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AGENDA
CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
COMMUNITY ROOM
November 15, 2012
6:00 P.M.
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL
III. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Regular Meeting of October 25, 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. Traffic Safety Committee Report of November 7, 2012
B. Updates
i. Student Member
ii. Bike Edina Task Force — October 11, 2012 Minutes
iii. Living Streets Working Group — Advisory Communication
iv. Transportation Options Working Group
V. Communications Committee
VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
A. Correspondence from City Council packet relating to transportation issues.
VIII. CHAIR AND COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS
IX. STAFF COMMENTS
Agenda / Edina Transportation Commission
November 15, 2012
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X. ADJOURNMENT
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of hearing amplification, an interpreter, large -print documents or something else, please call 952-927-886172 hours in
advance of the meeting.
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MINUTES OF
CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
OCTOBER 25, 2012
6:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Director Houle called the meeting to order in the absence of the chair and vice -chair. He explained that the
bylaws require the commission to nominate an acting -chair under this circumstance. Memberas
nominated as acting -chair by member Franzen and the nomination was seconded by membel�No
other nominations were made and the nomination closed. All voted aye. Motion carried.
APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA
Motion was made by member Franzen and seconded by member LaForce to approve the meeting
agenda.
APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING OF SEPT. 20.2012
The following corrections were made: Page 2, Traffic Safety Committee, 3rd paragraph, delete '30 mph' and
replace with '25 mph;' delete 'pick the speeds that 85% of drivers are traveling' and replace with 'the 85th
percentile speed is the speed at which 85% of drivers are traveling at or under;' and page 3, delete 'None'
and add 'Receive minutes of Aug. 14, 2012.' Motion was made by member LaForce and seconded by
member Surya to approve the amended minutes of Sept. 20, 2012. All voted aye. Motion carried.
COMMUNITY COMMENT — None.
REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS
do.town Update
Mr. Flynn Rico -Johnson explained the do -town initiative is a partnership with the cities of Bloomington,
Edina and Richfield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota which aims to address unhealthy and inactive
lifestyles and make residents healthier. They are doing this by conducting walking audits. Residents
volunteer to walk certain streets and evaluate the infrastructure to see what is wrong with it. He said the
point is not to avoid certain streets but to identify what can be done to make improvements, e.g. no
sidewalk, no streetlights, etc. The audits are for people of all ages and focus on places most often traveled
such as schools, parks, major shopping districts, etc. He said Edina is a vibrant city and they are looking for
ideas and help with getting the information out so that they can do more audits and help the City address
the concerns when projects are done.
Member Janovy said the City Council and the ETC received letters from residents that have done the
walking audit. She asked if the audit is better done person by person or in a group. Mr. Rico -Johnson said
the 50th/Halifax Ave area audit included different families and this brings different. perspectives because
•each family may have different reasons for walking and because of this, they prefer to have as many
people involved. He said they would like to do walking audits during the winter too and volunteers can
contact him at flynn@do-town.ore or info@do.town.or.
Member Janovy asked if they are doing similar audits for biking and he said it is more difficult to do but
they are working on it. He said the biking audit can be done by an individual riding his/her favorite route
and evaluating it.
Hennepin County Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan
Ms. Rose Ryan, pedestrian and bicycle planner with Hennepin County said they are working on their first
ever county -wide pedestrian plan funded by a five year grant from the Centers of Disease Control called
Communities Transformation Grant. She said the purpose is to prevent chronic disease and since walking is
an easy physical activity with great benefits, they are using pedestrian/ bicycle planning to set up a
framework for a healthy community design.
To accomplish their goals of increasing the rates of walking, safety of walking and improved health of
county resident, Ms. Ryan said they will be identifying sidewalk gaps, difficult crossings, prioritize
improvements to the pedestrians system and coordinate with other agencies/organizations to reach their
goals.
Ms. Ryan said planning began this past summer with 10 workshops in various communities and the final
plan will be submitted to the County Board next summer. She asked for feedback and said the draft plan
would be available for review.
Mr. Houle noted that the map of existing sidewalks in Edina that Ms. Ryan was working from was
inaccurate as it reflected proposed sidewalks and not actual sidewalks. Some areas suggested were missing
gaps on France Avenue, Xerxes Avenue, Vernon Avenue by Schaefer Road and View Lane, W. 66th from
France to York, and York Avenue.
Xerxes Avenue Restripine — from 60th Street West to TH62
Director Houle said this was initiated by a resident through the TSC. The issues were congestion and lanes
that are not clearly marked by TH62. This was referred to Hennepin County and they drafted a restriping
plan. Area residents and city of Minneapolis are supportive of the plan and staff would like feedback from
the ETC.
Two suggestions were made that Director Houle will take back to Hennepin County. They were to taper the
line where parking ends to make it clear; and add no parking sign where the full width of parking ends
because drivers tend to park over the white line where tapering ends.
Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Fund Policy
Member Janovy said Manager Neal is seeking feedback from the ETC on the Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety
Fund Policy which was recently passed by City Council. The franchise fee would come from Edina
customers of Xcel Energy and CenterPoint Energy to be used for norl,-motorizefl transportation.
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I. Use funds for construction only, not for staffing;
• 2. Change the name from Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Fund to Activ Infrastructure Livin Fund to
emphasize active living;
3. Identify a certain percentage that will be used for construction vs staffing;
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4. Chair Nelson's suggestions which is attached;
5. Clarity on the meaning of 'maintenance' and consider changing it;
2013 Work Plan
Member LaForce likes the revised plan. Member Janovy suggested changing Living Streets Policy:
Implementation to Living Streets Policy and Implementation Plan; Director Houle will check to see if Safe
Routes to School Comprehensive Plan is the correct name; and change Ordinance Review for Policy to
Review Ordinances for Conformance to Policy. Member Janovy asked if the $150,000 would be in the
budget for the Living Streets Policy and Director Houle said he did not know.
Motion was made by member Iyer and seconded by member LaForce for members Thompson and Iyer to
write an advisory communication to the City Council to consider putting $150,000 in the budget to fund
Living Streets Policy development.
Member Franzen suggested laying out exactly how the $150,000 would be spent. Member LaForce
concurred and said he is not sure what the amount is or should be. Director Houle said the amount was
identified by the consultant and that he could contact him for a breakdown.
All voted aye. Motion carried.
2013 Neighborhood Reconstruction Projects
Director Houle presented the four 2013 Neighborhood Reconstruction Projects with the primary focus
41 being on transportation -related reconstruction and not utility. He said a second survey was sent to
residents to see if they would like sidewalks and streetlights now that they are to be funded by the
franchise fees and majority of respondents said no. A special public hearing meeting is scheduled for Dec.
11 for the City Council to consider approvals.
Director Houle said the feasibility studies were also distributed to fire, police, public works, parks and
recreation, the school district, and BETF for feedback, but to date, have not received any feedback.
Member Janovy suggested identifying for each group how the feasibility study relates to them, e.g. identify
the walking zone for the school district.
Director Houle said all of the streets in all four neighborhoods are in similar condition - - constructed in the
1960's and have alligator cracks, exposed base course and utility issues.
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Proposed improvements are new bulkhead curb and gutter, except for Spruce Road which is 14 ft. wide
and will get rainbow curbs instead, and new pavement. The proposed assessment is $16,150. Member
Janovy said she submitted feedback to staff on the feasibility studies. She asked if Director Houle had
considered splitting this neighborhood in two and he said he hadn't but will take a look at it.
Normandale
Proposed improvements are spot repair to curb and gutter, new pavement, and a sidewalk on W. 66th
Street. Proposed assessment is $16,100, including private sanitary sewer upgrades; and $12,300 for a few
residents whose sanitary sewer is not in the street and therefore not required to upgrade.
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Member Janovy said the BETF said West Shore Drive is a primary bike route and recommended separated
•bike lanes or road markings and signage. Member Iyer concurred and recommended dedicated bike lanes.
He said parking should not be an issue because there is a parking lot nearby. Member Janovy suggested an
off-road trail for consideration. Director Houle said he will schedule an informational meeting with
residents to share the suggestions and gather feedback.
Braemar Hills B, St. Patrick's Lane, Gleason Circle
These three neighborhoods will be presented in one feasibility study but they will be approved separately
by City Council. Proposed improvements are spot repair to curb and gutter and new pavement. Proposed
assessments are: Braemar Hills B: $9,325, St. Patrick's Lane: $11,300, and Gleason Circle: $11,600.
Lake Edina
Proposed improvements are spot repair to curb and gutter and new pavement, plus narrowing the curb
line at Hibiscus Avenue & West Shore Drive to reduce storm water run-off. Proposed assessment is
$11,900.
Member Janovy recommended a sidewalk on Normandale Road to Hibiscus Avenue to Kellogg Avenue
because of speed and volume and to connect with the Nine Mile trail that is coming soon. Director Houle
said he will schedule an informational meeting with residents to share the suggestion and gather feedback.
Traffic Safety Committee Report of Oct. 3. 2012
There were no action items in this report. Director Houle will follow up on the counts that were done in
member Whited's neighborhood and on W. 44th Street.
Updates.
Student Members
Member Schwieger noted that 'fascism' was still painted on the stop sign. Director Houle will follow up on
this.
Bike Edina Task Force—Sept. 13, 2012 Minutes
A new member was added to the BEFT.
Living Streets Working Group
No update.
Transportation Options Working Group
Received minutes of Sept. 18, 2012. Member Whited reported that John Dillery and Jill Hentges from
Metro Transit attended the Sept. 18 meeting and talked about Metro Transit's transportation options in
Edina.
Member Janovy said the time limit is up for this working group and asked if the ETC would it to continue
for another year.
Motion was made by member Franzen and seconded by member LaForce for the working group to
continue for another year. Member Whited said they need new members. Director Houle will work with
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communications director Bennerotte to do a press release for new members. Member Iyer suggested
•notifying residents who have applied for boards and commissions positions.
All voted aye. Motion carried.
Communications Committee
Member LaForce said they met with communications director Bennerotte and they now have a good sense
of how the committee will work with her. First, the committee will not produce communications or set
budget, but instead will provide ideas, tactics, strategies, etc. Secondly, they will provide feedback on the
educational material for the Wooddale bike lanes that staff is working on. And lastly, they are planning to
have online forums instead of regular meetings which are new for them so they will evaluate its
effectiveness and maybe other groups could do the same.
CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS
Received correspondences from City Council packet relating to transportation issues
CHAIR AND COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS
Member Janovy said she received a traffic safety request concerning the traffic on South View Lane that
she forwarded to Director Houle. Director Houle said the request for flashing lights has been forwarded to
the TSC. He said the area will not meet warrants for flashing lights and suggested reviewing the Crosswalk
Policy when they create the Pedestrian Plan. In the meantime, they will be rotating the in -road pedestrian
signs to this area and they should be there this week (there are 10-12 that are rotated throughout the city).
•Member Iyer said he's noticed some errors on the bicycle facility map that he will forward to Director
Houle.
Regarding the bike lanes on Wooddale Avenue, Member LaForce said he is hopeful that they will be able to
figure out a way to help residents but he said they should be thinking about ways to reach those who are
coming to the city for the first time.
STAFF COMMENTS
The Sidewalk Ordinance will be on the Nov. 20 City Council meeting.
The Southwest Transit Environment Impact Statement is available for review in Community Development -
Planning in City Hall.
Continue to observe the Wooddale Avenue advisory bike lanes and the number of signage may be reduced.
Staff is considering installing yellow tabs as a temporary measure to delineate the center line. Director
Houle said City of Minneapolis did the same striping on 14th Street and it did not generate the kind of
responses that Edina's is getting; he also said W. 54th Street was restriped similarly and it has not
generated the kind of responses either. Member Iyer asked if Edina's communication was the same or
different from Minneapolis and Director Houle said it was very similar. Member LaForce asked if there have
been any accidents since it was restriped and Director Houle said there have been two — one with a parked
car and the other was a rear-ended.
Other thoughts and suggestions were: removal of signs that are not required; W. 54th Street has symmetry
with parking lanes on both sides; Minneapolis too has symmetry with parking lanes on both sides that are
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often filled with parked cars while the parking lane on Wooddale is usually empty and gives the impression
that it is a driving lane; adding yellow tabs could add more confusions and expectation of adding a
permanent line.
Director Houle said this project has a two year experimental timeframe from the Federal Highway and staff
would need their approval as well as Mn/DOTs' to make changes.
ADJOURNMENT
Meeting adjourned.
ATTACHMENT
Attendance spreadsheet.
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Paul Nelson <pnelson@shawlundquist.com>
Monday, October 22, 2012 4:32 PM
Scott Neal;.Wayne Houle
October ETC meeting
I was out over the weekend, so am just getting to the packet today and have just a few comments to share as I will not
be in attendance at the Thursday evening meeting.
Item VI.B. Hennepin County Pedestrian/Bicycle Plan
My apologies to Ms. Rose Ryan for my not attending the meeting after setting up the meeting.
Item VI.C. Xerxes Avenue Restriping.
I am in agreement with the decision to make this change, thank you for sharing this with the ETC.
Item VI.D. Pedestrian & Cyclist Safety Fund Policy.
1) There is no escalation clause or opportunity for this fund to be increased over time. While I don't see the
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immediate need for this, I would anticipate that over time there will be a need to keep up with inflation,
construction costs, employee costs. I am also not sure how this is handled in other areas of the City — so
there may also be some coverage for this already.
As the policy relates to the lighting (safety) aspect, where do the funds come from for operational
(electrical) expenses? Hopefully we will look at cost effective lighting (LED) fixtures, but with
hundreds/thousands of new lights across the City there would be some increased expenses. Again, not sure
how this is handled for the existing dusk -to -dawn lighting currently in existence on our roadways.
Considering a new staff person specifically designated to handle this PACS Fund seems to be a luxury. While
there is no doubt additional staff time required to initially set up a new decision matrix of needs/wants of
the citizens and staff, the ongoing 1.0 FTE seems a bit excessive to me for this one area of expanded
government. I don't know the actual answer to how much time should be allotted to this individual, but a
full time person seems to be too much, even considering being the new liaison to the ETC.
Item VI.E. Revised 2013 ETC Work Plan
My packet did not have the work plan attached, perhaps it is being distributed at the meeting.
Item VII.A.
Wayne, please make mention and perhaps list on-screen the availability of the Draft Environmental Impact
Study (DEIS) for the Southwest Transitway project.
Other: Advisory Bike Lanes on Woodale/Valley View. Communication has been better since lanes have been striped,
however I'd have felt better about getting the word out prior to. this just happening and causing an uproar in the
community. I do want to keep the lanes intact and feel that the majority of drivers now understand the "advisory"
aspect of the lanes. However we do need to get permanent signage up as soon as feasible.
Thanks for including the comments from the variety of citizens.
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Date: November 15, 2012
Subject: Traffic Safety Committee Report of November 7, 2012
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Agenda Item #: VI. A.
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Action Requested:
Review and recommend Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) Report of Wednesday November 7, 2012, be
forwarded to City Council for approval.
Information / Background:
It is not anticipated that residents will be in attendance at the meeting regarding any of the attached issues.
An overview of the comments from the Edina Transportation Commission (ETC) will be included in the staff
report provided to Council for their December 4, 2012 meeting.
Director Houle will also present the interactive Map of Traffic Requests.
Attachments:
Traffic Safety Review for November 7, 2012.
City of Edina = 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424
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• TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
The Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) review of traffic safety matters occurred on
November 7. The Director of Engineering, Public Works Director, Police Traffic
Supervisor, and Traffic Safety Coordinator were in attendance for this meeting.
From these reviews, the recommendations below are provided. On each of the items,
persons involved have been contacted and staff recommendation has been discussed with
them. They were informed that if they disagree with the recommendation or have
additional facts to present, they can be included on the November 15, Edina
Transportation Commission and the December 4 City Council agenda.
SECTION A:
Requests on which the Committee recommends approval:
1. Request for a way -finding sign at Creek Valley Road indicating the
direction of the school.
• Requestor lives on Creek Valley Road. Requestor states that a sign
indicating the direction of the school would be helpful for visitors to the
school.
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This same request was submitted to the TSC in Sept. of 2011. The TSC
recommended that placing a "NO OUTLET" sign in the area would be a
better indication to drivers that Creek Valley Road does not access the
middle school and high school. See pictures below.
After discussion, it was determined that placing a sign indicating the
direction of the school would be helpful. The sign would state, "To Edina
Schools".
Staff recommends approval of a sign indicating the direction of the
schools in the area.
Traffic Safety Committee Report Page 1 of 22
November 7, 2012
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Photo 1: Valley View Road looking westbound
Photo 2: Creek Valley Road looking northbound
Traffic Safety Committee Report
November 7, 2012
Page 2 of 22
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SECTION B:
Requests on which the Committee recommends denial:
1. Request for a Yield sign at the southern intersection of Concord Avenue
and Lexington Street.
This request is from a resident who lives on Concord Avenue. The
requestor has stated that traffic northbound on Concord Avenue often
times will not stop to check for oncoming traffic before continuing onto
Lexington Avenue. Requestor feels that some traffic control would be
helpful for the overall safety of the intersection.
This is a T -intersection with Concord Avenue running north -south and
Lexington Street running east -west. Pictures are provided below. In May
of 2010, a request for a Stop sign on Lexington Street was submitted to the
TSC. This request was denied for lack of warrants, which the City
Council concurred in May 2010.
Lexington Street is classified as a local roadway with an Average Daily
• Traffic (ADT) of 267 vehicles with an 85th percentile speed of 16.8 MPH
east of the south leg of Concord Avenue. The street is 26 feet wide with
curb and gutter on the west half of the intersection.
Concord Avenue is classified as a City Street with an ADT of 399 vehicles
with an 85th percentile speed of 26.3 MPH. The street is 29 feet wide with
no curb and gutter south of the intersection.
The Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
(MNMUTCD) has standards in which a Yield sign can be placed at an
intersection and are provided below:
A. The combined vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian volume entering the
intersection from all approaches averages more than 2, 000 units per day;
B. The ability to see conflicting traffic on an approach is not sufficient to
allow a road user to stop or yield in compliance with the normal right-of-
way rule if such stopping or yielding is necessary; and/or
C. Crash records indicate that five or more crashes that involve the failure
to yield the right-of-way at the intersection under the normal right-of-way
• rule have been reported within a 3 -year period, or that three or more such
crashes have been reported within a 2 -year period.
Traffic Safety Committee Report Page 3 of 22
November 7, 2012
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0 YIELD or STOP signs should not be used for speed control.
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Crash records show no crashes at this intersection from 2001 to 2010.
Observations conducted at this intersection conclude that majority of
northbound traffic makes a right turn onto Lexington Street and continue
to head north on Concord Avenue.
After discussion, staff recommended denial due to lack of warrants.
Staff recommends denial of request for a Yield sign.
Photo 3: Concord Avenue looking northbound
Traffic Safety Committee Report Page 4 of 22
November 7, 2012
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Photo 4: Lexington Street looking westbound
2. This is the second request for a stop sign at the intersection of Kellogg
Avenue and 61 St Street West.
The current requestor lives near the intersection of Kellogg Avenue and
61s' Street West. The requestor stated that vehicles are speeding through
intersection and ignoring the Yield signs. Requestor also feels that the
traffic speeds are too high for the area.
The first request was submitted to the TSAC in July and it was denied due
to lack of warrants; the City Council concurred on August 6. After a crash
in October, a campaign by area residents prompted this second request.
61St Street West and Kellogg Avenue are both classified as local streets.
There are no recorded accidents at the intersection from 2001 to 2010.
There have been two recorded crashes this year, one on May 30, and one
on October 1. Both crashes involved vehicles failing to yield while
travelling northbound. See pictures are provided below.
Traffic Safety Committee Report Page 5 of 22
November 7, 2012
The MNMUTCD has standards when a Stop sign can be placed at an
intersection. It is stated below:
The use of STOP signs on the minor -street approaches should be
considered if engineering judgment indicates that a stop is always
required because of one or more of the following conditions:
A. The vehicular traffic volumes on the through street or highway exceed
6, 000 vehicles per day;
B. A restricted view exists ;that requires road users to stop in order to
adequately observe conflicting traffic on the through street or highway;
and/or
C. Crash records indicate that three or more crashes that are susceptible
to correction by the installation of a STOP sign have been reported within
a 12 -month period, or that five or more such crashes have been reported
within a 2 -year period. Such crashes include right-angle collisions
involving road users on the minor -street approach failing to yield the
right-of-way to traffic on the through street or highway.
In many low volume situations with no unusual history of intersection
crashes, no control at the intersections is a cost effective strategy.
Research suggests that at most locations, increasing the level of
intersection control will not improve safety (see FHWA-RD-81-084 Stop,
isYield and No Control at Intersections).
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Traffic counts are attached. The total ADT entering the intersection
equals 417 vehicles per day. This is short of the warrant listed in the
MNMUTCD. The other warrants for placing a Stop sign have also not
been met.
Staff recommends denial of the request for a Stop sign at Kellogg
Avenue and 61s' Street West.
Traffic Safety Committee Report Page 6 of 22
November 7, 2012
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Photo 6: Kellogg Ave looking northbound
Traffic Safety Committee Report
November 7, 2012
Page 7 of 22
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PHOTO 7: Kellogg Ave looking southbound
3. Request for additional pedestrian refuge across the main entrance to
Concord Elementary School on School Road.
Request is from a resident who lives near Concord Elementary School.
Requestor has stated that students who walk to school have little refuge
from vehicles that are turning into the school parking lot. Requestor
would like something to help protect students who use the crosswalk.
This area was observed previously. In 2011, a request for in -street
pedestrian crossing markers to be permanently placed at that crosswalk
was submitted to the TSC. It was denied based on the Edina policy for
placing in -street pedestrian crossing markers. Pictures are provided
below.
School Road is classified as a local roadway with an ADT of 626 vehicles
and an 85th percentile speed of 34.1 MPH. The street varies in width and
has curb and gutters on both sides and is also a bituminous street. There
are no sidewalks on either side, and there is parking restrictions on both
sides.
A possible solution would be to place delineators along the crosswalk to
create a refuge for pedestrians. After discussion, it was concluded that the
crosswalk is outside of the City's right-of-way, and is the property of
School District. The school will be contacted and informed of the request
and possible solutions. The area is also a future site for a sidewalk, which
is would redesign the crosswalk.
Traffic Safety Committee Report Page 8 of 22
November 7, 2012
• Staff recommends advising the school district of possible solutions.
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Photo 8: School Road looking eastbound at crosswalk
Photo 9: School Road looking at entrance to Concord School
Traffic Safety Committee Report Page 9 of 22
November 7, 2012
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4. Request for a "BLIND ALLEY AHEAD" sign on Sunnyside Road near
the alley entrance.
This request comes from a resident who lives near the alley. The
requestor states that vehicles exiting the alley are often not seen by
pedestrians and vehicles. The requestor feels that placing advanced
warning signs to help bring attention to the alley would be helpful.
Pictures of the alley and area are provided below. There have been no
relevant requests in the area regarding signs of this type. Other requests
have been about the regulation of the alley itself. The sign requested
would be placed on Sunnyside.
Sunnyside Road is classified as a City Street with an ADT of 4013
vehicles with an 85t" percentile speed of 27.6 MPH. Observations at this
intersection indicate that vehicles are not difficult to see when exiting the
alley.
After discussion, it was recommended that the placement of this sign is
not warranted.
Staff recommends denial of request for "BLIND ALLEY AHEAD"
sign at Sunnyside Road.
Photo 10: Sunnyside Road looking westbound near alley entrance
Traffic Safety Committee Report Page 10 of 22
November 7, 2012
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Photo 11: Sunnyside Road looking eastbound at alley entrance
5. Request for a painted crosswalk at two locations: one at Interlachen
Boulevard and Cooper Avenue and one at Interlachen Boulevard and
Mirror Lakes Drive.
Requestor lives near the area of Cooper Avenue. The requestor states that
students at nearby Highlands School walk across Interlachen Boulevard to
get to the school. Requestor feels that the placement of crosswalks would
help the students cross safer and increase driver awareness in the area.
There have been no other requests in the area of Cooper Avenue and
Interlachen Boulevard. There have been a total of four crashes at Cooper
Avenue and Interlachen Boulevard from 2001 to 2010. None of the
crashes involved pedestrians. The intersection of Mirror Lakes Drive and
Interlachen Boulevard had a total of three crashes from 2001 to, 2010.
None of the crashes involved pedestrians. Pictures of the intersections are
provided below.
Interlachen Boulevard is classified as a Collector Street. It is a 30 feet
wide bituminous street with curb and gutter on both sides. The area has
hills which could create sightline issues. The area also has parking
restriction on both sides.
• The City of Edina criteria for placing a painted crosswalk are listed below.
Traffic Safety Committee Report
November 7, 2012
Page 11 of 22
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Pedestrian crosswalks shall only be placed in an area that has in excess of
20 pedestrians crossing for a minimum of two hours during any eight-hour
period.
Observations at these intersections indicate zero pedestrians crossing
Interlachen Boulevard within an eight-hour period.
After discussion, it was recommended that these intersections did not meet
warrants. Staff is finalizing a feasibility study to add sidewalks along
Interlachen Boulevard. The crosswalks will be analyzed with that report.
Staff recommends denial of painted crosswalks across Interlachen
Boulevard.
Photo 12: Interlachen Boulevard looking westbound
Traffic Safety Committee Report Page 12 of 22
November 7, 2012
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Photo 13: Interlachen Boulevard looking westbound without traffic
6. Request for a painted crosswalk at the intersection of 55th Street West and
Xerxes Avenue.
This request comes from a resident who crosses Xerxes Avenue regularly
to get to the bus stop. The requestor states crossing the street is very hard
with the high volume of traffic. Requestor would like a painted crosswalk
to help increase the visibility of pedestrians crossing.
The same request was submitted to the TSC in June 2011. The TSC
deferred the decision to the City of Minneapolis and Hennepin County.
Both denied the previous request. Pictures of the area can be found below.
The City of Edina criteria for placing a painted crosswalk are listed below.
Pedestrian crosswalks shall only be placed in an area that has in
excess of 20 pedestrians crossing for a minimum of two hours during
any eight-hour period.
Pedestrian counts taken in the area showed 11 pedestrians crossing Xerxes
Avenue in an eight-hour period. This is below the warrants for a painted
crosswalk.
Staff recommends denial of a painted crosswalk at Xerxes Avenue and
55th Street.
Traffic Safety Committee Report Page 13 of 22
November 7, 2012
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Photo 14: Xerxes Avenue looking southbound
Traffic Safety Committee Report
November 7, 2012
Page 14 of 22
• SECTION C:
Requests that are deferred to a later date or referred to others.
1. Request for a "DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION" sign at the
intersection of Arcadia Avenue and a business entrance.
This request comes from a resident who travels along Arcadia Avenue
frequently. The requestor states that vehicles are blocking Arcadia
Avenue to turn into the drive-thru at the businesses at the intersection of
Gus Young Lane and Arcadia Avenue. Requestor would like more police
enforcement in the area along with the placement of a sign that would
indicate to vehicles that they should not block a street.
Arcadia Avenue is classified as a Collector Street with an ADT of 3963
vehicles, with about 700 vehicles entering the business entrance on
Arcadia Avenue. Pictures are provided below. In 2005, a similar request
for something to be done about traffic blocking Arcadia Avenue was
submitted to the TSC. It was decided that more police monitoring and
enforcement was needed. At the time, there was not a request for a sign in
the area.
• After discussion, it was recommended that further study was needed to
understand the impact of any intersection restrictions.
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Photo 16: Arcadia Avenue looking southbound, clear intersection
Traffic Safety Committee Report Page 15 of 22
November 7, 2012
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Photo 17: Arcadia Avenue looing southbound, busy intersection
2. Request for a Yield sign at the intersection of Highland Road and
• Westridge Boulevard.
This request is from a resident who lives on Westridge Boulevard. The
requestor states that vehicles are having a hard time seeing other vehicles
that are travelling on either road. The requestor also mentioned that the
number of children in the neighborhood makes driving very dangerous
without sidewalks in the neighborhood. The requestor feels that placing a
Yield sign would be helpful for vehicles to establish a right-of-way. The
requestor also requested that the clear -zone be looked at for compliance.
There have been no relevant requests in this area. There have also been
zero crashes at this intersection from 2001 to 2010. Pictures are provided
below.
Traffic counts are still being conducted at this time. Westridge Boulevard
is classified as a local roadway that has a width of 27 feet with curb and
gutter. Highland Road is classified as a local roadway that has a width of
27 feet with curb and gutter. Both are bituminous streets with no
sidewalks or parking restrictions on either side.
A check for compliance for clear zone was conducted, and was determined
that the corner is in compliance with the City Code for clear zones. The
. MNMUTCD has standards in which a Yield sign can be placed at an
intersection and are provided below:
Traffic Safety Committee Report Page 16 of 22
November 7, 2012
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A. The combined vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian volume entering the
intersection from all approaches averages more than 2, 000 units per day;
B. The ability to see conflicting traffic on an approach is not sufficient to
allow a road user to stop or yield in compliance with the normal right-of-
way rule if such stopping or yielding is necessary; and/or
C. Crash records indicate that five or more crashes that involve the failure
to yield the right-of-way at the intersection under the normal right-of-way
rule have been reported within a 3 -year period, or that three or more such
crashes have been reported within a 2 -year period.
YIELD or STOP signs should not be used for speed control.
This request was deferred to a later date in order to get accurate traffic
counts at the intersection.
Photo 18: Highland Road looking westbound at Westridge Boulevard
Traffic Safety Committee Report Page 17 of 22
November 7, 2012
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Photo 19: Westridge Boulevard looking towards Highland Road
• 3. Request for some type of traffic sign at the intersection of Nordic Circle
and Creek Valley Road.
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Requestor lives in the neighborhood and stated that vehicles from soccer
games at the local park are not yielding or "using" the intersection
properly. Requestor would like a sign to help avoid potential confusion at
the intersection.
There have been zero accidents at this intersection from 2001 to 2010.
Pictures are provided below. There have been no other similar requests at
this intersection. Traffic counts taken at the intersection of Nordic Circle
and Creek Valley have an average of 542 vehicles entering the
intersection.
After discussion, it was decided that this request requires further study due
to the access to the park in the area. This area will also be investigated for
potential parking restrictions and its effect on traffic in the neighborhood.
Traffic Safety Committee Report Page 18 of 22
November 7, 2012
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Photo 20: Creek Valley Road looking eastbound at Nordic Circle
Photo 21: Nordic Circle looking towards Creek Valley Road during a soccer game
4. Request for parking restrictions on the east side of Cornelia Drive from
70th Street West to Mavelle Drive.
Traffic Safety Committee Report Page 19 of 22
November 7, 2012
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This request is from the supervisor of transportation for Edina School
buses. Requestor states that vehicles parked on the east side of Cornelia
Drive during the hours of drop-off and pick up times are narrowing the
street too much. Requestor states that buses are unable to turn which is
blocking traffic and causing backups. Requestor would like the parking
restrictions to allow the buses better movement through the area and to
reduce congestion.
Cornelia Drive is classified as a local roadway. It is a 30 foot wide
concrete street with curb and gutter on both sides, with parking restrictions
on the east side just south of the intersection with 701h Street West. There
are no crashes in the area from 2001 to 2010. Pictures are provided below.
After discussion, it was decided that police enforcement would be the first
solution to try before any parking restrictions. City Code limits parked
vehicles to 6 hours (1400.10 subd. 713).
Photo 22: Cornelia Drive looking southbound.
Traffic Safety Committee Report Page 20 of 22
November 7, 2012
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• SECTION D:
Photo 23: Cornelia Drive looking northbound.
Other traffic safety issues handled.
1. Call from a resident looking for information about parking restrictions on
Merilane. Resident inquired if there were any parking restrictions.
Resident was informed that there are no parking restrictions on Merilane.
2. Call from a resident who wanted to discuss "pedestrian signs" on 44th
Street West. Left resident a voicemail, did not receive a call back.
3. Resident called to report that vehicles were not stopping at the stop signs
at the intersection of 54th Street West and Drew Avenue. Resident was
informed that the signs would be taken down and replaced with Yield
signs due to the construction of traffic circles in the intersection.
4. Call from a resident requesting information about the new striping on
Wooddale Avenue. Resident was inquiring how to drive with the
placement of the striping. Resident was informed how to drive in the new
layout.
5. Call from a resident who wanted to voice opposition to the new striping on
Wooddale Avenue.
Traffic Safety Committee Report Page 21 of 22
November 7, 2012
6. Call from a resident with "concerns" at the intersection of 76th Street West
and Edinborough Way. Left a voicemail with resident, did not receive a
call back.
7. Call from a resident with questions about the new striping on Wooddale
Avenue. Resident was inquiring how to drive correctly. Resident was
informed of the correct way to drive with Advisory Bike lanes.
8. Call from a resident with "concerns" in Edina, location not named. Left a
voicemail with resident, did not receive a call back.
9. Call from a resident with questions about the new striping on 70th Street
West. Resident inquired about the size and location of future bike lanes.
Resident was advised of the new bike lanes on 701h Street West, Cahil
Road, Antrim Road, and Valley View Road.
10. Call from a resident with questions about the painted line on the path next
to 66th Street West. Resident was informed that the stripe was for safety
reasons. Resident also asked about the placement of a signal light on 66th
Street West and West Shore Drive. Resident was informed that a traffic
count was done and this intersection did not qualify for a signal light.
11. Call from a resident with concerns at the intersection of 78th Street West
and Normandale Road. Resident would like the area to be looked at for a
possible "No turn on red" sign. Called resident, did not receive a call
back.
12. Call from a resident requesting temporary parking restrictions. Call was
forwarded to Edina Police Department, who manages temporary parking
restrictions.
13. Call from a resident requesting the speeds to be looked at on Chowen
Avenue between 60th Street West and 58th Street West. A report detailing
the speeds and traffic volumes is attached. Chowen Avenue is classified
as a City street with an ADT of 241 vehicles and an 85th percentile speed
of 29.1 MPH. A detailed speed report was sent to the Edina Police for
enforcement.
14. Call from a resident with concerns about the clear zone near the
intersection of Concord Terrace and Concord Avenue. Call was
forwarded to Edina Police to check for compliance and enforcement.
15. Attached are the traffic counts and speed data for the 70th Street West area.
40 16. Attached are the traffic counts and speed data for 44th Street West.
Traffic Safety Committee Report Page 22 of 22
November 7, 2012
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Bike Edina Task Force: News & Meeting Outcomes
October 11, 2012
Purpose: The Bike Edina Task Force (BETF) meets to serve citizens and partner with City staff
and elected officials to promote bicycle improvements in Edina for education, encouragement,
infrastructure, enforcement, and ongoing assessment. We support implementation of the
approved City of Edina Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan that serves all levels of
bicyclists, connects key destinations including safe routes to schools, and integrates with the
Twin Cities' regional bike network. Our vision is a progressive bicycle -friendly community
where citizens can integrate cycling into their daily lives.
Time & Location: BETF monthly on the 2nd Thursday of each month at 8 p.m. in the Mayor's
Conference Room at Edina City Hall. For questions contact Peter Kelley, Chair. Guests are
welcome.
Distribution: BETF, guests, City Manager, City Engineer, Edina Police BETF Liaison Sgt.
Timothy Olson, SHIP contact Robyn Wiesman, and Mayor & City Council. Also Dianne
Plunkett Latham to post for the Edina Energy and Environment Commission and Ned Nelson of
the Hennepin County Bicycle Advisory Committee
• Present: Don Eyberg, Lori Richman, Tom Randall, Kirk Johnson, Peter Kelley, Rob
Erickson, Donald Eyberg, Alex Johnson, Sally Dunn, Ellen Jones
• Absent:, Marty Mathis, Brad Schaeppi, Carl Follstad, Larry Olson, Alice Hulbert,
Jennifer Janovy,
• Guests:
• Recorded by: Kirk Johnson, Peter Kelley
1. Tour de Edina: Sunday, October 14th Peter encouraged all members to attend and help
get the word out. Noon, 69th street and France area.
2. Edina Transportation Commission: ETC is recommending that the city council insert
the word "motor" as the qualifier of vehicles in 2 instances —the result would make it
legal for bikes to park and ride on a sidewalk. It is also recommending removal of
stipulations requiring bicycle licenses.
• 3. Bicycle Counts: Peter summarized for the last 5 years Counts were down in 2012, likely
due to bad weather on collection days. The count was down in conjunction with a Mpls.
count conducted by Bike Walk Twin Cities. Peter learned that Bloomington Public
Health was also conducting bike counts in Edina this fall. He has been in
communication with the coordinator of that project to see if next year the groups could
better coordinate their efforts. Wayne Houle informed that the City has a camera that
counts bicycle traffic also.
4. Community Groups: Lori Richman mentioned activities in St. Louis Park,
Bloomington, and Richfield. Quality Bike Parts(QBP) has talked about linking groups
together. Discussed opportunities to coordinate, remove redundancies and create
efficiencies for cooperation. Stay tuned — Lori will check around.
5. QBP Tour: Discussed some opportunities to visit and view operations for BETF. Also a
second opportunity to kick off the Twin Cities -related community organization noted
above.
6. Swlrt.org: (Southwest Light Rail Transit)Don Eyberg summarized this --A Federal
study that is open for public comment for next 60 days. Visit for more info and provide
input regarding bicycle facilities. Future bike lanes/routes in Edina should take into
account access to nearby light rail stations.
7. Future Bicycle Lanes: Peter announced that one of our winter meetings will be to
Is identify and prioritize the future bike lanes. Ellen Jones mentioned Safe Routes to
Schools as a priority along with where road construction projects will be. She also pushed
for advocacy of protected bicycle lanes.
8. 2013 Priorities: Peter advocated establishing objectives for strategy going into next year.
Think of what your top three priorities are and bring them to the next meeting.
9. Wayfinding and Bike Signage: Peter mentioned the variety of signs and the opportunity
to use state signage for consistency. What kinds of recommendations would the BETF
have? Group agreed that inviting input from the Bicycle Coordinator from Minneapolis
would be helpful. Thomas Randall agreed to reach out.
10. Franchise Fees on city utilities: Possible funding source the city is considering. The
proposal could generate money to fund improvements for lighting, walking, and
bicycling.
11. Road Reconstruction: Reviewed Feasibility Studies for neighborhood road
redevelopment in 2012.
a. Lake Edina area: Hibiscus and Kellogg are designated as primary bike routes in
the comp plan. Group discussed access via West Shore Drive and possible future
connections to 9 mile creek trail. As this is completely a residential area near few
obvious bike destinations at the moment, it was felt that no special treatment was
called for apart from possible signage indicated a bike route.
. b. Normandale Neighborhood: Westshore Drive is a primary bike route. Close
proximity to the Edina Water park and the ped bridge over Hwy 62 make
• Westshore drive an important bike route. The group recommends the
redevelopment project consider a separated bike lane, or at minimum road
markings and signage. Discussion included questions related to the prohibition of
bikes on the paths around Lake Cornelia and if there was any chance of that being
lifted.
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From: Wayne D. Houle, PE, Director of Engineering
Date: November IS, 2012
Subject: Living Streets Working Group
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Information / Background: /
Attached is the Advisory Communication on the Living Streets — Phase 2 that will be in the City
Council packet for their November 20 City Council meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
Edina Transportation Commission Advisory Communication — dated November 7, 2012
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Edina Transportation Commission Advisory Communication
Date: November 7, 2012
Subject: Living Streets — Phase 2 Final Steps
Attachments: Phase 2 Implementation Summary with Costs (Barr/HR Green)
Situation:
The council should consider proceeding with the final Phase 2 step in implementing a Living
Streets approach for the City of Edina. Phase 2 would engage citizens in creating an Edina -
specific Living Street Plan.
Background:
The City contracted with Barr Engineering and HR Green to complete the Living Streets Policy
Tech Memo as a first step towards adopting a Living Street Plan for implementation. The City
held a successful Living Streets workshop, which helped frame the Policy Tech Memo. That
first step included outlining important principles that will guide Phase 2. Phase 2 includes a
number of work items and would focus on stakeholder engagement and creating new design
guidelines. Please refer to the Phase 2 Summary Scope of Services attached.
Assessment:
The Edina Living Streets Plan is identified as a high priority by the City Council as identified
through goal setting. Moving forward with Phase 2 is the final step in moving towards
adopting a city specific approach to Living Streets. Creating a Plan is important in ensuring
buy -in and participation by all citizens to create a shared vision for the City which balances
user needs.
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the council authorize Edina Living Street Phase 2 to proceed and
include appropriate funding, estimated in an amount of $150,000, in the 2013 budget.
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Edina Living Streets Project — Phase 2
Implementation Plan — Proposed Scope of Services
As part of Phase 2 of the Edina Living Streets Project, HR Green and Barr Engineering will complete a
process resulting in the development of a comprehensive Living Streets Plan for the City of Edina. As
described in the Edina Livings Streets policy Technical Memorandum developed as part of Phase 1, our
multi -tiered approach will focus on understanding the range of users, modes, routes, and destinations
within the city, as well as environmental considerations such as stormwater and urban forest
management. Our unique stakeholder oriented process will result in the development of an
implementation process which will support the City's Living Street goals.
Task 1: Project Management - $8,265
The project manager will ensure the delivery of quality products on schedule and on budget, as well as
foster a cooperative spirit through strong and continuous communications. Our approach to project
management includes weekly staff meetings via conference call with the local project manager and/or the
Living Streets Committee chair (as needed), as well as regular Project Management Team (PMT)
meetings at critical decision points throughout the study process (see Task 2).
Task 2: Stakeholder Engagement - $48,655
Stakeholder engagement and coordination will be a cornerstone of this effort which will employ a different
take on the public process. We will follow the same steps as a traditional process, but engage
stakeholders to participate in the development of recommendations based on a combination of
community, regulatory, and technical considerations, rather than simply focusing on the technical data.
The stakeholder engagement process will follow three distinct phases: 1) stakeholder goal -setting, 2)
stakeholder development of measures of effectiveness to meet the goals, and 3) stakeholder evaluation
of project. This effort will focus on the development of goals and measures of effectiveness (phases 1
and 2) at a planning -level. While the project evaluation (phase 3) would take place as part of the
implementation of individual projects, this effort will include the development of an evaluation process
which will be used to calibrate the designs to stakeholder expectations.
Following this philosophy, we will guide stakeholders through the study process in a collaborative
manner, leading to the development of a Living Streets Implementation Plan calibrated to the unique
viewpoint of each interest group/mode and supported by all. The following list identifies the key
stakeholder groups and public engagement activities proposed. The consultant team will develop all
necessary meeting materials, including agendas, meeting minutes, and exhibits. Upon the conclusion of
the stakeholder engagement program, the consultant team with develop a technical memorandum to
document the stakeholder engagement process.
Proiect Management Team (PMT) - The Edina Living Streets Committee formed as part of phase
1 of the Edina Living Streets Project will serve as the Project Management Team (PMT) for the
Implementation Plan. The PMT will meet regularly throughout the course of the study to review
analysis, guide the overall study process, review input generated by public involvement activities,
evaluate deliverables, and approve the Edina Living Streets Implementation Plan findings and
recommendations. It is anticipated that the PMT will meet a total of six (6) times throughout the
course of the study.
• Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) — The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will be
composed of technical staff identified by the PMT. Membership is anticipated to include
• representatives from various City departments (i.e., public works, community development, etc.),
MnDOT, Hennepin County, Three Rivers Park District, local watershed districts, as well as other
Edina Living Streets Project — Phase 2
Implementation Plan Scope
• agency representatives. The intent of this group is to foster inter -departmental cooperation in the
planning process in order to identify the needs of each group and to develop recommendations
which widely supported. The TAC could meet as a large group, as a sub -group, or as individual
staff/agency meetings, as deemed appropriate by the PMT. It is anticipated that a total of three
(3) TAC meetings will occur, with one series of meetings occurring early in the study process to
identify issues and opportunities and one series of meetings occurring late in the process to study
proposals and recommendations.
Neighborhood Advisory Committee (NAC) — The Neighborhood Advisory Committee (NAC) will
be composed of representatives from key community groups, including residents, neighborhood
groups, local businesses, senior groups, etc. The PMT will assist in the identification of NAC
membership. This group is intended to be the primary stakeholder sounding board for the
process. The NAC will meet thee (3) times during the study process, with one meeting occurring
early in the study process to identify issues and opportunities, one meeting mid -way through the
process to evaluate alternatives, and a final meeting late in the process to study proposals and
recommendations. NAC meetings will be held at a central location to be determined by the PMT,
such as the Edina Community Center.
Individual Stakeholder Meetings — Individual meetings will be held with several important
public/private stakeholders, including the business community, public safety (sheriff, police, and
other emergency responders), environmental agencies (parks and watershed districts), school
district representatives, and utility companies. The purpose of these meetings is to directly
engage the key stakeholder groups early in the study process and solicit input on study issues
and opportunities. It is assumed that a total of six (6) individual stakeholder meetings will be held
early in the study process over the course of one day.
• Edina Transportation Commission — The Edina Transportation Commission will be the policy-
making body governing this study and will be responsible for consideration of study
recommendations, approving study products, and implementing recommendations. The study
team will conduct up to two (2) meetings with the Edina Transportation Commission, one early
and one late in the study process.
• Open House Public Meetings — Two (2) public open houses will be held early and late in the
process to provide opportunities for the general public to participate in the study process.
• Project Website — A project website (hosted by the City) will be developed and updated
periodically throughout the study process (three -updates) in order to inform stakeholders on
upcoming public meetings, provide study updates, and advise the public on key study analyses
and recommendations.
Task 3: Existing Conditions Assessment - $15,440
The intent of this task is to develop a comprehensive understanding of the existing roadway system and
infrastructure within the City of Edina, in order to guide prioritization of future investments. The study
team will study all relevant documents and materials including the Edina Comprehensive Bicycle
Transportation Plan (2007), Edina Comprehensive Plan (2008), and the Edina Comprehensive Water
Resources Management Plan Update (2009); our intent is to build on previous efforts rather than start
over. This information will be supplemented with additional data (provided by the city, as available),
including the following: vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic volumes; existing and proposed roadways,
trails, and sidewalks; existing and proposed transit routes and boardings and alightings data; pedestrian,
bicycle, and transit system plans; community comprehensive and land use plans; and local
development/redevelopment plans.
This task initiates the stakeholder engagement process, including meetings with the PMT, TAC, NAC,
and the general public. The information collected will be vetted and expanded through ongoing
stakeholder engagement, leading to a comprehensive understanding of the existing infrastructure system
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Implementation Plan Scope
• by mode. This task will result in the mapping of the key corridors and the identification of existing gaps,
barriers, and opportunities from multiple modal perspectives. The Existing Conditions Assessment will be
document in an Existing Conditions Technical Memorandum.
Task 4: Visioning and Goal Setting - $11,170
This task will build on the Vision developed as part of the Edina Living Streets Project — Phase 1 and the
information collected as part of Task 3 (Existing Conditions), to engage stakeholders in the development
of a vision, goals, and objectives for the Edina Living Streets Implementation Plan. This exercise will
occur as part of the initial stakeholder engagement activities described above (Task 3).
The Existing Conditions Assessment (Task 3) and the Visioning and Goal Setting (Task 4) will be
document in a Technical Memorandum.
Task 5: Identification of Street Typologies - $13,945
The Living Streets Implementation Plan must seek to balance the need to move traffic, encourage non -
motorized transportation, accommodate differences in neighborhood character, support land use type
(residential, commercial, industrial), capture and treat stormwater, expand the urban forest. To balance
these sometimes competing objectives it is important to understand the characteristics of the Edina street
system. The information developed in Task 3 and 4 will be used to identify a range of street typologies
within the city, based on common characteristics (i.e., traffic volumes, importance to the pedestrian and
bicycle networks, land use, etc.). These street typologies will include categories for both roadway
segment and intersection treatments. This process will expand upon the existing functional classification
of the city's streets based on land use and context (i.e., commercial areas, schools, parks, etc.). The
resulting street typologies will be used to guide the design of improvements.
Task 6: Design Guidance - $29,000
• The Edina Living Streets Implementation Plan will include a range of design guidelines and tools
correlated to the Street Typologies described in Task 4. This task will include the development of a
toolbox of best practices for pedestrian/bicycle facility improvements, stormwater management
techniques, and active living practices, as well as illustrative design templates for the most common street
typologies (assumes up to 12 templates). This design guidance will be used to inform the project
evaluation process (see Task 7) and is intended to supplement and guide standing practices related to
City of Edina streets.
The living streets toolbox and templates will provide the technical design guidance needed to implement
living streets. This information will be vetted through the stakeholder process (PMT, TAC, NAC, and
individual stakeholder meetings) to understand the common issues and needs related to the activities of
each stakeholder group, in an effort to identify infrastructure solutions which accommodate these needs.
The Identification of Street Typologies (Task 5) and the Design Guidance (Task 6) will be document in a
Technical Memorandum
Task 7: Project Implementation Process - $11,390
The Edina Livings Streets Vision sets the stage for a holistic re -invention of the City's street system. In
order to implement this vision, the appropriate modal balance and functionality of each street must be
evaluated prior to design of each individual project. In order to facilitate this understanding, the Edina
Living Streets Implementation Plan will establish a customized project evaluation process. Using the
street typologies (Task 5) and design guidance (Task 6) as a starting point, a process to evaluate the
context, modal balance, and functionality of each project will be developed. This is envisioned to be a
checklist style approach which generally begins with defining a comprehensive problem statement for
each project. This includes understanding the varying characteristics of the project area in terms of
roadway segments and intersections. Targeted technical analysis is completed to build this
understanding.
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Implementation Plan Scope
• This task will result in the development of a work flow process and a series of checklists to guide project
implementation, including a real-world test case based on an actual project identified by the PMT. This
information will be vetted and supplemented through the final stages of the stakeholder process.
•
Task 8: Final Report - $12,550
The final report will serve not only as the final documentation for the project, but also as a tool for the
implementation of living streets in Edina. The report is anticipated to document the overall study process
and findings in a short and concise summary, with the various technical memorandums included as
appendices. The focus of the report will be to provide a tool to document the Edina Living Streets
Implementation process. The consultant team will provide one (1) electronic version and up to three (3)
print version of the final report.
Fee Summary
Task 1: Project Management
$8,265
Task 2: Stakeholder Engagement
$48,655
Task 3: Existing Conditions Assessment
$15,440
Task 4: Visioning and Goal Setting
$11,170
Task 5: Street Typologies
$13,945
Task 6: Design Guidance
$29,000
Task 7: Project Implementation
$11,390
Task 8: Final Report
$12,550
TOTAL
$150,415
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Edina Transportation Commission
From: Wayne D. Houle, PE, Director of Engineering Action ❑
Discussion ❑
Date: November 15, 2012 Information ❑X
Subject: Correspondence Relating To Transportation Issues
Action Requested:
No action requested.
Information / Background:
Attached is correspondence from the latest City Council packets and other sources relating to
transportation issues.
ATTACHMENTS:
Correspondence
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To: Edina Mail
Subject: Contact Us form submission
Name: Scott Fleming
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Website:
Address 1: 3808 west 55th st
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City: Edina
State: MN
Zip_Code: 55410
Email: Scojosflemka,yahoo.com
Phone: 952-929-7550
Referrer: othersearchengine
Message: I want to give additional feed back on bike lanes. I think after trying them now for the last few weeks
it was government looking to solve a problem, that was not there. Lots of confusing lines that tell us to do what
iwas the law before. DonVt hit people riding bikes!! Complete waste of money. In the last three weeks I have
seen 5 bikes using them. What a waste of money. 6 months of the year you basically canVt ride bikes anyway, at
least for the vast majority of bike riders! Every time someone new drives through the community those lines
will confuse them. How about taking this money and fix pot holes and bad roads, that would benefit bikes and
cars! This is a few people dictating to the masses how roads should be. The tiny percentage of bike riders to
cars, especially in this climate makes this one of the biggest problems addressed that does not exist I have seen
*Edina do to date. There is a reason we are only the second city to do this, the other has a mayor who is a bike
nut. Has anyone questioned why areas much more suited to biking 12 months of the year have not done this
before? Maybe because it is not needed? Please letVs think before wasting money like this in the future! !
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FW: Wooddale avenue is unsafe
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From: Tom DeBoom[mailto:Tom.DeBoomCcbgenmills.coml
Sent: Monday, November 05, 2012 4:31 PM
To: Edina Mail
Subject: Wooddale avenue is unsafe
Mayor,
Please restore safety to Wooddale Avenue.
As it is, there is no way the new bike lines and no center line is doing anything except confusing people and making it
very dangerous.
�I have one child who just passed her driver's test and more on the way. I can't even begin to explain to them how to
safely navigate that road.
Who will be paying for the lawsuits against the city when there are accidents or worse on account of the new intended
use of the public streets?
My tax dollars are stretched enough in Edina.
Your job is to make our community safe and use our tax dollars wisely.
The bike lane stuff has gone crazy and fails both of these tests.
Tom DeBoom
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ent: Monday, November 05, 2012 3:57 PM
To: Wayne Houle
Subject: FW: New lane lines on Xerxes between 58th and the crosstown
Hi Wayne,
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From: Matthew Barnes fmailto:stbmlb@mac.coml
Sent: Monday, November 05, 2012 3:45 PM
To: Edina Mail
Subject: New lane lines on Xerxes between 58th and the crosstown
Hi,
I drive the route between 50th and 78th several times weekly, often during the 4-7pm hours. Knowing the route and
traffic patterns well, I could always tell when there was a white Honda Civic parked in the street at the home on the
west side of Xerxes two houses north of the crosstown. I could tell because traffic is typically backed up to 58th in the
southbound lane. The new lane lines which were painted this past weekend or so,complicate matters for drivers going
southbound. At a minimum, it seems the single lane restriction goes too far south, and having the white civic being
allowed to park that close to a right turn lane is not productive. Perhaps you could modify the stripe and remove the
parking within 50 yards of the crosstown? In my opinion, this striping change, and allowing the renter/owner of the
home to park where he does is going to cost many drivers, many minutes each day. All the time we sit still on Xerxes
ave S between 58th and the crosstown our cars will be idling, wasting fuel also.
Please consider a different solution to this parking/striping issue.
Thanks,
Matthew Barnes
5041 Vincent Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55410
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Sent: Friday, November 02, 2012 7:23 AM
To: Edina Mail
Subject: Bike Lanes around town
Just wanted to send a HUGE thank you for all the new bike lanes I've been seeing around town.
I bike almost daily between Edina and downtown Mpls and have been able to leverage many of the new lanes.
I think it makes a huge difference in helping bikes and cars be comfortable with each other on the same road.
And thank you for being willing to try something new on Wooddale. Personally, I think people will get used to,
just like they got used to round -a -bouts. If we have to monitor and adjust, that's fine. That's way better than not
doing anything at all. Kudos to everyone involved.
Thanks also from my wife who is grateful each time I arrive home safe.
Safer routes really do make a difference and our community is enhanced by them.
Thank you!
Cheers,
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John Powell
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From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail
Sent: Friday, November 02, 2012 3:17 PM
Cc: Susan Howl
Subject: FW: Advisory bike lanes on Wooddale
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From: Jennifer Ehde [mailto jenehde@gmail.com]
Sent: Friday, November 02, 2012 2:27 PM
To: Edina Mail
Subject: Advisory bike lanes on Wooddale
Dear Mr. Hovland,
I am writing to express my extreme displeasure with the bike lanes on Wooddale Avenue. Simply put, they are
dangerous. I drive down Wooddale 2-3 times a day and witness people on a regular basis who don't have any
idea how to drive down this street. It is only a matter of time until there is a serious accident. I don't
understand why it is that bikers get more road space than vehicles? I would also like to mention than by my
observations, I see very few bikes actually using these lanes, but see many, many cars using this road.
It is my opinion that the bike lanes should be removed and NO more money should be wasted trying to
improve something that was a mistake to begin with.
Thank you for taking the time to read my opinion.
Sincerely,
Jennifer Ehde
4306 Grimes Ave. S
Edina, MN 55424
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Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 7:05 PM
To: Edina Mail
Subject: Bike lanes on Wooddale and Valleyvirw
lt's great having these new bike lanes.I feel much safer when I bike these roads.
Sally A. Dunn
5020 Windsor Avenue
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Subject: GALLAGHER DRIVE PROJECT
Mayor Hovland:
As a resident on Gallagher Drive, I must say I am disturbed by the new Gallagher Drive.
IF the intent of the person who designed this project was to degrade the utility of this piece of road, they should be congratulated —
they succeeded. And then they should be fired, because decreasing the utility of a thoroughfare should NOT be one of the goals of a
project.
IF this degradation of the road was an unintended consequence, whoever is in charge of the project should be fired for
incompetence.
Until this misguided project was started, one could pass a parked bus and not have to worry about incoming traffic, there was plenty
of room for bus, passing vehicle and vehicle on the other side of the road. Now it would be a tight fit in GOOD weather and
exceedingly dangerous with snow piled on the side of the road. And as we are in Minnesota, that is likely to be the case for
days/weeks/months during winter.
The new road is decidedly less useful and safe than the road. There are two major issues, one commonplace, one.sporadic.
Busses loading or unloading passengers will cause safety hazards and/or traffic delays. And considering the location of the bus stop
on the south side of Gallagher going north the delays could spill over onto Parklawn. The imbecility of this set up is wondrous to
behold, it required great creativity to come up with something this bad (or a complete and total inattention to detail).
On a more sporadic basis, it makes maintaining the parking lots for the residences and businesses on Gallagher problematic. While
normally a no parking street, the old Gallagher had enough room to allow residents to park during maintenance of the parking
lots. The new Gallagher makes that problematic — either impossible or unsafe. The new Gallagher is a disaster.
It appears that the reason for this abominable design is to create a bike lane. In the best of circumstances, where there is no
collateral damage (NOT the case with the new Gallagher) money spent on bike lanes is squandered —you would add as much public
utility if you took the money out as one dollar bills and used it in a bonfire. Cyclists are the enemy of everyone but cyclists. The
bicycle is too fast to be safely ridden on sidewalks and too slow to safely share the road. Their use should be discouraged, NOT
subsidized with valuable and scarce tax dollars.
Cyclists who think they should be allowed to ride anywhere they want come in four main categories (and often a combination of two
or more): children, those who can't afford a car, holier than thou health nuts and holier than thou members of the Luddite Green
Left who try to save the planet by reducing their carbon footprint. The first two categories have an excuse, the second two groups,
who make up the majority of the scourge that are cyclists, should be discouraged, NOT encouraged and subsidized. One trait shared
by all the groups is a disdain for traffic signals — my normal term for a cyclist (AFTER they go through a red light) is Law Breaking
Luddite Scum.
I'll admit that the degradation of Gallagher is a much smaller problem than the disaster that is 701h street. There I am quite sure the
goal was to destroy its value as a thoroughfare. Installing the anachronisms that are traffic circles might have made some degree of
sense if we didn't have the technology for efficient traffic lights. But that project was built in the 21" Century so I am QUITE sure the
goal was to make it more difficult to use 70th to get from Point A to Point B (or probably more focused on discouraging drivers from
using 70th the get from Highway 100 to France and points east). There you have succeeded — unless I am going to The Original
Pancake House I avoid the road like the plague.
And as I'm sure these projects were approved by the City Council I plan on voiding against each and every incumbent on Tuesday.
Sincerely,
William E. Goin
USN (Ret)
Resident of Edina since December 2000
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Susan Howl
rMayor Hovland,
It was good to catch up with you at the Rice's event at the Edina Country Club.
I am still very interested in the bike lanes and the impact they are having on East Edina.
I understood from your comments in the Sun as well as after our conversation that you too see the impact and are not in
favor of them remaining.
Today after reading the article in the Sun that just came out, it seems Wayne Houle has NO intention of changing his
mind and in fact he counts on all the complaints subsiding and then he will presume that people are comfortable with it.
Therefore, I would like to be vocal and to stay in the circle of what exactly is happening.
I had no idea the bike lanes were to be discussed again at the Oct 1 council meeting and that is maybe my fault.
It seems that with the election a week away, it was great timing that you came out against the bike lanes as a headline 2
weeks ago and now, as expected, nothing is really going to be done. I know the talk is that if Masica is elected, the bike
lanes have a better chance of being reversed. I would be interested on your take.
I also would be interested in how much
impact a mayor really has on this issue. You as well as all of our current council members voted FOR the bike lanes and
then failed to do their due diligence on the impact they would have and also failed to communicate how to travel on
them property. I will not be voting for any council member that voted FOR the bike lanes!
I feel you have taken good care of Edina for the past 16 years so I am still on the fence as to whether I will trust voting
for a new mayor but that being said Masica seems to be more in tune with what the "people of Edina" want. It seems
the council is concerned about what "THEY"
want and about what the city heads want, not the people. Maybe you could comment on that as well.
Personally I think the tear downs in Edina have gotten out of hand, we have little in the way of ordinances that protect
neighborhoods and neighbors from these homes that have nothing to do with the current style of neighborhoods.
People are moving here for the schools but have no care about what the neighborhoods look like and they bring their
"prior lake" style homes. I know Masica says she will be more in tune with keeping the neighborhoods from becoming
unrecognizable by all these huge homes that are ruining quaint neighborhoods.
Where do you stand on that.
I would like to help in any way I can with this bike advisory lane disaster! I can volunteer or do whatever might be
helpful in reversing this and I am ONLY concerned about Wooddale, not all the other streets.
Thank you for listening and I am interested in how you think you can impact making this change if you remain Mayor of
Edina,
Respectfully;
Mary Everett
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Susan Howl
From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail
Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 12:42 PM
Cc: Susan Howl
ty Council. Re: Multiple trucks driving around town to pick up garbage and bicycle advisory
Subject: FW: Please forward to the Ci
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From: Lorenzo Tunesi LmaiIto: lorenzo tunesi(dgmail.coml
Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2012 11:40 AM
To: Edina Mail
Subject: Please forward to the City Council. Re: Multiple trucks driving around town to pick up garbage and bicycle
advisory lanes
Dear City Council Members,
Garbage collection: I would like to second the opinion expressed a few weeks ago by a person who wrote a
letter to the editor in the Sun Current newspaper. S/he was arguing that Edina should contract with one garbage
pick up collector in order to reduce pollution, truck traffic and road .deterioration.
Bicycle advisory lanes: I support the bicycle advisory lanes. While not perfect they show that Edina is moving
forward in the "bikeability" quality of life measurement. We are certainly in a transition period during which
drivers will learn to share the road with bicycles but I expect that drivers will become comfortable with them as
time passes.
Best regards,
Lorenzo Tunesi
4413 Ellsworth Dr
Edina, MN 55435
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Susan Howl
Subject: bike lanes on Wooddale
Dear Mr. Houle,
I am writing this letter with the sincere hopes that you will make a decision to make Wooddale safe
again. When we became aware of the project we voiced our opinions and concerns. They landed on deaf
ears. We hoped we were wrong with our concerns and hoped for the best. It has now proved to me that this
street is not only dangerous to ride bikes on but it is dangerous to park on, walk on the sidewalk on and
dangerous to drive on! Cars are turning on to Wooddale from side streets and pulling right into oncoming
traffic because they feel they have to go around the bike lane. I drive down Wooddale and just hope the cars
coming at me will move over a little. Its a little like playing Chicken. We have cars driving in the parking
lane, which by the way is so narrow you can barely park there anymore in fact bigger trucks are over the
line. We have joggers jogging in the bike lane on the west side of the street going North -dangerous and we
have to move around them too. I would NEVER let my kids ride their bikes in either bike lane I feel they are
way too close to the cars. So, my kids are forced to ride on the sidewalk which i understand is illegal. I also
have an issue with the green lanes on Valley view. It doesn't leave cars enough room to actually fit in the car
lane.
Please, make Wooddale safe again. Since when did "connecting our city by bike" become more important than
the residents living here?
Kari Hauser
5417 Wooddale Ave.
Edina, Mn. 55424
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From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail
Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2012 1:18 PM
Cc: Susan Howl
Subject: FW: Wooddale Bike Lane concern
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From: Jeff Northrup[mai lto:jeff.north rup@concordusa.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2012 12:01 PM
To: Chad Millner; Aaron Kuznia
Cc: Edina Mail
Subject: Re: Wooddale Bike Lane concern
Well, I was getting ready to renew my concerns in this email when I noticed something you stated in your last response to
me. You said, "the advisory bike lanes are new and will take some time for drivers to learn the proper way to travel in
them." (I added the italics)
That is exactly what is happening on Wooddale in front of my house. Drivers are driving considerably closer to the sidewalk
now, often times with their wheels straddling the parking stripe and the dashed bike stripe. Obviously, the way things are set.
up, drivers are placed in a situation where this is what they think they are supposed to be doing. I would guess that when
north -bound drivers are coming out of the intersection at 54th they intuitively see the big white arrow (in the bike lane) and
subconsciously (or consciously) make every attempt to fit their car in what is supposed to be a bike/car lane. I can only
surmise that without a center stripe, drivers intuition pushes them to fit their car in that bike lane. And since it obviously
doesn't fit, they end up driving partially in the parking lane.
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Meanwhile the southbound traffic is staying almost entirely out of their bike lane. Not sure why. But the net notice where the nresuew ALL
traffic has shifted to the East. Closer to the sidewalk and houses. Here is a picture proving my point.
"implied center is and how northbound traffic is hugging closer to the sidewalk now).
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Date: Fri, 28 Sep 2012 07:41:28 -0500
To: Jeff Northrup <ieff.northrup concordusa.com>, Aaron Kuznia <akuznia EdinaMN.gov>
Subject: RE: Wooddale Bike Lane concern
Jeff,
Thanks for your comments and concerns. The advisory bike lanes are new and will take some time for drivers to learn
rior way to travel with those lanes. As it states,
the proper way to travel in them. Please find below information on the p
cars are supposed to use the advisory bike lanes for travel until they encounter a cyclist.
Your comment about adding bump outs is noted. We bid a project in August to do just that but the cost to do that was
greater than the funding we had available so the project was not approved. We are adding bump out paint striping as
part of the project. This striping should be completed next week.
We are monitoring how vehicles are traveling these lanes and as of now there are no plans for adjustment. If you'd like
to submit a comment to the City Council that can be done from the City of Edina website.
• Thanks again for your comments,
Chad
Chad Millner, Assistant City Engineer
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Advisory bike lanes are used on streets that are too narrow for dedicated
bike lanes. Advisory bike lanes look like dedicated bike lanes, except
a dashed line is used in place of a solid bike lane stripe. A dashed line
signals to drivers that they may drive in the bike lane space when a
bicyclist is not present. .
Advisory bike lanes do not narrow the travel lanes or reduce the amount
of roadway space that can be used by motor vehicles.
Advisory lanes bring greater awareness to the roadway as shared space
and can help to reduce vehicle speeds and improve roadway safety.
• Advisory bike lanes can be found on Wooddale Avenue, between W.
50th Street and Valley View Road, and on W. 54th Street, between France
Avenue and Minnehaha Boulevard. .
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When you drive:
• Drive as you would on any road without a center stripe, staying to the
right of oncoming traffic.
• It is OK to drive in the advisory lane when a bicycle is not present.
• If a bicycle is in the advisory lane, move to the left, fully into the
center area, to pass.
• If there is oncoming traffic in the center area, hang back behind the
bicyclist until it is safe to pass.
• When passing, state law requires motorists to leave at least three feet
of distance between their vehicle and the bicyclist.
When you bike:
• Watch for motorists driving in or merging into the advisory lane.
• Always use caution and assume that turning or merging motor
vehicles may not see you.
• When leaving the bike lane (such as to make a left turn) look behind
you and signal your intentions.
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From: Jeff Northrup[ma iIto: Jeff. north rup(a)concordusa.com]
Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 3:45 PM
To: Aaron Kuznia
Cc: Chad Millner
Subject: Re: Wooddale Bike Lane concern
Thank you.
Chad, any thoughts?
Jeff Northrup
ph: 952-241-1002
cell: 612-910-0833
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From: Aaron Kuznia <akuznia @EdinaMN.gov>
Date: Thu, 27 Sep 2012 15:40:45 -0500
To: Jeff Northrup <ieff.northrup c concordus. com>
Cc: Chad Millner<cmillner@Edina MN.gov>
Subject: RE: Wooddale Bike Lane concern
Jeff,
I am forwarding your email to my supervisor, Chad Millner—Assistant City Engineer. Chad will be able to better answer
your comments and concerns
Thank you,
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From: Jeff Northrup [ma iIto: ieff north rup(&concordusa.com]
Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 2:25 PM
To:. Aaron Kuznia
Subject: Wooddale Bike Lane concern
Aaron,
I am not sure if you are the correct person to contact regarding my concerns, so please feel free to forward this email to
someone or call me.
I live at 5221 Wooddale Ave and, while the new striping is new, it is already proving to pose a safety problem for
pedestrians. Just to be clear, I was not (am not) opposed to the bike lanes concept. I have felt all along that it might help slow
down traffic. Past studies have shown that the average speeds on Wooddale are up well over 35mph. However, the
implementation of the current lanes is not working well. We have too many cars driving
ri ng IN the parking l all, cars a eane now. nd even
more cars that are driving IN the east bike lane and, often times, straddling the parking
posing a major threat to people on the sidewalk.
Some ideas.
The ideal solution is Bump -Outs. As in curbs that extend into the street to physically delineate the parking lane (much like was
done near South View Middle School). Also, it would be nice to see a more natural transition from the yellow double line
areas at the stops to the bike lanes. Anything to get the cars into the actual driving lane as opposed to what is happening now
—which is guiding them directly into the bike lane, or, worse yet, into the open Parking Lane.
Please work quick to correct these issues so that we can keep the sidewalk safe.
Thanks,
Jeff Northrup
ph: 952-241-1002
cell: 612-910-0833
ieff@-oncordusa.com
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Wayne Houle
Good morning,
This message has been forwarded to the Mayor and Council members, Scott Neal, Wayne Houle, Jeff Long and Solvei
Wilmot.
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From: Kristopher Wilson [ma iIto:kristopher@edinagarbageman.com]
Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 4:35 PM
To: Edina Mail
Subject: advisory bike lanes - thoughts and reflections for what it's worth
Dear City Council Members and Mayor, and concerned city staff,
*As one of the people who stood up in support of the proposed advisory bike lanes on Wooddale and 54th, I want to again
affirm my support for the project in principle and my appreciation to you all who supported and voted in favor of
creating the advisory bike lanes.
As well as being a motorist and casual cyclist who lives in the area, I also own and operate Edina GarbageMan and thus
am responsible for the safe operation of commercial vehicles on our city roadways as well. As an aside regarding our
commercial operations, I will say that Wayne did reach out through Solvei to make sure that we and the other garbage
haulers had information to pass on to our drivers, so thanks to the city to staff for making the effort to do proactive
education outreach in the interest of public safety. I had spoken with each of my drivers when I saw that the lanes were
being painted that weekend to make sure that they were aware of the changes and understood how to interpret them —
none of my drivers have expressed any concern or confusion as to how they to operate their vehicles on the roads with
the advisory markings.
So, again, first I want to thank you all for supporting safe, multi -modal transportation options on our existing city road
infrastructure.
Second, I would like to offer some comments regarding both the idea and the execution of the Wooddale lane markings
since I had time to reflect on their design and use in the real world. I would not go so far as to call the lane markings a
mistake, as some have publicly, however I will myself acknowledge that I have personally found that even though I had
much advance conceptual knowledge of how the lanes should work, the first few days driving on the re -marked road did
cause me to have to actively think about how I should drive. In analyzing my own reactions to the markings as well as
the reactions I have observed and continue to observe in other motorists, I believe that the issues and confusion that
*some people have expressed might be remedied with a design change and that some of the confusion may have less to
do with the original design than with execution.
Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail
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Sent:
Tuesday, October 30, 2012 8:36 AM
To:
Wayne Houle; Scott Neal; Jeff Long
Cc:
Susan Howl; Solvei Wilmot
Subject:
FW: advisory bike lanes - thoughts and reflections for what it's worth
Good morning,
This message has been forwarded to the Mayor and Council members, Scott Neal, Wayne Houle, Jeff Long and Solvei
Wilmot.
Lynette Biunno, Receptionist
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From: Kristopher Wilson [ma iIto:kristopher@edinagarbageman.com]
Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 4:35 PM
To: Edina Mail
Subject: advisory bike lanes - thoughts and reflections for what it's worth
Dear City Council Members and Mayor, and concerned city staff,
*As one of the people who stood up in support of the proposed advisory bike lanes on Wooddale and 54th, I want to again
affirm my support for the project in principle and my appreciation to you all who supported and voted in favor of
creating the advisory bike lanes.
As well as being a motorist and casual cyclist who lives in the area, I also own and operate Edina GarbageMan and thus
am responsible for the safe operation of commercial vehicles on our city roadways as well. As an aside regarding our
commercial operations, I will say that Wayne did reach out through Solvei to make sure that we and the other garbage
haulers had information to pass on to our drivers, so thanks to the city to staff for making the effort to do proactive
education outreach in the interest of public safety. I had spoken with each of my drivers when I saw that the lanes were
being painted that weekend to make sure that they were aware of the changes and understood how to interpret them —
none of my drivers have expressed any concern or confusion as to how they to operate their vehicles on the roads with
the advisory markings.
So, again, first I want to thank you all for supporting safe, multi -modal transportation options on our existing city road
infrastructure.
Second, I would like to offer some comments regarding both the idea and the execution of the Wooddale lane markings
since I had time to reflect on their design and use in the real world. I would not go so far as to call the lane markings a
mistake, as some have publicly, however I will myself acknowledge that I have personally found that even though I had
much advance conceptual knowledge of how the lanes should work, the first few days driving on the re -marked road did
cause me to have to actively think about how I should drive. In analyzing my own reactions to the markings as well as
the reactions I have observed and continue to observe in other motorists, I believe that the issues and confusion that
*some people have expressed might be remedied with a design change and that some of the confusion may have less to
do with the original design than with execution.
Regarding design: It is clear that people expect and perhaps really need a center stripe on any road -way where side -lane
or any lane markings exist. However, as I understand the nature of the experimental status of the lane markings, I am
not sure if it is possible to apply for a variance which would include the addition of a center dashed yellow line. If the
federalM status and grant issues can be worked out, I think this might be the simplest solution to the current complaints
ou all have received.
Regarding the execution: It appears to me that the striping was done unevenly on the roadway and this seems to be
leading people to drive differently on the west, south -bound side of Wooddale than they do on the east, north -bound
side. Understanding that the road alternately narrows, widens, then narrows, it still appears that the degree to which
the advisory lane encroaches into the normal lane of travel seems to make a difference as to how people behave when
driving in one direction or another.
In the north -bound lane, because of the parking allowances, the advisory lane was measured from the parking lane's
solid line and takes up nearly half of the driving lane. This becomes obvious at the points near the intersection where the
double yellow line marks the center of the road, the advisory lane is a dotted line that a motor vehicle nearly straddles
at that point. Thus, I see almost no confusion as to where a driver's vehicle needs to be on the road when heading north
— in the absence of a cyclist, nearly everyone straddles the advisory lane regardless of the relative width of the road.
However, on the south -bound side, the advisory lane appears to be significantly narrower. My thinking is that this is due
to the lane having been measured as starting from the curb and including the gutter instead of starting from the gutter
or even six inches further away where a solid white line might be painted to show the road shoulder if no curb were
present. This leads to a visually narrower side lane marking which FEELS like a line that shouldn't be crossed, especially
in the absence of a solid white line to mark the actual side of the roadway as is present on the north -bound side due to
the parking area allowance. Again, this can be seen at the intersections where the advisory lane leaves plenty of room
for a vehicle to situate itself between the double yellow line and the advisory lane. For that reason, I believe that people
,being psychologically conditioned to not place their wheels on the line, the south -bound advisory lane is treated more
like a shoulder marking as nearly no one situates their vehicle with wheels inside the advisory lane when headed south.
At the narrow points of the road, this leads to traffic crowding over uncomfortably into the north -bound lane.
So I think this is a case where having measured the lane differently and effectively making it wider so that it visually and
obviously encroaches into the south -bound lane of traffic would have helped as then it would have become a line that
the vehicle was clearly intended to straddle instead of avoid entirely.
For what it is worth, those are my observations as someone who lives in the neighborhood and uses Wooddale
regularly.
In summary, again thank you for supporting multi -modal transportation in Edina by looking at ways to make the best use
of what we have to work with. As a supporter of the experimental road markings, I don't feel it was a mistake, but
certainly an experiment who's resulting effects surprised me in reality. I would suggest that adding a dashed yellow
center stripe is probably the easiest solution to reduce confusion and correct behavior from a practical standpoint —
whether that is feasible or possible from a legal or federal grant permission standpoint is another matter. I think that the
execution of the south -bound lane may not have been planned or measured correctly, and that re -doing that side of the
road may also yield the desired effect by creating a lane clearly intended to be straddled. I have noticed that the traffic
and speed measuring devices have been set out on Wooddale, so I will be interested to learn if there has in fact been a
traffic calming effect as was speculated.
I appreciate that you were all willing to take a reasonable and considered risk in supporting and voting to pass this
project in an effort to safely accommodate the needs of all roadway users with the resources available to you and within
,the constraints you have to deal with. It's sometimes easier and safer to avoid problems, but it is only in overcoming
them that we make real progress.
Thank you again,
Kristopher Wilson
Edina GarbageMan
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From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail
Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 10:13 AM
Cc: Susan Howl
Subject: FW: Wooddale bike lanes
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From: Donald Eyberg jmailto:deyberg(a)gwestoffice.netl
Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 8:25 AM
To: Edina Mail
Subject:. Wooddale bike lanes
Edina Council
I support your interest and decision to strip Wooddale Avenue with the indications for the bike lanes. Change is often a
challenge and this seems to be the case with Wooddale in the eyes of drivers. Drivers should re -read their Minnesota
Drivers Manual and get familiar again with what the street markings/painting strips mean. I realize that with our older
streets new, innovative, and creative ways to indicate bike ways are going to be different than what we have been
typically use too. It will take some adjustments in observation and paying attention to driving (which is a good thing). If
Europeans can figure out signage and striping visually I think Minnesotans are also smart enough to figure out what the
striping means and drive accordingly. As I understand it Wooddale Avenue stripping is an experiment and therefore we
should at least try it for a while and learn from it. It seems that most of the comments I have read in the various
newspapers lack driving knowledge and are written out of frustration. I have driven Wooddale the weekend of the
Parade of Homes - Renovation Houses and so have experienced this road before the comments. It took a little getting
used to (10 seconds) but it was fairly obvious to me that you needed to drive across the dashed lines in the area
identified for bicycles in order to have traffic in both directions.
Additionally, drivers should realize that the roads belong to everyone and they are paid for in a variety of ways not 100%
by drivers and their automobile taxes, gas taxes, etc. Others pay for the streets in street assessments, utility bill fees,
other taxes, etc. Another thing is that most bicyclists also have cars and they do pay their fair share for the roads.
think you have made a good decision and would suggest that you stay with the experiment in roadway markings. We
can all learn from this and maybe the all that is needed for the next streets to be marked in a new or unfamiliar way will
just need some early notifications or alerts. Hopefully, in a few years, changing roadway markings and bike routes will
be an expectation rather than an exception.
Donald Eyberg
6600 Dakota Trail
Edina, MN 55439
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Susan Howl
From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail
Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 9:53 AM
Cc: Susan Howl
Subject: FW: Support Bike Lanes
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From: Bob Friedrmailto:bobfried(a)centuUlink,netl
Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2012 9:36 AM
To: Edina Mail
Subject: Support Bike Lanes
City Council members,
I am an Edina resident who is an avid bike rider. I wish to express my support for adding and maintaining as
many bike lanes as possible in Edina, including the currently striped "optional" lanes on Wooddale Ave.
Bob Fried
4914 Bruce Ave
Edina, MN 55424
952-960-9093
fax:206-350-0166
cell: 612-3 82-6600
bobfried@centurylink.net
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Monday, October 29, 2012 9:55 AM
Susan Howl
FW: Article in StarTrib on Woodale bike lanes
Lynette Biunno, Receptionist
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From: Paul Reppenhagen(mailto:preppenhaRen@comcast.netl
Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2012 10:00 AM
To: Edina Mail
Subject: Article in StarTrib on Woodale bike lanes
Mr. Hockey's,
I hope you are monitoring and reviewing the comments made in response to this article in the StarTrib. Very telling
about the residents sentiment regarding this change. This is a big miss for you and the council.
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Thursday, October 25, 2012 9:43 AM
Jeff Long
Susan Howl
FW: Safety Concerns for Southview Lane
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From: Sara Elliott lmailto•saraaelliottPgmail.coml
Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2012 9:37 AM
To: Wayne Houle; Brian Olson; madams@ edina.mn.us; Lynette Biunno; Sharon Allison; Byron Theis; Sharon Allison
Cc: Carrie Knowles; Kris Green; Russell, Beth; superintendentCcbedina k12.mn.us; Margaret Kershner; Margarita Dimas;
Jaime Norling; Holly Lindholm; Beth Fraley
Subject: Safety Concerns for Southview Lane
City of Edina Staff Members,
I am writing you after reading the string of emails exchanged between you and my neighbor, Carrie
Knowles. My name is Sara Elliott and I live with my husband and five children at 5616 Dalrymple Rd (corner
of Dalrymple & Southview Lane). Three of our children attend SVMS and two are at Concord. On any given
day, my family alone crosses Southview Lane a minimum of 20 times to get to and from school and extra
curricular activities. As you are aware, the demographics of our neighborhood are changing. Many young
families have moved in and are attending Concord Elementary,
Normandale Elementary, SVMS and the
ECC. Thus, now seems to be the time to address how extremely difficult and unsafe it is to cross Southview
Lane before and after school.
I understand from a previous conversation with Dr. Russell (SVMS Principal), thatf the
City has nsidered
d parent,
installing flashing crosswalk lights. I am asking you to reconsider this option, no y as a concerned
but as a civil engineer.. Since cars dre allowed to park on Southview Lane, it is impossible for young children to
be seen by drivers (around the parked cars) while trying to cross Southview Lane going north. Also, since
SVMS starts at 7:45 a.m. it is dark much of the school year when the students are arriving. Drivers simply do
not see the students trying to cross at the crosswalks. Plus, the majority of drivers are not obeying the "15 mph
speed limit when children are present" signage. In my professional opinion, flashing crosswalk lights are the
best option to ensure the safety of our children and residents trying to cross Southview Lane.
I would be happy to meet with you before and/or after school to observe traffic and review the issues I have
discussed above. Thank you for your attention to this important matter!
Regards,
isSara Elliott
(612) 807-5277
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Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 8:37 PM
To: Edina Mail
Subject: Contact Us form submission
Name: Rachel LaTour
Organization:
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Address 1: 5600 Wooddale Avenue
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Zip_Code: 55424
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friendly, but I notice from other minutes it specifically says that
nto make it a safe bike lane so I am curious how Wooddale passed. oWoddales If can appreciate the idea, but my
know prior to the election who supported this dangerous change council
real fault lies in the lack of vision so I want to understand actuallywhT0hoosing to do. posed it and if I have to assumeba professional
given enough information to understand what they were
said that there was enough room to make this happen and the council beisinformed decision. son SThanksuRa ghelss I
donVt have enough info to decide if it was a reckless decision, or a
LaTour Mother of 3 who will not let my kids ever ride their bikes on Wooddale
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Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2012 1:09 PM
To: Edina Mail
Subject: bike lanes
As a citizens of Edina, I am extremely disgusted by the changes to Wooddale and Valley View for bike lanes. Why are we
favoring bikers at the cost of car drivers who compromise 99.9% of the road traffic? It is dangerous and confusing and
Edina is opening itself to legal liability if nothing else. Please pass this on to the Mayor. Jean M Mitchell
Jean Mitchell
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Sent:
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To:
Scott Neal; Wayne Houle
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FW: bike lanes
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Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2012 1:09 PM
To: Edina Mail
Subject: bike lanes
As a citizens of Edina, I am extremely disgusted by the changes to Wooddale and Valley View for bike lanes. Why are we
favoring bikers at the cost of car drivers who compromise 99.9% of the road traffic? It is dangerous and confusing and
Edina is opening itself to legal liability if nothing else. Please pass this on to the Mayor. Jean M Mitchell
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651-438-4438
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From: Lynette Biunno on behalf of Edina Mail
Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2012 8:39 AM
To: Scott Neal; Wayne Houle
Cc: Susan Howl
Subject: FW: Bike Path and Bike Signs
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From: Birney's jmailto•sbirneyl Dcomcast.net
Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 7:38 PM
To: swensonannl gmail.com: ionibennettl2@comcast.net; ioshspraeueCapdinarealty.com; Edina Mail; Mary Brindle
Cc: Edina Mail
Subject: Bike Path and Bike Signs
e, We have lived
My name is Betsy Birney and my husband Scott and I and our two children livou�t a d and home Wooddale5329 vandsupport the city of
here for 19 years and have been good citizens who follow the rules; keep up y
Edina. I have never written or complained. Not when you allowed a house behind us to be torn down, all tree removed
and two homes were built with a shared driveway. Not when many beautiful old homes are taken down and huge
houses built on tiny lots. And not even when the bike lanes were added and I have been in fear for my life and that of
my 16 year old son who just got his license when people are confused and drive down the middle of the road. I can
imagine you know why I am writing. The signs have absolutely put us over the deep end. What in the world prompted
the need for bike route signs, directional signs and bike route ending signs? It is clear that there is a bike path with the
dotted lines and the even uglier green lines on Valley View. I am a bike rider and have been able to ride in these
neighborhoods for year without the paths, signs or directions. .
In addition to not seeing the need for the signs, there was no communication to the residents and they just appeared on
our property. How is that right? Isn't it private property? I am a senior executive tomers major
ve to be I company in
tow toad have
learned over the years that people whether they are our team members or customers,
communicated with and respected. There has been absolutely no respect for the citizens in our neighborhood. Not just
the ones on Wooddale but those who live in the neighborhood and need to drive on Wooddale; 54th and Valley View.
I am requesting that the bike signs be taken down. We are banding togethleror try
and
ensure
d Ms. Bennett that not one
not of you
rung is
a vote e unless the signs are removed in the next two weeks. I know that
Vr. Sp
so this means nothing to you but there is always the next election. I am so very disappointed that none of you seem to
care about your constituents and have supported the entire bike route insanity.
We are open to talking to you.
Betsy and Scott Birney
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Dear Mayor Hovland,
I sent this e-mail to all the members of the city council this evening. After some (I don't think they're finished
yet) signs were posted in our neighborhoods and on our lawns today, many neighbors gathered and all were
outraged! There has to be a change regarding these ridiculous bike lanes and all the signage. Just look at our
homes and yards; they are filled with junk! I have signs posted in my yard telling people where Rosland Park
is and how many miles. What?? We work so hard to keep our home and property well kept, not just for
ourselves, but out of respect for our neighbors. Please respect us!! I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Teri Whaley
(612) 819-3451
Teri Whaley
terKD-whaleymn.com
tedwhaley _me.com
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From: Teri Whaley <teriwhaleyCaD_me.com>
Subject: Bike Lanes and signage
Date: October 22, 2012 7:20:09 PM CDT
To: mbrindlena.Edina MN.gov, ionibennett12(a-)comcast.net, jos hsprague(a_edinarealty. com,
swensonann1(a_gmail.com
Hello:
Our names are Teri and Tom Whaley and we live at 5337 Wooddale Ave. We have listened to all the arguments, gone to
the city council meetings and tried to "obey" the new driving rules. Aside from the fact that you've stripped us of parking,
devalued our property, and defaced our neighborhood and yards with signs and paint, today my husband and I came
home to another large sign in our yard. We're expecting a jiffy lube to pop up on the corner at any moment or have
directions to the nearest McDonalds. Does anyone on the Edina city council have any regard or interest in what your
constituents want? This whole "bike lane" idea is the result of federal money, the council's personal interests and the
desire to look cool. (because you guys are "SO GREEN" and make lists for "bike" cities) You are NOT thinking of the
taxpayers and the people who actually LIVE along this route. We have listened to all of you and feel how disingenuous
this council has been. As small business owners, parents of 4 children in Edina Public Schools and as a teacher here in
Edina, we're shocked at how our neighborhood has been ignored. We are long term residents of this city and agree that
changes should be made to our busy streets. School buses drop off kids every day during the school year and no one has
ever thought a sidewalk and actually shrinking the road size would slow down traffic? I see 2 bikers a day .... tops. I vote
to put people into office that think of the elderly, the families and people of our community that have made Edina what it
is today. Thank you for your time and the people of South Harriet Park look forward to hearing from their ELECTED
officials and being included in the solutions.
Sincerely,
Teri and Tom Whaley
Teri Whaley
Susan Howl
From: Emilie Kastner on behalf of Edina Mail
Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 2:33 PM
Subject: FW: Biking Lanes
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From: s.akins mchsi.com f mailto:s akins@mchsi.coml
Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 8:14 AM
To: Edina Mail
Subject: Biking Lanes
I do not live in Edina but go to work there daily from Shorewood. We have been baffled by the "bike lanes". Just read
the article in the paper over the weekend stating the dashed lines. I have no clue if the lines on West 70th are "dashed"
or not? Will look today when I head to work. How would anyone know the rules of these "biking" lanes whether you
live in Edina or not?? We have yet to see a person biking in these lanes? I face the street daily and have not seen one
biker? Going West on 70th the driving lane zig zags the whole way? Winter will be terrible when you can't always see
the lines trying to figure out where to drive?? The lines also don't follow the natural line down the middle of the street;
that is there so cars constantly driving over the "new" lines??
Just because you get grant money dosen't mean you need to put it to use to something so ridiculous but of course that
is Edina's mentality.
The big voice of a small majority gets heard. I call them the "biker nazi's when they still bike two -three bikers wide even
with the bike lanes and go by their own rules and make cars try to figure out how to pass them and that they rule the
road.
Just a frustrated driver...
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From: Emilie Kastner on behalf of Edina Mail
Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 11:20 AM
Subject: FW: Contact Us form submission
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From: maH&Edina MN.clov [mailto:mail(d)EdinaMN.gov1
Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2012 8:21 AM
To: Edina Mail
Subject: Contact Us form submission
Name: Bret Yonke
Organization:
Website:
Address -1: 5105 Wooddale ave
Address 2:
City: Edina
State: MN
Zip_Code: 55424
Email: Bretyonke@yahoo.com
Phone: 952-681-7114
Referrer: google
Message: Council members, As a home owner living on Wooddale Ave I would like to say how pleased I am
with the new bike lanes. It is absolutely necessary to give bikers a safe lane to ride in, plus we appreciate that it
may slow traffic on the road. Many drive noticeably over the posted speed limit, and the road is not patrolled as
heavily as 50th street, so I\'m sure many motorists have enjoyed a free pass over the years to go as fast as they
please. Thanks again, and please don\'t let a few complaints discourage your good work! Bret Yonke
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Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 11:46 AM
Subject: FW: Contact Us form submission
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From: mailPEdinaMN.gov Lmailto•mail 0EdinaMN.govl
Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 1:11 PM
To: Edina Mail
Subject: Contact Us form submission
Naive: K Carter
Organization:
Website:
Address -1:
Address 2:
City: Edina
State:
Zip_Code:
Email: kedulutli@gmail.com
Phone: 952
Referrer:
Message: Stop taking away driving lanes to create bike lanes. Motor vehicles are a superior form of
transportation over bicycles. You need to think in terms of moving motor vehicles efficiently not how to get
people to stop driving. I found the quotes from city officials in the Saturday Star Tribune article about bike
lanes to be insulting toward the citizens of Edina. ItVs not a matter that we canVt understand something new. We
understandwhat you are doing, and we reject it. What you did to 70th Street is nonsense. Lowering the speed
limit to 25 .and putting in a bunch of nuisance traffice lights and a roundabout is not helpful. To move traffic
efficiently, you need to create driving lanes, not reduce them; get rid of the roundabouts; raise speed limits to at
least 30 and be careful about setting up too many traffic lights and stop signs.
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Subject: Wooddale Avenue
Dear Mayor Hovland:
As homeowners on Wooddale Avenue who live across the street from the Edina Country Club, we were pleased to
see your recent comments about the failure of the Share the Road experiment on Wooddale. City Engineer Wayne
Houle says he drove on Wooddale one day and thought things were going well., We drive on Wooddale every day,
multiple tunes, and we can assure you that they're not.
Since the roads were repainted, we have seen nothing but confusion. People drive cars between the parking stripe
and the curb or drive down the middle of the road even when there are no bikers. To have disturbed the entire
neighborhood for such scant use of the bike lane is appalling. We pay a lot to live in Edina and it is not fair to have
the city implement an experiment in front of our home.
Maybe the idea for Share the Road is fine, but Wooddale Avenue was not an appropriate selection. We were at the
City Council meeting when this issue was discussed and made the point there that Wooddale is not wide enough
and has too much traffic from people outside the neighborhood. Everything we read from proponents says that
_people need time to adjust. But these folks aie not accounting for the constant traffic from people who do not live
10 here, who go to the Country Club and churches for weddings, special events and other activities. Wooddale is also a
thoroughfare for construction workers, landscapers and others working in the neighborhood temporarily. None of
these people will "learn" how to use the road.
To add to the argument, many of the bikers are not even using the lanes. Most young bikers continue to ride on the
sidewalks (I'm sure they and their parents are terrified of this new arrangement) or in the parking lane. And, as has
been mentioned numerous times in articles we have read, no one in the City is willing to enforce the laws the bikers
should follow, so they continue to cruise through stop signs and lights and cross streets wherever they desire. City
Council Member Josh Sprague was quoted as saying he talked to one biker, who likes the new arrangement. We're
sure that one biker does. He or she gets priority on the road and doesn't have to follow any rules. If two types of
vehicles are truly to share the road, they need to share the rules.
We believe the streets should be repainted to their prior condition; if the City needs to return money, it should. This
project was implemented without enough research on the ramifications of the design or enough input from its
residents. The City should admit the mistake and reverse the situation before something bad happens. It's just a
matter of time.
Please let us know your response. Thank you.
Sally Schmidt and Bob Kovich
5107 Wooddale Avenue
Edina, MN 55424
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From: Emilie Kastner on behalf of Edina Mail
Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 9:42 AM
Subject: FW: bike lanes
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From: Ryan Muldowney rmailto•ryan muldowney(o)gmail.coml
Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2012 2:08 PM
To: Edina Mail
Subject: bike lanes
I was nearly hit head-on by another motorist while drivingase ixd street markale this morning.
rridiculous.n.How can anyone
think that street is safer for bikes or cars now.
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From: Emilie Kastner on behalf of Edina Mail
Sent: Monday, October 22,.2012 9:46 AM
Subject: FW: LOVE THE BIKE LANES!!
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From: Boo Smith fmailto:boosmith(c@mindspring.coml
Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2012 10:35 AM
To: Edina Mail
Subject: LOVE THE BIKE LANES!!
Dear City of Edina,
We love the new bike lanes! They are.not confusing - if one takes a minute to think about them, they make perfect
sense!
We are proud to live in a city that is promoting a healthy lifestyle!
Elizabeth and Steve Smith
7141 Gleason Road
Edina 55439
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Susan Howl
.From: Emilie Kastner on behalf of Edina Mail
Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 9:51 AM
Subject: FW:
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From: Collette Officer -Hunt rmailto•collettehuntlayahoo.coM-1
Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2012 10:24 AM
To: Edina Mail
Subject:
got it wrong. I guess we are to assume that drivers have zero common
Wow. Whoever designed the bike lanes
sense and will run over bikers in their way.
There must be a better way. Please give'drivers more credit and more right of way and rework the design.
Collette Hunt
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isSent: Monday, October 22, 2012 9:55 AM
Subject: FW: Bike Lanes
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From: Michael Hunt [mailto:mikehgreyfoxPyahoo.coml
Sent: Saturday, October -20, 2012 10:17 AM
To: Edina Mail
Subject: Bike Lanes
We are Morningside residents and just wanted to say that the new Bike lanes on Wooddale are very confusing,
seem dangerous to both vehicle and bike traffic, and really should have been limited to one bike lane on one
side of the street.
How much bike traffic will there be in the 4 months of Winter?
Michael
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From: James Hovland
Sent: Wednesday, October 17, 2012 1:45 PM
Cc: Susan Howl
Subject: FW: Southdale Transit Center
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Roll -Call Sign -in Sheet
November 15, 2012
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