HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2009-034 Adopting the Greater Cornelia Area/West 70th Street Traffic Study Report as Presented RESOLUTION NO. 2009-34
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TRAFFIC STUDY REPORT
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City of Edina
WHEREAS, the final report of the Greater Cornelia Area/West 70th Street Traffic Study was
presented to the Edina City Council on February 17, 2009; and
WHEREAS, the Study Advisory Committee and Transportation Commission explained the
steps necessary to address the high volume and speed on West 70th Street; and
WHEREAS, the following plan components are adopted:
Phase I
• Removal of free right on northbound Highway 100 to east bound West 70th Street;
• Creation of a school speed zone around Cornelia Elementary School;
• Construct bike lanes on both sides of West 70th Street and parking on the north side of the
roadway; endeavoring to preserve the existing curb to curb width to the maximum extent
possible;
• Exclusive left-turn lanes at West Shore Drive, Wooddale Avenue and Cornelia Drive;
• Pavement rehabilitation or reconstruction to lower noise of the roadway;
• Explore possibilities for offering driveway turn-around on private property;
• Enhance landscaping along the corridor;
• Install improved signage directing through traffic to use routes other than West 70th Street;
• • Promote additional lane geometrics on Highway 62 between Highway 100 and France Avenue
(or beyond);
• Proper planning for future redesign of West 77th Street corridor;
Phase II
• Installation of a "smart" signal system along the corridor; including a new traffic signal at West
Shore Drive, pedestrian activated crossing at Wooddale Avenue and modifications to the
existing traffic signal at Cornelia Drive; with the intent that all costs would be funded by
Municipal State Aid;
• Evaluate roundabout at the "T" intersection of West 70th Street and Valley View Road;
Phase III
• Further evaluation of roundabouts at the intersection of West 70th Street and Trunk Highway
100; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Edina adopts
the Greater Cornelia Area/West 70th Street Traffic modified recommendation and authorizes staff
to do the required reports and feasibility reports for further City Cou it consideration to implement
these recommendations.
Dated: March 17, 2009
• ATTEST
Debra A. Mangen, Ci Jerk James B. Hovland, Mayor
City Hall 952-927-8861
4801 WEST 50TH STREET FAX 952-826-0390
EDINA,MINNESOTA,55424-1394 www.cityofedina.com TTY 952-826-0379
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-34
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STATE OF MINNESOTA )
COUNTY OF HENNEPIN )SS
CITY OF EDINA )
CERTIFICATE OF CITY CLERK
I, the undersigned duly appointed and acting City Clerk for the City of Edina do hereby certify that
the attached and foregoing Resolution was duly adopted by the Edina City Council at its Regular
Meeting of March 17, 2009, and as recorded in the Minutes of said Regular Meeting.
WITNESS my hand and seal of said City this day of , 2009.
City Clerk
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