent acts, errors or omissions, willful misconduct, or breach of any substantive provision of this Agreement by the ENGINEER, its officials, agents or employees in the execution, performance, or failure to adequately perform the ENGINEER'S obligations pursuant to this Agreement. 11. Insurance. A. General Liability. During the term of this Agreement, ENGINEER shall maintain a general liability insurance policy with limits of at least $2,000,000 for each person, and each occurrence, for both personal injury and property damage. This policy shall name the CITY as an additional insured for the services provided under this Agreement and shall provide that the ENGINEER'S coverage shall be the primary coverage in the event of a loss. B. Worker's Compensation. The ENGINEER shall secure and maintain such insurance as will protect ENGINEER from claims under the Worker's Compensation Act and from claims for bodily injury, death, or property damage which may arise from the performance of ENGINEER'S services under this Agreement. C. Professional Liability Insurance. The ENGINEER shall secure and maintain a professional liability insurance policy. Said policy shall insure payment of damages for legal liability arising out of the performance of professional services for the CITY, in the insured's capacity as ENGINEER, if such legal liability is caused by an error, omission, or negligent act of the insured or any person or organization for whom the insured is legally liable. Said policy shall provide minimum limits of $2,000,000 with a deductible maximum of $125,000. The policy shall also insure the indemnification obligation contained in Paragraph 10 above. D. Certificate of Insurance. A certificate of insurance on a form acceptable to the CITY which verifies the existence of this insurance coverage must be provided to the CITY before work under this Agreement is begun. 12. Records Access. The ENGINEER shall provide the CITY access to any books, documents, papers, and records which are directly pertinent to the specific contract, for the purpose of making audits, examinations, excerpts, and transcriptions, for three (3) years after final payments and all other pending matters related to this Agreement are closed. 162123v01 3 RNK:01/12/2012 13. Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. ENGINEER must comply with the . Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, Minnesota Statutes Chapter 13, as it applies to (1) all data provided by the CITY pursuant to this Agreement, and (2) all data, created, collected, received, stored, used, maintained, or disseminated by the ENGINEER pursuant to this Agreement. ENGINEER is subject to all the provisions of the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act, including but not limited to the civil remedies of Minnesota Statutes Section 13.08, as if it were a government entity. In the event ENGINEER receives a request to release data, ENGINEER must immediately notify CITY. CITY will give ENGINEER instructions concerning the release of the data to the requesting party before the data is released. ENGINEER agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold CITY, its officials, officers, agents, employees, and volunteers harmless from any claims resulting from ENGINEER'S officers', agents', city's, partners', employees', volunteers', assignees' or subcontractors' unlawful disclosure and/or use of protected data. The terms of this paragraph shall survive the cancellation or termination of this Agreement. 14. Ownership of Documents. All plans, diagrams, analyses, reports, and information generated in connection with the performance of this Agreement shall become the property of the CITY. The CITY may use the information for its purposes. Any modifications made by the CITY to any of the ENGINEER'S documents without written authorization or adaptation by the ENGINEER will be at the CITY'S sole risk and without liability to the ENGINEER. 15. Copyriaht/Patent. ENGINEER shall defend actions or claims charging infringement of any copyright or patent by reason of the use or adoption of any designs, drawings or specifications supplied by it, and it shall hold harmless the CITY from loss or damage resulting therefrom. 16. Governing Law/Venue. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Minnesota, without giving effect to the principles of conflict of laws. All proceedings related to this contract shall be venued in the Hennepin County District Court. 17. Permits. ENGINEER shall obtain all necessary permits required for completion of ENGINEER'S services. 18. Entire Agreement. The entire agreement of the parties is contained herein. This Agreement supersedes all oral agreements and negotiations between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof as well as any previous agreements presently in effect between the parties relating to the subject matter hereof. Any alterations, amendments, deletions, or waivers of the provisions of this Agreement shall be valid only when expressed in writing and duly signed by the parties, unless otherwise provided herein. 19. Termination. CITY may terminate this Agreement without cause by written notice delivered to the ENGINEER. Upon termination under this provision if there is no fault of . the ENGINEER, the ENGINEER shall be paid for services rendered and reimbursable 162123v01 4 RNK:01/12/2012 expenses until the effective date of termination. If however, the CITY terminates the Agreement because the ENGINEER has failed to perform in accordance with this Agreement, no further payment shall be made to the ENGINEER, and the CITY may retain another contractor to undertake or complete the work identified in the Contract Documents. If as a result, the CITY incurs total costs for the work (including payments to both the present contractor and a future contractor) which exceed the not to exceed amount specified in the Contract Documents, if any, then the ENGINEER shall be responsible for the difference between the cost actually incurred and the Agreement amount. CITY OF EDINA Lo 0 James B. Hovland, Mayor Scott Neal, City Manager ALLIANT ENGINEERING, INCORPORATED By: Its: 162123vo1 5 RNK:01/12/2012 Alliant Engineering, Inc. • January 11, 2012 Mr. Jack Sullivan Assistant City Engineer City of Edina — Public Works 7450 Metro Boulevard Edina, MN 55439 RE: Proposal for Bicycle Boulevard Project in Edina Dear Mr. Sullivan: Thank you for the opportunity to submit this proposal to provide preliminary and final engineering services for your Bicycle Boulevard project. Our scope of work, staff hour, and cost estimate detailing our proposed services are included in the following attachments: • Attachment A: Scope of Work • Attachment B: Staff Hour and Cost Estimate Based on our understanding of the project and the project process there are several critical paths to implementing the bicycle boulevard in 2012. Meeting the project schedule is contingent upon timely agency reviews and a quick Mn/DOT State Aid turnaround on any design exceptions submitted. The following outlines key target dates: • Mid to End February, 2012 — Public Meeting • March 15, 2012 — Submit updated project memorandum and any design exceptions (if applicable) • April 1, 2012 — Submit 95% construction plans to Mn/DOT State Aid • June 1, 2012 — Advertise for bid • August 15, 2012 — Begin Construction • September 30, 2012 — Complete Construction Alliant Engineering will invoice the City of Edina on an hourly basis not to exceed the contract limit of $30,000. Please contact me (612-767-9340) if you have any questions or need additional information. Sincerely, Alliant Engineering, Inc. Michael R. Anderson, PE, PTOE Senior Transportation Engineer 233 Park Avenue South, Suite 300, Minneapolis Minnesota 55415-1108 Phone 612.758.3080, Fax 612.758.3099 Attachment A Bicycle Boulevard Design Proposal Scope of Work January 11, 2012 . Page 1 of 4 The following documents the scope of work for the City of Edina Bike Boulevard project. The bicycle boulevard consists of the following segments: • 54th Street (France Avenue to Wooddale Avenue) • Wooddale Avenue (54th Street to Valley View Road) • Valley View Road (Wooddale Avenue to TH 62) • Valley View Road (TH 62 to 69th Street) • Valley View Road (69th Street to 70th Street) Task 1.0 Document Existing Conditions 1.1 Document street widths (Edina to provide). 1.2 Obtain Microstation or AutoCad topo files (Edina to provide) 1.3 Document existing traffic volumes at key intersections and roadway segments (Edina to provide — where available) 1.4 Conduct existing sign and pavement marking inventory. Pavement markings will be digitized from aerial photography. 1.5 Document existing traffic control devices. Note: Any bicycle count data required will be provided by the City of Edina. MTask 2.0 Develop Conceptual Layouts 2.1 Develop pencil sketch conceptual alternatives for bicycle boulevard or bicycle lane configurations, based on the existing roadway width, existing issues and alternatives developed working with TLC and City of Edina. 2.2 Compare and evaluate conceptual alternatives, where more than one feasible option exists. (Up to three alternatives per segment). 2.3 Identify intersection design treatments to improve bicycle operations where appropriate. 2.4 Document preferred alternative for each segment. 2.5 Identify required MSA design exceptions and/or FHWA request to experiment items. 2.6 Prepare preliminary cost estimates for conceptual alternatives, where applicable. Task 3.0 Construction Documents 3.1 Obtain standard construction details, standard specifications and standard plans (Edina to Provide). If Edina does not have their own standard details or specifications, then Mn/DOT standards will be utilized. 3.2 Obtain CADD standards (if applicable) to be used (Edina to Provide). If Edina does not have their own CADD standards then Mn/DOT CADD standards will be used. Alliant Engineering, Inc. Attachment A Scope of Work Page 2 of 4 Bicycle Boulevard Design Proposal January 11, 2012 3.3 Prepare 95% plan construction documents and submit for Mn/DOT State Aid review. (Note: our scope of work assumes the construction plan will consist of only roadway signing and pavement marking plans). The construction plans will include: • Title sheet / Layout map • Sign panel details • Sign details • Pavement marking details • Statement of estimated quantities • Sign tab • Pavement marking tab • Roadway signing and pavement marking removal plan • Roadway signing and pavement marking plan 3.4 Coordinate with Mn/DOT State Aid. State Aid coordination includes submittal of 95% and 100% construction plans, special provisions, State Aid forms and any parking resolutions required. 3.5 Prepare 95% plan special provisions. 3.6 Review Mn/DOT State Aid comments and submit 100% construction plans and special provisions for State Aid approval. 3.7 Prepare engineer construction cost estimate. 3.8 Prepare project bidding manual. (Note: assumes Edina will provide to Alliant their standard bidding document forms, general conditions and general specifications). 3.9 Update the project memorandum (if necessary), submittal of design exception reports (if necessary) and FHWA request to experiments (if necessary). To complete the project scope within the City allocated design budget, our work scope, staff hour and fee does not include the following items. 1. Intersection surveys and utility mapping. 2. Utility locates, plans, utility coordination, utility meetings or utility plan tabulations. 3. SWPPP Documents. 4. Detailed traffic control plans. However, typical MUTCD traffic control layout configuration details will be referenced or included in the plan if applicable. 5. Pavement, curb and gutter or any other roadway or utility construction elements. 6. Roadway sign installation will be shown in the plan at the approximate locations. The City of Edina or the Construction Engineer will field locate the signposts upon installation to avoid utilities, etc. 7. Corridor alignmentplan. Alignments shown in plan will be localized to a control point and will be assumed based on geometric drawings provided by the City of Edina. 8. No cross-sections. Typical sections will be provided in accordance with State Aid requirements. Alliant Engineering, Inc. C7 • • 0 Attachment A Scope of Work Page 3 of 4 Bicycle Boulevard Design Proposal .January 11, 2012 9. Detailed landscape plans. If required by project, minimal landscaping plans could be included. 10. Signal design, signal justification reports, or any electrical plans. H. Bidding coordination, bid advertisement or contract award process will be conducted by the city of Edina. 12. Construction services, construction inspection or construction engineering. Task 4.0 Project Management and Community Involvement 4.1 Public involvement • One Public Information Meeting. It is assumed the public information meeting will be held at a point in the project design process where the proposed options are supported by both the City of Edina Public Works and TLC. 4.2 TLC coordination • Support City staff in coordinating design alternatives with TLC. It is assumed the City will lead the coordination effort. (Assume 3 meetings total). 4.3 Project management coordination • Weekly discussions between Alliant and City's PM • Meetings as necessary (assume 1 per month during design phase). 4.4 City Council One City Council Meeting. Attend and present at one City Council Meeting. The project will be presented either following the identification of the preferred conceptual alternative or to present the approved construction documents. The timeframe/purpose for the City Council meeting will follow Edina process. Note that this task does not include substantial public involvement meeting setup on the contractor's part. The City will be responsible for and not limited to the following: coordination, mailers, meeting location determination and arrangements, and meeting invitation response. Alliant Engineering, Inc. Attachment B Staff Hour and Cost Estimate Page 4 of 4 Staff Hour and Cost Estimate Bicycle Boulevard Design Proposal January 11, 2012 Work Task Project Manager Mike Anderson Senior Project Engineer Engineer II Senior Tech Steve Katie Kris Weser Bruelheide Skarbono TOTAL HOURS ESTIMATED COST BY TASK 1.0 Document Existing Conditions Obtain and Review City impyided Data 1 2 3 Validate Existing Topo and Conduct Sign and Marking Review 1 6 8 15 Document Existing Data 1 2 3 SUBTOTAL TASK 1.0 3 0 10 8 21 $1,860.00 2.0 Develop Conceptual Layouts Develop Concept Alternatives 4 16 20 Develop Comparison Matrix 4 12 16 Identify Intersection Design Treatments 4 4 8 Document Preferred AIternatives 2 2 4 Prefirninau Cost Estimates SUBTOTAL TASK 2.0 14 0 8 42 0 48 $5,460.00 3.0 Construction Documents Prepare Construction Documents and Specifications 12 24 40 60 136 Mn/DOT State Aid Coordination 4 12 16 Project Bidding Manual 4 8 12 Prepare Estimated Quantities and Cost 2 4 16 22 Project Memo Update and DesiM Exce ion 8 SUBTOTAL TASK 3.0 30 48 56 60 186 $18,900.00 4.0 Project Management and Community Involvement Public Involvement 1 meeting) 4 4 4 12 TLC Coordination 3 meetings) 6 6 Project Management and Coordination 5 meetings) 10 10 C' Council 1 meeting) 4 4 SUBTOTAL TASK 4.0 24 4 4 32 $3,540.00 Total Staff Hours 71 48 112 72 287 STIMATED COST Average Hourly Rates $120 $120 $90 $75 Estimated Labor $8,520 $5,760 $10,080 $5400 $29,760.00 Reimbursables (Mileage, Copying, Deliveries $240.00 SUBTOTAL $30,000.00 TOTAL ESTIMATED COST NOT TO EXCEED $30,000.00 Alliant Engineering, Inc. • • Rate Category Billing Table List - Alliant Engineering, Inc. Thursday, January 12, 2012 12:59:06 PM 1, Table Employee Employee Name Effective Date Rate Sequence 22 Organization: Principal: Project Manager: Supervisor: Code: Category 30 lie 10 Category 40 Category 50 Category 81 Category 103 City of Edina Available for Project Planning Project Engineer II 90.0000 30 Project Engineer 1 80.0000 40 Landscape Architect II 100.0000 50 CADD Tech II 75.0000 81 Project Manager 120.0000 103 v6.2.300 (PROUNSVILLE) - Page 1 of 1 Jack Sullivan From: Steve Clark <stevec@ticminnesota.org> Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 5:10 PM To: Jack Sullivan Cc: Wayne Houle Subject: RE: Edina Bike Boulevard Great. Thanks Jack. From: Jack Sullivan jmailto:jsullivan(abci.edina.mn.us] Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 4:45 PM To: Steve Clark Cc: Wayne Houle Subject: RE: Edina Bike Boulevard Steve, Yes, staff solicited RFQ's from 4 firms (SEH, WSB, CDG and Alliant) Here is a recap of the 4 firms: • Alliant — Most implementation experience and considerable experience with TLC and federal projects. WSB — Considerable federal experience but did not have as much experience with the TLC CDG- Considerable experience in planning bike facilities however lacked implantation of projects and federal process. • SEH- Respectfully declined to submit. Staff is excited to see the experience that Alliant brings to the project. We fully expect this firm to shepherd this project from planning into implementation in the most efficient manner possible for the City of Edina. Regards, jack n Jack Sullivan, Assistant City Engineer 952-826-0445 1 Fax 952-826-0392 isullivan ci.edina.mn.us I www.CitvofEdina.com ..For Living, Learning, Raising Families 6i Doing Business We're a do.town ... working to make the healthy choice the easy choice! From: Steve Clark jmailto:stevec(aticminnesota.orgl Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 4:28 PM To: Jack Sullivan Cc: Wayne Houle Subject: RE: Edina Bike Boulevard I haven't looked at this Jack but just curious if you had any other proposals and if you were able to let other potential consultants know about this opportunity. • Alliant does good work, so that is not an issue. 1 Steve From: Jack Sullivan fmailto:jsullivanCaaci.edina.mn.usl • Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 11:16 AM To: Steve Clark Cc: whoulelnbci.edina.mn.us Subject: FW: Edina Bike Boulevard Mr. Clark, Attached is a proposal from Alliant Engineering for the Edina Bike Boulevard TLC project. Our goal is to have this agreement approved by Council at the January 17, 2012 meeting. I ask that you review the proposal, especially the delivery dates on the cover sheet, and make any comments prior to this going to Council. The Council packet will need to be sent out to Council by end of the day on Thursday January 12th. That is the time I'd like to have comments from you. Thank you in advance for your review of the proposal. Regards, jack Jack Sullivan, Assistant City Engineer 952-826-0445 1 Fax 952-826-0392 • a sullivanOci.edina.mn.us I www.CityofEdina.com ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing Business We're a do.town ... working to make the healthy choice the easy choice! From: Mike Anderson fmailto:manderson(aIalliant-inc.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 11, 2012 9:05 AM To: Jack Sullivan Subject: RE: Edina Bike Boulevard Hi Jack, Attached is our proposal. Let me know if you see any changes. I will be out of the office at meetings from 9:15 until around 2pm today. I can send back any revisions after 2. Thanks, Mike From: Jack Sullivan[mailto:isullivanCaaci.edina.mn.us] Sent: Tuesday, January 10, 2012 1:11 PM To: Mike Anderson Cc: whoule@ci.edina.mn.us; rknutsonCabck-law.com Subject: Edina Bike Boulevard Mr. Anderson, • Thank you for submitting your proposal for the Request for Qualifications for the Edina Bike Boulevard Project. Your firm has been selected as the preferred consultant for this project. Please forward in electronic format a proposal for $30,000 by 10 am Wednesday January 11, 2012. I will forward that proposal to our City Attorney, Roger Knutson, for him to draft up an engineering • agreement between Alliant and the City of Edina. Our goal is to get this approved by Council on January 17th. In order to accomplish this we'll need to have the proposal and agreement in the council packet by Thursday January 12th. Please email or phone me with any questions. Regards, Jack x Jack Sullivan, Assistant City Engineer 952-826-0445 1 Fax 952-826-0392 isullivan(cDci.edina.mn.us I www.CitvofEdina.com ...For Living, Learning, Raising Families & Doing Business We're a do.town ... working to make the healthy choice the easy choice! • 0 • 0 SUNSET DATE EXTENSION and SCOPE CHANGE REQUEST S.P. 120-020-037 France Avenue / 72nd Street Pedestrian Bridge Edina, Hennepin County, Minnesota 1. PROJECT BACKGROUND A. Proiect Name: 72n Street Pedestrian Bridge over France Avenue in the City of Edina B. Location Map: A location map is attached a C. Sponsoring Agency: City of Edina 4801 W. 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 D. Other Participating Agencies: W . Hennepin County and MNDOT have �been orwill be involved in the review and/or approval of the project. No financial participation is anticipated from these agencies. E. Project Description: The current project includes the construction of a pedestrian and bicycle bridge over France Avenue in the vicinity of 72nd Street South. The bridge would provide a connection between the commercial, retail and offices located east of France Avenue and the residential neighborhoods west of France Avenue. The City is requesting a change in scope to provide more logical and efficient connections to these areas. Section 4 of this request �s outlines the proposed scope change. ate,... F. Funding Category: The project is funded with Federal Transportation Enhancement (TE) funds. G. Federal Funds Allocated: Federal funds in the amount of $1,000,000 have been secured. H. Local Share and Source: The City has included this project in their 2010 — 2014 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for 2012 using Southdale Area Tax Increment Financing funds and Municipal State Aid funds for the local funding match. I. Fiscal Year Program: The current project is programmed for Fiscal Year 2011. 2. PROJECT PROGRESS • A. Project Schedule: A revised project schedule is attached as Exhibit 2. The current progress on the project is attached as Exhibit 3. B. Right -of -Way Acquisition: Adjacent property owners are aware of the project and preliminary discussions on right of way needs have been completed. C. Permits The following table is a list of anticipated permitting agencies and the status of their reviews: Agency Permit Status MPCA NPDES Not yet submitted, Scope Change Request February 2012 with Final Plans Nine Mile Watershed District Wetlands (if required) Not yet submitted, Not yet submitted, July 2012 Hennepin County with Final Plans D. Approvals: The following is a list of agencies with approval authority and the status of each approval: Agency Approval Required Status Met Council Sunset Date Extension February 2012 Scope Change Request February 2012 MnDOT Project Memorandum Not yet submitted, April 2012 Final Plan Approval Not yet submitted, July 2012 Hennepin County Preliminary Plan Not yet submitted, March 2012 Final Plan Approval Not yet submitted, July 2012 City of Edina Transportation Commission Preliminary Plan February 2012 City Council Preliminary Plan March 2012 Final Plan Approval June 2012 E. Identified Funds Spent to Date on Project: To date, City local funds have been spent on the preparation of preliminary concepts and alternatives for the project. r� U 2 3. JUSTIFICATION FOR EXTENSION A. What is unique about this proiect that requires an extension of the Sunset? A sunset extension request has become necessary primarily due to: 1. Transportation Commission and Bike Edina Task Force review of the proposal. The Edina City Council established the Transportation Commission to address transportation issues and improve the local system to stay consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and Vision 20/20. The Edina Transportation Commission (ETC) reviews and comments on plans that enhance both motorized and non- motorized transportation opportunities in the City. The ETC evaluates methods for traffic calming and other speed and volume mitigation measures and recommends their implementation where appropriate. The ETC reviews the findings of the Local Traffic Task Force and offers recommendations for implementation. The Bike Edina Task Force was established prior to the City's 2008 Comprehensive Plan update. This task force studied the City's bicycle system and prepared a detailed report recommending improvements to the City's bicycle system. This document was included as part of the approved Comprehensive Plan.: • Both the ETC and the Bike Edina Task Force have reviewed the current ;Pedestrian Bridge proposal and have raised questions on the location and efficiency of the overpass at 72nd Street. The primary question is, will people use the overpass with the land use attractions and pedestrian facilities spread out on both sides of France Avenue from 65`h Street to 78th Street? Exhibit 4 shows the Pedestrian and Bicycle Framework on both sides of France Avenue. 2. Concern over the need and effectiveness of a Pedestrian Bridge in this location. As indicated, both the ETC and Bike Edina Task Force has raised a concern with location and effectiveness of the pedestrian bridge at the 72nd Street location. With a north/south pedestrian corridor (the Promenade) located east of France Avenue and several residential communities and businesses located west of France Avenue, concentrating the primary crossing at 72nd Street has been questioned. The concern is that pedestrian and bicyclists will use the existing signalized intersections to cross France Avenue even with the overpass at 72nd Street in place. Providing multiple enhanced crossings of France Avenue appears to be a more logical solution that would be used by more pedestrians and • bicyclists. Exhibit 4 shows the Pedestrian and Bicycle Framework on both sides of France Avenue. 0 3. New emphases on "Complete Streets ". Both Hennepin County and Edina have adopted "Complete Streets" policies. These policies emphasize that streets are designed and operated to enable safe access for all users. Hennepin County in conjunction with the City of Edina prepared a study in 2009 that evaluated and recommended improvements to enhance safety, vitality, identity, cohesiveness and visual quality of the France Avenue corridor. Based on that study, enhancing multiple crossing along France Avenue would create a more useable pedestrian and bicycle network than with the proposed overpass. A copy of the study is included as Appendix A 4. City Council and Commissions direction to proceed with a study of at grade options. The City Council with recommendation from the ETC has initiated a study to review and determine what the appropriate locations and crossing enhancements should include with the proposed at -grade crossing alternatives. Sectioa.4 of this request outlines the alternative and locations a. being considered B. What are the financial impacts if this project does not meet its sunset date? The City has invested extensive time and funding in exploring solutions to improving the pedestrian and bicycle accessibility and flow across France Avenue. C. How does this project implement regional policies? The Met Council Transportation Policy Plan includes the following primary policy for pedestrian and bicycle travel: �- Policy 18: Providing Pedestrian and Bicycle Travel Systems: The Council, state, and local units of government will support efforts to increase the share of trips made by bicycling and walking and develop and maintain efficient, safe and appealing pedestrian and bicycle transportation systems. The project meets the following strategies associated with this policy: • Strategy 18a. - Bicycle and Pedestrian Regional Investment Priorities • Strategy 18b. - Connectivity to Transit • Strategy 18c. - Local Planning for Bicycling and Walking • Strategy 18d. — Inter -Jurisdictional Coordination • Strategy 18e. - Complete Streets • 4 . D. What are the implications if the project does not obtain the requested extension? U • An extension of the sunset date is critical to allow time for the successful implementation of one of the City's primary Pedestrian/ Bicycle objectives to "Create pedestrian and bicycle interconnections among major generators with continuity across major roadway and other barriers". If the extension were not granted the City would forfeit the TE funding on the project and abandon it until funding can be obtained. Abandonment until an unknown future date would seriously complicate political approval processes, render useless some of the work done to date, and be very inefficient.Furthermore, abandonment leaves a significant gap in the Cities trail and bike system. in the next three to six months? City has identified potential solutions to the providing a more efficient and user friendly project. Exhibit 2 describes the schedule that the City is committed to, to bring this project to a successful conclusion. This schedule will allow the City to complete the right-of-way acquisition and Project Memorandum early enough in 2012 to allow construction to begin in late 2012 or early 2013. �..�_R! , 5 4. SCOPE CHANGE REQUEST A. Project Description Existing project description: The 72nd Street Pedestrian Bridge would complete a missing link by overcoming the France Avenue barrier (ADT 28,700) for the pedestrian and bicycle circulation system in this part of Edina. The pedestrian and bicycle amenities will include a significant emphasis on aesthetics and special amenities such as public art, water fountains at a similar caliber to the Centennial Lakes pedestrian circulation network. The City is planning to construct the trail network east of France Avenue beginning in 2008. The project will result in the provision of safe and efficient pedestrian and bicycle facilities connecting a significant activity centers east of France Avenue with established neighborhoods to the west. The Promenade and Centennial Lakes trail systems serve high density residential areas, medical offices, movie theatres, Centennial Lakes Park, Edinborough Park, the YMCA, Hennepin County Regional Library and Service Center and a multitude of retail shops including Target, the Galleria and Southdale Shopping Center. The Promenade trail also includes an east -west leg with connects to the City of Richfield. The total project cost is estimated to be approximately $2,000,000. The following is the proposed scope change project description. The primary changes in the description are shown as italicized. Proposed project description: The France Avenue Pedestrian Crossing project would complete a missing link by overcoming the France Avenue barrier (ADT 28;700) for the pedestrian and bicycle circulation system in this part of Edina. The pedestrian and bicycle amenities will include a significant emphasis on aesthetics and special amenities such as public art, water fountains at a similar caliber to the Centennial Lakes pedestrian circulation network. In addition intersection enhancements such as; median refuge island, accessible pedestrian signals, side mounted and overhead pedestrian warning signs, enhanced pedestrian corner treatments, etc. The City has completed the construction of the trail network east of France Avenue. The project will result in the provision of safe and efficient pedestrian and bicycle facilities connecting a significant activity centers east of France Avenue with established neighborhoods to the west. The Promenade and Centennial Lakes trail systems serve high density residential areas, medical offices, movie theatres, Centennial Lakes Park, Edinborough Park, the YMCA, Hennepin County Regional Library and Service Center and a multitude of retail shops including Target, the Galleria and Southdale Shopping Center. The Promenade trail also includes an east -west leg which connects to the City of Richfield and the future 9 mile regional trail. The total project cost is estimated to be approximately $2,045,000. Included as Exhibit 5 is a summary of the potential pedestrian crossing elements that could be applied at all or some of the intersections in the • corridor. Also included, as Exhibit 6, is a layout showing typical intersection improvements that would be used along the corridor. C1 B. Location Map A location map is attached as Exhibit 1. C. Proiect Layout A map showing the "Typical" intersection improvement and the proposed locations of the improvements in relationship to the existing pedestrian and bicycle system is included as Exhibits 6. D. Work to be completed With approval of the Sunset Date extension and Scope Change request, the City will complete the Project Memorandum,, Construction Plans and Right of Way acquisition. Exhibit 2 shows the proposed project schedule. E. Revised cost estimate Base on the proposed change in scope the following estimated cost has been developed: , Revised project cost estimate Intersection improvements $ 1,005,000 Revised signal system $ 600,000 Signing and Striping $ 36,000 Trail / Sidewalk $ 54,000 Retaining walls µ -$ 150,000 Guard rail $ 50,000 Lighting a $ 80,000 Traffic Control ;- $ 20,000 Landscaping $ 50,000 Total Costw $ 2,045,000 The revised cost estimate assumes improvement to 3 intersections F. Key Criteria rescoring The following outlines each prioritizing criteria with the changes in the previous responses show as italicized. The original score is also included. 1. Urgency (250 points). Discuss if/how the project proposes or addresses each of the following: (Original Score = 205) • Takes advantage of a time -sensitive opportunity, e.g., a willing landowner, cost savings, affiliation with another project, competing development opportunities RESPONSE: The City of Edina has recently completed an area study examining the potential to provide attractive trail and sidewalk connections from the north end of Centennial Lakes towards Southdale Shopping Center . and beyond. The pedestrian and bicycle amenities will include a significant emphasis on aesthetics and special amenities such as public art, water 7 • fountains at a similar caliber to the Centennial Lakes pedestrian circulation network. The City has constructed the trail network east of France Avenue. The France Avenue Pedestrian Crossing plan would complete a missing link by overcoming the France Avenue barrier for the pedestrian and bicycle circulation system in this part of Edina. • Significantly addresses a strong un -met need or area of concern/problem associated with the development of an integrated bicycle or pedestrian transportation network or providing a safe bicycle or pedestrian route RESPONSE: As a part of the pedestrian circulation study public meetings many residents of the Cornelia neighborhood west of France Avenue have expressed a strong desire to be able to access the wide variety of shops, businesses and recreational amenities east of France Avenue without having to drive to them. The neighborhood proximity to the Centennial Lakes area is within walking distance; however, residents are discouraged from walking due to the France Avenue barrier to pedestrians and cyclists. 2. Impact (250 points). Discuss how the project addresses each element below (respond as appropriate to A. or_B.,..nat.both): (Original.Score = 207) A. Bike/Ped Infrastructure (QA #1, and QA #8): • Fills gaps, overcomes barriers, and/or connects system segments in pedestrian/bicycle network. The applicant should provide a map showing the location of the project within the context of an existing and planned bicycle or pedestrian network. If the project is removing a barrier, the applicant should demonstrate the magnitude of the barrier (number of lanes, average daily traffic, posted speed, etc.) and how the proposed project will improve travel across that barrier. RESPONSE: The proposed project is intended to overcome a significant barrier between residential neighborhoods west of France Avenue and the commercial and recreational amenities east of France Avenue. France Avenue currently carries 28,700 vehicles per day and is generally 8-10 lanes wide at intersections making crossing very intimidating for most people. The east side of France Avenue does not have adequate provisions for pedestrian and bicycle traffic also limiting the attractiveness of crossing the street. Conversely, the Centennial Lakes area and Promenade located approximately 500 feet east of and parallel to France Avenue provide a high quality pedestrian environment that connects commercial businesses, retail, recreation, and civic amenities situated among the landscaped gardens, ponds and open spaces. The France Avenue Pedestrian Crossing project will provide enhancements to the existing signalized intersections thus allowing residents to easily move between their neighborhoods to the vibrant Centennial Lakes area without the need to get in cars. M is • Project provides a high -demand facility or program. Relative levels of demand will be determined using population density and connections to significant travel attractors. Metropolitan Council staff will determine population density using 2000 residential population within one mile of the project. The applicant should also list below significant destinations that are near the facility or that the facility provides close connections to. Destinations can be recreation areas such as parks, beaches, rivers, lakes, etc; or commercial or mixed-use districts, major employment areas or other major cultural destinations. RESPONSE: The number and variety of destinations for pedestrians and cyclists using the France Avenue Pedestrian Crossings is expansive. The France Avenue Pedestrian Crossings and trail systems will connect to the proposed Edina Promenade and Centennial` Lakes trail networks which provide pedestrian access to virtually a small city within Edina. The following is a sampling of some of these destinations:r r o Centennial Lakes Park o Edinborough Indoor Parr. o Southdale.YMCA: o Hennepin County Library ..- o Hundreds of retail shops between 66th and 1-494 including Southdale Shopping Center, Galleria Shopping Center, Yorktown Mall, Target o Fairview South dale Medical Center o Medical and other offices in and throughout Centennial Lakes Business Park o Movie theaters w o Restaurants ranging from fast food to white table cloth ' o Skateboard Park ''w o Westin and Residence Inn Hotel's o City Parks including: Aquatic center, Frisbee golf course, Fred mRichardson golf course o LA Fitness Health Club • Addresses safety concerns. The applicant should describe how the project addresses an identified safety problem. RESPONSE: Existing pedestrian and bicycle access across France Avenue is provided at signalized intersections between 1-494 and 66th Street. Although these intersections provide pedestrian indications, the sheer width of the roadway and volume of traffic create an imposing barrier for pedestrians, especially elderly, handicapped and children. The proposed France Avenue Crossing plan would provide intersection enhancements to provide safe efficient and comfortable alternatives for residents west of France to cross the roadway and connect with the beautiful pedestrian environments created with • Centennial Lakes and the Promenade. 9 - • Provides more than a local benefit. An example of such a project is a bicycle trail that is part of a county, regional or state trail system, or one that links different trail systems together. RESPONSE: The France Avenue Pedestrian Crossing plan is part of a larger trail network which runs generally east - west across Edina connecting with many activity centers and north south trails along the way. This network extends east into Richfield and is planned to extend west through the City of Edina. 3. Relationship between Categories (100 points). Projects will score higher if they provide multiple benefits toward the purpose of the Transportation Enhancements program. Applicants should review the respective category criteria to determine the extent to which the`project relates to the other two categories: (Original Score = 35)`*6 • What is the relationship to the- Scenic and Environmental group? For example, how does the bike/ped project provide a natural resource enhancement? RESPONSE: The France Avenue Pedestrian Crossing plan will connect people with the Centennial Lakes trail network and Promenade trails. Both of these trail corridors provide users the ability to interact with the natural environments including a variety gardens and manicured landscapes, open spaces, water features as well as attractive design elements within the public realm and adjacent private properties. Centennial Lakes and The Promenade both display very high design aesthetic which gives pedestrians and cyclists a pleasurable experience as they travel through. The design aesthetic of the intersection enhancements will be developed in conjunction with public �;; ��` involvement and will result in an attractive streetscape which will enhance civicP ride. • What is the relationship to the Historic and Archaeological group? For . example, how does the bike/ped project take advantage of or enhance historic and cultural resources or provide orientation/interpretation to users? RESPONSE: The France Avenue Pedestrian Crossing plan will connect residents with current cultural activities which occur on regular basis at Centennial Lakes Park, Edinborough Park and Southdale as well as civic amenities such as libraries. 4. Relationship to Intermodal/Multimodal Transportation System (100 points). Discuss how the project will function as a component and/or enhancement of the transportation system: (Original Score = 79) • How will the bicycle or pedestrian facility benefit the experience of users of the transportation system? 10 RESPONSE: The improved safety through intersection enhancements will allow residents west of France Avenue to make many short trips to the Centennial Lakes/Southdale area by walking or biking in lieu of using automobiles. Providing convenient and efficient alternative to driving will encourage more people to walk or bike and result in healthier people and more interesting travel experiences. • How will the project benefit multiple modes of transportation? An example of a project that would do this would be a bicycle facility that connects to a 5. General/Integrative Criteria - Development Framework Implementation (150 points). (Original Score =125) There would not be any change for this criterion. 6. General/Integrative Criteria — Maturity of Project Concept (150 points). (Original Score = 83) See Exhibit 3 for updated Appendix K Schedule. �J 11 transit center or a mixed-use pedestrian -oriented district, or a pedestrian project that is a component of a transit -oriented development. RESPONSE: The Promenade and CentennialLakes trail corridors are anchored at the north (Southdale Shopping Center) and south (Edinborough) ends by Transit Centers offering connections to Metro Transit buses and local circulators. Residents living west of France Avenue will have a convenient and attractive trail to connect them with regional transit options without using automobiles. The Promenade and Centennial Lakes corridors are located in one of the best regional examples of a vibrant pedestrian district. Providing convenient access to thisdistrictand the transit hubs by means of the enhanced pedestrian crossings of France Avenue will entice residents to access these amenities without getting into automobiles. r • How does the facility serve trips that could otherwise be made by motor :vehicles? RESPONSE: The Promenade and Centennial Lakes corridors are located in z one of the best regional examples of a vibrant pedestrian district. Providing convenient access to this district and the transit hubs by means of the new enhanced crossings of France Avenue will entice residents to access these amenities without getting into automobiles. 5. General/Integrative Criteria - Development Framework Implementation (150 points). (Original Score =125) There would not be any change for this criterion. 6. General/Integrative Criteria — Maturity of Project Concept (150 points). (Original Score = 83) See Exhibit 3 for updated Appendix K Schedule. �J 11 0 Sunset Date Extension / Scope Change Request Exhibit 1: Location aFr a _5 — —1 i t ryry�rr *� -,rte;. 1� a �*V!�cs(- i"�{, -4" `r` •• ,�f8" fid, se eW TOfh St�{t _ jf i. #� f ` t I , Y• F i Hazalton Road W 72nd Strut d ` M i f 3 r r a i T WT" S �y W TUh Wrest r. tR@t l w_nth ac rz i > f r' w ; sunset Date Extension / France Avenue ! 72nd Street Pedestrian Bridge Scope Change Request City of Edina, Minnesota Project Location Map �3 12 Sunset Date Extension / Scope Change Request Exhibit 2: Revised Project Schedule 0 Proposed Revised Project Schedule 171 Right of Wav Acquisition • Title Research................................................................................................ February 2012 • Initial Parcel Work and Landowner Notification ...........................................February 2012 • Construction Limits Determined....................................................................... March 2012 • Acquisition...............................................................................................April to July 2012 • Title and Possession.................................................................................... September 2012 • RAV Certificate#1...........................................................................................October 2012 Project Development and Documentation • Draft PM Submittal........................................................................................... March 2012 • Final PM Submittal (pending Mn/DOT review time) ......................................... April 2012 • PM Approval (pending Mn/DOT review time).....................................................June 2012 Final Design and Construction • Layout Submittal to County for Approval ..................................................... February 2012 • Final Design Preparation ■ 60% Plan Submittal................................................................................. April 2012 ■ 95% Mn/DOT Plan Submittal...................................................................June 2012 ■ Mn/DOT State Aid Plan Approval ..................... August 2012 • Permits.........................................................................................................September 2012 • Bidding....................................................................................................... November 2012 • Construction...................................................................................................... Spring 2013 13 Sunset Date Extension / Scope Change Request Exhibit 3: Progress Schedule for Sunset Extensions PROGRESS SCHEDULE FOR SUNSET EXTENSIONS ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION ❑EA X Project Memorandum ❑ Completed/Approved Date of Approval X Not Complete Anticipated Date of Completion — Submittal to MnDOT March 2012, MnDOT approval June 2012. OPPORTUNITY FOR PUBLIC HEARING (not necessary for Project Memorandum) ❑ Completed Date of Approval ❑Not Complete Anticipated Date of Completion FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (Not required for Project Memorandum) ❑Completed/FONSI Approved Date of Approval ❑Not Complete 49 Anticipated Date of Completion STUDY REPORT (required for Environmental Assessment Only) ❑ Completed Date of Approval ❑Not Complete Anticipated Date of Completion CONSTRUCTION PLANS ❑Completed (Includes signature of District State Aid Engineer) Date X Not Complete Anticipated Date of Completion — Submittal to MnDOT 60% April 2012, MnDOT approval August 2012. RIGHT-OF-WAY ACQUISITION X Completed (Includes approval of right-of-way Cert. #1 or #lA) Date of Approval X Not Complete Anticipated Date of Completion — October 2012 LETTING Anticipated Letting Date — November 2012 • 14 n u Sunset Date Extension / Scope Change Request Exhibit 4: France Avenue Pedestrian and Bicycle Framework 15 • Sunset Date Extension / Scope Change Request Exhibit 5: Potential Elements to be applied to Pedestrian Crossings Locations on France Avenue The primary (signalized) intersections along this corridor include: • Minnesota Drive • 76th Street • Parklawn Avenue • Gallagher Drive • Hazleton Road • 70th Street • 69th Street/Valley View Road • 66th Street • 2 Signals at Southdale Access The secondary (unsignalized or right-in/right-out) intersections along the corridor include: • 72nd Street The following treatments have been identified as potential pedestrian enhancements that could be appropriate for use along the France Avenue corridor between Minnesota Drive and 66th Street: 1. Median Refuge Islands 2. Accessible Pedestrian Signal 3. Side Mounted and Overhead Pedestrian warning signs 4. Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons (HAWK Signals) 5. Passive pedestrian detection systems 6. Ladder/Zebra Style Crosswalks 7. Textured/Colored Crosswalks 8. LOOK LEFT/RIGHT Pavement Markings 9. Reduced Lane Widths 10. Reduced and Enhanced Corner Radius 11. Advance Stop Lines 12. Channelized Right Turns 13. Landscaping 16 0 • • Recommended. Treatment Signalized Intersections Median Refuge Islands Yes Unsignalized Mid -Block Intersections Crosswalks Yes Yes Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) Yes N/A No Side Mounted and Overhead Pedestrian warning signs No Yes Yes Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons (HAWK Signals) No No Yes Passive pedestrian detection systems Yes Yes Yes Ladder/Zebra Style Crosswalks Yes Yes Yes Textured/Colored Crosswalks Yes Yes Yes LOOK LEFT/RIGHT pavement markings No No Yes Reduced Lane Widths Yes Yes Yes Reduced and enhanced corner radius Yes Yes Yes Advance Stop Lines No Yes Yes Channelized Right Turns Yes Yes N/A Landscaping Yes Yes Yes Median Refuge Island Median Refuge Islands provide a protected location within the roadway medians to allow pedestrians to cross one direction of traffic at a time. Median Refuge Islands may be provided at signalized or unsignalized intersections, or at mid -block crossings. Refuge islands have been shown to greatly improve safety conditions for pedestrians. Design standards require that medians provide at level landing area of at least six feet wide (or eight feet where bicycles are anticipated). In most locations along the France Avenue corridor, the median will need to be widened to provide this minimum width. Current traffic signal design standards also require the placement of pedestrian signals and push -buttons within the median at signalized locations. Median refuge islands are recommended for use at all locations within the France Avenue corridor where pedestrians are crossing. 17 0 40 Accessible Pedestrian Signal MnDOT has established guidelines requiring that all new or reconfigured traffic signals meet the requirements for Accessible Pedestrian Signal. These signals have several elements designed to improve the safety and usability of the intersection for pedestrians. The most notable elements are the pedestrian countdown timers that give pedestrians an indication of when the pedestrian crossing period will end. These signal systems include several audible and vibrating indicators intended to improve conditions for those with visibility or hearing impairments. In many cases, elements of the APS signal, including the pedestrian countdown timers, can be added to existing signal systems without reconfiguring the existing traffic signal. Side -Mounted and Overhead Pedestrian Warning Signs Pedestrian warning signs are intended to increase the visibility of crosswalk locations. These signs may be placed directly at the crosswalk location, with an additional optional sign placed several hundred feet in advance of the pedestrian crossing to raise awareness. These signs may be side -mounted on a pole immediately adjacent to the roadway, or may be mounted above the roadway. While this type of sign is one of the most common treatments t applied to pedestrian crossing locations many engineers believe - r their effectiveness has been diluted. For the France Avenue _! corridor, they are not likely to have any substantial impact on pedestrian safety or visibility at signalized locations. However, they may be somewhat more effective at mid -block locations and are recommended for use in these instances along the France Avenue corridor. Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK Signal) Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons (High Intensity Activated Crosswalks - HAWK Signals) are a type of traffic signal typically applied only at mid -block crossings. When activated by a pedestrian, the signals use a unique series of flashing lights to alert motorists that a pedestrian is present. After flashing for a few seconds, motorists are required to stop for pedestrians by a red traffic signal. Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons differ from other flashing beacon systems in that motorists are more likely to respond to the red traffic signal similar to the red light used at typical traffic signals. 0 Passive Pedestrian Detection Systems Passive Pedestrian Detection Systems use technology to automatically detect the presence of pedestrians on sidewalks or in crosswalks. These sensors may be used to activate any number of flashing beacon or crosswalk technologies, including most strategies discussed elsewhere in this document. Several technologies may be used, including microwave, infrared, or video detection. These detection systems may be used in conjunction with or in replace of typical push-button systems. Passive Pedestrian Detection is useful primarily to activate the system in cases where pedestrians would not manually activate the system using a push-button. Detection systems may also be configured to detect the presence of pedestrians approaching a crosswalk to activate the system in advance of their arrival. These systems may be used at any crosswalk location along France Avenue. Ladder/Zebra Style Crosswalks Ladder and Zebra style crosswalk markings may be used to enhance the visibility of crosswalks beyond the basic configuration with two transverse lines. Zebra style crosswalks use a series of parallel longitudinal markings approximately six feet in length to mark a crosswalk. A Ladder style crosswalk combines the two transverse lines with the parallel longitudinal lines to achieve maximum crosswalk visibility. These markings are recommended for all pedestrian crossing locations along France Avenue. Textured/Colored Crosswalks Colored crosswalks are an aesthetic treatment to crosswalks that may be applied at intersection or mid -block crosswalks to improve the visibility of the crosswalks. They may be constructed using a number of different methods, however, h the most likely application method for use along France Avenue is the use of pigmented concrete since the roadway surface is already concrete. Additional texture may be added to crosswalks for aesthetic purposes, however, additional ' texture also tends to increase maintenance costs and can be problematic for snow plows. In some cases, it may be possible to use preformed thermoplastic pavement markings to achieve a similar aesthetic appearance at a much lower cost, though this approach is more typical for asphalt roadways. LOOK LEFT/RIGHT pavement markings In some cases, it may be appropriate to use pavement markings reminding pedestrians to "LOOK LEFT" or "LOOK RIGHT" before stepping out into a roadway. These markings may be particularly useful at mid -block crossing s locations where pedestrians are crossing only one direction of traffic at a time. There is very little academic information, ..., m available regarding the effectiveness of these markings at improving pedestrian safety, however these markings may still be appropriate for use along France Avenue at mid -block crossing locations. 19 Reduced Lane Widths • Reducing the width of the existing lanes on France Avenue will improve pedestrian safety by shortening the crossing distance for pedestrians, and also by encouraging motorists to reduce speed. According to the FHWA, there is no reduction in safety for motorists by narrowing traffic lanes to 11 or 10 feet in width. MnDOT design guidelines for State -Aid roadways currently permit traffic lanes as narrow as 11 feet, or 10 feet for turning lanes. Opportunities to reduce lane width may arise as portions of France Avenue are reconstructed. In many cases, the construction of pedestrian refuge islands at intersection or mid -block locations will require widening the roadway somewhat, presenting opportunities to implement narrow -width lanes. Minimum width traffic lanes are recommended at all locations along the France Avenue corridor. Reduced and Enhanced Corner Radius Reducing the radius of corners at intersections will improve pedestrian safety by shortening the crossing distance for pedestrians as well as encouraging motorists to reduce speed. Reconfiguring corners with the minimum radius required for the anticipated vehicles is recommended for all locations along France Avenue. Advance Stop Lines Advance Stop Lines or Advance Yield Lines are a strategy to reduce the occurrence of "double -threat" crashes common on multi -lane roadways. A "double -threat" crash occurs when a driver in one lane stops to allow a pedestrian to cross, but the driver in an adjacent • lane does not yield because the first stopped vehicle blocks the crossing pedestrian from view. By requiring vehicles to stop 20-50 feet in advance of the crosswalk, motorists in adjacent lanes are more likely to see pedestrians crossing the roadway. Advance stop lines are not necessary at signalized locations, but are recommended for all crosswalks at unsignalized or mid -block crosswalks along France Avenue. • Channelized Right Turns A common design strategy used at high-volume intersections is to allow right -turning vehicles to bypass the traffic signal by providing a channelizing island separating turning vehicles from through vehicles. The resulting triangle island is s, typically used as a pedestrian island. This strategy has both {` positive and negative implications for pedestrians. Allowing pedestrians to cross right -turning traffic separately from the through lanes will greatly reduce the pedestrian crossing distance. However, many communities report that the separated right -turn lanes encourage high speeds for right- turning vehicles with relatively low compliance rate of =' yielding to pedestrians. Some communities have tried toOL ._..,r... address high speeds for right -turning vehicles by constructing a speed -table (a flat-topped elevated crosswalk) across the right -turn lane. Channelized right -turns already exist at many locations along the France Avenue corridor. Enhancements to the resulting pedestrian islands, and the construction of speed humps across the right -turn lanes is recommended for all channelized right -turns along the France Avenue corridor. 20 Landscaping The addition of landscaping is an aesthetic improvement that could improve the experience for all users throughout the France Avenue Corridor. In particular, many of the existing medians provide opportunities for beautification. In many cases, minimum width medians of 4-6 feet will be too narrow to allow landscaping. However, with the construction of features like mid -block crosswalks or pedestrian refuge islands, the resulting medians will be wide enough to provide landscaping opportunities. Special care should be taken to select plants that will not block visibility — typically 3 feet tall or shorter near intersections. • 21 • • • Sunset Date Extension / Scope Change Request Exhibit b: intersection improvement Gallagher Drive 18'LANE N A 0 40 ft 80 Ft f U FMZFy ii France Avenue 172nd Street Pedestrian Bride a 9 Sunset Date Extension 1Scope Change Request -�° Cita of Edina, Minnesota Typical Intersection Improvements 22