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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2016-09-15 Meeting PacketAgenda Transportation Com m ission City Of Edina, Minnesota Community Room Thursday, September 15, 2016 6:00 PM I.Call To Order II.Roll Call III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes A.Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of August 18, 2016 V.Community Comment During "Community Comment," t he Board/Commission will invite resi dent s to share r elevant i ssues or concerns. Individuals must l i mi t t heir comments to three mi nutes. The Chair may limit the number of speakers on the same i ssue in t he int erest of time and topic. Gener al ly speaking, i tems that ar e elsewhere on tonight's agenda may not be addressed dur i ng Communit y Comment. Indi vi dual s should not expect the Chai r or Boar d/Commission Member s to respond to t heir comment s tonight. Instead, the Board/Commi ssion might refer the mat ter to st a% for consi derat i on at a future meeting. VI.Reports/Recommendations A.E&ects of Vertical Re'ectiv e Strips on Stop Sign Compliance B.2017 Neighborhood a nd MSA Street Reconstruction Draft Engineering Studies C.Passenger Rail Serv ice in Edina: SWOT Analy sis D.2017 Transportation Commission Work Plan E.Additional Updates on 2016 Work Plan Initia tiv es F.Tra5c Safety Reports of August 3 and September 7, 2016 VII.Correspondence And Petitions VIII.Chair And Member Comments A.Participation in 2016 Open Streets on 50th E v ent IX.Sta & Comments A.Sta& Comments for September 2016 X.Calendar Of Events A.Schedule of Meeting a nd E v ent Dates as of September 15, 2016 XI.Adjournment The City of Edina wants all res idents to be c om fortabl e bei ng part of the publi c proc ess . If you need as s is tanc e i n the way of heari ng am pli ;c ation, an interpreter, large-print doc um ents or s om ethi ng els e, pleas e c al l 952-927-8861 72 ho urs in advance of the m eeting. Date: Sep tember 15, 2016 Agenda Item #: IV.A. To:Trans portation Co mmis s io n Item Type: Minutes From:Sharon Allis on - Engineering Spec ialis t Item Activity: Subject:Ap p ro val o f Minutes - Regular Meeting of August 18, 2016 Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the meeting minutes of the regular Edina Transportation Commission meeting of August 18, 2016. INTRODUCTION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Minutes , ETC, Aug. 18, 2016 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: 1 Minutes City of Edina, Minnesota Transportation Commission Community Room August 18, 6:00 p.m. I. Call To Order Chair LaForce called the meeting to order. II. Roll Call Answering roll call were members Janovy, LaForce, Loeffelholz, Miranda, and Olson. Absent at roll call were members Bass, Boettge, Brown, Ding, Iyer, and Ruehl. III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Motion was made by member Janovy and seconded by member Miranda approving the meeting agenda. All voted aye. Motion carried. IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes Motion was made by member Janovy and seconded by member Loeffelholz approving the edited July 21, 2016, minutes. All voted aye. Motion carried. V. Community Comment – None. VI. Reports/Recommendations A. 2017 Neighborhood and MSA Street Reconstruction Projects Birchcrest A Neighborhood • Commissioners discussed concerns about sidewalk gaps between Birchcrest B built in 2015 and the proposed Birchcrest A neighborhood specifically on W. 60th Street and Valley View Road. • W. 60th Street in Birchcrest B is not accommodating for future sidewalk installation, but Valley View Road does. • The volume of traffic and principles do exist to have a sidewalk installed on W. 60th Street. • The W. 60th Street sidewalk segment was added after the approved City Sidewalk plan. Motion was made by Chair LaForce and seconded by member Loeffelholz for staff to include consideration of Valley View Road sidewalk segment within Birchcrest B to go along with Birchcrest A. Motion was made by Chair LaForce and seconded by member Janovy for staff to include consideration of recommending W. 60th Street sidewalk segment within Birchcrest B to go along with Birchcrest A. All voted aye. Motion carried. Countryside B Neighborhood • Commissioners discussed continuing the Valley View Road sidewalk. Countryside G Neighborhood • Commissioners discussed the Olinger Road sidewalk. • Commissioners discussed concerned about narrower street width is taking away space for all modes to exist. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: 2 Commissioners would like to know the following facts: • How many trees have been removed for sidewalk installation? • How many streets have been narrowed from 29 ft. to 24 ft.? B. Passenger Rail Service in Edina • Member Loeffelholz gave an update on using a SWOT analysis to capture residents’ concerns. • Media would be used to publish SWOT results. • Commissioners discussed if the ETC should hold a special meeting for commissioners to do a SWOT analysis or have it as an agenda item at the September meeting before an external SWOT is done. • The subcommittee will discuss how to proceed, create the SWOT questions and decide who would facilitate it. C. Community Circulator Study • No update. D. Additional Updates to 2016 Work Plan Initiatives • Chair LaForce suggested for Quality of Life Survey, identifying the gaps could tie topic in with the Open Streets event. • Themes for Open Streets could be “Mind the Gap” or “Three Wishes” and have a sidewalk and Bicycle map displayed, or “When you’re on a Bike, Foot or Car what’s keeping you from getting there?” and have three buckets for comments. • Add a fourth bucket for “Transit”. • Need to schedule volunteers for event and gather booth items. Member Janovy excused herself from the meeting at 7:10 p.m. E. Traffic Safety Report of August 3, 2016 • This item was tabled until the September meeting because of a lack of quorum. F. 2017 Transportation Commission Work Plan • The 2017 Work Plan needs to be approved at the September meeting. • Chair LaForce suggested the commission has too much on the 2016 Work Plan since they’re only volunteers. • Proposed to continue Comp Plan work. • Proposed to hold event. • Proposed to wrap up passenger rail service. • Proposed to continue Community Circulator Study. • Edina To Go app is done. • Proposed to drop walking map. • An email will be sent asking for anything in addition that is on the current work plan that you feel strongly should take under consideration at the next meeting, items carry over or remove items. • Discussion on being involved with new developments like Southdale and Grandview than do lots of smaller projects. • Discussion on cross over with other commissions. VII. Correspondence And Petitions • None. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: 3 VIII. Chair and Member Comments A. Participation in 2016 Open Street on 50th Event • Topic was discussed under 2016 Work Plan Initiatives. • Member Miranda suggested Tesla self-driving bus as a circulator in Southdale area. IX. Staff Comments Neighborhood Projects • Golf Terrace B on schedule. • Morningside A on schedule. • White Oaks will start on Aug. 29. • Strachauer Park A is ahead of schedule. • Tracy Avenue was stalled by the CenterPoint Energy project, but pavement should be in before school starts. • Valley View Road and Tracy Avenue Roundabout on schedule. • Valley Lane at railroad crossing will be closed for crossing repairs. Sidewalk Projects • Cornelia Drive is 65% completed. • Vernon Avenue to be poured next week. • Parklawn Avenue & W. 77th Street crosswalk signal will be added next week. • Interlachen Blvd grade removal has started and Xcel has three poles to move. • Xerxes Avenue will start around Labor Day. • Minneapolis will add a traffic signal at W. 60th Street & Xerxes Avenue. • Ohms Avenue will have a striped bike lane. • Hwy 100 & W. 77th Street Bridge will open Aug. 19 and then close again in Sept. • Chuck Marone, CE visionary (who knew) – Strong Cities, Sept 30 all day. http://www.strongtowns.org/ X. Calendar of Events A. Schedule of Meeting and Events as of August 18, 2016 XI. Adjournment at 7:39p.m. J F M A M J J A S O N D SM WS # of Mtgs Attendance % Meetings/Work Sessions 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 NAME TERM (Date) 6/21 Bass, Katherine 3/1/2017 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 78% Boettge, Emily 3/1/2017 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 78% Brown, Andy 3/1/2019 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 89% Iyer, Surya 3/1/2018 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 78% LaForce, Tom 3/1/2018 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 100% Loeffelholz, Ralf 3/1/2018 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 78% Janovy, Jennifer 3/1/2017 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 100% Miranda, Lou 3/1/2019 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 100% Olson, Larry 3/1/2017 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 100% Ding, Emily (student) 9/1/2016 1 1 2 22% Ruehl, Lindsey (student) 9/1/2016 1 1 1 1 4 44% TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE Date: Sep tember 15, 2016 Agenda Item #: VI.A. To:Trans portation Co mmis s io n Item Type: R ep o rt and Rec o mmendation From:Jo s ep h Totten, Traffic Safety Coordinator Item Activity: Subject:Effec ts of Vertical Reflec tive Strip s on S top Sign Co mp lianc e Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: No action required. INTRODUCTION: Traffic Safety Intern Sean Hayford Oleary will present a study regarding the Effects of Vertical Reflective Strips on Stop Sign Compliance. T his study was performed at the intersection of W. 42nd Street and Alden Avenue in the Morningside Neighborhood. ATTACHMENTS: Description Study Report: Effects of Vertical Reflective Strips on Stop Sign Compliance September 15, 2016 Edina Transportation Commission Joseph Totten, Traffic Safety Coordinator Sean Hayford Oleary, Traffic Safety Intern Effects of Vertical Reflective Strips on Stop Sign Compliance Information / Background: The purpose of this study was to measure the impact on driver behavior of installing a vertical reflective strip on the post of a stop sign at an all-way stop intersection. The intent was to measure speed of vehicles, as well as how frequently drivers slowed or stopped immediately adjacent to the stop sign. The intersection studied was W. 42nd St. and Alden Dr. S., a 3-leg, all-way stop intersection in a residential neighborhood, adjacent to Weber Park and Golden Years Montessori School. That intersection is highlighted on the map to the right, and pictured below. The intersection has been the subject of neighborhood concerns that drivers are not complying with the stop signs. Two separate video recordings were taken of westbound traffic at 42nd and Alden in Spring 2016. The first recording was done between Monday, March 28th and Wednesday March 30th. The second recording was done between Monday, May 2nd and Wednesday, May 4th. Due to weather conditions in the March video, both Wednesday recordings were excluded from the final analysis. In the following sections, the study and its results are described. The appendix details the statistical basis for the results and conclusions. STAFF REPORT Page 2 Design of Study and Data Recorded To identify the immediate stop sign area, a 20 foot distance was marked out on the pavement, from 10 feet beyond the stop sign to 10 feet behind the stop sign. Behavior was observed when the front bumper was between these two painted dots, and the time between them was measured to calculate speed. In the image to the right, the front and rear dots are circumscribed in white, with the stop sign in red. Each set of three-day video recording was reviewed, and each westbound vehicle was individually observed and timed at 1x speed. The following information was recorded for each observation: Variable Name Description is_mon A variable to note if the observation took place on Monday, as opposed to Tuesday (Wednesday was excluded) time The timestamp of the observation TbtwDots Time where the front bumper of the vehicle was between the painted dots Stop Variable to note if the vehicle made a complete stop between the two dots MinSpeed Variable to note if the minimum speed observed was between the two dots AfterBar Variable to note if the observation was from after the vertical reflective strip was installed. Nighttime Variable to note if the observation occurred at night. CalcSpeed The calculated speed, in miles per hour, between the two dots (calculated from TbtwDots). Measuring both the “MinSpeed” and “Stop” variables were fairly subjective, and recorded in the opinion of the observer. The MinSpeed was recorded as “1” (yes) when the vehicle appeared to reach their lowest speed between the two dots — even if that lowest speed was nowhere near a complete stop. A “Stop” variable was recorded when the wheels of the vehicle had even a moment of complete lack of movement, or if the suspension of the vehicle was clearly activated the vehicle appeared to stop. STAFF REPORT Page 3 Results First, the data was tested to confirm whether the day of week affected the results — helping to verify that Weber Park sporting events, etc. were not significantly affecting driver behavior. There was no significant difference found between Monday and Tuesday observations. The main analysis was testing whether the before/after status of the observation was significant in predicting three factors: 1. If the driver stopped completely 2. If the driver reached their minimum speed in the immediate stop sign area 3. How fast the driver was going in the immediate stop sign area. No statistically significant effect was found on either drivers’ tendencies to stop completely, or on their speed. There was a statistically significant effect found on their tendency to reach their minimum speed within the immediate stop sign area. However, this is not an indication of any practical impact; the R2 in this analysis was 0.0017. This means that less than 0.2% of the variation in whether or not the vehicle reached their minimum speed near the stop sign could be predicted by whether or not it was after the reflective strip went in. These results are described in more detail in the appendix. Other Comments Complete stops were rare. Only 212 of 1,938 observed vehicles — 10.9% — made complete stops at the stop sign. However, it appears that this is an intentional choice not to comply with the stop sign, rather than a driver being distracted or unable to see the stop sign. In 1,422 of 1,938 observations (73%), the driver had their minimum speed in the immediate stop sign area. The relatively low speeds also bolster the idea that drivers are responding to the stop sign, but not doing so by stopping completely: of 1,938 observations, only 4 exceeded 20 mph in the immediate stop sign area. In an additional 161 cases, the vehicle went through the stop sign area exceeding 10 mph. Although these speeds may be unacceptably high, they do strongly indicate that even reckless drivers are still acknowledging the stop sign, as their speed is well below the 30 mph speed limit of the street. Conclusion This analysis does not demonstrate a statistically significant effect on frequency of full stops at the stop sign, or on the speed of vehicles in the immediate stop sign area. Although it does technically demonstrate a small effect on drivers reaching their minimum speed within the immediate stop sign area, the practical significance of this effect is extremely small. In addition to this small effect, the statistically significant “MinSpeed” variable was only measuring the pattern of speed, and not the speeds themselves, or the legal compliance with the stop sign. The reflective strips do not show a meaningful improvement in driver behavior and are not recommended for further installation. STAFF REPORT Page 4 Appendix: Regression Results Observations and Variables A total of 2,697 observations were recorded. Only motor vehicles with four or more wheels were observed, with bicycles and motorcycles excluded. After eliminating observations of vehicles who were stopping for reasons unrelated to traffic (for example, a school bus dropping off students), and excluding the Wednesday observations, 1,938 data points were used for further analysis. The following variables were recorded: Variable Name Description is_mon Dummy variable to note if the observation took place on Monday. (1 = Monday) time The timestamp of the observation (string) TbtwDots Time where the front bumper of the vehicle was between the painted dots (seconds, to the nearest decisecond) Stop Dummy variable to note if the vehicle made a complete stop between the two dots (1 = Stopped)* MinSpeed Dummy variable to note if the minimum speed observed was between the two dots (1 = Yes)** AfterBar Dummy variable to note if the observation was from after the vertical reflective strip was installed. (1 = After) Nighttime Dummy variable to note if the observation occurred at night — as measured based on civil twilight and civil dawn. (1 = Nighttime) CalcSpeed The calculated speed, in miles per hour, between the two dots (calculated from TbtwDots). * Measuring the stop variable was highly subjective. In general, a stop was recorded if the vehicle’s wheels were observed having made a complete cessation of movement (even if only momentarily). If the vehicle’s wheels were not plainly visible, a stop was recorded if the suspension caused the vehicle to rock and a stop appeared to take place in the opinion of the observer. ** Minimum speed was measured only if the minimum speed within the frame was observed between the two painted dots. However, this measures the pattern of the speed, not the absolute speed. A vehicle going a very high speed may have braked briefly right behind the stop sign and been recorded as a MinSpeed = 1, while a vehicle going a continuous, slow speed throughout the entire frame would have been recorded as MinSpeed = 0. STAFF REPORT Page 5 Analysis and Results Regression analyses were done to determine whether there were statistically significant differences between the before and after conditions. In each case, “AfterBar” was the independent variable, while the impact on multiple dependent variables was measured through separate regressions. For “MinSpeed” and “Stop,” logistic regression was used to describe the change in odds. In only one case was AfterBar a statistically significant variable at the 0.05 level, although the explanatory value was low. Minimum Speed Between Dots (MinSpeed) AfterBar was statistically significant on the dependent variable of MinSpeed, and the impact was a ~24% increase in the odds of the driver stopping in the stop sign area. However, the pseudo R2 was only 0.0017 — indicating that only about 0.17% of the variation in minimum-speed compliance was explained by the before/after status of the observation. Variable Odds ratio SE p-value 95% CI (Intercept) 2.403 0.204 0.000 2.034-2.839 AfterBar 1.237 0.132 0.047 1.003-1.525 Table 1: Logistic regression of minimum speed dummy variable. Pseudo R2 = 0.0017 Complete Stops (Stop) AfterBar was not statistically significant in the number of complete stops, and the R2 was very low. Additionally, analysis of complete stops is unreliable given the small number of complete stops. (See “Other Comments” on page 4.) Variable Odds ratio SE p-value 95% CI (Intercept) 0.106 0.013 0.000 0.082-0.137 AfterBar 1.242 0.196 0.170 0.911-1.692 Table 2: Logistic regression of complete stop dummy variable. Pseudo R2 = 0.0014 STAFF REPORT Page 6 Calculated Speed (CalcSpd) AfterBar was not statistically significant on the calculated speed, and the coefficient was very small. The adjusted R2 was 0.0005. Variable β (mph) SE p-value 95% CI (Intercept) 6.518 0.103 0.000 6.316-6.719 AfterBar -0.180 0.127 0.156 -0.429-0.068 Table 3: Regression of calculated speed in the immediate 20’ stop sign area. Adj. R2 = 0.0005 Date: Sep tember 15, 2016 Agenda Item #: VI.B. To:Trans portation Co mmis s io n Item Type: Other From:Mark K. Nolan, AICP, Trans p o rtation P lanner Item Activity: Subject:2017 Neighborho o d and MSA Street Rec o nstruc tion Draft Engineering S tud ies Dis cus s ion CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: No action required. INTRODUCTION: P lease recall that at the July and August ET C meetings commissioners provided input into the 2017 neighborhood/state aid reconstruction projects. Attached are the draft 2016 Engineering Studies for the following projects: Birchcrest A/Countryside B Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Countryside G Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction Chowen P ark D Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction P arklawn Avenue MSA Roadway Reconstruction Commissioners are asked to review these studies and provide review and comment. Engineering Technician Andrew Scipioni and Toby Muse of SEH will be present to discuss these projects and to solicit commissioners' feedback. ATTACHMENTS: Description Birchcres t A/Countrys ide B Neighborhood Recons truction Draft Engineering Study Countrys ide G Neighborhood Recons truction Draft Engineering Study Chowen Park D Neighborhood Recons truction Draft Engineering Study Parlawn Ave Roadway Recons truction Draf Engineering Study ENGINEERING STUDY BIRCHCREST A/COUNTRYSIDE B NEIGHBORHOOD ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS Birchcrest Drive, Code Avenue, Colonial Court, Darcy Lane, Forslin Drive, Hansen Road, Maddox Lane, Mildred Avenue, Porter Lane, Valley View Road, West 60th Street, West 61st Street, West 62nd Street, Wyman Avenue IMPROVEMENT NOs. BA-441 & BA-442 September 8, 2016 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CITY OF EDINA I hereby certify that this feasibility study was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Registered Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota. 44908 09-08-16 Carter Schulze Reg. No. Date 2 ENGINEERING STUDY - BA-441 & BA-442 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CITY OF EDINA BIRCHCREST A/COUNTRYSIDE B NEIGHBORHOOD ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS SEPTEMBER 08, 2016 SUMMARY: The project involves reconstruction of local concrete and bituminous streets, replacement of existing concrete curb and gutter, construction of new concrete sidewalks, and localized rehabilitation of the sanitary sewer, watermain, and storm sewer systems in the neighborhood. The estimated total project cost is $X,XXX,XXX. The estimated roadway construction cost is $X,XXX,XXX and will be funded through special assessments at a rate of approximately $XX,XXX per residential equivalent unit (REU). Utility improvements amount to $X,XXX,XXX and will be funded through the City’s utility funds. Sidewalk improvements are estimated to cost $XX,XXX and will be funded through the Pedestrian and Cyclists Safety (PACS) fund. The project can be completed during the 2017 construction season. Staff believes the project is feasible, cost effective, and necessary to improve the infrastructure, and complies with Vision Edina’s mission statement to “provide effective and valued public services and maintain a sound public infrastructure,” as well as the City’s Living Streets Policy. LOCATION: The project includes Birchcrest Drive, Code Avenue, Colonial Court, Darcy Lane, Forslin Drive, Hansen Road, Maddox Lane, Mildred Avenue, Porter Lane, Valley View Road, West 60th Street, West 61st Street, West 62nd Street, and Wyman Avenue. A detailed location map of the Birchcrest A/Countryside B project is shown in Figure 1. Engineering Study Birchcrest A Neighborhood Improvements BA-441 Countryside B Neighborhood Improvements BA-442 September 08, 2016 3 Figure 1: Project Area Map INITIATION: The Birchcrest A/Countryside B Neighborhood project was initiated by the Engineering Department as part of the City’s Neighborhood Reconstruction Program, identified in the Capital Improvement Plan. This project addresses updating substandard infrastructure with improvements associated with the roadway condition, watermain system, storm sewer system, and pedestrian facilities. EXISTING CONDITIONS: Roadways The streets in this neighborhood were originally constructed between 1957 and 1984 (Photo 1). Engineering Study Birchcrest A Neighborhood Improvements BA-441 Countryside B Neighborhood Improvements BA-442 September 08, 2016 4 Photo 1: Birchcrest A/Countryside B neighborhood, 1956 Most streets in the neighborhood have concrete curb and gutter or integral curb connected to concrete pavement. The average roadway width is 31’ (measured from the back of curb to the back of curb). A recent geotechnical evaluation of the project area showed the roadway section varies from 3” to 7” of pavement over a sandy clay and gravel base. An example of the current street condition can be seen in Photos 2 and 3. Engineering Study Birchcrest A Neighborhood Improvements BA-441 Countryside B Neighborhood Improvements BA-442 September 08, 2016 5 Photo 2: Existing Concrete Pavement Condition Photo 3: Existing Bituminous Pavement Condition As part of the City’s Pavement Management Program, all streets are regularly evaluated and rated on a scale from 1 to 100; 100 representing a brand-new road surface and 0 being extremely poor. This rating is referred to as the Engineering Study Birchcrest A Neighborhood Improvements BA-441 Countryside B Neighborhood Improvements BA-442 September 08, 2016 6 Pavement Condition Index (PCI), and is determined based on existing conditions and defects (alligator cracking, raveling, potholes, etc.). The average PCI for the City of Edina is 61 and the average PCI for Birchcrest A/Countryside B is 11. Traffic and Crash Data Due to recent construction activity on Tracy Avenue adjacent to the project area, staff was not able to measure traffic volumes and speeds in certain areas within the project. Historical data shows average daily traffic volumes between 190 and 2,789 vehicles per day with 85th percentile speeds between 23.5 and 38.3 miles per hour. Traffic and crash data for this project is shown in Appendix A. Public Utilities Sanitary Sewer The sanitary sewer system consists of 9” vitrified clay pipe (VCP), installed between 1956 and 1969. Historical records indicate there have been few sewer back-ups or blockages in the area (see Appendix B). Watermain The watermain system consists of 6” and 12” cast iron pipe (CIP) and ductile iron pipe (DIP), 1.5”, and 2” copper pipe installed between 1955 and 1969. The overall system has experienced a relatively large amount of breaks (see Appendix B). The fire hydrants are original to the neighborhood. Storm Sewer The storm sewer system is located within the legal boundary of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District. The system consists of 12”-30” reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) installed between 1955 and 2015. Two large ponds within the project serve as outlets for stormwater runoff for the majority of the project area. Once the ponds reach a certain elevation, the water flows west through pipes into Soo Line Railroad right-of-way and into the regional system underneath State Highway 62. Multi-Modal Transportation Sidewalk Facilities There are no sidewalks within the project area; however, there are sidewalks on Tracy Avenue adjacent to the project area (see Appendix C). Valley View Road immediately east of the project area was reconstructed in 2015 to accommodate a future sidewalk connecting to Normandale Road, with portions of the sidewalk constructed within driveways on the north side of the street. Bicycle Facilities There are no bicycle facilities within the project area; however, there are bike lanes on Tracy Avenue adjacent to the project area (see Appendix D). Private Utilities Gas, electric, communications, and cable utilities are present in the Engineering Study Birchcrest A Neighborhood Improvements BA-441 Countryside B Neighborhood Improvements BA-442 September 08, 2016 7 neighborhood. These utilities are a combination of overheard and underground facilities located in backyards or along the boulevards. Street lighting consists of standard “cobra head” lights mounted on wood poles located throughout the project area as shown in Appendix E. DESIGN INPUT: Staff All Engineering projects are reviewed for compatibility with the 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update (the “Plan”), the Living Streets Policy, the Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan, and sustainable project evaluation. 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update Chapter 7 of the Plan addresses locations of proposed sidewalk and bicycle facilities within the City. As shown in Appendix C, there are proposed sidewalk facilities on Valley View Road between Tracy Avenue and Hansen Road and between Mildred Avenue and Code Avenue, on Hansen Road between Valley View Road and West 60th Street, on Maddox Lane from Hansen Road to Valley View Road, on Wyman Avenue from Maddox Lane to West 63rd Street, on Mildred Avenue from Maddox Lane to Valley View Road, and on West 60th Street from Hansen Road to Code Avenue. Appendix D shows approved secondary bicycle routes within the project area on Valley View Road between Tracy Avenue and Hansen Road and between Mildred Avenue and Code Avenue, on Hansen Road between Valley View Road and Maddox Lane, on Maddox Lane between Hansen Road and Mildred Avenue, on Wyman Avenue between Maddox Lane and West 63rd Street, on Mildred Avenue between Maddox Lane and Valley View Road, and on Code Avenue between Valley View Road and West 60th Street. Living Streets Policy The Living Streets Plan was adopted by the City Council on May 6th, 2015 (see Appendix F). The vision statement of the Living Streets Policy expresses the need to look at future projects differently: Living Streets balance the needs of motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit riders in ways that promote safety and convenience, enhance community identity, create economic vitality, improve environmental sustainability, and provide meaningful opportunities for active living and better health. Staff has included elements that pertain to residential neighborhoods in the rehabilitation of the infrastructure and replacement of the roadways. Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan The CWRMP identified potential structural flooding near Valley View Road and Hillside Road in the 100-year frequency event. Potential manhole surcharging was also identified in the 10-year and 100- year frequency events. Sustainability Staff has also included elements of sustainable engineering into this project. Sustainability in engineering means delivering our services in a manner that Engineering Study Birchcrest A Neighborhood Improvements BA-441 Countryside B Neighborhood Improvements BA-442 September 08, 2016 8 ensures an appropriate balance between the environment, the community, and available funding. This is essentially the “Triple Bottom Line” of sustainability; Equity, Environment, and Economy. Staff views sustainability as maximizing our resources, creating lasting environments, and improving and shaping our community so that future generations are not burdened by the decisions of today. The project was evaluated based on the following key indicators to look for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and risks. • Equity: How well does the project provide or maintain core city services such as transportation, sanitation, clean water, emergency access, and emergency service? How does the project influence the well-being of the community? • Environment: How does the project influence the natural environment, such as surface or ground water health, forest canopy, natural resource diversity, wildlife habitat, air quality, noise, and others? • Economy: How does the project influence the local economy? What are the short term and long term costs? Is the continued service worth the price? The following is a summary of this evaluation: Equity: The project maintains access and mobility to the transportation network. Where available, this includes transportation options for a variety of user groups including, but not limited to, children, seniors, and disabled individuals. In addition, the project improves mobility for different types of users, such as pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. Updates to the fire hydrants provide public safety staff the ease of connection needed during an emergency. Environment: The project provides homeowners a piping system to discharge ground water into, eliminating standing water, ice, and algae buildup along the curb lines. Construction operations are required to use the smallest footprint necessary to complete the work, thus protecting the existing natural environment. The project also analyzes the sanitary sewer to ensure that inflow and infiltration of clear water is kept out of the system, which minimizes regional wastewater treatment. Bituminous pavements will be recycled on- site, minimizing truck traffic to and from the site. Economy: The project is designed to reduce construction costs now and into the future. The new roadway section can easily be maintained long-term with the use of proactive sealcoating and mill and overlays. These maintenance operations will significantly extend the life of the pavement. The project will also use less disruptive construction methods, such as trenchless technology (i.e., pipebursting, cured-in-place liners). Engineering Study Birchcrest A Neighborhood Improvements BA-441 Countryside B Neighborhood Improvements BA-442 September 08, 2016 9 Public Works A draft engineering study was provided to the City’s Public Works department. Police/Fire A draft engineering study was provided to the City’s Police and Fire departments. Edina Transportation Commission Prior to the Edina Transportation Commission (ETC) regular meeting on September 15, 2016, the draft Chowen Park D Engineering Study was provided for review. Relevant minutes from the ETC meeting are included in Appendix G. Residents As part of the Engineering Department’s practice of notifying residents 2-3 years prior to a potential reconstruction project, residents were invited to an open house on September 28th, 2015. Materials from this meeting are available on the City’s website, or upon request. Two questionnaires were mailed to affected property owners soliciting feedback for the design of this project. The first was a multi-modal traffic survey, which inquired about ways to promote safe driving, bicycling, and walking. This survey was mailed on June 17th, 2016, and was completed and returned by XX of XX property owners, a return rate of XX%. The following is a summary of feedback received from residents: • XX of XX (XX%*) were satisfied or very satisfied with the speed of traffic in the neighborhood; XX (XX%) were dissatisfied or very dissatisfied. • XX (XX%) were satisfied or very satisfied with motorist behavior in the neighborhood; XX (XX%) were dissatisfied or very dissatisfied. • XX (XX%) identified an unsafe intersection within the neighborhood. • XX (XX%) walk, run, or jog in the neighborhood at least 2-3 times per week. • XX (XX%) ride a bicycle in the neighborhood at least 2-3 times per week. • XX (XX%) reported parking on the street at least 2-3 times per week; XX (XX%) reported parking on the street less than once per month. *Percentages based on number of returned surveys A second questionnaire was mailed to property owners on June 17th, 2016, inquiring about sump drains, local drainage problems, street lighting, and other project-related concerns. This survey was completed and returned by XX of XX property owners, a return rate of XX%. The following is a summary of feedback received from the residents: Engineering Study Birchcrest A Neighborhood Improvements BA-441 Countryside B Neighborhood Improvements BA-442 September 08, 2016 10 • XX of XX (XX%*) reported having drain tile or a footing drain on their property. • XX (XX%) reported having a sump pump on their property. • XX (XX%) identified localized drainage problems in the neighborhood. • XX (XX%) favored upgrades to existing street lighting. *Percentages based on number of returned surveys The full questionnaires and responses can be found in Appendix H. A neighborhood informational meeting was held on July 25th, 2016 to discuss the improvements planned for this neighborhood and others proposed for construction in 2017. The meeting was attended by 53 residents representing 40 properties. Materials from this meeting can be found in Appendix I. Resident input regarding the project was also received in the form of emails, which can be found in Appendix J. PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS: Roadways Typical Section The concrete and bituminous roadway sections are proposed to be completely reconstructed to the subgrade. The existing pavement and suitable aggregate material will be recycled for use as base material in the new roadway where feasible. A minimum of 8” of recycled gravel material will be graded and compacted as the base layer prior to placement of 2.5” of bituminous base and 1.5” of bituminous wear course. Unsuitable subgrade materials will be replaced as necessary to provide adequate support for the new roadbed. Birchcrest Drive, Code Avenue, Colonial Court, Darcy Lane, Forslin Drive, Mildred Avenue between West 62nd Street and Maddox Lane, Porter Lane, West 61st Street, West 62nd Street, and Wyman Avenue between West 62nd Street and Maddox Lane are designated as Local Streets in the Living Streets Plan, while Hansen Road, Maddox Lane, Mildred Avenue between Maddox Lane and Valley View Road, Valley View Road, West 60th Street, and Wyman Avenue between Maddox Lane and West 63rd Street are designated as Local Connectors. Per the design guidelines in the Living Streets Plan, Local Streets without sidewalks have a typical width of 28’ (measured from the back of curb to the back of curb) and Local Connectors have a typical width of 25’ with a 5’ sidewalk on one side. Darcy Lane, a Local Street currently 19’ wide, is proposed to be reconstructed to 21’, the minimum width required for emergency vehicles. After evaluating the geometry of the roadway and discussing existing traffic conditions with residents, staff is considering installing bump-outs on Code Avenue for traffic calming at the uncontrolled intersections of West 62nd Street and West 61st Street (see Figure 2). These bump-outs would narrow the proposed 28’ roadway to 21’ through these intersections. Engineering Study Birchcrest A Neighborhood Improvements BA-441 Countryside B Neighborhood Improvements BA-442 September 08, 2016 11 Figure 2: Proposed Curb Bump-Outs Pavement Maintenance The reconstructed sections will meet the requirements of a minimum 20-year pavement design life based on projected traffic loadings. With proactive maintenance procedures, including sealcoating and overlays, the design life of the entire roadway can be extended considerably. Parking Per the Living Streets Plan, on-street parking should be evaluated based on classification, adjacent land uses, existing demand, and construction and maintenance costs. As the majority of the land use in this neighborhood is residential, and given the existing demand for parking, staff believes that two- sided parking on the Local Streets within the project area is appropriate. Based on its reduced width, parking will be prohibited on both sides of Darcy Lane. Staff is recommending one-sided parking on the Local Connectors within the project area, with the exception of West 60th Street. As parking is preferred on the same side of the road as the sidewalk for pedestrian safety, the location of the parking is determined by the location of the sidewalk. The existing and proposed street widths, sidewalk widths, and parking recommendations are shown in Table 1. Engineering Study Birchcrest A Neighborhood Improvements BA-441 Countryside B Neighborhood Improvements BA-442 September 08, 2016 12 Street Existing Roadway Width (back to back), feet Proposed Roadway Width (back to back), feet Sidewalk Width, feet Boulevard Width, feet Parking Birchcrest Drive 31 28 - - Two-sided Code Avenue 31 28 - - Two-sided Colonial Court 31 28 - - Two-sided Darcy Lane 19 21 - - None Forslin Drive 31 28 - - Two-sided Hansen Road 31 25 5 5 West side only Maddox Lane 31 25 5 5 North side only Mildred Avenue (West 62nd Street to Maddox Lane) 31 28 - - Two-sided Mildred Avenue (Maddox Lane to Valley View Road) 31 25 5 5 East side only Porter Lane 31 28 - - Two-sided Valley View Road 31 25 5 5 North side only West 60th Street 31 28 - - Two-sided West 61st Street 31 28 - - Two-sided West 62nd Street 31 28 - - Two-sided Wyman Avenue (West 62nd Street to Maddox Lane) 31 28 - - Two-sided Wyman Avenue (Maddox Lane to West 63rd Street) 31 25 5 5 East side only Table 1: Street Widths, Sidewalks, and Parking Roadway Signage All street signs, including street name blades, within the project area will be replaced to improve visibility and reflectivity (see Appendix D). All new signs shall conform to the standards of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Public Utilities Sanitary Sewer The sanitary sewer has been televised, and portions of the main will be repaired using a combination of open cut and cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP) methods. These repairs will address the issues of sags, cracks, and groundwater infiltration into the trunk sewer. The manhole castings will also be removed and replaced to reduce inflow and infiltration of stormwater. Engineering Study Birchcrest A Neighborhood Improvements BA-441 Countryside B Neighborhood Improvements BA-442 September 08, 2016 13 Watermain A non-invasive pipe condition assessment was performed on the watermain within the project area, and staff has reviewed historical break data to determine the extent of improvements needed. Portions of the existing watermain will be replaced using a combination of pipebursting and open cut methods, and all water services will be replaced. All gate valves and fire hydrants within the project area will be replaced, and addition hydrants will be installed to meet current public safety standards. The new fire hydrants will include the Storz nozzle fittings desired by the Edina Fire Department for quick connection of fire hoses. Storm Sewer Based on existing conditions and the scope of utility work, new concrete curb and gutter will be installed throughout the project, providing a continuous, functional conduit for stormwater. The storm sewer network will have modifications to resolve existing drainage issues at various locations throughout the neighborhood. Some of the existing structures will be removed and replaced due to their poor condition. Sump drains will be installed where feasible to allow property owners to connect their sump pump discharges directly into the storm sewer system. Multi-Modal Transportation Sidewalk Facilities Staff is proposing multiple 5’ concrete sidewalks with 5’ boulevards within the project area. Figure 3 shows the existing and proposed sidewalk facilities. The sidewalks are proposed to be constructed on the north side of Valley View Road between Tracy Avenue and Hansen Road, on the west side of Hansen Road between Valley View Road and West 60th Street, on the north side of Maddox Lane between Hansen Road and Mildred Avenue, on the east side of Wyman Avenue between Maddox Lane and the bridge over State Highway 62, on the east side of Mildred Avenue between Maddox Lane and Valley View Road, and along the north side of Valley View Road between Mildred Avenue and Code Avenue. Engineering Study Birchcrest A Neighborhood Improvements BA-441 Countryside B Neighborhood Improvements BA-442 September 08, 2016 14 Figure 3: Existing and Proposed Sidewalk Facilities The current Sidewalk Facilities map shows a proposed sidewalk on West 60th Street between Hansen Road and Normandale Road. Recent data obtained by staff shows traffic volumes on this street between 400 and 500 vehicles per day, which is below the threshold where a residential sidewalk is considered appropriate. In addition, while Valley View Road immediately east of the project area was reconstructed in 2015 to accommodate a future sidewalk, West 60th Street to the east was not. As a result, constructing a new sidewalk along this portion of the roadway would mean more significant impacts to residents who have already been impacted by recent construction activity. For these reasons, staff is recommending not constructing a sidewalk on West 60th Street, and instead reconstructing the roadway with the standard 28’ Local Street section. The sidewalks within this project area were recommended based on Edina’s Sidewalk Facilities map. These sidewalks will provide connections to existing sidewalk facilities on Tracy Avenue and future sidewalk facilities on Benton Avenue, Valley View Road, Hansen Road, and West 63rd Street. As these sidewalks are not along Municipal State Aid routes nor included in the Active Routes to School Plan, they will not be maintained by the City. Engineering Study Birchcrest A Neighborhood Improvements BA-441 Countryside B Neighborhood Improvements BA-442 September 08, 2016 15 Exact locations were selected by staff based on resident comments, the amount of available right-or-way, and the number of potential conflicts compared to other scenarios. The grass boulevard that separates the curb and gutter from the sidewalk could vary between 3 feet and 5 feet in width depending on existing conditions. The separation from vehicle traffic creates a more pedestrian-friendly environment and allows for snow storage during the winter. All pedestrian curb ramps will be constructed to meet the current design standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Bicycle Facilities While Code Avenue, Maddox Avenue, Valley View Road, and portions of Hansen Road, Mildred Avenue, and Wyman Avenue are designated as approved secondary routes, staff is not recommending additional pavement markings or signage to reflect these designations. Historically, the City has not marked secondary routes; however, pavement markings and signage can be installed in the future with minimal disturbance. Private Utilities Staff met with representatives of several private utility companies on September 7th, 2016 to notify them of the proposed 2017 reconstruction projects and discuss preliminary improvements. Portions of the private utility networks may receive upgrades prior to construction; however, this work is not part of the City’s project. Currently, the City does not have a standard to determine where and when street lighting should be improved. Unlike other infrastructure improvements, lighting can be installed at a later date with minimal disturbance through the use of trenchless technologies. The lighting in the neighborhood is sufficient to delineate the intersections; therefore, staff is recommending no revisions to the current street lighting. The proposed improvements acknowledge many of the comments and concerns raised by residents throughout the information gathering process, while still maintaining the desired minimum standards of Engineering, Public Works, and other City staff. RIGHT-OF-WAY & EASEMENTS: Existing right-of-way in this neighborhood varies from 40’ to 60’. It is anticipated that the majority of this project can be constructed within existing ROW. A ROW permit from the Minnesota Department of Transportation will be required for work that occurs adjacent to State Highway 62. Many properties have vegetation, boulders, retaining walls, or other landscaped items within the City right-of-way. A portion of these landscape items will interfere with some of the proposed infrastructure improvements and will need to be removed in order to complete the necessary work. PROJECT COSTS: The total estimated project cost is $X,XXX,XXX (see Table 2). The total cost includes direct costs for engineering, clerical, and construction finance costs from the start of the project to the final assessment hearing. The estimated roadway construction cost is $X,XXX,XXX and will be funded by special Engineering Study Birchcrest A Neighborhood Improvements BA-441 Countryside B Neighborhood Improvements BA-442 September 08, 2016 16 assessments. Utility improvements amount to $X,XXX,XXX and will be funded through the City’s utility funds. Sidewalk improvements amount to $XX,XXX and will be funded through the PACS fund. Item Amount Total Cost Roadway Total: $ X,XXX,XXX Sanitary Sewer $ X,XXX,XXX Watermain $ X,XXX,XXX Storm Sewer $ XXX,XXX Utility Total: $ X,XXX,XXX Sidewalk Total: $ XXX,XXX Project Total: $ X,XXX,XXX Table 2: Estimated Project Costs ASSESSMENTS: Assessments will be levied against the benefiting adjacent properties pursuant to Chapter 429 of the Minnesota State Statues. Based on the City’s Special Assessment Policy, there are 214.96 residential equivalent units (REUs) in the Birchcrest A/Countryside G project area, as shown in Appendix K. The estimated assessment per REU is $XX,XXX (see Figures 4 and 5). Figure 4: Preliminary Birchcrest A Assessment Map Engineering Study Birchcrest A Neighborhood Improvements BA-441 Countryside B Neighborhood Improvements BA-442 September 08, 2016 17 Figure 5: Preliminary Countryside B Assessment Map The formulas for calculating REUs for properties that are corner lots or non- single family residential are described below: Previously Assessed Single-Family Residential Lots 6312 and 6313 Hillside Rd, 6227 Westridge Blvd; = 0 REU (previously assessed for Hillside Rd and Westridge Blvd in 2012) 5200 Valley View Rd; = 0 REU (previously assessed for Valley View Rd in 2015) 6316 Valley View Rd; = 1 REU - 0.33 REU (previous assessment for Westridge Blvd in 2012) = 0.66 REU 6001, 6017, 6101, 6125, and 6133 Code Ave; = 1 REU - 0.33 REU (previous assessment for W 60th St, Porter Ln, and Birchcrest Dr in 2015) = 0.66 REU Engineering Study Birchcrest A Neighborhood Improvements BA-441 Countryside B Neighborhood Improvements BA-442 September 08, 2016 18 Single-Family Residential Corner Lots 5921 Bernard Pl, 5200, 5300, and 5324 W 60th St; = 0.5 REU (partial access off Bernard Pl, Code Ave, and Hansen Rd) City-Owned Lots: 6020 Hansen Rd (Birchcrest Park); = 2 REUs (based on size of adjacent developable lots) Undevelopable Lots 6000 and 6016 Hansen Rd (Birchcrest Park); = 0 REU (limited roadway access, property owner will be assessed 2s REU for adjacent 6020 Hansen Rd) PID 0511621110030, PID 0511621120053; = 0 REU (lot dimensions and utility easements prohibit development under current subdivision ordinance) All other properties are single-family residential located entirely within the project area and will be subjected to an assessment of 1 REU. PROJECT SCHEDULE: The following schedule is feasible from an Engineering standpoint: FEASIBILITY: Staff believes the construction of this project is feasible, cost effective, and necessary to improve the public infrastructure in the Birchcrest A/Countryside B Neighborhood. APPENDIX: A. Traffic and Crash Data B. Sewer Blocks and Watermain Breaks C. City Comprehensive Plan Update – Sidewalk Facilities D. City Comprehensive Plan Update – Bicycle Facilities E Streetlights and Signs Project Open House 2015 September 28th, 2015 Neighborhood Informational Meeting July 25th, 2016 ETC Engineering Report Review September 15th, 2016 Receive Engineering Study November 17th, 2016 Public Hearing December 8th, 2016 Bid Opening March/April 2017 Award Contract/Begin Construction Spring 2017 Complete Construction Fall 2017 Final Assessment Hearing Fall 2018 Engineering Study Birchcrest A Neighborhood Improvements BA-441 Countryside B Neighborhood Improvements BA-442 September 08, 2016 19 F. Living Streets Policy G. Edina Transportation Commission Meeting Minutes H. Property Owners Questionnaires I. Neighborhood Informational Meeting Materials J. Correspondence from Residents K. Preliminary Assessment Roll ENGINEERING STUDY COUNTRYSIDE G NEIGHBORHOOD ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS Berne Circle, Grove Circle, Olinger Road, Sherman Circle IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-443 September 8, 2016 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CITY OF EDINA I hereby certify that this feasibility study was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Registered Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota. 44908 09-08-16 Carter Schulze Reg. No. Date 2 ENGINEERING STUDY – BA-443 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CITY OF EDINA COUNTRYSIDE G NEIGHBORHOOD ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS SEPTEMBER 08, 2016 SUMMARY: The project involves reconstruction of local concrete and bituminous streets, replacement of existing concrete curb and gutter, construction of new concrete sidewalks, and localized rehabilitation of the sanitary sewer, watermain, and storm sewer systems in the neighborhood. The estimated total project cost is $X,XXX,XXX. The estimated roadway construction cost is $X,XXX,XXX and will be funded through special assessments at a rate of approximately $XX,XXX per residential equivalent unit (REU). Utility improvements amount to $X,XXX,XXX and will be funded through the City’s utility funds. Sidewalk improvements are estimated to cost $XX,XXX and will be funded through the Pedestrian and Cyclists Safety (PACS) fund. The project can be completed during the 2017 construction season. Staff believes the project is feasible, cost effective, and necessary to improve the infrastructure, and complies with Vision Edina’s mission statement to “provide effective and valued public services and maintain a sound public infrastructure,” as well as the City’s Living Streets Policy. LOCATION: The project includes Berne Circle, Grove Circle, Olinger Road, and Sherman Circle. A detailed location map of the Countryside G project is shown in Figure 1. Engineering Study Countryside G Neighborhood Improvements BA-443 September 08, 2016 3 Figure 1: Project Area Map INITIATION: The Countryside G Neighborhood project was initiated by the Engineering Department as part of the City’s Neighborhood Reconstruction Program, identified in the Capital Improvement Plan. This project addresses updating substandard infrastructure with improvements associated with the roadway condition, watermain system, and pedestrian facilities. EXISTING CONDITIONS: Roadways The streets in this neighborhood were originally constructed between 1968 and 1979 (Photo 1). Engineering Study Countryside G Neighborhood Improvements BA-443 September 08, 2016 4 Photo 1: Countryside G neighborhood, 1971 All of the streets in the neighborhood have concrete curb and gutter, and the average roadway width is 31’ (measured from the back of curb to the back of curb). A recent geotechnical evaluation of the project area showed the roadway section varies from 1.5” to 7” of bituminous pavement over a sandy clay and gravel base. An example of the current street condition can be seen in Photo 2. Engineering Study Countryside G Neighborhood Improvements BA-443 September 08, 2016 5 Photo 2: Existing Pavement Condition As part of the City’s Pavement Management Program, all streets are regularly evaluated and rated on a scale from 1 to 100; 100 representing a brand-new road surface and 0 being extremely poor. This rating is referred to as the Pavement Condition Index (PCI), and is determined based on existing conditions and defects (alligator cracking, raveling, potholes, etc.). The average PCI for the City of Edina is 61 and the average PCI for Countryside G is 11. Traffic and Crash Data Due to recent construction activity on Olinger Boulevard, Blake Road, and Vernon Avenue adjacent to the project area, staff was not able to measure traffic volumes and speeds within the project area. Historical data shows average daily traffic volumes around 810 vehicles per day with 85th percentile speeds around 35 miles per hour. Traffic and crash data for this project is shown in Appendix A. Public Utilities Sanitary Sewer The sanitary sewer system consists of 8” and 9” vitrified clay pipe (VCP), installed between 1967 and 1978. Historical records indicate there have been few sewer back-ups or blockages in the area (see Appendix B). Watermain The watermain system consists of 6” cast iron pipe (CIP) and ductile iron pipe (DIP), 1.5”, and 2” copper pipe installed between 1967 and 1978. The overall system has experienced a relatively small amount of breaks (see Appendix B). The fire hydrants are original to the neighborhood. Engineering Study Countryside G Neighborhood Improvements BA-443 September 08, 2016 6 Storm Sewer The storm sewer system is located within the legal boundary of the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District. The system consists of 12” and 15” reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) installed between 1967 and 1978. Multi-Modal Transportation Sidewalk Facilities There are no sidewalks within the project area; however, there are bituminous trails on Vernon Avenue adjacent to the project area, as well as along Olinger Boulevard connecting to Bredesen Park to the south (see Appendix C). Bicycle Facilities There are no bicycle facilities within the project area; however, there are bike lanes and shared bike lanes on Vernon Avenue and Olinger Boulevard immediately adjacent to the project area (see Appendix D). Private Utilities Gas, electric, communications, and cable utilities are present in the neighborhood. These utilities are a combination of overheard and underground facilities located in backyards or along the boulevards. Street lighting consists of standard “cobra head” lights mounted on wood poles located throughout the project area as shown in Appendix E. DESIGN INPUT: Staff All Engineering projects are reviewed for compatibility with the 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update (the “Plan”), the Living Streets Policy, the Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan, and sustainable project evaluation. 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update Chapter 7 of the Plan addresses locations of proposed sidewalk and bicycle facilities within the City. As shown in Appendix C, there are proposed sidewalk facilities on Olinger Road between Vernon Avenue and Olinger Boulevard. Appendix D shows no proposed bicycle facilities within the project area. Living Streets Policy The Living Streets Plan was adopted by the City Council on May 6th, 2015 (see Appendix F). The vision statement of the Living Streets Policy expresses the need to look at future projects differently: Living Streets balance the needs of motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit riders in ways that promote safety and convenience, enhance community identity, create economic vitality, improve environmental sustainability, and provide meaningful opportunities for active living and better health. Staff has included elements that pertain to residential neighborhoods in the rehabilitation of the infrastructure and replacement of the roadways. Engineering Study Countryside G Neighborhood Improvements BA-443 September 08, 2016 7 Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan The CWRMP identified potential manhole surcharging in the 10-year and 100- year frequency events. There were no areas of structural flooding identified. Sustainability Staff has also included elements of sustainable engineering into this project. Sustainability in engineering means delivering our services in a manner that ensures an appropriate balance between the environment, the community, and available funding. This is essentially the “Triple Bottom Line” of sustainability; Equity, Environment, and Economy. Staff views sustainability as maximizing our resources, creating lasting environments, and improving and shaping our community so that future generations are not burdened by the decisions of today. The project was evaluated based on the following key indicators to look for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and risks. • Equity: How well does the project provide or maintain core city services such as transportation, sanitation, clean water, emergency access, and emergency service? How does the project influence the well-being of the community? • Environment: How does the project influence the natural environment, such as surface or ground water health, forest canopy, natural resource diversity, wildlife habitat, air quality, noise, and others? • Economy: How does the project influence the local economy? What are the short term and long term costs? Is the continued service worth the price? The following is a summary of this evaluation: Equity: The project maintains access and mobility to the transportation network. Where available, this includes transportation options for a variety of user groups including, but not limited to, children, seniors, and disabled individuals. In addition, the project improves mobility for different types of users, such as pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. Updates to the fire hydrants provide public safety staff the ease of connection needed during an emergency. Environment: The project provides homeowners a piping system to discharge ground water into, eliminating standing water, ice, and algae buildup along the curb lines. Construction operations are required to use the smallest footprint necessary to complete the work, thus protecting the existing natural environment. The project also analyzes the sanitary sewer to ensure that inflow and infiltration of clear water is kept out of the system, which minimizes regional wastewater treatment. Bituminous pavements will be recycled on- site, minimizing truck traffic to and from the site. Economy: The project is designed to reduce construction costs now and into the future. The new roadway section can easily be maintained long-term with Engineering Study Countryside G Neighborhood Improvements BA-443 September 08, 2016 8 the use of proactive sealcoating and mill and overlays. These maintenance operations will significantly extend the life of the pavement. The project will also use less disruptive construction methods, such as trenchless technology (i.e., pipebursting, cured-in-place liners). Public Works A draft engineering study was provided to the City’s Public Works department. Police/Fire A draft engineering study was provided to the City’s Police and Fire departments. Edina Transportation Commission Prior to the Edina Transportation Commission (ETC) regular meeting on September 15, 2016, the draft Chowen Park D Engineering Study was provided for review. Relevant minutes from the ETC meeting are included in Appendix G. Residents As part of the Engineering Department’s practice of notifying residents 2-3 years prior to a potential reconstruction project, residents were invited to an open house on September 28th, 2015. Materials from this meeting are available on the City’s website, or upon request. Two questionnaires were mailed to affected property owners soliciting feedback for the design of this project. The first was a multi-modal traffic survey, which inquired about ways to promote safe driving, bicycling, and walking. This survey was mailed on June 17th, 2016, and was completed and returned by 20 of 57 property owners, a return rate of 35%. The following is a summary of feedback received from residents: • 7 of 20 (35%*) were satisfied or very satisfied with the speed of traffic in the neighborhood; 8 (40%) were dissatisfied or very dissatisfied. • 7 (35%) were satisfied or very satisfied with motorist behavior in the neighborhood; 7 (35%) were dissatisfied or very dissatisfied. • 9 (45%) identified an unsafe intersection within the neighborhood. • 18 (90%) walk, run, or jog in the neighborhood at least 2-3 times per week. • 9 (45%) ride a bicycle in the neighborhood at least 2-3 times per week. • 1 (5%) reported parking on the street at least 2-3 times per week; 14 (70%) reported parking on the street less than once per month. *Percentages based on number of returned surveys A second questionnaire was mailed to property owners on June 17th, 2016, inquiring about sump drains, local drainage problems, street lighting, and other project-related concerns. This survey was completed and returned by 25 of 57 property owners, a return rate of 44%. Engineering Study Countryside G Neighborhood Improvements BA-443 September 08, 2016 9 The following is a summary of feedback received from the residents: • 14 of 25 (56%*) reported having drain tile or a footing drain on their property. • 15 (60%) reported having a sump pump on their property. • 13 (23%) identified localized drainage problems in the neighborhood. • 5 (20%) favored upgrades to existing street lighting. *Percentages based on number of returned surveys The full questionnaires and responses can be found in Appendix H. A neighborhood informational meeting was held on July 25th, 2016 to discuss the improvements planned for this neighborhood and others proposed for construction in 2017. The meeting was attended by 13 residents representing 8 properties. Materials from this meeting can be found in Appendix I. Resident input regarding the project was also received in the form of emails, which can be found in Appendix J. PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS: Roadways Typical Section The bituminous roadway sections are proposed to be completely reconstructed to the subgrade. The existing pavement and suitable aggregate material will be recycled for use as base material in the new roadway where feasible. A minimum of 8” of recycled gravel material will be graded and compacted as the base layer prior to placement of 2.5” of bituminous base and 1.5” of bituminous wear course. Unsuitable subgrade materials will be replaced as necessary to provide adequate support for the new roadbed. Berne Circle, Grove Circle, and Sherman Circle are designated as Local Streets in the Living Streets Plan, while Olinger Road is designated as a Local Connector. Per the design guidelines in the Living Streets Plan, Local Streets without sidewalks have a typical width of 28’ (measured from the back of curb to the back of curb) and Local Connectors have a typical width of 25’ with a 5’ sidewalk on one side. Pavement Maintenance The reconstructed sections will meet the requirements of a minimum 20-year pavement design life based on projected traffic loadings. With proactive maintenance procedures, including sealcoating and overlays, the design life of the entire roadway can be extended considerably. Parking Per the Living Streets Plan, on-street parking should be evaluated based on classification, adjacent land uses, existing demand, and construction and maintenance costs. As the majority of the land use in this neighborhood is residential, and given the existing demand for parking, staff believes that two- sided parking on Berne Circle, Grove Circle, and Sherman Circle is appropriate. As a Local Connector, staff is recommending one-sided parking on Olinger Road. As parking is preferred on the same side of the road as the Engineering Study Countryside G Neighborhood Improvements BA-443 September 08, 2016 10 sidewalk for pedestrian safety, the location of the parking is determined by the location of the sidewalk. The existing and proposed street widths, sidewalk width, and parking recommendations are shown in Table 1. Street Existing Roadway Width (back to back), feet Proposed Roadway Width (back to back), feet Sidewalk Width, feet Boulevard Width, feet Parking Berne Circle 31 28 - - Two-sided Grove Circle 31 28 - - Two-sided Olinger Road 31 25 5 5 West side only Sherman Circle 31 31 - - Two-sided Table 1: Street Widths, Sidewalks, and Parking Roadway Signage All street signs, including street name blades, within the project area will be replaced to improve visibility and reflectivity (see Appendix D). All new signs shall conform to the standards of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Public Utilities Sanitary Sewer The sanitary sewer has been televised, and portions of the main will be repaired using a combination of open cut and cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP) methods. These repairs will address the issues of sags, cracks, and groundwater infiltration into the trunk sewer. The manhole castings will also be removed and replaced to reduce inflow and infiltration of stormwater. Watermain A non-invasive pipe condition assessment was performed on the watermain within the project area, and staff has reviewed historical break data to determine the extent of improvements needed. Portions of the existing watermain will be replaced using a combination of pipebursting and open cut methods. Existing 1.5” and 2” pipes will be replaced with 6” mains, and water services will be replaced where necessary. All gate valves and fire hydrants within the project area will be replaced, and addition hydrants will be installed to meet current public safety standards. The new fire hydrants will include the Storz nozzle fittings desired by the Edina Fire Department for quick connection of fire hoses. Storm Sewer Based on existing conditions and the scope of utility work, new concrete curb and gutter will be installed on Berne Circle, Grove Circle, and Olinger Road, providing a continuous, functional conduit for stormwater. Portions of the curb and gutter on Sherman Circle will be repaired, and the roadway widths will not be altered. Curb and gutter along cul-de-sacs will be replaced to reduce the paved surface areas. Engineering Study Countryside G Neighborhood Improvements BA-443 September 08, 2016 11 The storm sewer network will have modifications to resolve existing drainage issues at various locations throughout the neighborhood. Some of the existing structures will be removed and replaced due to their poor condition. Sump drains will be installed where feasible to allow property owners to connect their sump pump discharges directly into the storm sewer system. Multi-Modal Transportation Sidewalk Facilities Staff is proposing a 5’ concrete sidewalk with a 5’ boulevard along the west side of Olinger Road from Vernon Avenue to Olinger Boulevard. Figure 2 shows the existing and proposed sidewalk facilities. Figure 2: Existing and Proposed Sidewalk Facilities The location was selected by staff based on existing topography, available right-of-way, potential construction conflicts, and connection to existing facilities. The grass boulevard that will separate the new curb and the proposed sidewalk will vary between 3’ and 5’ depending on existing conditions. The separation from vehicle traffic creates a more pedestrian- friendly environment and allows for snow storage during the winter. All pedestrian curb ramps will be constructed to meet the current design standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Engineering Study Countryside G Neighborhood Improvements BA-443 September 08, 2016 12 This sidewalk is recommended based on Edina’s Sidewalk Facilities map. It will provide a connection to existing pedestrian facilities on Vernon Avenue and in Bredesen Park, and future pedestrian facilities on Olinger Boulevard. As this sidewalk is not along a Municipal State Aid route nor included in the Active Routes to School Plan, it will not be maintained by the City. Bicycle Facilities There are no proposed bicycle facilities within the project area. Private Utilities Staff met with representatives of several private utility companies on September 7th, 2016 to notify them of the proposed 2017 reconstruction projects and discuss preliminary improvements. Portions of the private utility networks may receive upgrades prior to construction; however, this work is not part of the City’s project. Currently, the City does not have a standard to determine where and when street lighting should be improved. Unlike other infrastructure improvements, lighting can be installed at a later date with minimal disturbance through the use of trenchless technologies. The lighting in the neighborhood is sufficient to delineate the intersections; therefore, staff is recommending no revisions to the current street lighting. The proposed improvements acknowledge many of the comments and concerns raised by residents throughout the information gathering process, while still maintaining the desired minimum standards of Engineering, Public Works, and other City staff. RIGHT-OF-WAY & EASEMENTS: Existing right-of-way in this neighborhood varies from 50’ to 75’. It is anticipated that the majority of this project can be constructed within existing ROW. A ROW permit from Hennepin County will be required for work that occurs within Vernon Avenue. Many properties have vegetation, boulders, retaining walls, or other landscaped items within the City right-of-way. A portion of these landscape items will interfere with some of the proposed infrastructure improvements and will need to be removed in order to complete the necessary work. PROJECT COSTS: The total estimated project cost is $X,XXX,XXX (see Table 2). The total cost includes direct costs for engineering, clerical, and construction finance costs from the start of the project to the final assessment hearing. The estimated roadway construction cost is $X,XXX,XXX and will be funded by special assessments. Utility improvements amount to $X,XXX,XXX and will be funded through the City’s utility funds. Sidewalk improvements amount to $XX,XXX and will be funded through the PACS fund. Engineering Study Countryside G Neighborhood Improvements BA-443 September 08, 2016 13 Item Amount Total Cost Roadway Total: $ X,XXX,XXX Sanitary Sewer $ X,XXX,XXX Watermain $ X,XXX,XXX Storm Sewer $ XXX,XXX Utility Total: $ X,XXX,XXX Sidewalk Total: $ XXX,XXX Project Total: $ X,XXX,XXX Table 2: Estimated Project Costs ASSESSMENTS: Assessments will be levied against the benefiting adjacent properties pursuant to Chapter 429 of the Minnesota State Statues. Based on the City’s Special Assessment Policy, there are 53.12 residential equivalent units (REUs) in the Countryside G project area, as shown in Appendix K. The estimated assessment per REU is $XX,XXX (see Figure 3). Figure 3: Preliminary Assessment Map The formulas for calculating REUs are described below: Engineering Study Countryside G Neighborhood Improvements BA-443 September 08, 2016 14 Previously Assessed Single-Family Residential Lots 5924 Amy Dr and 5936 Grove St; = 0 REU (previous assessment for Amy Dr and Grove St in 2015) 5813 and 5829 Olinger Rd; = 1 REU - 0.33 REU (previous assessment for Amy Dr and Grove St in 2015) = 0.66 REU Single-Family Residential Corner Lots 5916 Olinger Blvd; 5701 Olinger Rd; 6100, 6101, 6129, and 6133 Sherman Cir; = 0.5 REU (partial access off Olinger Blvd or Vernon Ave) Two-Family Residential Lots 6000, 6004, 6008, 6012, 6016, 6020 Berne Cir; = 1 REU x 0.8 (duplex REU factor) = 0.8 REU All other properties are single-family residential located entirely within the project area and will be subjected to an assessment of 1 REU. PROJECT SCHEDULE: The following schedule is feasible from an Engineering standpoint: FEASIBILITY: Staff believes the construction of this project is feasible, cost effective, and necessary to improve the public infrastructure in the Countryside G Neighborhood. APPENDIX: A. Traffic and Crash Data B. Sewer Blocks and Watermain Breaks C. City Comprehensive Plan Update – Sidewalk Facilities D. City Comprehensive Plan Update – Bicycle Facilities Project Open House 2015 September 28th, 2015 Neighborhood Informational Meeting July 25th, 2016 ETC Engineering Study Review September 15th, 2016 Receive Engineering Study October XX, 2016 Public Hearing November XX, 2016 Bid Opening March/April 2017 Award Contract/Begin Construction Spring 2017 Complete Construction Fall 2017 Final Assessment Hearing Fall 2018 Engineering Study Countryside G Neighborhood Improvements BA-443 September 08, 2016 15 E. Streetlights and Signs F. Living Streets Policy G. Edina Transportation Commission Meeting Minutes H. Property Owners Questionnaires I. Neighborhood Informational Meeting Materials J. Correspondence from Residents K. Preliminary Assessment Roll ENGINEERING STUDY CHOWEN PARK D NEIGHBORHOOD ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS West 54th Street IMPROVEMENT NO. BA-439 September 8, 2016 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CITY OF EDINA I hereby certify that this feasibility study was prepared by me or under my direct supervision and that I am a duly Registered Professional Engineer under the laws of the State of Minnesota. 44908 09-08-16 Carter Schulze Reg. No. Date 2 ENGINEERING STUDY – BA-439 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CITY OF EDINA CHOWEN PARK D NEIGHBORHOOD ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS SEPTEMBER 08, 2016 SUMMARY: The project involves reconstructing one of the last gravel streets in the City. Improvements include the installation of concrete curb and gutter, new bituminous pavement, and localized rehabilitation of the sanitary sewer, watermain, and storm sewer systems in the neighborhood. The estimated total project cost is $XXX,XXX. The estimated roadway improvement cost is $XXX,XXX and will be funded through special assessments at a rate of approximately $XX,XXX per residential equivalent unit (REU). Alley improvements amount to $XX,XXX and will be funded through special assessments at a rate of approximately $XX,XXX per REU. Utility improvements amount to $XXX,XXX and will be funded through the City’s utility funds. The project can be completed during the 2017 construction season. Staff believes the project is feasible, cost effective, and necessary to improve the infrastructure, and complies with Vision Edina’s mission statement to “provide effective and valued public services and maintain a sound public infrastructure,” as well as the City’s Living Streets Policy. LOCATION: The project includes West 54th Street within the Cities of Edina and Minneapolis. A detailed location map of the Chowen Park D project is shown in Figure 1. Figure 1: Project Area Map Engineering Study Chowen Park D Neighborhood Improvements BA-439 September 08, 2016 3 INITIATION: The Chowen Park D Neighborhood project was initiated by the Engineering Department as part of the City’s Neighborhood Reconstruction Program, identified in the Capital Improvement Plan. This project addresses updating substandard infrastructure with improvements associated with the roadway condition and stormwater drainage. EXISTING CONDITIONS: Roadway The street in this neighborhood was originally constructed between 1938 and 1956 (Photo 1). Photo 1: Chowen Park D neighborhood, 1956 The street within this neighborhood is half bituminous pavement, half gravel surface, and does not have concrete curb and gutter. In 2014, the City overlayed approximately half of the roadway with bituminous as a temporary erosion control measure. The average roadway width is 22’. A recent geotechnical evaluation of the project area showed the top two feet of roadway to be made up of a silty-sand/gravel mix. The roadway is in relatively poor condition and in need of repetitive maintenance. An example of the current street condition can be seen in Photo 2. Engineering Study Chowen Park D Neighborhood Improvements BA-439 September 08, 2016 4 Photo 2: Existing Roadway Condition As part of the City’s Pavement Management Program, all streets are regularly evaluated and rated on a scale from 0 to 100; 100 representing a brand-new road surface and 0 being extremely poor. This rating is referred to as the Pavement Condition Index (PCI), and is determined based on existing conditions and defects (alligator cracking, raveling, potholes, etc.). The average PCI for the City of Edina is 61 and the average PCI for Chowen Park D is 0. Alleys There are three alleys immediately adjacent to the Chowen Park D project area (Figure 1). They include, from east to west; • Xerxes-York alley, extending from West 54th Street to West 55th Street, 25 adjacent properties. This alley is located within a 14’ right-of-way between Xerxes Avenue and York Avenue. • York Avenue alley, extending from West 54th Street to 200’ south, 6 adjacent properties. This alley is partially located within the 60’ right-of-way for York Avenue and partially on private property. • York-Zenith alley, extending from West 54th Street to 140’ south, 4 adjacent properties. This alley is partially located within the 14’ right-of-way between York Avenue and Minnehaha Creek and partially on private property. The alleys vary in width from 8’-14’. The Xerxes-York alley was paved by the City in 2014, after receiving a petition from adjacent property owners. The York Avenue and York-Zenith alleys are currently gravel surfaces. The Xerxes-York and York Avenue alleys are currently maintained by the City (including snow plowing); the York-Zenith alley is not. Engineering Study Chowen Park D Neighborhood Improvements BA-439 September 08, 2016 5 Traffic and Crash Data Given the location and context of this project, staff has not measured traffic volumes or speeds. It is assumed that volumes and speeds on West 54th Street are comparable to most local streets in the City (≤500 vehicles per day, 85% percentile speeds ≤30 miles per hour). Public Utilities Sanitary Sewer The sanitary sewer system consists of 24” vitrified clay pipe (VCP) installed in 1939. In 2014, the City rehabilitated the sewer pipes using a cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) liner. Historical records indicate there have been few sewer back- ups or blockages in the area (see Appendix A). Watermain Three properties (5400 and 5402 Xerxes Avenue, and 3113 West 54th Street) are served from an 8” watermain on Xerxes Avenue owned by the City of Minneapolis. The City of Minneapolis also owns and maintains a 48” steel watermain and fire hydrant along the north edge of West 54th Street. Construction records indicate the 48” watermain was cleaned and lined in 1960. Three properties (5400, 5404, and 5408 York Avenue) are served from a 1.5” copper pipe extending north from York Avenue. 5410 York Avenue is connected to a 6” cast iron pipe (CIP) watermain installed in 1971. 5411 Zenith Avenue utilizes a private well and does not have a water service. Storm Sewer This project is located within the legal boundary of the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. The system consists of a 12” corrugated metal pipe (CMP) and an 8” CIP which divert roadway and alley runoff directly into Minnehaha Creek along the north edge West 54th Street. Runoff from the York Avenue alley and neighboring parcels collects in a land-locked, wooded area located within the York Avenue right-of-way. Multi-Modal Transportation Sidewalk Facilities There are no sidewalks within the project area; however, there are sidewalks on Xerxes Avenue between West 56th Street and West 54th Street (see Appendix B). Bicycle Facilities There are no bicycle facilities on West 54th Street or on Xerxes Avenue immediately adjacent to the project area (see Appendix C). Private Utilities Gas, electric, communications, and cable utilities are present in the neighborhood. These utilities are a combination of overheard and underground facilities located in backyards or along the boulevards. Street lighting consists of standard “cobra head” lights mounted on wood poles located throughout the project area as shown in Appendix D. Engineering Study Chowen Park D Neighborhood Improvements BA-439 September 08, 2016 6 DESIGN INPUT: Staff All Engineering projects are reviewed for compatibility with the 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update (the “Plan”), the Living Streets Policy, the Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan, and sustainable project evaluation. 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update Chapter 7 of the Plan addresses locations of proposed sidewalk and bicycle facilities within the City. As shown in Appendix B, there are no proposed sidewalk facilities within the project area. Appendix C shows West 54th Street and Xerxes Avenue adjacent to the project area are approved secondary bicycle routes. Living Streets Policy The Living Streets Plan was adopted by the City Council on May 6th, 2015 (see Appendix E). The vision statement of the Living Streets Policy expresses the need to look at future projects differently: Living Streets balance the needs of motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit riders in ways that promote safety and convenience, enhance community identity, create economic vitality, improve environmental sustainability, and provide meaningful opportunities for active living and better health. Staff has included elements that pertain to residential neighborhoods in the rehabilitation of the infrastructure and replacement of the roadways. Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan As the stormwater in this area ultimately discharges into the City of Minneapolis, the Chowen Park D project area is not included in the CWRMP. Portions of this project area are located within the 100-year flood plain, as identified by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and shown in Figure 2. Figure 2: Excerpt from FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map Engineering Study Chowen Park D Neighborhood Improvements BA-439 September 08, 2016 7 Sustainability Staff has also included elements of sustainable engineering into this project. Sustainability in engineering means delivering our services in a manner that ensures an appropriate balance between the environment, the community, and available funding. This is essentially the “Triple Bottom Line” of sustainability; Equity, Environment, and Economy. Staff views sustainability as maximizing our resources, creating lasting environments, and improving and shaping our community so that future generations are not burdened by the decisions of today. The project was evaluated based on the following key indicators to look for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and risks. • Equity: How well does the project provide or maintain core city services such as transportation, sanitation, clean water, emergency access, and emergency service? How does the project influence the well-being of the community? • Environment: How does the project influence the natural environment, such as surface or ground water health, forest canopy, natural resource diversity, wildlife habitat, air quality, noise, and others? • Economy: How does the project influence the local economy? What are the short term and long term costs? Is the continued service worth the price? The following is a summary of this evaluation: Equity: The project maintains access and mobility to the transportation network. Where available, this includes transportation options for a variety of user groups including, but not limited to, children, seniors, and disabled individuals. In addition, the project improves mobility for different types of users, such as pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. Updates to the fire hydrants provide public safety staff the ease of connection needed during an emergency. Environment: The project provides pretreatment of stormwater runoff prior to entering Minnehaha Creek. Construction operations are required to use the smallest footprint necessary to complete the work, thus protecting the existing natural environment. Bituminous pavements and in-place gravel will be recycled on-site, minimizing truck traffic to and from the site. Economy: The project is designed to reduce construction costs now and into the future. The new roadway section can easily be maintained long-term with the use of proactive sealcoating and mill and overlays. These maintenance operations will significantly extend the life of the pavement. Public Works A draft engineering study was provided to the City’s Public Works department. Engineering Study Chowen Park D Neighborhood Improvements BA-439 September 08, 2016 8 Police/Fire A draft engineering study was provided to the City’s Police and Fire departments. Edina Transportation Commission Prior to the Edina Transportation Commission (ETC) regular meeting on September 15, 2016, the draft Chowen Park D Engineering Study was provided for review. Relevant minutes from the ETC meeting are included in Appendix F. Residents As part of the Engineering Department’s practice of notifying residents 2-3 years prior to a potential reconstruction project, residents were invited to an open house on September 28th, 2015. Materials from this meeting are available on the City’s website, or upon request. A project workshop was held on August 15th, 2016 to discuss the improvements planned for this neighborhood. The meeting was attended by eleven residents representing eight affected properties. Materials from this meeting can be found in Appendix G. Resident input regarding the project was also received in the form of emails, which can be found in Appendix H. PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS: Roadway Typical Section The bituminous and gravel roadway sections are proposed to be completely reconstructed to the subgrade. The existing pavement and suitable aggregate material will be recycled for use as base material in the new roadway where feasible. A minimum of 8” of recycled gravel material will be graded and compacted as the base layer prior to placement of 2.5” of bituminous base and 1.5” of bituminous wear course. Unsuitable subgrade materials will be replaced as necessary to provide adequate support for the new roadbed. West 54th Street is designated as a Local Street in the Living Streets Plan. While the standard design width for this classification is 28’ (measured from the back of curb to the back of curb), staff is recommending a 22’ roadway section to better match existing conditions, minimize impervious area, and address resident concerns about non-local traffic. Pavement Maintenance The reconstructed sections will meet the requirements of a minimum 20-year pavement design life based on projected traffic loadings. With proactive maintenance procedures, including sealcoating and overlays, the design life of the entire roadway can be extended considerably. Parking Per the Living Streets Plan, on-street parking should be evaluated based on classification, adjacent land uses, existing demand, and construction and maintenance costs. As a Local Street, West 54th Street is permitted one- sided, two-sided, or no on-street parking. As the majority of the land use in Engineering Study Chowen Park D Neighborhood Improvements BA-439 September 08, 2016 9 this neighborhood is residential, and given the existing demand for parking, staff believes that one-sided parking along the north side of the street is appropriate. The 22’ design width does not allow for two-sided parking to be implemented in the future. Roadway Signage All street signs, including street name blades, within the project area will be replaced to improve visibility and reflectivity (see Appendix D). All new signs shall conform to the standards of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Alleys Residents adjacent to the York Avenue alley expressed a desire for the City to continue to maintain this alley. To improve maintenance operations, staff is proposing to relocate the alley entirely within the existing ROW and install bituminous pavement. Minor drainage improvements will be completed by grade adjustments of the pavement. Residents adjacent to the York-Zenith alley expressed a desire to continue to maintain the alley themselves, but would like it paved. Staff is proposing to install bituminous pavement and continue to defer maintenance to the residents. Public Utilities Sanitary Sewer The manhole castings will be removed and replaced to reduce inflow and infiltration of stormwater. Watermain Due to spatial limitations for construction equipment, staff is proposing to leave the existing copper pipe underneath the York Avenue alley that serves 5400, 5406, and 5408 York Avenue. The existing Minneapolis hydrant will be replaced in accordance with City of Minneapolis specifications. The new hydrant will include a Storz nozzle fitting desired by the Edina Fire Department for quick connection of fire hoses. It will also be relocated behind the new curb and gutter to minimize conflicts with snowplowing operations. Storm Sewer New concrete curb and gutter will be installed along the north side of West 54th Street, providing a continuous, functional conduit for stormwater runoff. A 6” wide, Design V modified curb (or ribbon curb) will be installed along the south side of the roadway at the same elevation as the pavement. This curb allows the roadway to maintain some of its current rural feel, while also protecting the edge of the new pavement. Figure 3 shows the proposed roadway section for West 54th Street. Engineering Study Chowen Park D Neighborhood Improvements BA-439 September 08, 2016 10 Figure 3: Proposed Roadway Section The entire roadway will be graded to direct stormwater runoff into an infiltration system behind the curb on the north side of West 54th Street. This system will replace the existing pipes and serve to treat runoff prior to entering Minnehaha Creek. Staff is working with the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, and other necessary agencies to finalize the design of this system. Multi-Modal Transportation Sidewalk Facilities There are no proposed sidewalks with the project area. All pedestrian curb ramps will be reconstructed to meet the current design standards of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Bicycle Facilities There are no proposed bicycle facilities with the project area. Private Utilities Staff met with representatives of several private utility companies on September 7th, 2016 to notify them of the proposed 2017 reconstruction projects and discuss preliminary improvements. Portions of the private utility networks may receive upgrades prior to construction; however, this work is not part of the City’s project. The lighting in the neighborhood is sufficient to delineate the intersections; therefore, staff is recommending no revisions to the current street lighting. The proposed improvements acknowledge many of the comments and concerns raised by residents throughout the information gathering process, while still maintaining the desired minimum standards of Engineering, Public Works, and other City staff. RIGHT-OF-WAY & EASEMENTS: A 66’ right-of-way exists along West 54th Street. Half of this ROW is located within the City of Edina and half is located within the City of Minneapolis. A cooperative agreement will be required for work that occurs within the City of Minneapolis and within adjacent parcels owned by the Minneapolis Park Board. A ROW permit from Hennepin County will be required for work that occurs within Xerxes Avenue. Engineering Study Chowen Park D Neighborhood Improvements BA-439 September 08, 2016 11 A 60’ ROW exists along York Avenue. Two 14’ ROWs exist along the Xerxes- York alley and the York-Zenith alley. Temporary construction easements may be required for work that occurs within these alleys. Some properties have vegetation, boulders, retaining walls, or other landscaped items within the City right-of-way. A portion of these landscape items will interfere with some of the proposed infrastructure improvements and will need to be removed in order to complete the necessary work. PROJECT COSTS: The total estimated project cost is $XXX,XXX (see Table 1). The total cost includes direct costs for engineering, clerical, and construction finance costs from the start of the project to the final assessment hearing. The estimated roadway and alley construction costs are $XXX,XXX and $XX,XXX, respectively, and will be funded by special assessments. Utility improvements amount to $XXX,XXX and will be funded through the City’s utility funds. Item Amount Total Cost Roadway Total: $ XXX,XXX York Ave Alley Total: $ XX,XXX York-Zenith Alley Total: $ XX,XXX Storm Sewer $ XX,XXX Watermain $ XX,XXX Sanitary Sewer $ XX,XXX Utility Total: $ XXX,XXX Project Total: $ XXX,XXX Table 1: Estimated Project Costs ASSESSMENTS: Assessments will be levied against the benefiting adjacent properties pursuant to Chapter 429 of the Minnesota State Statutes. Roadway Based on the City’s Special Assessment Policy, there are 6.5 residential equivalent units (REUs) in the Chowen Park D project area, as shown in Appendix I. The estimated assessment per REU is $XX,XXX (see Figure 4). Engineering Study Chowen Park D Neighborhood Improvements BA-439 September 08, 2016 12 Figure 4: Preliminary Roadway Assessment Map The formulas for calculating REUs are described below: Single-Family Residential Corner Lots 5400 and 5402 Xerxes Ave; = 0.5 REU (partial access off Xerxes Ave) 5410 York Ave; = 0.5 REU (partial access off York Ave) Undevelopable Lots 5401, 5405, and 5409 Zenith Ave; = 0 REU (proximity to Minnehaha Creek, located within 100-year floodplain, property owner will be assessed 1 REU for 5411 Zenith Ave) PID 2002824210027; = 0 REU (one single-family home built on two lots, property owner will be assessed 1 REU for adjacent 3113 W 54th St) Engineering Study Chowen Park D Neighborhood Improvements BA-439 September 08, 2016 13 All other properties are single-family residential located entirely within the project area and will be subjected to an assessment of 1 REU. York Avenue Alley Historically, the City has assessed all properties abutting an alley improvement project, regardless of whether they currently access the alley. Based on the City’s Special Assessment Policy, there are 6 REUs adjacent to this alley, as shown in Appendix I. The estimated assessment per REU is $XX,XXX (see Figure 5). Figure 5: Preliminary York Avenue Alley Assessment Map York-Zenith Alley Based on the City’s Special Assessment Policy, there are 4 REUs adjacent to this alley, as shown in Appendix I. The estimated assessment per REU is $XX,XXX (see Figure 6). Engineering Study Chowen Park D Neighborhood Improvements BA-439 September 08, 2016 14 Figure 6: Preliminary York-Zenith Alley Assessment Map PROJECT SCHEDULE: The following schedule is feasible from an Engineering standpoint: FEASIBILITY: Staff believes the construction of this project is feasible, cost effective, and necessary to improve the public infrastructure in the Chowen Park D Neighborhood. Project Open House 2015 September 28th, 2015 Project Workshop August 15th, 2016 ETC Engineering Study Review September 15th, 2016 Receive Engineering Study October XX, 2016 Public Hearing November XX, 2016 Bid Opening March/April 2017 Award Contract/Begin Construction Spring 2017 Complete Construction Fall 2017 Final Assessment Hearing Fall 2018 Engineering Study Chowen Park D Neighborhood Improvements BA-439 September 08, 2016 15 APPENDIX: A. Sewer Blocks and Watermain Breaks B. City Comprehensive Plan Update – Sidewalk Facilities Map C. City Comprehensive Plan Update – Bicycle Facilities Map D. Streetlights and Signs E. Living Streets Policy F. ETC Meeting Minutes G. Project Workshop Materials H. Correspondence from Residents I. Preliminary Assessment Roll ENGINEERING STUDY – BA-429 ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT CITY OF EDINA PARKLAWN AVENUE ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION September 15, 2016 SUMMARY: This project implements principles of the Living Streets Policy and Living Street Plan. It continues our change of thinking about the use of our streets from primarily auto-centric to the incorporation of pedestrian–centric elements and what is required for a balanced, multi-modal transportation system. This project involves narrowing and reconstructing the roadway including bituminous pavement and curb and gutter. The project also includes upgrading existing utility infrastructure systems including storm sewer, sanitary sewer and water main. Existing sidewalk panels that are cracked or heaved will be replaced. A portion of the project has been identified as the corridor for Three Rivers Park District’s Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail (trail). The City approved a trailway cooperative agreement with Three Rivers Park District in February 2015. Staff has reached a preliminary agreement with Three Rivers Park District regarding reimbursement of design and construction costs associated with the trail. The estimated total project cost is $X,XXX,XXX. Funding for the entire project will be from a combination of special assessments, Three Rivers Park District, Municipal State Aid (MSA), City utility funds, and Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety (PACS) funds. The estimated roadway reconstruction cost for Parklawn Avenue is $X,XXX,XXX. The roadway cost will be 80 percent funded by MSA and 20 percent funded by special assessments at a rate of $XXX per REU. Utility improvements and repairs amount to $XXX,XXX and will be funded through respective utility funds. Any pedestrian safety enhancement such as crosswalks and sidewalks will be funded through a combination of MSA and PACS Funds in an amount of $XX,XXX. The project can be completed during the 2017 construction season. Staff and consultant believe the project is necessary, cost effective and feasible to improve the infrastructure as initiated by Vision Edina’s mission statement to “provide effective and valued public services and maintain a sound public infrastructure” and also in the City’s Living Streets Policy and Living Streets Plan. LOCATION: The project includes Parklawn Avenue between 76th Street W. and France Avenue for a total distance of approximately 3,100 feet (Figure 1). Engineering Study Parklawn Avenue Improvement No. BA-429 September 15, 2016 Page 2 of 16 Figure 1 – Project Location Map INITIATION & ISSUES: The project was initiated by the Engineering Department as part of the City’s MSA Street reconstruction program and identified in the Capital Improvement Program. This engineering study addresses updating aging infrastructure issues associated with the pavement condition, updating utilities, and creating multi- modal uses within the project corridor. As shown in Exhibit 1 of Appendix C, this segment of Parklawn Avenue is identified as a corridor for Three Rivers Park District’s Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail. This project will connect Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail from the east end of the City property formerly known as Fred Richards Golf Course where the existing regional trail was terminated in 2016, to the Gallagher Drive regional trail project completed in 2012. Comprehensive Plan All Engineering projects are reviewed for compatibility with the City of Edina 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update, Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan, the Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan, the Living Streets Policy and Plan, and the Active Routes to Schools Plan. Engineering Study Parklawn Avenue Improvement No. BA-429 September 15, 2016 Page 3 of 16 City of Edina 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update Sidewalk Facilities Chapter 7 of the plan addresses locations of proposed sidewalks facilities and funding options within the City. As shown in Figure 7.10 of Appendix E, there are no future sidewalk facilities planned within the project limits. Bicycle Facilities Chapter 7 of the plan addresses locations of proposed bicycle facilities within the City as part of the Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation Plan. Figure 7.11 of Appendix E does not identify proposed bicycle routes within this neighborhood. City of Edina Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan The project is located within the Nine Mile Creek Watershed District. The 2011 Comprehensive Water Resource Management Plan indicates no potential flood areas within the project limits. Existing storm sewers appear to surcharge during a 10-year event between 4250 Parklawn Avenue and Gallagher Drive. Living Streets Policy Evaluation The vision statement of the Living Streets Policy expresses the need to look at projects differently in the future: Living Streets balance the needs of motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit riders in ways that promote safety and convenience, enhance community identity, create economic vitality, improve environmental sustainability, and provide meaningful opportunities for active living and better health. Sustainability in engineering projects means delivering our services in a manner that ensures an appropriate balance between the environment, the community, and funding. This is essentially the “Triple Bottom Line” of sustainability; Equity, Environment, and Economy. We look at sustainability as maximizing our resources, creating lasting environments, improving and shaping both the present and future of our community so that future generations are not burdened by the decisions of today. The project was evaluated based on the following key indicators to look for strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and risks.  Equity: How well does the project provide or maintain core city services such as transportation, sanitation, clean water, emergency access, and emergency service? How does the project influence the well-being of the community?  Environment: How does the project influence the natural environment, including surface or ground water health, forest canopy, natural resource diversity, wildlife habitat, air quality, noise and others?  Economy: How does the project influence the local economy? What are the short term and long term costs? Is the continued service worth the price? Engineering Study Parklawn Avenue Improvement No. BA-429 September 15, 2016 Page 4 of 16 The following is a summary of this evaluation: Equity: The project maintains access to the transportation network. Updates to the fire hydrants provide public safety and staff the ease of connection needed during an emergency. Environment: The project provides for an increase in the sediment control capacity of the storm sewer network and helps to control localized flooding. Updates to the fire hydrants provide public safety staff the ease of connection needed during an emergency. Construction operations are required to use the smallest footprint necessary to complete the work thus protecting the existing natural environment. The project also analyzes the sanitary sewer to ensure that inflow and infiltration of clear water is kept out of the sewer system, which minimizes regional wastewater treatment. Economy: The project is designed to reduce construction costs now and into the future. The proposed roadway section can easily be maintained in the long term with the use of mill and overlays and/or seal coating operations. These maintenance operations will extend the life of the pavement. The project will also use less intense construction methods, such as trenchless technology; i.e., lining the sanitary pipes versus removing and replacing them. This is a simplified analysis of the projects sustainability. In the future we anticipate correlating this analysis to an in-depth scoring system displaying the City’s sustainability to the community. Staff Issues The following existing issues and/or features are addressed in this study:  Traffic volume and speed  Pedestrian, bicycle and vehicle safety  Poor condition of existing pavement surface  Storm water quality and drainage  Existing landscaping, retaining walls and driveways  Existing mature trees  Sanitary sewer and water main condition Resident Input The residents of this project area were invited to an Open House on August 22, 2016 to discuss the City’s process for street reconstruction. A copy of the presentation, meeting attendance roster, and questions and answers that were asked at the meeting are included in Appendix A. A resident multi-modal survey was sent to the property owners on November 5, 2015. The surveys were completed and returned by 27 of the 300 property owners, a return rate of 9%. The survey, letter, and responses are included in Appendix B. Engineering Study Parklawn Avenue Improvement No. BA-429 September 15, 2016 Page 5 of 16 The survey asked property owners for input on existing multi-modal usage and traffic conditions of the neighborhood including vehicle speeds, traffic volume, motorist behavior, and a wide variety of pedestrian issues. Some of the results from the survey are shown in Table 1. Table 1 November 5, 2015 MULTI-MODAL SURVEY RESULTS Neighborhood Surveys Sent Surveys Returned % of Returned Surveys1 Speed Satisfaction Intersection Unsafe?2 Sa t i s f i e d Ne u t r a l Di s s a t i s f i e d Yes No Parklawn Ave 300 27 9% 6 6 10 16 11 1 Percentages are based on responses of returned questionnaires and may not equal 100% if questions were not answered on questionnaire. 2 The majority of residents that answered this question commented that the unsafe intersections were Gallagher Dr. and Parklawn Ave, Parklawn Ave and France Ave, and Parklawn Ave and 76th St. Other results of note for the Parklawn Avenue respondents include:  63% were dissatisfied or very dissatisfied with traffic volume  71% were most impacted when driving  81% walk or run occasionally, frequently or very frequently Staff Input A draft engineering report was provided to the public works, fire department, the Edina Transportation Commission and Edina School District. Public Works Department: Fire Department: The fire department supports the 32-foot proposed street widths in context with their largest fire truck. Existing hydrants lack the STORZ connections. Consideration of fire hydrant placement needs to be made to minimize obstacles within 3-feet of fire hydrants that may hamper emergency operations. Edina School District: Edina Transportation Commission (ETC): See Appendix H for input received from the September 15, 2016 meeting. EXISTING CONDITIONS: This segment of Parklawn Avenue is included in the City’s MSA roadway system. Street Engineering Study Parklawn Avenue Improvement No. BA-429 September 15, 2016 Page 6 of 16 The street was originally constructed in 1964. The existing street has concrete curb and gutter and is surfaced with jointed concrete pavement panels. Existing concrete curb and gutter sections are cracked and heaved throughout the project corridor. Patches, longitudinal cracking and transverse cracking are present throughout the concrete panels as shown in Figures 2 and 3. Figure 2 - Looking west on Parklawn Avenue Figure 3 - Looking north on Parklawn Avenue The street has an average width of 38-feet from face of curb to face of curb with two (2) parking lanes on both sides of the street. A 5’ wide sidewalk exists along the west and north side, while the east and south side has an approximate 4’ wide boulevard and a 5’ wide sidewalk. An existing typical section is shown below in Figure 4. Engineering Study Parklawn Avenue Improvement No. BA-429 September 15, 2016 Page 7 of 16 Figure 4 - Existing Typical Section There are twenty seven (27) commercial driveway entrances along the street. Metro Transit operates six (6) bus stops on the west/north side and five (5) bus stops on the east/south side of Parklawn Avenue between 76th Street and France Avenue as shown in Appendix D. The two (2) bus stops at 4350/4380 Parklawn Avenue are located on a horizontal curve which creates sight distance and safety issues. Currently, there is one designated pedestrian crossing location at Parklawn Avenue and 76th Street W. Figure 5 shows the intersection of Parklawn Avenue and France Avenue that is controlled by an existing signal system. Eastbound traffic is split into two (2) lanes with a designated left turn lane and a straight/right turn lane. At red lights, significant vehicle queuing occurs if the first vehicle in the straight/right turn lane is waiting for a green light to cross over France Avenue and continue eastbound. The City recently completed the Southdale Area Transportation study dated July 22, 2016. Results shown in Appendix F show the Parklawn Avenue and France Avenue intersection currently has a Level of Service (LOS) D based on the existing lane configuration and traffic volumes. The study also shows that the projected 2040 High Density condition results in a LOS E at the intersection. Some vehicles turning westbound onto Parklawn Avenue from France Avenue will immediately turn left/south into the 7450 France Avenue driveway. This turning movement frequently creates a stop condition for the vehicle in the westbound lane during peak traffic hours. The stop condition for left turns is attributed to vehicles waiting for a gap in the eastbound straight/right lane queue at a red light. This left turning movement creates an unsafe condition for other vehicles attempting to enter westbound Parklawn Avenue. Engineering Study Parklawn Avenue Improvement No. BA-429 September 15, 2016 Page 8 of 16 Figure 5 - Looking East at Parklawn Ave and France Ave Intersection A majority of the horizontal and vertical geometry of this segment of Parklawn Avenue meets minimum MSA design requirements. However, the existing horizontal geometry includes a 162-foot horizontal curve, and a 242-foot horizontal curve, that do not meet the 300-foot minimum MSA requirement for a designated 30 mile per hour roadway. As part of this study, 5 soil borings were taken along Parklawn Avenue. The borings indicate layers of fine to coarse grain sand below the street pavement. The pavement surface of the street appears to be near the end of its useful life while the costs to maintain and repair the road are steadily increasing. Overlaying or seal coating the pavement is no longer cost effective. Street grades vary throughout the area from approximately 0.30 percent to 2.0 percent. Sidewalks and Bicycle Facilities Existing sidewalk is present along both sides of Parklawn Avenue from 76th Street to France Avenue except on the north side of Parklawn Avenue along the 4000 Gallagher Drive property where two (2) landscaped areas and a turf boulevard exist. The existing sidewalk is generally in satisfactory condition, but several panels are cracked or heaved. Engineering Study Parklawn Avenue Improvement No. BA-429 September 15, 2016 Page 9 of 16 No on-street bike facilities are present in the project corridor. Lighting and Signs Street lighting in the project area consists of high pressure sodium luminaires mounted on octagonal steel poles with davit arms that are typically located at intersections of side streets. The locations of the existing street lights and signs are shown in Appendix G. Traffic, Parking and Crash Data Current MSA average daily traffic volumes are 2,400 and forecasted at 3,600 in 20-years. The existing posted speed limit for Parklawn Avenue is 30 mph with 85th percentile speed ranging from 29.2 to 34.0 mph based on City traffic counts shown in Appendix F. City staff conducted a parking survey March/April 2015. 2% - 19% of available parking spaces were occupied on weekdays and 5% - 7% on the weekend. Parking survey results are shown in Appendix F. There have been a total of seven (7) accidents in the project limits in the last five (5) years. Seven (7) other accidents have occurred in the intersection of France Avenue, outside of the project limits as shown in Appendix F. Landscaping Eleven (11) retaining walls and decorative landscaping features are located in the ROW in the project area. Some of these landscape items are located directly behind the curb while others are located behind the sidewalk. Figure 6 shows a typical landscaping feature found in the project’s ROW. Figure 6: Existing Landscaping Features Private Utilities Engineering Study Parklawn Avenue Improvement No. BA-429 September 15, 2016 Page 10 of 16 Providers of privately owned gas, electric, communications and cable television utilities are present in the neighborhood. These utilities are either overhead or buried underground both within and outside the street right-of- way (ROW). Public Utilities Storm Sewer Between France Avenue and 4401 Parklawn Avenue, stormwater travels longitudinally along existing curb and gutter until it reaches multiple catch basins on the north and south side of Parklawn Avenue. From there, stormwater flows via gravity pipe to a discharge pond in the former Fred Richards Golf Course. South of 4401 France Avenue, stormwater is captured in existing catch basins at a low point near Parklawn Court. From there, stormwater flows via gravity pipe to the south out of the proposed project limits. The existing catch basins along the east and south side of Parklawn Avenue are generally in satisfactory condition. Trunk Water Main and Sanitary Sewer Pipes Trunk water main and sanitary sewer pipe materials are cast iron pipe and vitrified clay pipe respectively. The trunk water main was constructed in 1964 while the sanitary sewer pipes were constructed in 1966. Eight-inch (8”) diameter trunk water main pipes serve the adjacent properties. The valves and hydrants connected to the trunk water main pipe are not city standard or the model preferred by the fire department and several valves have been found to leak. According to Public Works records, no trunk water main breaks have occurred. Nine-inch (9”) and twelve-inch (12”) diameter trunk sanitary sewer pipes serve the adjacent properties. Based on the City’s closed-circuit television inspections of the trunk sanitary sewer pipes, major infiltration and inflow, sagging, and joint separations were found. PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS: The project involves narrowing Parklawn Avenue’s width by moving the west and north curb lines to the east and south, respectively, in order to incorporate a boulevard and the regional trail. One (1) parking lane is proposed on the west and north side of the road. Improvements to the existing storm sewer catch basins and pipe leads will be required. All of the catch basins along the west and north curb line will be relocated within the proposed curb line. The curb line along the east and south side of the road will generally stay in the same location. The project will protect all boulevard trees except where the proposed right turn lane is located at France Avenue. Landscape restoration will closely match existing in-place landscaping as much as possible. Street Parklawn Avenue will be narrowed to create a 32-foot wide street. In place of the removed pavement and curb and gutter, one of the following typical Engineering Study Parklawn Avenue Improvement No. BA-429 September 15, 2016 Page 11 of 16 sections will be incorporated. Figure 7 shows the typical section from 76th Street W. to the previously constructed Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail. As shown, the narrowing of the roadway allows for a 5-foot boulevard along the west side of the roadway. Figure 7- Typical Section from 76th Street to Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail – Looking North Figure 8 below shows the typical section of Parklawn Avenue in the location of the regional trail. On the west and north side of the street, the 10-foot wide trail will be separated from the back of curb with a 2-foot paved clear zone in order to meet MSA design standards. This typical section represents the area from where the regional trail meets the existing roadway to Gallagher Drive, connecting the two previously constructed regional trails. Figure 8: Typical Section with Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail – Looking North/East Figure 9 depicts Parklawn Avenue’s typical section east of the Gallagher Drive intersection. A 335-foot long sidewalk is proposed on the north side of Parklawn Avenue along the 4000 Gallagher Drive property to fill in the existing sidewalk gap. As shown, there will be a 1-foot exposed aggregate Engineering Study Parklawn Avenue Improvement No. BA-429 September 15, 2016 Page 12 of 16 concrete warning strip or buffer zone between the north concrete curb and the proposed sidewalk. Figure 9: Typical Section from Gallagher Drive to Proposed Right Turn Lane – Looking East In collaboration with Metro Transit, the 4 existing bus stops on either side of the roadway at 4380, 4350, 4251, and 4250 Parklawn Avenue will be consolidated to 1 at 4351 Parklawn Avenue as shown in Appendix D. This location will improve sight distance requirements near the horizontal curve. In September 2015, staff requested and received a design variance from MSA to maintain the existing 162-foot, and 242-foot horizontal curve configurations along Parklawn Avenue. Constructing the horizontal curve to the 300-foot MSA minimum standard would cause private property and building setback encroachments at 4440, 4401 and 4351 Parklawn Avenue. As shown in Figure 10, a right turn lane is proposed for vehicles travelling eastbound on Parklawn Avenue as they approach France Avenue. The proposed turn lane will reside within the street ROW, however, the required sidewalk on the south side of the concrete curb will be located on private property. Staff has reached a preliminary agreement with the adjacent property owner to donate the property required to fit the proposed sidewalk in an easement. A 40-foot extension of the center median to the west is proposed to eliminate westbound vehicles from turning left into the 7450 France Avenue driveway. The property has another driveway entrance on the south side of Parklawn Avenue approximately 285-feet west. Engineering Study Parklawn Avenue Improvement No. BA-429 September 15, 2016 Page 13 of 16 Figure 10: Proposed Right Turn Lane Addition at France Avenue Sidewalks and Bicycle Facilities All existing sidewalks will remain in place except in the area where the trail and right turn lane are proposed. Cracked or heaved concrete sidewalk panels will be removed and replaced. Four pedestrian crossings are proposed for this project. Two pedestrian crossings will be introduced at the Parklawn Avenue and Gallagher Drive intersection; one across Gallagher Drive for east/west crossings and across Parklawn Avenue at the northeast quadrant of the intersection for north/south crossings. The third pedestrian crossing will be across Parklawn Avenue at France Avenue for north/south crossings. Finally, a pedestrian crossing will be incorporated across Parklawn Avenue at 76th Street W. Pavement markings designating the crosswalk will be reflective white markings in a customized pattern that utilize thermoplastic treatments embedded in the bituminous surface. New pedestrian ramps will be designed to meet ADA requirements. No on-street bike facilities are proposed. Lighting and Signs Roadway lighting improvements are not proposed; however, a light pole at 7450 France Avenue will need to be relocated due to the addition of the proposed right turn lane. Advanced warning signs with speed advisory signs are proposed for the MSA variance horizontal curves. Private Utilities No upgrades to the privately owned gas, electric, telephone and cable television utilities are proposed at the time of this study. Public Utilities Storm Sewer The narrowing of Parklawn Avenue will require all of the catch basins along the west and north sides of the roadway to be removed and replaced. All curb Engineering Study Parklawn Avenue Improvement No. BA-429 September 15, 2016 Page 14 of 16 and gutter will be removed and replaced according to the typical sections above. Trunk Water Main and Sanitary Sewer Pipes Since trunk water main pipes are in satisfactory condition, they are not included in the proposed improvements. However, the project will replace all of the existing fire hydrants with new City standard hydrants and will replace all existing gate valves. All of the proposed improvements to the water main system will optimize water flow for firefighting and improve water quality. The project will reconstruct the sanitary sewer pipes using a trenchless reconstruction method called cured in place pipe lining. Spot repairs will be made to the sanitary sewer pipes that have sagged, cracked or where offset joints occur. Wherever necessary, the repairs will be completed using open cut repair methods. In sensitive locations, repairs will be completed using trenchless repair methods. All of the sanitary sewer manholes are constructed with concrete. All of the manholes will be will be lined with cement mortar. All sanitary manholes will have castings and adjustment rings replaced. RIGHT-OF-WAY & EASEMENTS: Existing ROW width in the corridor is 60-feet wide. Adequate right-of-way exists to implement this project except at 7450 France Avenue. Staff has reached a preliminary agreement with the property owner at 7450 France Avenue to donate a 6-foot wide easement to fit the new sidewalk proposed as part of the right turn lane addition. A temporary easement will also be granted for grading and restoration purposes during construction. PROJECT COSTS: The total estimated project cost is $XXX,XXX,XXX (2017 Dollars). The total cost includes direct costs for engineering, clerical and construction finance costs from the start of the project to the final assessment hearing. The estimated total project cost is summarized in Table 2. Funding for the entire project will be from a combination of special assessments, MSA, Three Rivers Park District, City utility funds and PACS funds. Roadway costs will be funded 80% by MSA while the remaining 20% will be funded by special assessments. New concrete curb and gutter is included under the MSA fund, not under the roadway special assessment. Utility improvements and repairs amount to $XXX,XXX and will be funded through respective utility funds. Engineering Study Parklawn Avenue Improvement No. BA-429 September 15, 2016 Page 15 of 16 Table 2 Summary of Total Estimated Project Cost ITEM ESTIMATED COST 1 CITY MSA SPECIAL ASSESSMENT 3 THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT Regional Trail $XXX,XXX Street Reconstruction $X,XXX,XXX $XXX,XXX Storm Sewer 2 $XXX,XXX Water Main $XXX,XXX Sanitary Sewer $XXX,XXX PACS $XX,XXX Sub-total $XXX,XXX $X,XXX,XXX $XXX,XXX $XXX,XXX Total $X,XXX,XXX 1 Costs are given in 2017 dollars 2 Assumes 100% storm sewer participation from MSA. If MSA funds less than 100%, the difference will be included in the City’s storm sewer utility fund 3 Cost to be assessed to residents ASSESSMENTS: The assessments are based on the City’s Special assessment policy, dated June 7, 2016. Based on the policy there are XXX residential equivalent units (REU). The assessments will be levied against the benefiting adjacent properties, see attached preliminary assessment roll and map included in Appendix J. The estimated assessment per REU is $XXX. The methodologies for calculating other assessments that are not equal to 1 REU are as follows: Commercial Properties: XXXX Parklawn Avenue: XXX REU’s = (X,XXX sf / 1,000 sf) x (1.5 REU’s per 1,000 sf) / (1 access) + (1.0 apartment unit x 0.5 REU’s per apartment unit) XXXX Parklawn Avenue: XXX REU’s = (X,XXX sf / 1,000 sf) x (1.5 REU’s per 1,000 sf) x (0.333 REU) / (2 accesses) Engineering Study Parklawn Avenue Improvement No. BA-429 September 15, 2016 Page 16 of 16 City owned property abutting Parklawn Avenue technically fits seven (7) 4,400 square foot parcels, however, only 5 will fit with Planning Department setback requirements. PROJECT SCHEDULE: The following schedule is feasible from an Engineering standpoint. Event Date Open House August 22, 2016 Edina Transportation Commission Meeting - Review Engineering Study September 15, 2016 Public Hearing October 18, 2016 Bid Opening February 2017 Award Contract Spring 2017 Begin Construction Spring 2017 Complete Construction Fall 2017 Final Assessment Hearing Fall 2018 FEASIBILITY: Staff and consultant believe the construction of this project is necessary, cost-effective, and feasible to improve the public infrastructure on Parklawn Avenue. APPENDIX: A. August 22, 2016 Open House B. Property Owner Multi-modal Survey C. Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail Route D. Metro Transit Bus Stop Location Map E. City Comprehensive Plan Update – Sidewalk and Bicycle Facilities F. Parking, Traffic, and Crash Data G. Existing Street Lights and Signs H. September 15, 2016 Edina Transportation Committee Meeting Minutes I. Public Hearing Notice dated September XX, 2016 J. Preliminary Assessment Roll and Drawing 2 – Preliminary Assessment Map APPENDIX A  August 22, 2016 Open House                Parklawn Avenue Reconstruction W. 78th Street to France Avenue August 8, 2016 Dear Resident: Please recall Parklawn Avenue from W. 78th Street to France Avenue, is scheduled for reconstruction in 2017. You are invited to attend an open house to learn details of the draft reconstruction plans and provide feedback to the project team. The open house is scheduled for: When: August 22, 2016, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Where: Public Works and Park Maintenance Facility 7450 Metro Blvd, Edina Parklawn Avenue is a municipal state aid roadway that receives partial funding from the gas tax to offset reconstruction costs. Funding split for this project will be 80% from municipal state aid gas tax and 20% special assessment to property owners along the roadway. Utility upgrades such as water main, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and concrete curb and gutter are funded by the City’s utility funds and are not assessed to property owners. If you cannot attend the open house, information presented will be available on the City’s website following the meeting (www.EdinaMN.gov/FutureProjects). If you have any questions, please contact me at 952-826-0318 or cmillner@EdinaMN.gov, or the consulting project manager Toby Muse, at 952-912-2616 or tmuse@sehinc.com. Toby is with Short Elliott Hendrickson (SEH) and his company will assist staff with design and management of the Parklawn Avenue project. Sincerely, Chad A. Millner, P.E. Director of Engineering 8/22/2016 1 The CITY ofEDINA 2017 Parklawn Avenue Roadway Reconstruction BA-429 Informational Meeting August 22, 2016 The CITY ofEDINA The CITY ofEDINAAgenda •Introductions •Timeline •Project Scope •What You Can Expect •Funding Sources •Communication •How to Prepare •Q&A The CITY ofEDINAIntroductions SEH Staff Water Resources Coordinator Engineering Coordinator Toby Muse Jessica Van Der Werff Sharon Allison Environmental Transportation Assistant City Director of Engineer Planner Engineer Engineering Ross Bintner Mark Nolan Carter Schulze Chad Millner The CITY ofEDINAProject Process The CITY ofEDINATypical Project Timeline July – September 2016 Engineering studies/estimates provided November - December 2016 Public hearings January – March 2017 Plan preparation and bidding April – May 2017 Construction begins October – November 2017 Construction concludes Spring 2018 Warranty work Fall 2018 Final assessment hearing 8/22/2016 2 The CITY ofEDINA •Included in City’s MSA system •Funding generated from State gas tax •Prioritized based on; •- Pavement condition •- Age of original construction •- Utility issues Why This Street?The CITY ofEDINAWhy Reconstruct? •Streets originally constructed in 1960s-1970s (45-55 years old) •Continued maintenance of concrete roadway is not cost effective or practical •Approved corridor for Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail The CITY ofEDINALiving Streets Plan •Approved by City Council May 6, 2015 •Balances needs of motorists, bicyclists, pedestrians, and transit riders •Incorporates •-Minimum roadway design elements •-Sidewalk Facilities Plan •-Bicycle Facilities Plan •-Active Routes to School Plan The CITY ofEDINAExisting Conditions - Roadway •Concrete pavement reaching end of useful life •Curb and gutter cracked and/or heaved •Parking availability exceeds demand The CITY ofEDINAExisting Conditions - Utilities •Watermain - Hydrants and valves have reached end of useful life - Trunk pipe is satisfactory •Sanitary Sewer - Inflow and infiltration - Cracks, breaks, sags •Storm Sewer - Structure deficiencies - Undersized pipes - Curb and gutter failing The CITY ofEDINAExisting Conditions – Right-of-Way •Landscaping features •Lighting •Irrigation systems 8/22/2016 3 The CITY ofEDINAProposed Improvements - Roadway •All curb and gutter will be replaced •Misc. sidewalk panel replacements •Narrower road with new blacktop pavement surface •Addition of regional trail The CITY ofEDINAProposed Improvements- Bus Stops The CITY ofEDINAProposed Improvements - Driveways •Aprons will be replaced/installed to comply with City standards •Match driveway pavement material (blacktop/concrete) behind apron The CITY ofEDINAProposed Improvements - Utilities •New fire hydrants and gate valves •Localized sanitary sewer repairs and rehabilitation •Storm sewer upgrades •- New catch basins and grates where roadway narrows •- Sump pump drain pipe where feasible and practical The CITY ofEDINAProposed Improvements - Sidewalks •Based on Sidewalk Facilities Map •Maintain most of existing system with misc. panel replacements •Addition of regional trail The CITY ofEDINAPrivate Utilities •City encourages private utility companies (gas, electric, telephone, and cable) to upgrade or repair their utilities before construction begins •Potential City-required relocations •Goal is to streamline projects and minimize neighborhood disturbance •Streetlight upgrades typically not included with project 8/22/2016 4 The CITY ofEDINAWhat You Can Expect •Dust, mud, noise, and vibrations •Localized flooding during rainfall •Occasional delays due to inclement weather •Temporary bus stop relocations •Temporary sidewalk closures The CITY ofEDINAWhat You Can Expect •Construction materials stored temporarily in boulevards •Construction equipment stored on street •5-10 feet of disturbance behind back of curb The CITY ofEDINAWhat You Can Expect •Driveways and roads will be periodically inaccessible •Driveways may be constructed ½ at a time to allow 1-way traffic depending on the number of driveway entrances to a property •Irrigation systems most likely will be damaged The CITY ofEDINAWhat You Can Expect •Items within the City’s right-of- way may be damaged •- Remove plants and other landscape features before the project •- Irrigation will be repaired •Disturbed areas will be seeded The CITY ofEDINAWhat You Can Expect •We will; •- Provide opportunities for input •- Keep you informed •- Do our best to minimize inconveniences •Our contractor will accommodate residents with special access needs The CITY ofEDINAState Aid Funding •State gas tax revenue distributed to the City •Covers 80% of: •- Roadway reconstruction •- Sidewalks •-Driveways •- Signage and pavement •markings •- France Ave. •signal modifications 8/22/2016 5 The CITY ofEDINARegional Trail Funding •Covered by Three Rivers Park District •100% of trail costs: •- Trail base and pavement •- Signing •- Pavement markings •- Restoration The CITY ofEDINACity Utility Fund •Collection of utility service charges paid to the City •Covers 100% of: •- Storm sewer (including curb and gutter) •- Sanitary sewer •- Watermain The CITY ofEDINAPedestrian and Cyclist Safety (PACS) Fund •Revenue from Xcel and CenterPoint Energy franchise fees •Promotes non-motorized transportation throughout the City •Covers 20% of: •- Sidewalks •- Bike lanes •- Associated signage and pavement markings The CITY ofEDINADo Taxes Cover Street Projects? •~20% of property taxes go to the City for expenses including Police, Fire, Parks, and Public Works •- Snowplowing •- Pothole repairs •- Other street maintenance (sealcoating, overlays, patch repairs) •Taxes do not pay for street reconstruction The CITY ofEDINASpecial Assessments •Assigned to benefitting properties of public improvements •4-1 Council vote to approve (required by State statute) •Cover 20% of roadway costs •- Roadway and driveway removals •- Subgrade materials •- Asphalt pavement •- Restoration The CITY ofEDINAResidential Equivalent Units •Assessments distributed based on REUs •- Factor used to compare properties to a single-family residence •(1) Per unit; Single Family Attached •(2) Per unit; Multi-Family •(3) Per 1000 SF Gross Floor Area from Assessing Dept. Scenario Land Use Class REU Factor B Multi-Family Residential (1) 0.8 C Multi-Family Residential (2) 0.5 E Commercial – Office and Retail (3) 1.5 8/22/2016 6 The CITY ofEDINAProject Details – Parklawn Avenue Roadway Reconstruction •300 properties •0.59 miles of road •9,660 square yards of street pavement •6 fire hydrants •17 sanitary manholes The CITY ofEDINAPreliminary Assessments *Residential equivalent unit (1 single-family home = 1 REU) Street Estimated Assessment Range per REU* #of REUs Square Yards of Paving Square Yards of Paving per REU Parklawn Ave $570 - $670 386 9,660 25 The CITY ofEDINAPayment Options •Final assessment amount will be sent one year after project completion (Fall 2018) •- Pay entire amount upon receiving bill to avoid finance charges •- Pay 25%; balance rolls to property taxes over 15 years •- Roll entire amount to property taxes over 15 years •- Defer payment if 65 years of age or older •Finance charges are 1% over City’s borrowing interest rate •- Last year’s interest rate was 3.74% The CITY ofEDINACommunication •Regular Mail - All meetings, public hearings, and questionnaires - Final assessment notices (one year after construction) •Door hangers and flyers -Time-sensitive information (water shut-offs, paving, temporary inaccessibility) -Provide us with property management contacts •City Website Project Page The CITY ofEDINAProviding Input •Multi-modal survey sent to property owners in Nov. 2015, weigh in on; •- Traffic/pedestrian issues •Public hearing in October or November 2016 •- Opportunity for property owners to voice comments and concerns The CITY ofEDINASurvey Results Street Multi-Modal Surveys Returned Parklawn Ave 9% (27/300) 8/22/2016 7 The CITY ofEDINACity Extra •Free, weekly email updates on project progress and schedules •Sign up on City website, www.EdinaMN.gov •- Check box next to your project name •Best way to stay informed •If you cannot receive email, we will mail you City Extra updates upon request The CITY ofEDINAHow To Prepare •Begin financial planning •Coordinate site improvement projects around street reconstruction schedule •Sign up for City Extra •Ask questions, stay informed The CITY ofEDINAContact Us Email: mail@edinamn.gov Call: 952-826-0371 Visit: Engineering Department 7450 Metro Boulevard Hours: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. The CITY ofEDINAQuestions? 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Th e  ov e r h e a d  po w e r  sy s t e m  is  ow n e d  an d  ma i n t a i n e d  by  Xc e l  En e r g y .  Th e y  will  determine  if  any  upgrades   ar e  ne c e s s a r y .  Up g r a d e s  ar e  un l i k e l y  ba s e d  on  pr e v i o u s  pr o j e c t  ex p e r i e n c e . 4 Th e  dr i v e w a y  en t r a n c e  fo r  41 0 0  Pa r k l a w n  Av e  ju s t  we s t  of  th e   Ga l l a g h e r  Dr  in t e r s e c t i o n  is  da n g e r o u s  as  th e r e  ar e  fr e q u e n t l y   wa l k e r s / b i c y c l i s t s  cr o s s i n g  th e  dr i v e w a y  an d  in  Pa r k l a w n  Av e ,  no t  on   th e  si d e w a l k ,  es p e c i a l l y  at  ni g h t .  Ar e  th e r e  an y  pl a n s  to  ma k e  th i s   dr i v e w a y  sa f e r ? We  wi l l  re v i e w  th i s  dr i v e w a y  co n f i g u r a t i o n  du r i n g  de s i g n ,  ho w e v e r ,  we  ca n ' t  control  people  choosing  to   wa l k / b i k e  in  th e  st r e e t . 5 As s e s s m e n t s  ca l c u l a t i o n s  ar e  no t  ba s e d  on  fr o n t  fo o t a g e  or  sq u a r e   fo o t a g e ?   No .  Th e  Ci t y  us e s  th e  Re s i d e n t i a l  Eq u i v a l e n t  Un i t  me t h o d  th a t  no r m a l i z e s  th e  amount  of  trips  generated   fr o m  a  pr o p e r t y  de p e n d i n g  on  wh a t  ty p e  of  pr o p e r t y  it  is .   6I  ow n  a  co n d o ,  wi l l  I  be  as s e s s e d ? Ye s .  In d i v i d u a l  ow n e r s  ar e  id e n t i f i e d  th r o u g h  He n n e p i n  Co u n t y  pr o p e r t y  ta x  database  and  assessed  as  part  of   th e  pr o j e c t . 7 Wi l l  a  1  be d r o o m  co n d o  be  as s e s s e d  th e  sa m e  am o u n t  as  a  2  be d r o o m   co n d o ? Ye s .  As s e s s m e n t s  ar e  le v i e d  by  pr o p e r t y  ty p e ,  re g a r d l e s s  of  th e  si z e  of  th e  pr o p e r t y / s t r u c t u r e . Pa g e  1  of  1 APPENDIX B  Property Owner Multi‐modal  Survey              November 5, 2015 2017 Parklawn Avenue Reconstruction (France Avenue to W. 76th Street) Dear Resident: Parklawn Avenue from France Avenue to W. 76th Street is scheduled for reconstruction in 2017. See the attached map identifying the project area. We would like your input regarding multi-modal traffic on Parklawn Avenue – multi-modal refers to a roadway system that is designed to safely accommodate all users. Now is the perfect time to identify and evaluate areas where we can make improvements to promote safe walking, bicycling and driving. Reconstruction gives us the opportunity to address concerns. Your responses will help us design a project that reflects your neighborhood needs balanced with design elements from the City’s strategic planning documents such as the Comprehensive Plan, the Sidewalk Facilities Map, Living Streets Plan, and the Active Routes to School Plan. Your input is important to us! Please take the survey within the next 30 days. To complete the survey online, visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SYQFX6Z. Completing the survey should only take about 15 minutes. Please complete one survey per household and include as much information as you can regarding safety concerns. If you would prefer a paper copy of the survey, please call 952-826-0449 and Engineering Specialist Sharon Allison will mail one to you. We will present the survey results at a future open house. If you have any questions, please contact me at 952-826-0443 or cschulze@EdinaMN.gov. Sincerely, Carter Schulze, PE Assistant City Engineer Enc: Project Map G:\ENG\CONST\IMPRS\BA429 Parklawn_France-76th\DESIGN\FEASIBILITY\QUESTIONNAIRE\Multi-Modal\Residents Letter.docx 7700 4401 4145 4401 7600 7401 7320-30 7340 7300-10 7333-55 4 1 4 1 7685 4435 4570 4201 4175 4425 7350-60 4101 4100-20 4351 4510 7600 4555 4000 7625 4451 4455 7725 4550 4530 44454545 4480 4425 4 3 5 0 4440 4 4 1 5 4 2 8 0 4251 4250 4456 4456 4452 4 3 8 0 4 2 0 0 4 3 0 0 -2 8 3 8 6 1 - 8 1 7401 4405 4401 7411 4420 7409 7405 7421 7417 7505 7501 4404 4400 4 4 0 1 4 4 0 0 4424 4421 4417 4413 4409 4416 4412 4408 4425 4 4 0 5 4 4 0 4 4 4 2 5 4 4 2 4 4 4 1 3 4 4 1 7 4 4 1 6 4 4 0 9 4 4 1 2 4 4 2 1 4 4 0 8 4 4 2 0 7301 7636 7305 7309 7313 7317 7321 7325 7329 7333 7337440144054413440944174421 7401 7403 7410 7404 7400 7301 7305 7309 7313 7317 7321 7225 7220 7224 7300 7304 7308 7312 7316 7320 7324 7220 7224 7300 7304 7308 7312 7316 7320 7219 7303 7305 7309 7311 7317 7321 7221 7301 7307 7313 7315 7319 7 3 2 6 7 3 2 8 7 3 3 0 7 3 3 4 7 3 3 2 7 3 3 6 7 3 3 8 7 3 4 0 7 3 2 3 7 3 0 0 7380 7390 7400 7450 3955 7500 7550 40004100 4200-5044444446 4448 4450 7503 PR OJECT LIMITS PARKLAWN AVE F R A N C E A V E W 76TH ST W 78TH ST P A R K L A W N C T / Engineering Dept September 2015 2017 Project AreaParklawn Ave Roadway ReconstructionImprovement No: BA-429 PA R K L A W N A V E N U E M U L T I - M O D A L Q U E S T I O N N A I R E V e r y S a t i s f i e d S a t i s f i e d N e u t r a l D i s s a t i s f i e d V e r y D i s s a t i s f i e d V e r y S a t i s f i e d S a t i s f i e d N e u t r a l D i s s a t i s f i e d V e r y D i s s a t i s f i e d V e r y S a t i s f i e d S a t i s f i e d N e u t r a l D i s s a t i s f i e d V e r y D i s s a t i s f i e d 41 2 0 Pa r k l a w n 1 1 Fr o m F r a n c e to 7 7 t h a l l al o n g Pa r k l a w n T h e r e i s t o o m u c h v o l u m e . 1 41 2 0 Pa r k l a w n 1 Pa r k l a w n Lo n g s t o p s b e h i n d s c h o o l b u s e s i n f r o n t of l a r g e a p a r t m e n t c o m p l e x e s w h i l e st u d e n t s b o a r d b u s e s . 2 ) P a r k l a w n & Fr a n c e h e a d i n g e a s t o n P a r k l a w n - o n l y tw o l a n e s a t t h a t i n t e r s e c t i o n - a l e f t la n e a n d a l a n e t o g o s t r a i g h t o r r i g h t . A dr i v e w a y t o a m e d i c a l b l d g o n S W co r n e r i s t w o c a r l e n g t h s f r o m in t e r s e c t i o n . P a r k l a w n i s a h i g h d e n s i t y ar e a b u t t r a f f i c b a c k s u p t h e r e . ( T h e we s t b o u n d P a r k l a w n s i d e h a s 3 l a n e s . 1 1 Po o r r o a d c o n d i t i o n s l o w s t r a f f i c d o w n . N o t ma n y s t o p s i g n s o r l i g h t s s o t h i s i s n ' t a n i s s u e . 41 0 1 Pa r k l a w n 1 1 1 Pa r k l a w n 1 1 1 Pa r k l a w n & Fr a n c e Wa l k i n g o n l i g h t a n d s t i l l a l m o s t h i t . 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n # 1 0 8 1 1 1 1 1 1 By n e w p a r k en t r a n c e , b o t h di r e c t i o n s be t w e e n 7 6 t h & Pa r k l a w n C t cu l d e s a c . So m e d r i v e r s n e e d t i c k e t s a n d / o r r e m i n d e r s ab o u t d r i v i n g r u l e s a r o u n d s c h o o l b u s e s . T o m ob s e r v e s s o m e d a y s ( r e a r l y ) a n d h a s oc c a s i o n a l l y s c o l d e d d r i v e r s f r o r u n n i n g s t o p ar m s . B i g g e s t i s s u e t h a t m i g h t b e s o l v e d i w t h si g n s i s U - t u r n s t o c h a n g e d i r e c t i o n s a l o n g t h e st r e e t - i t i s r a m p a n t - p e o p l e d i s v o e r t h e y w a n t to g o t h e o t h e r w a y f r o m w a h t t h e y a r e d r i v i n g an d s w i n g U - t u r n s w i t h o u t c o n c e r n f o r t r a f f i c - we a r e a m a z e d t h a t w e h a v e n ' t s e e n l o t s o f ac c i d e n t s . N o U - t u r n s e s p e c i a l l y b y n e w p a r k en t r a n c e b u t a l l a l o n g t h e s t r e e t . 43 5 1 P a r k l a w n A v e 1 1 1 43 5 1 P a r k l a w n Av e B u i l d i n g Pe o p l e s p e e d i n g a r o u n d c u r v e s ; p e o p l e u s i n g ou r f r o n t h o r s e s h o e d r i v e s a s a t h o r o u g h f a r e t o ma k e t u r n s . 1 1 1 43 5 1 P a r k l a w n Av e B u i l d i n g Pe o p l e s p e e d i n g a r o u n d c u r v e s . P e o p l e u s i n g ou r f r o n t h o r s e s h o e d r i v e s a s a t h o r o u g h f a r e t o ma k e t u r n s . Ad d r e s s If d i s s a t i s f i e d o r v e r y d i s s a t i s f i e d , p l e a s e e n t e r t h e l o c a t i o n ( s ) an d d e s c r i b e w h y y o u f e e l t h a t w a y . Mo t o r i s t B e h a v i o r Sp e e d S a t i s f a c t i o n If d i s s a t i s f i e d o r v e r y d i s s a t i s f i e d , p l e a s e e n t e r t h e lo c a t i o n ( s ) a n d d e s c r i b e w h y y o u f e e l t h a t w a y . If d i s s a t i s f i e d o r v e r y d i s s a t i s f i e d , p l e a s e e n t e r th e l o c a t i o n ( s ) a n d d e s c r i b e w h y y o u f e e l t h a t wa y . Vo l u m e S a t i s f a c t i o n Pa g e 1 PA R K L A W N A V E N U E M U L T I - M O D A L Q U E S T I O N N A I R E V e r y S a t i s f i e d S a t i s f i e d N e u t r a l D i s s a t i s f i e d V e r y D i s s a t i s f i e d V e r y S a t i s f i e d S a t i s f i e d N e u t r a l D i s s a t i s f i e d V e r y D i s s a t i s f i e d V e r y S a t i s f i e d S a t i s f i e d N e u t r a l D i s s a t i s f i e d V e r y D i s s a t i s f i e d Ad d r e s s If d i s s a t i s f i e d o r v e r y d i s s a t i s f i e d , p l e a s e e n t e r t h e l o c a t i o n ( s ) an d d e s c r i b e w h y y o u f e e l t h a t w a y . Mo t o r i s t B e h a v i o r Sp e e d S a t i s f a c t i o n If d i s s a t i s f i e d o r v e r y d i s s a t i s f i e d , p l e a s e e n t e r t h e lo c a t i o n ( s ) a n d d e s c r i b e w h y y o u f e e l t h a t w a y . If d i s s a t i s f i e d o r v e r y d i s s a t i s f i e d , p l e a s e e n t e r th e l o c a t i o n ( s ) a n d d e s c r i b e w h y y o u f e e l t h a t wa y . Vo l u m e S a t i s f a c t i o n 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n 1 Al l o f P a r k l a w n St r e e t P a r k i n g a n d p e d e s t r i a n t r a f f i c al o n g w i t h p o o r r o a d c o n d i t i o n m a k e s fo r a s l o w u n s a f e d r i v e 1 Al l o f P a r k l a w n To o m u c h t r a f f i c i n g e n e r a l . T o o mu c h t r a f f i c u s i n g 7 6 t h s t r e e t t o t u r n fr o m P a r k l a w n o n t o 7 6 t h . 1 Al l o f P a r k l a w n 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n 1 pa r k l a w n av e n u e ca r s u s e p a r k l a w n a s s h o r t c u t t o 7 6 / 7 7 an d s p e e d . t h e r e a r e m a n y c h i l d r e n li v i n g o n P a r k l a w n 1 pa r k l a w n w e s t th i s i s a r e s i d e n t i a l s t r e e t a n d a g a i n pe o p l e u s e i t a s a s h o r t c u t 1 pa r k l a w n p e o p l e s p e e d 41 0 0 Pa r k l a w n # 1 0 1 1 1 1 41 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e 1 1 fr o m 7 7 t h st r e e t t o Fr a n c e A v e to o m a n y p e o p l e u s e i t a s a s h o r t c u t es p e c i a l l y d u r i n g r u s h h o u r 1 be t w e e n F r a n c e Av e a n d 7 7 t h st r e e t s p e e d i n g 41 0 1 P a r k l a w n 1 cu r v e s b e t w e e n 44 4 0 , 4 4 0 1 , 4 3 5 1 Cu r v e s a r e t o o s h a r p f o r 3 0 m p h es p e c i a l l y w i t h c a r s p a r k e d o n t h o s e cu r v e s w h e n t h e r e i s o n c o m i n g t r a f f i c 1 1 41 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e 1 Fr o m 42 5 1 bl o c k t h r u 7 4 5 0 bl o c k Pe o p l e d r i v e t o o f a s t a n d w i t h c a r s pa r k e d o n s t r e e t i t i s n o t s a f e . 1 1 42 5 1 t h r u 7 4 5 0 D r i v i n g f a s t a n d a g g r e s s i v e l y . 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e # 3 0 1 1 1 1 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n 1 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n To o m u c h t r a f f i c t o p u l l o u t o f t h e dr i v e w a y 1 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n Wh y a r e t h e r e s o m a n y p e o p l e dr i v i n g o n t h i s s t r e e t ? 1 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n N o t y i e l d i n g w h e n r e q u i r e d 41 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e 1 Fr a n c e A v e t o W 76 t h S t r e e t Th e r e a r e c o n s t a n t l y c a r s / t r u c k s / h u g e ve h i c l e s p a r k e d o n b o t h s i d e s o f t h e ro a d , i m p e d i n g s a f e , n o r m a l d r i v i n g sp e e d s . T h i s i s e s p e c i a l l y t r u e i n t h e a r e a wh e r e P a r k l a w n A v e c u r v e s - - i t ' s DA N G E R O U S ! 1 Fr a n c e A v e t o W 7 6 t h S t r e e t Th e r e a r e a l a r g e a m o u n t o f c a r s h e r e ev e r y d a y , i n c l u d i n g b u s e s , w h i c h im p e d e t r a f f i c f l o w . I t w o u l d b e n i c e , wi t h t h e s e v e r a l b u s s t o p s a l o n g Pa r k l a w n , t o h a v e a p u l l o f f a r e a f o r bu s e s . 1 41 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e # 1 3 2 1 Tr y i n g t o m a k e a l e f t t u r n f r o m Fr a n c e , l e f t on t o p a r k l a w n . 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Mo t o r i s t B e h a v i o r Sp e e d S a t i s f a c t i o n If d i s s a t i s f i e d o r v e r y d i s s a t i s f i e d , p l e a s e e n t e r t h e lo c a t i o n ( s ) a n d d e s c r i b e w h y y o u f e e l t h a t w a y . If d i s s a t i s f i e d o r v e r y d i s s a t i s f i e d , p l e a s e e n t e r th e l o c a t i o n ( s ) a n d d e s c r i b e w h y y o u f e e l t h a t wa y . Vo l u m e S a t i s f a c t i o n 41 2 0 P a r k l a w n A v e 1 41 0 0 a n d 4 1 2 0 Pa r k l a w n Av e n u e Au t o m o b i l e t r a f f i c s p e e d s a r e t o o f a s t on P a r k l a w n A v e n u e . C a r s a c c e l e r a t e fr o m F r a n c e A v e n u e g o i n g w e s t , a n d on l y s l o w d o w n a t t h e c u r v e p r i o r t o t h e bi k e p a t h e n t r a n c e o n t h e n o r t h s i d e o f Fr e d R i c h a r d s G o l f C o u r s e . 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A n d , w a l k i n g a c r o s s t h e av e n u e t o t h e s o u t h s i d e f r o m 4 1 2 0 / 4 1 0 0 Pa r k l a w n i s a t i m e t o l o o k b o t h w a y s m o r e t h a n on c e t o m a k e s u r e i t ' s s a f e t o c r o s s . 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e 1 1 1 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e 1 sp e e d s h i g h ar o u n d c o r n e r c h i l d r e n a n d p e d e s t r i a n s i n h a r m s w a y 1 Pa r k l a w n A v e us e d a s a t h r u - w a y f r o m 7 6 t h S t t o Fr a n c e 1 Pa r k l a w n Pa r k l a w n u s e d a s a t h r u - w a y a t h i g h r a t e s o f sp e e d 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e # 2 0 3 1 al l a l o n g Pa r k l a w n A v e fr o m F r a n c e A v e to W 7 6 t h S t . tr a f f i c m o v e s t o o f a s t o n t h i s r e s i d e n t i a l ro a d b e c a u s e t h e r e a r e b i k e r s , w a l k e r s an d c h i l d r e n p l a y i n g i n t h e a r e a . 1 1 al l a l o n g P a r k l a w n Av e n u e f r o m Fr a n c e A v e t o W7 6 t h th i s i s a p o p u l a t i o n d e n s e a r e a a n d t h e r e a r e a lo t o f c h i l d r e n Pa r k l a w n A v e . 1 1 1 41 2 0 P a r k l a w n A v e . 1 1 1 41 2 0 P a r k l a w n A v e . 1 1 1 Pa r k l a w n A v e 1 1 1 41 2 0 P a r k l a w n A v e 1 1 1 6 6 9 1 4 6 1 0 7 0 2 6 7 1 1 1 Pa g e 3 PA R K L A W N A V E N U E M U L T I - M O D A L Q U E S T I O N N A I R E 41 2 0 Pa r k l a w n 41 2 0 Pa r k l a w n 41 0 1 Pa r k l a w n Pa r k l a w n 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n # 1 0 8 43 5 1 P a r k l a w n A v e Ad d r e s s Wh i c h I n t e r s e c t i o n ? D r i v i n g B i c y c l i n g W a l k i n g / J o g g i n g / R u n n i n g Ye s N o L a c k O f T r a f f i c C o n t r o l I s s u e s w / S i g h t L i n e s o r C l e a r V i e w D r i v e r s F a i l i n g t o S t o p a t S t o p S i g n D r i v e r s F a i l i n g t o Y i e l d D r i v e r s T u r n i n g C o r n e r T o o F a s t L a c k o f M a r k e d X w a l k S t r e e t ( s ) T o o W i d e I n s u f f i c i e n t L i g h t i n g Ot h e r 1 1 1 Fr a n c e A v e Dr i v e r s t u r n i n g o n t o F r a n c e d o n ' t s e e pe d e s t r i a n s . 1 1 11 11 76 t h & P a r k l a w n A v e 11 1 11 Pa r k l a w n & 7 6 t h 11 1 1 1 1 No s t o p s i g n f r o m 7 6 t h / 7 7 t h t o Pa r k l a w n g o i n g e a s t o r n o r t h a c r o s s t o Pa r k l a w n . D r i v e r s f a i l i n g t o y e i l d - c a n we c h e c k t h i s 1 0 x ? T h e r e a r e 3 st r e e t l i g h t s a t P a r k l a w n a n d 7 6 t h b u t th e y g o o n v e r y l a t e u s u a l l y w e l l a f t e r da r k . T r a f f i c c o m i n g f r o m N W 77 t h / 7 6 t h i s n t o h e l d l o n g e n o u g h a t 77 t h t o a l l o w s o u t h b o u n d t r a f f i c f r o m Pa r k l a w n t o g e t o u t o n 7 6 t h . N e e d t o be s t o p p e d l o n g e r a t 7 7 t h o r s t o p p e d ag a i n a t 7 6 t h / P a r k l a w n . 1 1 1 1 Mo s t Im p a c t e d Wh e n In t e r s e c t i o n Un s a f e ? Wh y I n t e r s e c t i o n F e e l U n s a f e ? Pa g e 4 PA R K L A W N A V E N U E M U L T I - M O D A L Q U E S T I O N N A I R E Ad d r e s s 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n 41 0 0 Pa r k l a w n # 1 0 1 41 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e 41 0 1 P a r k l a w n 41 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e # 3 0 1 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n 41 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e 41 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e # 1 3 2 Wh i c h I n t e r s e c t i o n ? D r i v i n g B i c y c l i n g W a l k i n g / J o g g i n g / R u n n i n g Ye s N o L a c k O f T r a f f i c C o n t r o l I s s u e s w / S i g h t L i n e s o r C l e a r V i e w D r i v e r s F a i l i n g t o S t o p a t S t o p S i g n D r i v e r s F a i l i n g t o Y i e l d D r i v e r s T u r n i n g C o r n e r T o o F a s t L a c k o f M a r k e d X w a l k S t r e e t ( s ) T o o W i d e I n s u f f i c i e n t L i g h t i n g Ot h e r Mo s t Im p a c t e d Wh e n In t e r s e c t i o n Un s a f e ? Wh y I n t e r s e c t i o n F e e l U n s a f e ? 11 Pa r k l a w n a n d 7 6 t h s t r e e t 11 1 1 Bu s e s u s i n g P a r k l a w n a s a r o u t e 11 in t e r s e c t i o n o f p a r k l a w n a n d 76 t h 11 1 1 1 11 Dr i v e w a y s i n t o T h e H e a t h e r t o n 1 11 Pa r k l a w n a n d F r a n c e 1 11 W 7 6 t h & P a r k l a w n - - Ga l l a g h e r & P a r k l a w n 11 At 7 6 t h - I f t h e b u s o r s c h o o l b u s h a s st o p p e d a t 4 4 5 6 ( 1 s t b l d g ) d r i v e r s co m i n g f r o m E a s t d o n o t s e e i t a n d tu r n . I f o t h e r c a r s f r o m w e s t h a v e tu r n e d a n d s t o p b e h i n d b u s , e a s t bo u n d h a v e n o p l a c e t o g o a n d c o u l d ea s i l y r e a r - e n d t h e e a s t c a r s . I t i s n o t a sa f e s c h o o l b u s s t o p . p l u s , t h e b u s 11 In t e r s e c t i o n b y 4 1 0 1 11 11 77 t h a n d P a r k l a w n 1 11 Pa r k l a w n a n d 7 6 t h s t r e e t 11 1 11 Pa r k l a w n A v e a n d G a l l a g h e r Dr i v e 11 Pe o p l e s p e e d i n g , n o t s l o w i n g d o w n co m i n g f r o m G a l l a g h e r , t u r n i n g o n t o Pa r k l a w n A v e n u e . T h e y c o m e o u t t o o fa s t a n d t h e n p u l l W A Y p a s t t h e s t o p si g n t o s e e o n t o P a r k l a w n . I t ' s v e r y da n g e r o u s . 11 Pa r k l a w n a n d f r a n c e 11 Ne e d s a n o u t u r n , m a r k 7 6 a s t h e t u r n to c o m e a r o u n d . Pa g e 5 PA R K L A W N A V E N U E M U L T I - M O D A L Q U E S T I O N N A I R E Ad d r e s s 41 2 0 P a r k l a w n A v e 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e # 2 0 3 Pa r k l a w n A v e . 41 2 0 P a r k l a w n A v e . 41 2 0 P a r k l a w n A v e . Pa r k l a w n A v e 41 2 0 P a r k l a w n A v e Wh i c h I n t e r s e c t i o n ? D r i v i n g B i c y c l i n g W a l k i n g / J o g g i n g / R u n n i n g Ye s N o L a c k O f T r a f f i c C o n t r o l I s s u e s w / S i g h t L i n e s o r C l e a r V i e w D r i v e r s F a i l i n g t o S t o p a t S t o p S i g n D r i v e r s F a i l i n g t o Y i e l d D r i v e r s T u r n i n g C o r n e r T o o F a s t L a c k o f M a r k e d X w a l k S t r e e t ( s ) T o o W i d e I n s u f f i c i e n t L i g h t i n g Ot h e r Mo s t Im p a c t e d Wh e n In t e r s e c t i o n Un s a f e ? Wh y I n t e r s e c t i o n F e e l U n s a f e ? 1 1 11 Pa r k l a w n a t G a l l a g h e r - - t u r n i n g ri g h t f r o m G a l l a g h e r o n t o Pa r k l a w n c a n b e a l m o s t a b l i n d tu r n a t t i m e s , d e p e n d i n g o n fo l i a g e a t t h a t t i m e o f y e a r . 1 11 Ga l l a g h e r & P a r k l a w n 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 Ga l l a g h e r a n d P a r k l a w n 11 1 1 1 1 1 17 1 6 1 6 1 1 5 7 7 4 8 7 0 3 Pa g e 6 PA R K L A W N A V E N U E M U L T I - M O D A L Q U E S T I O N N A I R E 41 2 0 Pa r k l a w n 41 2 0 Pa r k l a w n 41 0 1 Pa r k l a w n Pa r k l a w n 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n # 1 0 8 43 5 1 P a r k l a w n A v e Ad d r e s s Do N o W a l k / J o g / R u n - P r i m a r y Re a s o n s D r i v i n g B i c y c l i n g W a l k i n g / J o g g i n g / R u n n i n g V e r y F r e q u e t l y F r e q u e n t l y O c c a s i o n a l l y R a r e l y N e v e r H e a l t h / E x e r c i s e E x e r c i s e d o g ( s ) D e s t i n a t i o n w / c h i l d r e n ( s c h o o l / p a r k ) D e s t i n a t i o n ( s t o r e , c o f f e e s h o p ) C o m m u t e ( w o r k ) A c c e s s T r a n s i t D o n o t d r i v e / d o n o t o w n c a r Ot h e r V e r y F r e q u e n t l y F r e q u e n t l y O c c a s i o n a l l y R a r e l y N e v e r H e a l t h / E x e r c i s e D e s t i n a t i o n w / c h i l d r e n ( s c h o o l / p a r k ) D e s t i n a t i o n ( s t o r e , c o f f e e s h o p ) C o m m u t e ( w o r k ) Access Transit Do not drive / do not own car Other 1 No f a c t o r s - p r e f e r c a r . U s a g e o f wa l k / j o g / r u n w o u l d b e t o o l o w i n No v - M a r . 1 11 11 1) N o t i m e . 2 ) C a n ' t c r o s s F r a n c e at P a r k l a w n o r G a l l a g h e r o n no r t h s i d e - c r o s s w a l k b u t t o n in o p e r a b l e . T h e c r o s s w a l k a t Ga l l a g h e r d o e s n ' t a l l o w c r o s s i n g Fr a n c e A v e . H a v e t o g o s o u t h t o th a t c o r n e r , e a s t t o n e x t c o r n e r , th e n n o r t h t o l e g a l l y c r o s s s t r e e t (s a m e t h i n g o n P a r k l a w n t o c r o s s Fr a n c e ) . 1 1 11 He a l t h 1 11 11 1 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Fe e l s M o s t Un s a f e W h e n Wa l k / J o g / R u n i n Ne i g h b o r h o o d Wa l k / J o g / R u n - P r i m a r y R e a s o n s Ho w f r e q u e n t l y d o y o u ri d e a b i c y c l e i n y o u r ne i g h b o r h o o d ? If y o u r i d e a b i c y c l e i n y o u r n e i g h b o r h o o d , w h a t a r e yo u r p r i m a r y r e a s o n s f o r d o i n g s o ? ( s e l e c t a l l t h a t ap p l y ) Pa g e 7 PA R K L A W N A V E N U E M U L T I - M O D A L Q U E S T I O N N A I R E Ad d r e s s 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n 41 0 0 Pa r k l a w n # 1 0 1 41 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e 41 0 1 P a r k l a w n 41 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e # 3 0 1 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n 41 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e 41 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e # 1 3 2 Do N o W a l k / J o g / R u n - P r i m a r y Re a s o n s D r i v i n g B i c y c l i n g W a l k i n g / J o g g i n g / R u n n i n g V e r y F r e q u e t l y F r e q u e n t l y O c c a s i o n a l l y R a r e l y N e v e r H e a l t h / E x e r c i s e E x e r c i s e d o g ( s ) D e s t i n a t i o n w / c h i l d r e n ( s c h o o l / p a r k ) D e s t i n a t i o n ( s t o r e , c o f f e e s h o p ) C o m m u t e ( w o r k ) A c c e s s T r a n s i t D o n o t d r i v e / d o n o t o w n c a r Ot h e r V e r y F r e q u e n t l y F r e q u e n t l y O c c a s i o n a l l y R a r e l y N e v e r H e a l t h / E x e r c i s e D e s t i n a t i o n w / c h i l d r e n ( s c h o o l / p a r k ) D e s t i n a t i o n ( s t o r e , c o f f e e s h o p ) C o m m u t e ( w o r k ) Access Transit Do not drive / do not own car Other Fe e l s M o s t Un s a f e W h e n Wa l k / J o g / R u n i n Ne i g h b o r h o o d Wa l k / J o g / R u n - P r i m a r y R e a s o n s Ho w f r e q u e n t l y d o y o u ri d e a b i c y c l e i n y o u r ne i g h b o r h o o d ? If y o u r i d e a b i c y c l e i n y o u r n e i g h b o r h o o d , w h a t a r e yo u r p r i m a r y r e a s o n s f o r d o i n g s o ? ( s e l e c t a l l t h a t ap p l y ) 11 1 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 Th e c o n d i t i o n o f t h e s i d e w a l k s . 1 11 11 1 11 11 1 1 1 1 11 1 1 11 1 11 1 Ne e d s b e t t e r l i g h t i n g - - I n e e d t o fe e l s a f e r , e s p e c i a l l y w i t h t h e am o u n t o f l a r g e b u i l d i n g s a l o n g th i s s t r e t c h o f r o a d . 1 1 11 1 Th e y d o n ' t s e e u s v e r y w e l l . 1 Pa g e 8 PA R K L A W N A V E N U E M U L T I - M O D A L Q U E S T I O N N A I R E Ad d r e s s 41 2 0 P a r k l a w n A v e 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e # 2 0 3 Pa r k l a w n A v e . 41 2 0 P a r k l a w n A v e . 41 2 0 P a r k l a w n A v e . Pa r k l a w n A v e 41 2 0 P a r k l a w n A v e Do N o W a l k / J o g / R u n - P r i m a r y Re a s o n s D r i v i n g B i c y c l i n g W a l k i n g / J o g g i n g / R u n n i n g V e r y F r e q u e t l y F r e q u e n t l y O c c a s i o n a l l y R a r e l y N e v e r H e a l t h / E x e r c i s e E x e r c i s e d o g ( s ) D e s t i n a t i o n w / c h i l d r e n ( s c h o o l / p a r k ) D e s t i n a t i o n ( s t o r e , c o f f e e s h o p ) C o m m u t e ( w o r k ) A c c e s s T r a n s i t D o n o t d r i v e / d o n o t o w n c a r Ot h e r V e r y F r e q u e n t l y F r e q u e n t l y O c c a s i o n a l l y R a r e l y N e v e r H e a l t h / E x e r c i s e D e s t i n a t i o n w / c h i l d r e n ( s c h o o l / p a r k ) D e s t i n a t i o n ( s t o r e , c o f f e e s h o p ) C o m m u t e ( w o r k ) Access Transit Do not drive / do not own car Other Fe e l s M o s t Un s a f e W h e n Wa l k / J o g / R u n i n Ne i g h b o r h o o d Wa l k / J o g / R u n - P r i m a r y R e a s o n s Ho w f r e q u e n t l y d o y o u ri d e a b i c y c l e i n y o u r ne i g h b o r h o o d ? If y o u r i d e a b i c y c l e i n y o u r n e i g h b o r h o o d , w h a t a r e yo u r p r i m a r y r e a s o n s f o r d o i n g s o ? ( s e l e c t a l l t h a t ap p l y ) 1 1 Ev e n t s a t C e n t e n n i a l L a k e s am p i t h e a t e r , f a r m e r s m a r k e t . 1 11 Events at Centennial Lakes. 11 1 It s e e m s t h a t c r i m e h a s i n c r e a s e d in s o m e o f t h e n e i g h b o r i n g ap a r t m e n t b u i l d i n g s , s o I d o n ' t li k e t o w a l k a l o n e a f t e r d a r k . 1 1 11 11 1 1 11 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 11 Be t t e r s i d e w a l k s - m o s t a r e cr a c k e d , n a r r o w a n d t i l t e d . 1 1 1 1 1 11 1 1 12 0 7 1 1 0 1 0 3 2 1 8 2 0 1 0 2 2 0 0 2 4 5 1 5 9 0 4 1 0 0 Pa g e 9 PA R K L A W N A V E N U E M U L T I - M O D A L Q U E S T I O N N A I R E 41 2 0 Pa r k l a w n 41 2 0 Pa r k l a w n 41 0 1 Pa r k l a w n Pa r k l a w n 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n # 1 0 8 43 5 1 P a r k l a w n A v e Ad d r e s s If y o u d o n ' t r i d e a b i c y c l e i n yo u r n e i g h b o r h o o d a s o f t e n as y o u w o u l d l i k e , w h a t fa c t o r s c o n t r i b u t e t o t h a t ? Pl e a s e l i s t a l l t h a t y o u c a n th i n k o f . An y t h i n g e l s e a b o u t e x i s t i n g t r a f f i c o r s t r e e t conditions? V e r y F r e q u e n t l y F r e q u e n t l y O c c a s i o n a l l y R a r e l y N e v e r V e r y F r e q u e n t l y F r e q u e n t l y O c c a s i o n a l l y R a r e l y N e v e r V e r y S a t i s f i e d S a t i s f i e d N e u t r a l D i s s a t i s f i e d V e r y D i s s a t i s f i e d Ot h e r Ye s N o Y e s N o Y e s N o Yes N o Pr e f e r c a r . 11 1 Ok t h e w a y i t i s n o w . 1 1 Th e r e s h o u l d b e n o a s s e s s m e n t s t o h o m e o w n e r s fo r a n y w o r k d o n e o n a n y i t e m s o n P a r k l a w n . Bi k e r s a n d w a l k e r s a r e v e r y s e l d o m o n P a r k l a w n . I do n ' t s e e a n y b e n e f i t t o a d d i n g b i k e t r a i l h e r e . W e do n ' t n e e d a n y m o r e w a s t e f u l g o v e r n m e n t sp e n d i n g a s w a s d o n e a l r e a d y o n F r a n c e A v e w i t h th e g o o f y c o l o r e d l i g h t p o l e s a n d s i d e w a l k s f o r no n - e x i s t e n t p e d e s t r i a n s . 1 1) N e e d n e w b i k e t i r e s . 2 ) N o ti m e . 11 1 11 Tr a s h - h i g h d e n s i t y a r e a - I ' m a l w a y s p i c k i n g u p tr a s h a r o u n d t h e s i d e w a l k s a n d g u t t e r s . 1 11 1 11 1 11 1 11 1 Ca r s a r e p a r k e d o n b o t h s i d e of s t r e e t - n o b i k e l a n e . 11 Tr u c k s a n d t r a n s p o r t t r u c k s p a r k e d f o r s e v e r a l d a y s a t a ti m e . 1 1 Po l i c e d o n ' t p a t r o l p a r k e d t r u c k s f o r d a y s a t a ti m e . 1 11 1 11 St r e e t c o n d i t i o n s h a v e b e e n p o o r ; m a n y p o t h o l e s ; ne e d r e p a i r s . 1 11 1 11 St r e e t c o n d i t i o n s h a v e b e e n p o o r ; m a n y p o t h o l e s ; ne e d r e p a i r s . 1 Re s i d e n t i a l st r e e t l i g h t s a r e fu n d e d b y s p e c i a l as s e s s m e n t . Is th e ex i s t i n g s t r e e t l i g h t sy s t e m m e e t i n g th e n e e d s ? Do y o u f a v o r im p r o v i n g t h e st r e e t l i g h t s ? Fa v o r up g r a d i n g wi t h d i f f e r e n t st y l e o r m o r e li g h t s ? Access to City Extra email? Ho w f r e q u e n t l y d o vi s i t o r s t o y o u r ho u s e h o l d pa r k on th e st r e e t ? Ho w s a t i s f i e d a r e y o u w i t h t h e a v a i l a b i l i t y o f o n - s t r e e t p a r k i n g i n y o u r ne i g h b o r h o o d ? Ho w fr e q u e n t l y do yo u or a m e m b e r o f y o u r ho u s e h o l d p a r k o n t h e st r e e t ? Pa g e 1 0 PA R K L A W N A V E N U E M U L T I - M O D A L Q U E S T I O N N A I R E Ad d r e s s 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n 41 0 0 Pa r k l a w n # 1 0 1 41 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e 41 0 1 P a r k l a w n 41 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e # 3 0 1 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n 41 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e 41 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e # 1 3 2 If y o u d o n ' t r i d e a b i c y c l e i n yo u r n e i g h b o r h o o d a s o f t e n as y o u w o u l d l i k e , w h a t fa c t o r s c o n t r i b u t e t o t h a t ? Pl e a s e l i s t a l l t h a t y o u c a n th i n k o f . An y t h i n g e l s e a b o u t e x i s t i n g t r a f f i c o r s t r e e t conditions? V e r y F r e q u e n t l y F r e q u e n t l y O c c a s i o n a l l y R a r e l y N e v e r V e r y F r e q u e n t l y F r e q u e n t l y O c c a s i o n a l l y R a r e l y N e v e r V e r y S a t i s f i e d S a t i s f i e d N e u t r a l D i s s a t i s f i e d V e r y D i s s a t i s f i e d Ot h e r Ye s N o Y e s N o Y e s N o Yes N o Re s i d e n t i a l st r e e t l i g h t s a r e fu n d e d b y s p e c i a l as s e s s m e n t . Is th e ex i s t i n g s t r e e t l i g h t sy s t e m m e e t i n g th e n e e d s ? Do y o u f a v o r im p r o v i n g t h e st r e e t l i g h t s ? Fa v o r up g r a d i n g wi t h d i f f e r e n t st y l e o r m o r e li g h t s ? Access to City Extra email? Ho w f r e q u e n t l y d o vi s i t o r s t o y o u r ho u s e h o l d pa r k on th e st r e e t ? Ho w s a t i s f i e d a r e y o u w i t h t h e a v a i l a b i l i t y o f o n - s t r e e t p a r k i n g i n y o u r ne i g h b o r h o o d ? Ho w fr e q u e n t l y do yo u or a m e m b e r o f y o u r ho u s e h o l d p a r k o n t h e st r e e t ?11 1 Pa r k l a w n i s t o o n a r r o w t o a l l o w f o r s u f f i c i e n t o n s t r e e t pa r k i n g . 1 1 1 ag e 11 th e r e s h o u l d b e v e r y l i m i t e d p o n s t r e e t p a r k i n g ; t h i s i s re s i d e n t i a l a n d c o m m e r c i a l t r u c k s s h o u l d n o t b e a l l o w e d t o pa r k . 1 1 as i m e n t i o n e d , c o m m e r c i a l v e h i c l e s a r e t o o b i g fo r o n - s t r e e t p a r k i n g . i f t h e c i t y m a k e s b i c y c l e la n e s a n d s t i l l a l l o w s s t r e e t p a r k i n g , w h e r e w i l l t h e la n d c o m e f r o m ? 1 11 1 11 1 11 1 1 1 s t r e e t i s t o o n a r r o w t o a d d b i k e l a n e s 1 11 1 So m e c a r s a r e n o t p a r k e d a g a i n s t t h e c u r b , m a k e s f o r na r r o w p a s s i n g w i t h o n c o m i n g t r a f f i c . E s p e c i a l l y w h e n i t i s a tr u c k w i t h t r a i l e r t h a t i s p a r k e d , o r a c a r t h a t i s p a r k e d o n th e c u r v e s . 1 1 Th e G a l l a g h e r s t r e e t t u r n h a s b u s h e s i n f r o n t 4 0 0 0 wh i c h m a k e s i t h a r d t o s e e o n c o m i n g t r a f f i c f r o m Fr a n c e A v e . - P u t t h e s c h o o l b u s s t o p s i n t h e mi d d l e o f t h e b l o c k i n s t e a d o f i n f r o n t o f b u i l d i n g dr i v e w a y s . T h e k i d s & p a r e n t s d o n ' t w a t c h f o r c a r s co m i n g i n & g o i n g o u t o f d r i v e w a y s . - - L o w e r th e s p e e d l i m i t o n t h e e n t i r e s t r e e t t o 2 5 . 1 Sa f e t y of th e st r e e t . Sh a r i n g st r e e t w i t h a g g r e s s i v e d r i v e r s . Ne e d s b i k e l a n e . 11 1 11 1 11 1 11 1 11 1 11 Mo r e l i g h t s . I t ' s a d a r k s t r e e t a n d o n s t r e e t p a r k i n g is l i m i t e d . 1 Ag a i n , l i g h t i n g a n d t h e f a c t th a t t h e o n l y t r u e s a f e p l a c e t o ri d e a b i k e o n P a r k l a w n A v e i s on t h e s i d e w a l k , w h i c h u p s e t s th o s e o u t f o r w a l k s . L e s s s t r e e t pa r k i n g o n P a r k l a w n w o u l d so l v e t h i s i s s u e . 11 1 Th e p a r k i n g o n P a r k l a w n i s i n c r e d i b l y d i s r u p t i v e t o t r a f f i c fl o w o n t h i s s t r e e t . T h e r e a r e c o n s t a n t l y o v e r - s i z e d v e h i c l e s (a l a r g e , d u a l - w h e e l e d t r u c k p u l l i n g a v e h i c l e c a r r i e r ; a l a r g e tr u c k w i t h a b o a t a t t a c h e d , e t c ) a n d l o t s o f p e o p l e w h o do n ' t p a r k c l o s e e n o u g h t o t h e c u r b . P a r k i n g a b s o l u t e l y sh o u l d N O T b e a l l o w e d o n b o t h s i d e s o f P a r k l a w n A v e n u e . Bu s e s c l e a r l y h a v e a h a r d t i m e n a v i g a t i n g t h i s , a s d o e s re g u l a r , e v e r y d a y v e h i c l e t r a f f i c . I t ' s r i d i c u l o u s ! 1 1 Th e r o a d i t s e l f i s h o r r i b l e - - v e r y b u m p y a n d b e a t up . I t ' s n o t a p l e a s a n t r i d e . P l e a s e c o n s i d e r t h a t ma n y p e o p l e u s e W 7 6 t h S t r e e t , P a r k l a w n a n d Ga l l a g h e r a s a s h o r t c u t t o g e t a r o u n d F r a n c e Av e n u e . 1 11 1 11 Ne e d s m o r e l i g h t s a n d s t r e e t m a r k i n g s w i d e r in t e r s e c t i o n o n P a r k l a w n a n d f r a n c e . 1 Pa g e 1 1 PA R K L A W N A V E N U E M U L T I - M O D A L Q U E S T I O N N A I R E Ad d r e s s 41 2 0 P a r k l a w n A v e 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e # 2 0 3 Pa r k l a w n A v e . 41 2 0 P a r k l a w n A v e . 41 2 0 P a r k l a w n A v e . Pa r k l a w n A v e 41 2 0 P a r k l a w n A v e If y o u d o n ' t r i d e a b i c y c l e i n yo u r n e i g h b o r h o o d a s o f t e n as y o u w o u l d l i k e , w h a t fa c t o r s c o n t r i b u t e t o t h a t ? Pl e a s e l i s t a l l t h a t y o u c a n th i n k o f . An y t h i n g e l s e a b o u t e x i s t i n g t r a f f i c o r s t r e e t conditions? V e r y F r e q u e n t l y F r e q u e n t l y O c c a s i o n a l l y R a r e l y N e v e r V e r y F r e q u e n t l y F r e q u e n t l y O c c a s i o n a l l y R a r e l y N e v e r V e r y S a t i s f i e d S a t i s f i e d N e u t r a l D i s s a t i s f i e d V e r y D i s s a t i s f i e d Ot h e r Ye s N o Y e s N o Y e s N o Yes N o Re s i d e n t i a l st r e e t l i g h t s a r e fu n d e d b y s p e c i a l as s e s s m e n t . Is th e ex i s t i n g s t r e e t l i g h t sy s t e m m e e t i n g th e n e e d s ? Do y o u f a v o r im p r o v i n g t h e st r e e t l i g h t s ? Fa v o r up g r a d i n g wi t h d i f f e r e n t st y l e o r m o r e li g h t s ? Access to City Extra email? Ho w f r e q u e n t l y d o vi s i t o r s t o y o u r ho u s e h o l d pa r k on th e st r e e t ? Ho w s a t i s f i e d a r e y o u w i t h t h e a v a i l a b i l i t y o f o n - s t r e e t p a r k i n g i n y o u r ne i g h b o r h o o d ? Ho w fr e q u e n t l y do yo u or a m e m b e r o f y o u r ho u s e h o l d p a r k o n t h e st r e e t ? It i s m u c h s a f e r t o u s e t h e b i k e pa t h , b u t w h e n g o i n g e a s t o n Pa r k l a w n w e u s e t h e s i d e w a l k no t t h e a v e n u e . 11 1 11 1 11 1 I t h i n k i t w o u l d b e a m i s t a k e t o t a k e a w a y a n y d r i v i n g o r pa r k i n g l a n e s o n P a r k l a w n A v e n u e . T h e r e a r e f a r t o o m a n y re s i d e n t s l i v i n g i n m u l t i - d w e l l i n g b u i l d i n g s t h a t y o u m i g h t en d u p h a v i n g t o p a r k v e r y f a r a w a y i n o r d e r t o f i n d a st r e e t s p o t - - w h i c h i s o n e o f t h e r e a s o n s w e b o u g h t i n t h e su b u r b s i n s t e a d o f M i n n e a p o l i s . 1 1 Th e r e a r e m a n y p o t h o l e s , s o m e o f w h i c h h a v e be e n r e p a i r e d t h i s y e a r , b u t i t ' s a v e r y b u m p y dr i v e . 1 11 1 to m u c h p a r k i n g o n t h e s t r e e t 1 1 1 th e r e i s t o o m u c h t r a f f i c a n d th e r o a d i s i n b a d c o n d i t i o n 11 1 11 I w o u l d l i k e t o s e e a b i k e p a t h t h a t i s n o t o n t h e ro a d i t s e l f . 1 Th e b a d r o a d p a v e m e n t 11 1 11 1 11 1 11 Co n d i t i o n s a r e f i n e , t h e r e i s n o n e e d f o r im p r o v e m e n t o r a s p e c i a l a s s e s s m e n t . 1 11 1 11 St r e e t i s a l w a y s p l o w e d w e l l d u r i n g t h e w i n t e r . T h e cu r v e i n t h e r o a d i s s h a r p , e s p e c i a l l y h a z a r d o u s du r i n g w i n t e r . T h e l e f t t u r n f r o m 7 6 t h o n t o Pa r k l a w n i s v e r y h a r d t o n a v i g a t e d u r i n g r u s h h o u r 1 No b i c y c l e 11 1 11 1 Un s a f e 11 1 11 1 0 1 2 9 1 4 1 1 6 7 1 1 8 7 7 2 0 19 7 1 1 1 5 0 0 21 5 Pa g e 1 2 PA R K L A W N A V E N U E M U L T I - M O D A L Q U E S T I O N N A I R E 41 2 0 Pa r k l a w n 41 2 0 Pa r k l a w n 41 0 1 Pa r k l a w n Pa r k l a w n 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n # 1 0 8 43 5 1 P a r k l a w n A v e Ad d r e s s Jo S t a h l y 41 2 0 Pa r k l a w n Ov e r 6 5 F e m a l e 1 Li n d a L . 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St r e e t N a m e A g e Pr e s e n t i n g Ge n d e r Pa g e 1 3 PA R K L A W N A V E N U E M U L T I - M O D A L Q U E S T I O N N A I R E Ad d r e s s 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n 41 0 0 Pa r k l a w n # 1 0 1 41 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e 41 0 1 P a r k l a w n 41 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e # 3 0 1 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n 41 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e 41 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e # 1 3 2 No . o f pe o p l e i n ho u s e h o l d No . a g e 65 a n d ov e r No . a g e 18 a n d un d e r No . i n ho u s e h o l d w/ p h y s i c a l di s a b i l i t y im p a c t i n g t h e i r ab i l i t y t o w a l k , ri d e a bi c y c l e or dr i v e . Na m e St r e e t No . St r e e t N a m e A g e Pr e s e n t i n g Ge n d e r Tr o y O l s o n 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n 36 - 4 5 M a l e 1 0 0 0 Na d i n e R e i s r 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n Ov e r 6 5 F e m a l e 2 1 0 1 Ja n e t L . H u n t e r 41 0 0 Pa r k l a w n # 1 0 1 O v e r 6 5 F e m a l e 1 1 0 0 Gl e n d a V a a n d r a g e r 41 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e O v e r 6 5 F e m a l e 1 0 41 0 1 P a r k l a w n Ov e r 6 5 F e m a l e 1 1 0 0 Sa r a H a l f m a n n 41 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e 3 6 - 4 5 F e m a l e 2 0 0 0 Gr e g M c A n d r e w s 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e # 3 0 1 O v e r 6 5 M a l e 1 1 0 0 Tr o y O l s o n 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n 36 - 4 5 M a l e 1 Ro b y n J e n z e n 41 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e 2 6 - 3 5 F e m a l e 1 0 0 0 Gr e t c h e n S h o g r e n 41 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e # 1 3 2 5 6 - 6 5 F e m a l e 1 0 0 Pa g e 1 4 PA R K L A W N A V E N U E M U L T I - M O D A L Q U E S T I O N N A I R E Ad d r e s s 41 2 0 P a r k l a w n A v e 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e # 2 0 3 Pa r k l a w n A v e . 41 2 0 P a r k l a w n A v e . 41 2 0 P a r k l a w n A v e . Pa r k l a w n A v e 41 2 0 P a r k l a w n A v e No . o f pe o p l e i n ho u s e h o l d No . a g e 65 a n d ov e r No . a g e 18 a n d un d e r No . i n ho u s e h o l d w/ p h y s i c a l di s a b i l i t y im p a c t i n g t h e i r ab i l i t y t o w a l k , ri d e a bi c y c l e or dr i v e . Na m e St r e e t No . St r e e t N a m e A g e Pr e s e n t i n g Ge n d e r Vi r g i n i a H o u c k & A l a n H o l s t 4 1 2 0 P a r k l a w n A v e O v e r 6 5 F e m a l e 2 2 0 0 Me g a n W i l e y 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e 2 6 - 3 5 F e m a l e 1 0 0 0 St e v e n S c h u l t z 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e 4 6 - 5 5 M a l e 1 0 0 0 Ja n e t R i d g e 44 0 1 P a r k l a w n A v e # 2 0 3 5 6 - 6 5 F e m a l e 1 1 0 0 Pe t e r O l s o n Pa r k l a w n A v e . 4 6 - 5 5 M a l e 1 0 0 0 41 2 0 P a r k l a w n A v e . 2 6 - 3 5 F e m a l e 1 0 0 0 Lo i s T h o m p s o n 41 2 0 P a r k l a w n A v e . 4 6 - 5 5 F e m a l e 2 Pa r k l a w n A v e 1 0 0 0 41 2 0 P a r k l a w n A v e 3 6 - 4 5 F e m a l e 1 0 0 0 Pa g e 1 5 APPENDIX C  Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail  Route                ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !! !!! ! ! !!!!! ! !! ! ! ! !!! ! ! ! ! !! !! !! ! ! ! !!!!!! ! ! ! ! ! !!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!! !!!! !!!!!! 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To:Trans portation Co mmis s io n Item Type: Other From:Mark K. Nolan, AICP, Trans p o rtation P lanner Item Activity: Subject:Pas s enger Rail S ervic e in Ed ina: S WOT Analysis Dis cus s ion CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None. INTRODUCTION: P lease see the attached email to commissioners form Chair LaForce, which introduces this topic. ATTACHMENTS: Description Email to ETC from Tom LaForce Preliminary SWOT Analys is Factors Mark K. Nolan From: Tom LaForce <laforcet@gmail.com > Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2016 2:46 PM To: Mark K. Nolan Subject: SWOT request Hi Mark, Please forward to ETC members and include in meeting packet. Hello, As you recall, we are going to move our questions about passenger rail forward by conducting a SWOT analysis at our next meeting. To save some time, I'd like you to send your thoughts to Mark prior to the meeting so that he can add them to a master list. My goal is to spend less time making the lists and more time discussing them, building consensus, and deciding what to do with these opinions. If you've never participated in this sort of data collection tool, I suggest you review the following article at Mind Tools. It provides a great overview of a SWOT analysis (AKA Internal-External Analysis). Andy, has already contributed many thoughts that Mark has been given. At this time, anyone can put anything into any of the categories. Treat this first cut as brainstorming. Our evaluation is of the proposition that Edina should consider supporting some sort of passenger rail within the community. That doesn't mean we agree with this proposition. We simply need something to react to for the tool. For our purposes, we'll consider Edina to mean city government, its residents, and organizations located here. The Opportunities and Threats are those potential factors that aren't within the city's control. Just cut and past the next part, add your thoughts, and send to Mark prior to our next meeting. Strengths (Edina-based factors that support the proposition) 1. Weaknesses (Edina-based factors that work against the proposition) 1. . Opportunities (External factors that support the proposition) 1. Threats: (External factors that work against the proposition) 1 Passenger Rail in Edina: SWOT Analysis Edina Transportation Commission September 15, 2016 Strengths (Edina-based factors that support the proposition) 1. We are close to SWLRT, so the connection wouldn't need to be long. 2. Strong business community and lots of influential people within the community. 3. We have an existing rail line that goes where people might want to go. 4. Location - Can provide local connection to Minneapolis & proposed future BRT along American Blvd in Bloomington 5. Rail infrastructure - Already in place, does not require expensive land acquisition & eminent domain 6. City & Local government already owns land along the line that could be used for stations & support activities 7. Line runs along Major employment centers, Methodist Hospital, Jerry's Foods HQ & store, Edina Family Physicians, Dow Film Tec BI Worldwide, Sheraton Bloomington & Double Tree by Hilton Bloomington, Express Scripts 8. Partnership with CP Rail allows for a set schedule along the line increasing safety throughout Edina along the line. 9. Most bridges & tunnels along the line have been upgraded. 10. Diesel Electric Train Scale is the same used by Metro Transit & does not require overhead power lines 11. As a first tier suburb, we are close to downtown and could connect to other nearby passenger rail and proposed passenger rail. 12. Many Edina residents work downtown and traffic during rush hour is becoming increasingly congested. 13. Edina has both a high population of seniors, who could benefit from passenger rail as driving becomes more difficult, as well as younger people: families who come for the schools as well as millennials who might move here for the lifestyle & proximity to downtown. 14. We don’t want to be left out if the rest of the TC metro is moving in the direction of passenger rail. 15. Existing infrastructure (Dan Patch heavy rail line) 16. Increasing density for residential, retail, & commercial properties 17. Residents want less road traffic & safer streets 18. Existing & future demand in higher-density areas (Morningside, Country Club, Southdale today; eventually Grandview, Cahill) 19. Morningside & Country Club were started as "streetcar suburbs" along the 44th Street streetcar line, with north/south feeder streets for efficient walking/biking to a station. 20. Hwy 100, 169, & 62 could become rail transit corridors without affecting homeowners. 2 Weaknesses (Edina-based factors that work against the proposition) 1. Land is expensive and acquiring for stations would cost a lot. 2. The internal opposition was once so strong that our legislator championed creating the gag rule. 3. Edinans have a lot of cars and can't be counted on to ride public transportation. 4. Haven't heard any sort of organized support within Edina to take this on. 5. Passenger Train frequency will be limited in order to reduce the effect on houses & neighborhoods nearby 6. Emphasis will have to be placed on noise walls and other sound dampening equipment in order to reduce any nuisance to the houses & neighborhoods nearby 7. City funds will have to be used in order to help protect these houses & neighborhoods, so as to obtain a seat at the table with other organizations such as CTIB, Hennepin County Regional Rail Authority and the Federal Government. 8. My sense is that people in Edina aren’t ready to give up their cars in the same way that people from Manhattan or other high-density urban areas might; therefore, some of the arguments that residents will save on car insurance, etc. are probably not as applicable to the average Edina resident. 9. How would people get to the train? If we don’t have a park and ride, busing or adequate safe walking/biking routes getting to the stop might prove difficult without a car. 10. Is the Dan Patch the only possible line? 11. Do we really understand the impact that passenger rail would have on residents adjacent to the tracks? The issue is so complicated and I don’t feel that I have enough information from enough sources to really fully understand. 12. Dan Patch line is mostly through low density, single-family homes (except some apartments along Cahill, and future high-density Grandview, if that comes to pass), affecting both ridership as well as citizen complaints 13. Southwest Light Rail corridor, just across Edina's western border, could siphon users away from a Dan Patch line. 14. Most density in Edina is east of Hwy 100 (Morningside, Country Club, Southdale) 15. Morningside is closer to the St. Louis Park Southwest Light Rail station than a Grandview station (Dan Patch line) 3 Opportunities (External factors that support the proposition) 1. The need for expanding transit options within the metro seems to be getting some traction. 2. SWLRT will be a major regional asset that we can capitalize on with connecting rail. 3. Millennials want transportation options that don't rely so heavily on cars. 4. Economic Motivator - Can provide genesis for residential & commercial redevelopment in both the Cahill & Grandview Neighborhoods. 5. Safety: Upgrade of the line & intersections (7) along with the implementation of Positive Train Control (PTC) will allow for greater safety throughout Edina as it relates to both cargo & passenger movement. Also allows for whisper quiet intersections throughout Edina (no horns) 6. Advertising at the stations & within train units can be used to offset operating costs 7. Upgrade Brookside Ave & Terrace so as to allow access by the Fire Department & Paramedics 8. Provides substantial financial benefit to Edina citizens through reduced car expense and reduction in lost productivity 9. Significant investment by the City of Edina allows for influence along the line regarding schedule, noise and the number of trains now & into the future 10. Creation of a citizens advisory board regarding train operations providing input on activities 11. Increased density at Grandview & Cahill will help support Edina's overall property tax base allowing for increased funding of local parks, sidewalk & street snow plow service, local road rehabilitation. Increase in number of property tax paying units also increases funding for the school district. 12. Additional access to downtown & other locations provides support to current Edina home evaluations & property tax base which also supports school district funding. 13. Opportunity to reach out to other organizations such as CTIB, Hennepin County Rail Authority and Federal government to help provide noise reduction technology that would not be obtainable if the line remains just freight & potentially could see increased freight in years to come. 14. If other passenger rail is going to be built, we should definitely be part of the discussion now, since implementing a passenger rail plan would take a very long time. 15. People’s sensibilities toward transportation are changing. 16. Southwest Light Rail connection to Dan Patch Line could bring out-of-city riders to Grandview, Cahill 17. Bloomington Dan Patch connection could bring riders into Edina, and Edinans to jobs outside the city 18. Global trends in density, mass transit, & multimodal transit 19. Regional (Met Council) directives in transportation, climate change, & density 20. Technology-driven automated vehicles (Uber, Lyft, Google, Apple) could integrate with rail for the "last mile" to rider's residence 4 Threats: (External factors that work against the proposition) 1. The railroad can pretty much do what it wants with its right-of-way. 2. We need other cities to work with us, and they have little incentive to do so. 3. Regional bus service could be more convenient than train and keep ridership low. 4. Increased freight along the line: A. There is a shortage of Over the Road (OTR) CDL truck drivers in the US. Major freight operators such JB Hunt are looking at using freight rail as much as possible given this driver shortage. B. Grain traffic will increase as farm production through the advancement in seed technology has grown exponentially over the last 10 years. Grain bins in Out State MN are at capacity and there is growing demand to ship this grain down the Mississippi to New Orleans through an expanded Panama Canal and on to Asia. The rail line in Edina could very well be used to support such transportation 5. CP Rail & the Federal Commerce Clause: A. At this time due to its rights under the Federal Commerce Clause CP rail is under no obligation to provide notice regarding what it carries through Edina along the rail line. Unless the City of Edina begins a partnership with CP rail regarding passenger traffic B. CP Rail has the power of eminent domain under the Commerce Clause which means houses along the line could be under threat at any time for purchase. The current line is only a single track, CP could expand it to double track without notice or due process. Unless the City of Edina begins a partnership with CP rail regarding passenger traffic. 6. The Dan Patch gag rule. 7. Opposition. The fact that the Dan Patch goes right through people’s back yards. If people don’t want a sidewalk or have the perception that a sidewalk creates noise and danger then a train could be a tough sell. 8. Is the Dan Patch the only possible location for a passenger rail line? 9. Dan Patch Rule 10. State government's inability to prioritize mass transit 11. Technology-driven automated vehicles (Uber, Lyft, Google, Apple) could downplay need for mass transit Date: Sep tember 15, 2016 Agenda Item #: VI.D. To:Trans portation Co mmis s io n Item Type: Other From:Mark K. Nolan, AICP, Trans p o rtation P lanner Item Activity: Subject:2017 Trans p o rtatio n Commission Wo rk Plan Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Approve draft 2017 Transportation Commission work plan. INTRODUCTION: Work plan proposals are due September 26. City Council will review them with the board and commission chairs at the October 5 work session. ATTACHMENTS: Description 2016 ETC Work Plan Augus t Progres s Report Board/Commission Work Plan Schedule and Proces s 2017 Work Plan Propos al Template Ap p r o v e d  by  Ci t y  Council  on  December  15, 2015   In i t i a t i v e  #8  ad d e d  by  City  Council  April  19, 2016    Bo a r d / C o m m i s s i o n : T r a n sp o r t a t i o n C o m m i s s i o n 20 1 6 A n n u a l W o r k P l a n D R A F T     In i t i a t i v e  1   ☐ Ne w  In i t i a t i v e   ☒ Co n t i n u e d  In i t i a t i v e   ☐ On ‐Go i n g  In i t i a t i v e   Ta r g e t  Co m p l e t i o n   Da t e   Bu d g e t   Re q u i r e d   St a f f  Su p p o r t  Re q u i r e d     Liaison  Comments   St u d y  an d  Re p o r t  Co m m u n i t y    Ci r c u l a t o r    De c e m b e r  20 1 6   $1 0 , 0 0 0   Ye s  – 12  ho u r s     Pr o g r e s s  Re p o r t :  Cu r r e n t l y  wo r k i n g  to  be t t e r  de f i n e  th e  sc o p e  of  wh a t  th e  ci r c u l a t o r  mi g h t  be .  We  di s c u s s e d  most  feasible  option   wo u l d  li k e l y  be  on ‐de m a n d  se r v i c e .  Pl a n  to  re c o n n e c t  wi t h  SW  Tr a n s i t  to  le a r n  mo r e  ab o u t  fe a s i b i l i t y .    In i t i a t i v e  2   ☒ Ne w  In i t i a t i v e   ☐ Co n t i n u e d  In i t i a t i v e   ☐ On ‐Go i n g  In i t i a t i v e   Ta r g e t  Co m p l e t i o n   Da t e   Bu d g e t   Re q u i r e d   St a f f  Su p p o r t  Re q u i r e d     Liaison  Comments   Or g a n i z e  an d  ho s t  a  tr a n s p o r t a t i o n ‐th e m e d  ev e n t   wi t h  sp e a k e r ( s ) .   Ap r i l  20 1 6   $5 0 0   Ye s  – 4  ho u r s   CT S     Pr o g r e s s  Re p o r t :  We  ha v e  lo o k e d  in t o  on e  sp e a k e r  so  fa r .  If  it  ha p p e n s ,  it  wi l l  li k e l y  be  la t e r  in  th e  ye a r .  We  also  discussed  the   im p o r t a n c e  of  he a v y  pr o m o t i o n  an d  po s s i b l y  pa r t n e r i n g  wi t h  ot h e r  gr o u p s .  We  ma y  co m b i n e  th i s  wi t h  In i t i a t i v e  5.   In i t i a t i v e  3   ☒ Ne w  In i t i a t i v e   ☐ Co n t i n u e d  In i t i a t i v e   ☐ On ‐Go i n g  In i t i a t i v e   Ta r g e t  Co m p l e t i o n   Da t e   Bu d g e t   Re q u i r e d   St a f f  Su p p o r t  Re q u i r e d     Liaison  Comments   Pr e p a r e  an d  Co m m e n t  on  Co m p r e h e n s i v e   Pe d e s t r i a n  an d  Bi c y c l e  Pl a n  fo r  in c l u s i o n  in  20 1 8   Co m p r e h e n s i v e  Pl a n .    Oc t o b e r  20 1 6   No  – us i n g  PA C S   fu n d   No  – st a f f  ti m e  wo u l d  be   in c l u d e d  in  de p a r t m e n t ‐ le v e l  wo r k  pl a n     Pr o g r e s s  Re p o r t :  We  ha v e n ’ t  ta k e n  up  th i s  it e m  ye t .    In i t i a t i v e  4   ☒ Ne w  In i t i a t i v e   ☐ Co n t i n u e d  In i t i a t i v e   ☐ On ‐Go i n g  In i t i a t i v e   Ta r g e t  Co m p l e t i o n   Da t e   Bu d g e t   Re q u i r e d   St a f f  Su p p o r t  Re q u i r e d     Liaison  Comments   Re v i e w  Ed i n a  To  Go  ap p  an d  pr o v i d e   re c o m m e n d a t i o n s  to  st a f f  re g a r d i n g   or g a n i z a t i o n / c a t e g o r i e s  fo r  re p o r t i n g  co n c e r n s   re l a t e d  to  st r e e t s / t r a n s p o r t a t i o n .    De c e m b e r  20 1 6   No   Ye s  – 2  ho u r s     Pr o g r e s s  Re p o r t :  Th i s  it e m  is  co m p l e t e .   Ap p r o v e d  by  Ci t y  Council  on  December  15, 2015   In i t i a t i v e  #8  ad d e d  by  City  Council  April  19, 2016    In i t i a t i v e  5   ☒ Ne w  In i t i a t i v e   ☐ Co n t i n u e d  In i t i a t i v e   ☐ On ‐Go i n g  In i t i a t i v e   Ta r g e t  Co m p l e t i o n   Da t e   Bu d g e t   Re q u i r e d   St a f f  Su p p o r t  Re q u i r e d     Liaison  Comments   Re v i e w  da t a  fr o m  Ci t y ’ s  QL S  (2 0 1 1 ,  20 1 3 ,  20 1 5 )  an d   co n d u c t  2  pu b l i c  me e t i n g s  to  id e n t i f y  ga p s  ar o u n d   th e  Ci t y ’ s  tr a n s p o r t a t i o n  sy s t e m s .    Oc t o b e r  20 1 6   No   Ye s  – 2  ho u r s     Pr o g r e s s  Re p o r t :  We  ha v e n ’ t  ta k e n  up  th i s  it e m  ye t .     In i t i a t i v e  6   ☒ Ne w  In i t i a t i v e   ☐ Co n t i n u e d  In i t i a t i v e   ☐ On ‐Go i n g  In i t i a t i v e   Ta r g e t  Co m p l e t i o n   Da t e   Bu d g e t   Re q u i r e d   St a f f  Su p p o r t  Re q u i r e d     Liaison  Comments   Ma k e  re c o m m e n d a t i o n s  to  st a f f  fo r  ev a l u a t i o n  of   th e  Li v i n g  St r e e t s  an d  St r e e t s  Sm a r t s  ou t r e a c h   ca m p a i g n s .    Oc t o b e r  20 1 6   No   Ye s  – 2  ho u r s     Pr o g r e s s  Re p o r t :  Th i s  it e m  is  co m p l e t e .  Th e  co m m u n i c a t i o n s  st a f f  is  mo v i n g  fo r w a r d  wi t h  th e  pr o g r a m .    In i t i a t i v e  7   ☒ Ne w  In i t i a t i v e   ☐ Co n t i n u e d  In i t i a t i v e   ☐ On ‐Go i n g  In i t i a t i v e   Ta r g e t  Co m p l e t i o n   Da t e   Bu d g e t   Re q u i r e d   St a f f  Su p p o r t  Re q u i r e d     Liaison  Comments   Pr o v i d e  in p u t  to  st a f f  on  th e  cr e a t i o n  of  a   wa l k i n g  ma p  of  th e  Ci t y  in d i c a t i n g  ro u t e s  an d   ar e a s  of  in t e r e s t .    Oc t o b e r  20 1 6   No   Ye s  – 2  ho u r s     Pr o g r e s s  Re p o r t :  We ’ v e  lo o k e d  at  a  ma p  th a t  mi g h t  se r v e  as  a  mo d e l .  We ’ v e  al s o  di s c u s s e d  th e  va l u e  in  cr e a t i n g  a  pa g e  on  the  City’s  website   th a t  co n s o l i d a t e s  al l  ex i s t i n g  on l i n e  re s o u r c e s .  We  ha v e n ’ t  gi v e n  th i s  it e m  fu l l  at t e n t i o n  ye t .    In i t i a t i v e  8   ☒ Ne w  In i t i a t i v e   ☐ Co n t i n u e d  In i t i a t i v e   ☐ On ‐Go i n g  In i t i a t i v e   Ta r g e t  Co m p l e t i o n   Da t e   Bu d g e t   Re q u i r e d   St a f f  Su p p o r t  Re q u i r e d     Liaison  Comments   Re v i e w  an d  Re c o m m e n d :  Pa s s e n g e r  Ra i l  Se r v i c e   ET C  wi l l  pr o v i d e  re p o r t  an s w e r i n g  th e  fo l l o w i n g   qu e s t i o n s :    Sh o u l d  th e  Ci t y  of  Ed i n a  su p p o r t  fu r t h e r  st u d y   of  th e  po s s i b i l i t y  of  pa s s e n g e r  ra i l  se r v i c e  in   Ed i n a ?    Sh o u l d  th e  Ci t y  of  Ed i n a  fo r m a l l y  re q u e s t  th e   el i m i n a t i o n  of  th e  so  ca l l e d  “g a g  ru l e ”    De c e m b e r  20 1 6   No   Ye s     Ap p r o v e d  by  Ci t y  Council  on  December  15, 2015   In i t i a t i v e  #8  ad d e d  by  City  Council  April  19, 2016     co n c e r n i n g  th e  Da n  Pa t c h  li n e ?         Sh o u l d  th e  Ci t y  of  Ed i n a  de d i c a t e  st a f f  an d   fi s c a l  re s o u r c e s  to  de v e l o p i n g  a  pl a n  to   en c o u r a g e  th e  de v e l o p m e n t  of  a  pa s s e n g e r   ra i l  se r v i c e  in  Ed i n a ? Pr o g r e s s  Re p o r t :  We  ar e  go i n g  to  fo c u s  on  fa c i l i t a t i n g  a  ro b u s t  pu b l i c  en g a g e m e n t  pr o c e s s  to  bu i l d  ou r  re c o m m e n d a t i o n s .  We  asked  a  sub ‐ co m m i t t e e  to  co m e  to  Au g u s t  me e t i n g  pr e p a r e d  to  of f e r  re c o m m e n d a t i o n s  ab o u t  ho w  be s t  to  go  ab o u t  th i s .     On g o i n g  Re s p o n s i b i l i t i e s     Li v i n g  St r e e t s  Po l i c y / P l a n :    Ac t i v e  Ro u t e s  to  Sc h o o l  Co m p r e h e n s i v e  Pl a n  – co n t i n u e  to  lo o k  at  op p o r t u n i t i e s  fo r  fu n d i n g .   Si d e w a l k  Pl a n  – pr i o r i t i z e  si d e w a l k  (P A C S  Fu n d )  pr o j e c t s  an n u a l l y   Wa y ‐fi n d i n g  Si g n a g e  fo r  bi k e w a y s  an d  pe d e s t r i a n s   Re v i e w / r e v i s e  Ci t y  Co d e  fo r  Pl a n  im p l e m e n t a t i o n   Ma k e  cl e a r  vi e w  re c o m m e n d a t i o n s  fo r  bi c y c l e s  an d  pe d e s t r i a n s  (b y  Ma y  20 1 6 )    Me e t  wi t h  Po l i c e  De p a r t m e n t  an d  Pu b l i c  Wo r k s  an n u a l l y  to  di s c u s s  sh a r e d  in t e r e s t s .   Ed u c a t i o n  an d  ou t r e a c h  ac t i v i t i e s  ar o u n d  pe d e s t r i a n ,  bi c y c l i s t  an d  mo t o r i s t  sa f e t y   Re v i e w  tr a n s p o r t a t i o n  pr o j e c t s  in  th e  pr o p o s e d  Ca p i t a l  Im p r o v e m e n t  Pr o g r a m ,  in c l u d i n g  an n u a l  ne i g h b o r h o o d  st r e e t  re c o n s t r u c t i o n  projects   Re v i e w  mo n t h l y  tr a f f i c  sa f e t y  co m m i t t e e  re p o r t s   Re v i e w  Pu b l i c  Wo r k s  st r e e t  mi l l  an d  ov e r l a y s  an d  se a l  co a t  pr o j e c t s  as  to  op p o r t u n i t i e s  fo r  re m a r k i n g  fo r  bi c y c l e  fa c i l i t i e s   Re v i e w  tr a n s p o r t a t i o n  it e m s  in  th e  Co m p r e h e n s i v e  Pl a n  an d  ma k e  re c o m m e n d a t i o n s  fo r  st u d y / i m p l e m e n t a t i o n    Ot h e r  Wo r k  Pl a n  Id e a s  Co n s i d e r e d  fo r  Cu r r e n t  Ye a r  or  Fu t u r e  Ye a r s      Pr o p o s e d  Mo n t h  fo r  Jo i n t  Wo r k  Se s s i o n :   Ju n e    Co u n c i l  Co m m e n t s :   Wo r k  pl a n s  pr o p o s e d  by  th e  Bo a r d s  an d  Co m m i s s i o n s  we r e  re v i e w e d  at  the  December  1   wo r k  se s s i o n .  Th e  fo l l o w i n g  ch a n g e s / c o m m e n t s  we r e  ma d e  an d  ar e  reflected  on  this  work   pl a n :    In i t i a t i v e  1  – ch a n g e  la n g u a g e  to  “S t u d y  an d  Re p o r t ”  as  re c o m m e n d e d  by  City  Manager.   In i t i a t i v e  3  – ch a n g e  la n g u a g e  to  “P r e p a r e  an d  Co m m e n t ”  as  re c o m m e n d e d  by  City   Ma n a g e r .    In i t i a t i v e  4  – br o k e n  up  in t o  4  in i t i a t i v e s  (4 ,  5,  6,  7) .  Ch a n g e d  la n g u a g e  as  recommend  by   th e  Ci t y  Ma n a g e r .   Page | 1 WORKPLANS Purpose. Annual work plans ensure that the priorities of the City Council and Boards and Commissions are aligned and that the City has the appropriate financial and staff resources to support Board and Commission work. Annual Cycle. Board and commissions should focus on drafting their work plans during the summer months for the following year. The Council meets with Board and Commission Chairs during the month of September to review the proposed work plans. The Council gives final approval for the work plans in November. Work plans go into effect January 1 for the remainder of the calendar year. Format. The work plan has three main sections. Each Board or Commission’s work plan may be found on Edinet in the Board and Commission Toolbox. Annual Work Plan Calendar January: Annual Work Plan Begins June-August: Proposed work plan created by BC. Sept/Oct: Work Plan proposals presented by BC chair to City Council at Work Session. Nov/Dec: Council review and approve Board & Commission Work Plans for upcoming year. Page | 2 Some boards and commission have few ongoing responsibilities and most of their work will fall into the initiatives category. Other Boards and Commissions have significant ongoing responsibilities and may only be able to tackle only one or two new initiatives each year. Council Review and Approval. The Council schedules a meeting in September to meet with Board and Commission Chair regarding their proposed work plan. The purpose of the meeting is to review the Board or Commission proposed new initiatives and ongoing responsibilities for the upcoming year. The Council also reviews any ideas discussed by the Board or Commission but not placed on the work plan. In late September and October, the Council has additional discussions about city-wide priorities, the budget and the allotment of staff time. It is possible that the Council will add, delete or re- prioritize items on board or commission work plans based on these discussions. The Council approves and returns work plans to boards and commissions during the month of November. Mid-Year Modifications. Work plans may be modified, to add or delete items, in one of three ways: • Work plans can be modified by mutual agreement during a joint work session. • If immediate approval is important, the Board or Commission can work with their Staff Liaison to present a modified work plan for Council approval at a Council meeting. • The City Council can direct a change to the work plan. •Outline any new initiatives the Board or Commission would like to pursue during the upcoming year. 1. New initiatives •Document the Board or Commission’s ongoing responsibilities. Ongoing responsibilities include items that are repeated on a regular or annual basis, or regulatory functions that are delegated to the Board or Commission. 2. Ongoing Responsibilities •“Parking lot” for ideas that were considered during the work planning process. Ideas that the Board and Commission wants to hold for consideration for future years should also be included in this section. 3. Other Work Plan Ideas Considered for Current Year or Future Years Board/Commission: Choose an item. 2017 Annual Work Plan Proposal *Complete each section with a white background *Liaisons need to fill out budget and staff support required *Return to MJ Lamon by September 23, 2016 Definitions: New Initiative – not on previous work plan Continued Initiative – carried over from a previous work plan with a revised target completion date Ongoing Responsibility – annually on the work plan and may or may not have a target completion date Initiative Council Charge ☐ 1 ☐ 2 ☐ 3 ☐ 4 Target Completion Date Budget Required (Staff Liaison) Staff Support Required (Staff Liaison) ☐ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility Click here to enter text. 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Progress Report: Click here to enter text. Parking Lot: (These items have been considered by the BC, but not proposed as part of this year’s work plan. If the BC decides they would like to work on them in the current year, it would need to be approved by Council.) Proposed Month for Joint Work Session (one time per year, up to 60 minutes): Council Comments: Date: Sep tember 15, 2016 Agenda Item #: VI.E. To:Trans portation Co mmis s io n Item Type: Other From:Mark K. Nolan, AICP, Trans p o rtation P lanner Item Activity: Subject:Ad d itional Up d ates o n 2016 Work Plan Initiatives Dis cus s ion CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: No action required. INTRODUCTION: ET C members will give brief updates on active 2016 Work P lan initiatives not on the current agenda. For reference, the following are the 2016 Work P lan initiatives: 1. Study and report Community Circulator. 2. Organize and host a transportation-themed event with speaker(s). 3. P repare and comment on Comprehensive P edestrian and Bicycle P lan for inclusion in 2018 Comprehensive P lan. 4. Review Edina To Go app and provide recommendations to staff regarding organization/categories for reporting concerns related to streets/transportation. 5. Review data from City’s Quality of Life Survey (2011, 2013, 2015) and conduct 2 public meetings to identify gaps around the City’s transportation systems. 6. Make recommendations to staff for evaluation of the Living Streets and Streets Smarts outreach campaigns. 7. P rovide input to staff on the creation of a walking map of the City indicating routes and areas of interest. 8. Review and Recommend whether the City of Edina should assume a position in favor of the addition of passenger rail to the community. Date: Sep tember 15, 2016 Agenda Item #: VI.F. To:Trans portation Co mmis s io n Item Type: R ep o rt and Rec o mmendation From:Jo s ep h Totten, Traffic Safety Coordinator Item Activity: Subject:Traffic Safety Reports of August 3 and Septemb er 7, 2016 Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Review and recommend the Traffic Safety Reports of Wednesday August 3 and September 7, 2016 be forwarded to City Council for approval. INTRODUCTION: It is not anticipated that residents will be in attendance at the meeting regarding the reports' recommendations. An overview of the comments from the Edina Transportation Commission will be included in the staff report provided to Council for their October 18, 2016 meeting. ATTACHMENTS: Description Traffic Safety Report of Augus t 3, 2016 Traffic Safety Report of September 7, 2016 August 18, 2016 Edina Transportation Commission Joe Totten, Traffic Safety Coordinator Traffic Safety Report of August 03, 2016 Information / Background: The Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) review of traffic safety matters occurred on August 03. The City Engineer, Assistant City Planner, Traffic Safety Coordinator, Police Lieutenant, Communications Coordinator, and Transportation Planner were in attendance for this meeting. The Public Works Director and Sign Coordinator were informed of the decisions and did not object to the recommendations. For these reviews, the recommendations below are provided. On each of the items, persons involved have been contacted and the staff recommendation has been discussed with them. They were informed that if they disagree with the recommendation or have additional facts to present, these comments can be included on the August 18 Edina Transportation Commission and the September 20 City Council meeting agendas. Section A: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends action: A1. Request for signing 50th and France area sidewalks, to prevent bicyclists from riding on them • City of Edina ordinance allows bicyclists to ride on city sidewalks, but prohibits riding where building accesses are directly off of the sidewalk. o This means that bicycling on sidewalks in the 50th and France area is illegal. o The full ordinance can be seen in Appendix F. • Minneapolis and the University of Minnesota have signage and pavement markings for sidewalks to discourage use of bicycles and inform the bicyclists to walk their bikes in these areas. o Placement of these pavement would be difficult in this location due to the brick Photo : One issue with placing sidewalk markings in the 50th and France district are the brick paver sidewalks seen here Traffic Safety Report of Aug 03, 2016 Page 2 sidewalks, as there are no concrete pads for the easy addition of the these markings. • A video study from 10:00 AM-10:00 PM on a Saturday was performed, and found that 78 bicyclists rode on 50th Street, west of France Avenue. Of these 78, 54 were on the sidewalk. • 11 persons were seen walking their bicycles in this area After review, staff recommends placing signs at ingresses to the district, instructing bicyclists to walk their bikes. The signage should help to inform bicyclists that they cannot ride on the sidewalk in this location. Further, the police department will work on education efforts in the district, to ensure that the ordinance is being followed. Section B: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends no action B1. Request for stop controls at the intersection of Branson Street and Oakdale Avenue • Count Data • This is a T-intersection, with Oakdale Avenue having one approach, and Branson Street having two, the southern leg of this intersection is a dead end. • Oakdale Avenue connects to Grimes Avenue, and is one block long • Branson Street connects to Morningside Road and is 2 blocks long, with a dead-end extending south of Oakdale Avenue. • When making the request, the requestors noted that most of the residents of Branson Street and Oakdale Avenue were slowing, or even stopping at the intersection already; that this request is partially to maintain signage that reflects the use of the road, and inform drivers from outside the neighborhood of the intersection. o A video of the intersection supported the assertion that drivers were often slowing significantly as they approached the intersection • No crashes have been reported in this location in the past 5 years. • Sightlines at this intersection were measured, Photo : Sidewalk markings as seen in the Uptown area of Minneapolis. Photo : Walk Your Bike signage, as seen on the Universtity of Minnesota, East Bank campus. Photo : Branson Street and Oakdale Avenue, looking west, down Branson Street towards the intersection. Map : Branson Street and Oakdale Avenue, Oakdale Avenue intersects Morningside Road, and Bransen Street, Grimes Avenue. Traffic Safety Report of Aug 03, 2016 Page 3 and deemed appropriate for the intersection. o There is little, to no infringement of the corner clearview ordinance, partially due to very wide corner radii which makes the intersection of the curblines far into the intersection After review, staff determined that this intersection is being used by drivers as uncontrolled intersections are intended to be used. Drivers are slowing as they approach the intersection and taking preventative actions to avoid conflicts. With no crash history, and not meeting any other warrants, staff did not find reason to control the intersection. B2. Request for improvement of the Dewey Hill Road and Cahill Road intersection • This request concerns the triangular intersection of Dewey Hill Road and Cahill Road. • The requestor noted that this is a confusing intersection and that many drivers are unclear on how to proceed through the intersection. • There have been five crashes in the past five years of available data, reported at this intersection o One of these crashes was a ‘C-injury’, also referred to as a ‘Possible Injury’ crash. • A roundabout at this intersection has been a part of past CIP requests, but did not receive funding. • Is there any wayfinding, or other signage that would guide motorists through the intersection without causing undue distraction? After review, staff determined that this intersection may be confusing and difficult to navigate, but there were no markings or signage that would communicate a correct course for its navigation. A future reconstruction of this intersection is possible, but would also be costly. B3. Request for all-way stop control at the intersection of Lincoln Drive and the Edina West Condominiums’ private access road • This request concerns the intersection of Lincoln Drive, and the private access road to the Edina West Condominiums. • Lincoln Drive has an ADT of 3650 vehicles per day, and an 85th-percentile speed of 39.4 mph. • The Edina West Condominiums’ access road has an ADT of 590 vehicles per day. • Currently, the access road is the stem of a T- intersection with Lincoln Drive, and is stop controlled, while Lincoln Drive is uncontrolled. Aerial Photo : The intersection of Cahill Road (vertical) and Dewey Hill Road (horizontal). Photo : Lincoln Drive, looking southeast towards the Edina West Condominiums’ private access road. Traffic Safety Report of Aug 03, 2016 Page 4 • The Edina West Condominium Association asked the City of Edina to consider adding all-way stop controls to the intersection of Lincoln Drive and their access road in order to facilitate turns out of their access road. • Sightlines in this location have been improved for 40 mph traffic on Lincoln Drive, and a speed report has been sent to the police department for their enforcement purposes. • While a formal delay study was not performed, observations during the peak hour indicate that queuing is negligible and will not warrant all-way stop control. • No crashes were reported in the past 5 years at this intersection. After review, staff found that warrants were not met for this intersection to be made into all- way stop control. With no crash history, and not meeting any other warrants, staff did not find reason to further control the intersection. The police department has been provided with a speed report on Lincoln Drive for enforcement efforts. B4. Request for a crosswalk across Vernon Avenue at Schaefer Road • This request concerns crossings from the Parkwood Knolls neighborhood to Bredesen Park. • The requestor noted that many crossings occurred at Schaefer Road, crossing Vernon Avenue. • A camera study was performed and found that the peak number of crossings in a two- hour period was 21, during the hours of 8:45-10:45 AM on a Saturday. • Vernon Avenue in this location has a 40 mph speed limit. • Vernon Avenue has an ADT of approximately 10,400 vehicles per day in this location. • There is a bituminous path on the south side of Vernon Avenue, which continues to Gleason Road. o Currently a sidewalk is under construction on the north side of the road, connecting View Lane and Schaeffer Road to Blake Road and a controlled intersection. After review, this crosswalk was determined to be warranted, but not justified. New construction is adding a sidewalk on the north side of Vernon Avenue, connecting Schaefer Road to Blake Road and the accompanying traffic signal, one block over. Further, City of Edina warrants would require signalization of this intersection to add a crosswalk, and adding signals this close to the intersection of Vernon Avenue and Blake Road was seen as detrimental to both safety and traffic flow on Vernon Avenue. Map : Edina West Condominiums private access road and Lincoln Drive. Photo : Schaeffer Road, at its intersection with Vernon Avenue, looking north. Map : Schaeffer Road and Vernon Avenue is at the left end of the arrow, Blake Road and Vernon Avenue is at the right end. Traffic Safety Report of Aug 03, 2016 Page 5 B5. Request to lessen the misuse of roundabouts in Edina • This request has come from various requestors, who noted that roundabouts are still a new traffic control device, and proper utilization of them is difficult for drivers, particularly the elderly, who may not have had any instruction on properly driving through them. • The requestors have noted various driving classes for upper-middle aged and older persons, to hone their skills and ensure they are able to understand and drive appropriately through newer traffic control devices like roundabouts. • Classes from AARP are provided approximately monthly at the Edina Senior Center, as well as various other classes provided in communities nearby. o All classes found by the Traffic Safety Coordinator cost around twenty dollars, with some discounts for membership in an organization. • An issue noted with roundabouts by a requestor is that drivers on Edina’s streets and roads are not all from Edina, as the Southdale area draws shoppers from other nearby cities, and workers from across the metropolitan area. • Requestors have asked what, if anything, the City of Edina can do to increase knowledge of how to use roundabouts. After review, staff did not find additional opportunities to add roundabout safety to city programs. Additional concerns were that roundabouts in Edina are on major thoroughfares, which carry traffic from the entire region, and educating all the regions drivers is not practical for Edina alone to undertake. B6. Request to change the culture of Edina driving, such that drivers respect crosswalks more • This request has been received from multiple requestors, asking that drivers simply respect pedestrians in a crosswalk more, and follow state statute 169.21 subdivision 2, as seen in Appendix E. • Saint Paul has recently been doing a public safety campaign on this issue, called “Stop For Me” and has been receiving press coverage highlighting the law and educating drivers about the law’s requirements. • A camera was set up for a weekend at 70th Street and Wooddale Avenue, investigating if drivers would yield right-of-way to pedestrians. o 14 Crossings were observed where drivers and pedestrians would be in conflict. o Three (3) of these crossings involved drivers not yielding to pedestrians who had entered the roadway, two (2) of which instances had the pedestrian lights activated and the pedestrian in the roadway. o Drivers were considered able to stop if they were more than 193-feet from the intersection, this is the distance used by Saint Paul in its “Stop For Me” campaign. Photo : MnDOT webpage devoted to teaching drivers how to navigate roundabouts. Photo : W. 70th Street looking west towards Wooddale, the site studied for the yielding study. Traffic Safety Report of Aug 03, 2016 Page 6 After review, city staff noted that there are already Public Service Announcements and the Street Smarts campaign attempting to address these issues. The police department also already conducts enforcement and education on this issue as well. No further actions were seen as practical or reasonable. Staff will continue our efforts to elevate these safety concerns, but no further actions are recommended. B7. Request for a crosswalk across Gus Young Lane, either at Arcadia Avenue or between developments’ driveways • This request notes how the Grandview Area is very busy with both vehicles and pedestrians, with specific concern given to Gus Young Lane between Arcadia and the railroad. • A camera was placed to observe two crossing locations; o The first location was the west side of the intersection of Arcadia and Gus Young o The second location was between the driveways of the developments north and south of Gus Young Lane • Twice during the count, did the number of crossings for between the driveways and at the intersection combined reach 18 pedestrians in a two-hour period. o The first time was from 10:15-12:15 o The second time was from 12:30-14:30 • Most crossings took place between the driveways of the developments, with 86 of the 101 total crossings during the study taking place between the driveways. After review, staff recommends no action at this time. This crossing is very close to meeting warrants for a crosswalk, and it is anticipated that as the Grandview District redevelops and densifies that this crossing may be warranted in the future. However, placement at this time is not warranted and not recommended. B8. Request to lessen the number of drivers running the stop signs at the intersection of Schaefer Road with Knoll Drive • Schaefer Road and Knoll Drive, in the Parkwood Knolls neighborhood, is a 5-way intersection. • The road is controlled with all-way stop controls. • The concern at this intersection is that drivers are rolling and running the stop signs, which is dangerous. Photo : Gus Young Lane and Arcadia Avenue, looking west, down Gus Young Lane. Map : The crossings of Gus Young Lane studied for crossings. Map : Knoll Drive has three approaches to its intersection with Schaeffer Road, shown here. Traffic Safety Report of Aug 03, 2016 Page 7 • A camera study was able to approximate space-mean-speed of westbound vehicles, and found that currently, the median speed is approximately 7 mph, and the 85th-percentile speed is approximately 11 mph as drivers enter the intersection. o More on this study can be found in Appendix D. o This is not the minimum speed of drivers as they entered the intersection; the study was unable to determine minimum speeds. • In a review of the intersection, the stop signs were visible and had required sight distances. No proven improvements were observed as not being implemented in this location. After review, some small obstructions of the stop signs were removed as braches were trimmed slightly. However, no further action is recommended, as these signs are conspicuous, and the intersection would not meet volume or delay warrants for all-way stop control. Section C: Items which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends for further study C1. Request for crossing treatments on Xerxes Avenue near 68th Street • This request borders the City of Richfield • There currently exists a paved path from Xerxes Avenue to the parking lot and property of 6775 York Avenue. Currently occupied by Cub Foods; this path intersects Xerxes Avenue between 68th Street and 67th Street. • There currently exists an unpaved, ‘goat path’ between the property at 6775 York Avenue and Xerxes Avenue, and this path intersects Xerxes Avenue at its intersection with 68th Street. • Concerns for pedestrian safety, and the unexpected nature of this unmarked path led to this request. • A camera study was completed at this location, and found that Xerxes Avenue currently serves as a type of auxiliary parking lot for the 6775 York Avenue property. • The crossings both at the intersection of 68th Street and Xerxes Avenue, and at the paved path, meet the volume warrant in the City of Edina’s crosswalk warrants, shown in Appendix A. • The crossings to and from the paved path include many shopping carts. • The current paved path accesses the side of the 6775 York Avenue building, whereas the goat path aligns with the front of the structure. • Currently the goat path would need earthwork and other construction to make it accessible. • During the eight-hour video study, pedestrians crossed at the paved path approximately twice as often as at the goat path. Photo : The ‘goat path’ between Xerxes Avenue and 6775 York Avenue’s parking lot. This is at the intersection of Xerxes Avenue and W. 68th Street. Photo : The paved path between Xerxes Avenue and 6775 York Avenue’s parking lot. This is north of the intersection of Xerxes Avenue and W. 68th Street. Traffic Safety Report of Aug 03, 2016 Page 8 After review, staff recommended working with Cub Foods (SuperValu), the property owner, and Richfield to construct a new paved path in the goat path’s location. This will make pedestrian movements more visible and expected, as they will be at an intersection. A crosswalk should also be placed in this location. C2. Request for a crosswalk across Vernon Avenue at Olinger Road • This request concerns crossings from the Highlands neighborhood to Bredesen Park, and Countryside School. • The requestor noted that crossing at the controlled intersections of Blake Road or Tracy Avenue are not the most direct path, and therefore inconvenient, but it felt unsafe to cross at Olinger Road’s intersection with Vernon Avenue, which is a straighter path. • A camera study was performed and found that the crossing meets the volume warrant of 20 pedestrians in a two-hour period. • Vernon Avenue in this location has a 40 mph speed limit. • Vernon Avenue has an ADT of approximately 10,100 vehicles per day in this location. • There is a bituminous path on either side of Vernon Avenue in this location, connecting this intersection to the controlled intersections of Tracy Avenue and Blake Road with Vernon Avenue. After review, staff recommended that further discussions be held with Hennepin County about this crossing. This crossing was warranted by the City of Edina’s warrants, already has a sidewalk on the north side of Vernon Avenue, and is further from Blake Road or Tracy Avenue than the crossing at Schaefer Road, considered in Section B. Further discussions with the County will have to be held, as by City of Edina warrants, a crosswalk should not be installed on a road with a speed limit above 30 mph except in conjunction with signalization. The type of signal, and Hennepin County’s willingness for its placement will have to be discussed. Section D: Other items handled by Traffic Safety D1. There was a request to lessen the numbers of drivers running the stop signs at Benton Avenue and Tingdale Avenue. Reviewing the signage of the area, the signs are visible and stand out properly. The police department has already been enforcing this signage as it has been identified by residents calling in. D2. A resident requested the dynamic speed sign trailer be placed on Saxony Road, as well as elsewhere on the Blake Road detour, to address high speeds of detouring traffic. This was forwarded to the Edina Police Department for placement and directed patrols. D3. A request for an additional no parking sign in front of 7275 Bush Lake Road was investigated, and this signage seemed to not be replaced when it was removed during the industrial park lighting project. This was forwarded to the sign shop for a new sign to be placed. D4. A requestor asked for traffic counts to be taken in the Parkwood Knolls neighborhood so that we can address any increase in traffic when US 169 is shut down next year. This had been previously completed, and results were discussed with the requestor. Map : Olinger Road is in the center of the two double sided Arrows, Blake Road is on the far left, and Tracy Avenue on the far right. Traffic Safety Report of Aug 03, 2016 Page 9 D5. A requestor asked for trucks servicing the Tracy Avenue reconstruction project drive well below the speed limit, as trucks traveling close to the speed limit made the requestor feel uncomfortable as they came down the street. D6. A requestor asked that something be done to prevent drivers from confusing Brookview Avenue with the entrance to Pamela Park’s parking areas. This was addressed through the use of signing the entrance with brown recreational attraction direction signage. D7. A requestor noted that there was limited sight distance for a yield sign at 61st Street and Oaklawn Avenue. The branches of the tree which were partially obscuring the sign were trimmed. D8. A requestor asked for Field Way and Londonderry Road to have improved sightlines. This was referred to the police department, under the clearview ordinance and the obstructions have since been cleared. D9. A requestor asked if something other than repainting the Interlachen Boulevard bicycle lanes, on eastbound Interlachen Boulevard at Brookside Avenue could be done, as drivers often cut the corner and have rubbed off the paint. This is concerning to the requestor, as it indicates drivers are driving in the bicycle lane. A discussion with staff determined that there was no barrier or further marking which was appropriate and achievable at this time, and this item was then forwarded to public works to repaint the lane. Traffic Safety Report of Aug 03, 2016 Page 10 Appendix A: Crosswalk Warrants A. Marked crosswalks are placed at locations that are unusually hazardous or at locations not readily apparent as having pedestrian movement. B. Marked crosswalks will only be placed in an area that has 20 or more pedestrian crossings in a two- hour period. C. Marking for crosswalks will be established by measuring the “Vehicle Gap Time”. This is the total number of gaps between vehicular traffic recorded during the average five minute period in the peak hour. Criteria for markings are: 1) More than five gaps – pavement marking and signage only. 2) Less than five gaps – add actuated pedestrian signals. D. Crosswalks will not be placed on arterial roads or roads with a speed limit greater than 30 mph unless in conjunction with signalization. E. Other conditions that warrant crosswalks: 1) Routes to schools 2) Locations adjacent to libraries, community centers, and other high use public facilities. 3) Locations adjacent to public parks. 4) Locations where significant numbers of handicapped persons cross a street. 5) Locations where significant numbers of senior citizens cross a street. F. Crosswalks will only be placed at intersections. Traffic Safety Report of Aug 03, 2016 Page 11 Appendix B: Stop Sign Warrants When it is determined that a full stop is always required on an approach to an intersection a STOP (R1-1) sign shall be used. At intersections where a full stop is not necessary at all times, consideration should first be given to using less restrictive measures such as YIELD signs. 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. C. Crash records indicate that three or more crashes that are susceptible to correction with 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 from the minor street failing to yield the right-of-way to traffic on the through street or highway. Additional warrants which do not specify the type of control are as follows; A. An intersection of a less important road with a main road where application of the normal right-of way rule would not be expected to provide reasonable compliance with the law; B. A street entering a designated through highway or street; and/or C. An un-signalized intersection in a signalized area. In addition, the use of YIELD or STOP signs should be considered at the intersection of two minor streets or local roads where the intersection has more than three approaches and where one or more of the following conditions exist: A. The combined vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian volume entering the intersection from all approaches averages more the 2,000 units per day; B. The ability to see conflicting traffic on an approach is not sufficient to allow a road user to stop or yield in compliance with the normal right-of-way rule if such stopping or yielding is necessary; and/or C. Crash records indicate that five or more crashes that involve the failure to yield the right-of-way rule have been reported within a 3-year period, or that three or more such crashes have been reported within a 2-year period. Additional warrants from the city of Edina list that: 1. If an intersection experiences five (5) or more right angle accidents in a three (3) year period, stop signs should be considered. 2. If the presence of a sight obstruction is contributing to accidents at an intersection, removal of the sight obstruction should be sought before considering a stop sign. 3. If the 85th percentile speed on any leg of an intersection is more than five (5) MPH over the posted speed limit, a stop sign should be considered for the intersecting street. 4. If traffic volumes exceed 1,000 vehicles per day on each of the intersecting streets, stop signs should be considered. 5. Residential stop signs shall not be installed in an attempt to control speed. 6. Residential stop signs shall not be installed in an attempt to control volume. Traffic Safety Report of Aug 03, 2016 Page 12 Appendix C: All-Way Stop Warrants Multi-way stop control can be useful as a safety measure at intersections if certain traffic conditions exist. Safety concerns associated with multi-way stops include pedestrians, bicyclists, and all road users expecting other road users to stop. Multi-way stop control is used where the volume of traffic on the intersecting roads is approximately equal. The restrictions on the use of STOP signs described in Section 2B.4 also apply to multi-way stop applications. The decision to install multi-way stop control should be based on an engineering study. The following criteria should be considered in the engineering study for a multi-way STOP sign installation: A. Where traffic control signals are justified, the multiway stop is an interim measure that can be installed quickly to control traffic while arrangements are being made for the installation of the traffic control signal. B. Five or more reported crashes in a 12-month period that are susceptible to correction by a multi- way stop installation. Such crashes include right-turn and left turn collisions as well as right-angle collisions. C. Minimum volumes: 1. The vehicular volume entering the intersection from the major street approaches (total of both approaches) averages at least 300 vehicles per hour for any 8 hours of an average day; and 2. The combined vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle volume entering the intersection from the minor street approaches (total of both approaches) averages at least 200 units per hour for the same 8 hours, with an average delay to minor-street vehicular traffic of at least 30 seconds per vehicle during the highest hour; but 3. If the 85th-percentile approach speed of the major street traffic exceeds 40 mph, the minimum vehicular volume warrants are 70 percent of the values provided in Items 1 and 2. D. Where no single criterion is satisfied, but where Criteria B, C.1, and C.2 are all satisfied to 80 percent of the minimum values. Criterion C.3 is excluded from this condition. Other criteria that may be considered in an engineering study include: A. The need to control left-turn conflicts; B. The need to control vehicle/pedestrian conflicts near locations that generate high pedestrian volumes; C. Locations where a road user, after stopping, cannot see conflicting traffic and is not able to negotiate the intersection unless conflicting cross traffic is also required to stop; and D. An intersection of two residential neighborhood collector (through) streets of similar design and operating characteristics where multi-way stop control would improve traffic operational characteristics of the intersection. Traffic Safety Report of Aug 03, 2016 Page 13 Appendix D: Method Used to Determine Knoll Drive Speeds To determine speeds as drivers approached the stop sign at Knoll Drive and Schaefer Road, cameras and a stopwatch were used. The video camera was set up to record if there were any events which called out specifically for more control, and were further analyzed by recording the vehicle classes that entered the intersection, and the amount of time it took for the entire vehicle to pass over a visible seam in the pavement that lined up directly with the stop sign. The average length of the vehicle class was recorded and the average speed drivers entered the intersection could be found. This process is not without downfalls however, as a driver who may have stopped prior to the stop sign would not be stopping over the seam in the pavement, and thus would not be counting any time stopped towards their time spent “entering” the intersection, and thus were recorded at higher speeds than can be found using the technology available. For reference, a vehicle which was found to have come to a full and complete stop still was found to have entered the intersection at an average rate of 3-4 mph. Traffic Safety Report of Aug 03, 2016 Page 14 Appendix E: State Statute 169.21, Subdivision 2 Subd. 2. Rights in absence of signal. (a) Where traffic-control signals are not in place or in operation, the driver of a vehicle shall stop to yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a marked crosswalk or at an intersection with no marked crosswalk. The driver must remain stopped until the pedestrian has passed the lane in which the vehicle is stopped. No pedestrian shall suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle which is so close that it is impossible for the driver to yield. This provision shall not apply under the conditions as otherwise provided in this subdivision. (b) When any vehicle is stopped at a marked crosswalk or at an intersection with no marked crosswalk to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway, the driver of any other vehicle approaching from the rear shall not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle. (c) It is unlawful for any person to drive a motor vehicle through a column of school children crossing a street or highway or past a member of a school safety patrol or adult crossing guard, while the member of the school safety patrol or adult crossing guard is directing the movement of children across a street or highway and while the school safety patrol member or adult crossing guard is holding an official signal in the stop position. A peace officer may arrest the driver of a motor vehicle if the peace officer has probable cause to believe that the driver has operated the vehicle in violation of this paragraph within the past four hours. (d) A person who violates this subdivision is guilty of a misdemeanor. A person who violates this subdivision a second or subsequent time within one year of a previous conviction under this subdivision is guilty of a gross misdemeanor. Traffic Safety Report of Aug 03, 2016 Page 15 Appendix F: City of Edina Ordinance Section 26-283 – Rules for operating bicycles on public sidewalks. A person may operate a bicycle on a public sidewalk, including in a business district, subject to the following requirements in addition to those found in state statute. A bicyclist shall: (1) Ride at a speed no greater than is reasonable and prudent under the circumstances, and in no event at a speed greater than ten miles per hour. (2) Slow to a walking pace when pedestrians are present. (3) Slow to a walking pace upon approach to and when crossing a driveway or intersection; enter driveway or intersection only when clear of traffic. (4) Not ride on sidewalks where the entrance or exit of a building abuts the sidewalk. (5) Not ride on sidewalks where posted. September 15, 2016 Edina Transportation Commission Nick Bauler, Traffic Safety Coordinator Traffic Safety Report of September 7, 2016 Information / Background: Section A: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends action: A1. Request for a disabled parking sign in front of a home at 5030 Bruce Place. • Resident has a disabled spouse. Due to grade issues on the property, access for this resident to their home is much more easily obtained from the front of the home. • Contractors frequently park in front of home, resulting in difficulties accessing the home. • Resident requests a disabled parking space in front of home at Bruce Place cul-de-sac. After review, due to hardship staff recommends placing a Handicap Parking sign in front of the home at 5030 Bruce Place. Staff will check with the property owner annually to confirm need for the sign. Photo: Home at 5030 Bruce Place Map: Bruce Place cul-de-sac Traffic Safety Report of Sep 7, 2016 Page 2 Section B: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends no action: B1. Request for on-street parking, specifically overnight, to be reinstated on Barrie Road • This request comes from a building manager at 6400 Barrie Road, who is currently entirely leased, and underparked. The manager estimates that 3-5 residents either park illegally in the fire lane of the parking structure, or further away in the Southdale district • Currently there is no parking on Barrie Road from 66th Street to 65th Street, and 3-hour restricted parking on the west side of Barrie Road to about 520 feet north of 65th Street. There is parking allowed on Barrie Road, on at least one side of the roadway from this point north, to Heritage Drive, where Barrie Road ends. • The road is 35 feet wide from flowline to flowline and has surmountable curb. • There are two S-curves on Barrie Road. o The southern S-curve has a painted centerline that approximates the roadway’s centerline, and has fully restricted parking. o The northern S-curve has a painted centerline that is offset, such that inside the curves is a 13 foot drive lane and outside the curves are 22 feet for a driving lane and a parking lane. • No reason has been found for why parking on the street was restricted in this area. • Barrie Road is a Local Connector in the Living Streets Plan, and is on the sidewalk plan, although work is unscheduled at this time. o This would indicate that Barrie Road should be considered for reconstruction with one-sided parking and a sidewalk when it is up for a reconstruction. o Currently there is a sidewalk on the east side of Barrie Road from 66th Street to 310 feet north of 66th Street. • The on-street parking in this area seems well used in site visits, and starts to encroach on the bus stops on Barrie Road. These bus stops are used for the Route 578 Southdale Express bus which has 13 runs a day (6 northbound, 7 southbound). After review, staff recommends that on-street parking be allowed between the two S-curves on the north-west side of Barrie Road. The building management understands Edina’s City Code states that overnight on-street parking is not permitted. Map: Barrie Road between 65th Street and Heritage Drive. Photo: Facing west towards front of 6400 Barrie Road. Traffic Safety Report of Sep 7, 2016 Page 3 Section D: Other Traffic Safety Items handled D1. A concern was received about lane assignments from southbound France Avenue’s left turn into Southdale Mall’s parking lot north of W 69th Street. The requestor noted that driving southbound on France Avenue as a commercial vehicle, the left turn is dangerous. This is because the loading dock for the Southdale Mall is on the north side of the mall, and requires use of the center or leftmost lane on the entrance of the Southdale Mall. The requestor further noted that commercial drivers are trained to avoid using the leftmost left turn lane where a dual left turn lane exists, thus the requestor feels drivers are cutting off commercial vehicles when they enter Southdale Mall’s parking lot. A short field investigation revealed that the lane markings on the road would strongly discourage a driver from making the movement the requestor described as necessary. This was forwarded to Hennepin County to see if they would be willing to alter lane markings on France Avenue, or otherwise address this issue. D2. A requestor was concerned about traffic on York Ave, directly south of the Promenade. The requestor feels that traffic from the YMCA, combined with normal congestion on York Ave, makes accessing the roadway impossible, especially at peak hours. The requestor continued that the Centerpoint Energy construction currently underway on York Ave would be a great time for changes to the roadway to address the concerns. Requestor was forwarded to Hennepin County as York Ave is a county road in this location. D3. A building owner west of the W 78th Street and Cahill Road intersection asked for repainting a median as a left turn lane, as it was being used as such by tenants to access the building and pull out of the through travel lanes. This area was repainted as a left turn lane. D4. Requestors asked for the lights to be retimed at Vernon Avenue and Blake Road, as the intersection is now open after construction. This request was forwarded to Hennepin County because Vernon Avenue is a county road. D5. A requestor was concerned about vehicle speeds and pedestrian facilities on 58th Street at Pamela Park. A traffic speed study was performed and results sent to the Police Department for targeted enforcement. A sidewalk on 58th Street is scheduled for 2018 on the current Draft CIP. D6. A requestor was concerned about speeding on Gleason Road between Creek Valley Elementary and Valley View Road. A traffic speed study was performed and results were sent to the Police Department for targeted enforcement. D7. A requestor was concerned about a closed sidewalk on Cornelia Drive between Dunberry Lane and W 70th Street. Traffic cones and temporary No Parking signs were placed to create a space for pedestrians until a new sidewalk is placed. D8. A requestor asked for 4-way stop signs to be placed at the intersection of West 56th Street and York Avenue., The requestor believes motorists speed between Xerxes Avenue and Zenith Avenue. Existing counts and speeds on 56th have around 700 ADT and speeds of 20.3 mph which leads to a stop sign being unwarranted. There are stop signs on 56th Street at both Zenith Avenue and Xerxes Avenue. D9. A requestor was concerned about traffic delays at W 74th Street turning onto Bush Lake Road being caused from the detour at W 70th Street. After a peak hour study, it was found to have an adequate level of service. This intersection will continue to be monitored during the detour on W 70th Street. Date: Sep tember 15, 2016 Agenda Item #: IX.A. To:Trans portation Co mmis s io n Item Type: Other From:Mark K. Nolan, AICP, Trans p o rtation P lanner Item Activity: Subject:Staff Comments fo r S ep tember 2016 Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None. INTRODUCTION: In addition to other items of interest to the ET C, staff will update the Commission on the following topics: 2016 Neighborhood and State Aid Reconstruction P rojects 2016 Sidewalk P rojects Arden P ark D Neighborhood P arking Signage Visit by Chuck Marohn (Small Towns) Date: Sep tember 15, 2016 Agenda Item #: X.A. To:Trans portation Co mmis s io n Item Type: Other From:Mark K. Nolan, AICP, Trans p o rtation P lanner Item Activity: Subject:Sc hed ule o f Meeting and Event Dates as of Septemb er 15, 2016 Info rmatio n CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: INTRODUCTION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Schedule of Upcoming Meetings /Dates /Events TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION SCHEDULE OF MEETING AND EVENT DATES AS OF SEPTEMBER 15, 2016 SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING MEETINGS/DATES/EVENTS Thursday Aug 18 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday Sep 15 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday Sep 29 Annual Board/Commission All-Chair Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday Oct 27 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS Thursday Nov 17 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday Dec 15 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday Jan 19 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS Thursday Feb 16 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday Mar 16 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday Apr 20 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS Thursday May 18 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM