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Transportation Commission
City Of Edina, Minnesota
City Hall, Community Room
Thursday, February 21, 2019
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 January 17, 2019
V.Community Comment
During "Community Comment," the Board/Commission will invite residents to share relevant issues
or concerns. Individuals must limit their comments to three minutes. The Chair may limit the
number of speakers on the same issue in the interest of time and topic. Generally speaking, items
that are elsewhere on tonight's agenda may not be addressed during Community Comment.
Individuals should not expect the Chair or Board/Commission Members to respond to their
comments tonight. Instead, the Board/Commission might refer the matter to sta% for
consideration at a future meeting.
VI.Reports/Recommendations
A.Annual Elections
B.2019 Work Plan Updates
C.2018 Tra-c Safety Summary Report
D.Tra-c Safety Report of January 29, 2019
E.Discuss draft Comprehensive Plan Transportation and
Implementation Chapters
VII.Chair And Member Comments
VIII.Sta2 Comments
IX.Calendar Of Events
A.Schedule of Meeting and Event Dates as of February 15, 2019
X.Adjournment
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Date: February 21, 2019 Agenda Item #: IV.A.
To:Transportation Commission Item Type:
Minutes
From:Liz Moore, Engineering Specialist
Item Activity:
Subject:Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of January 17,
2019
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 of January 17, 2019.
INTRODUCTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
ETC Minutes Jan 17 2019
Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date:
Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Transportation Commission
Community Conference Room
January 17, 2019
I. Call To Order
Chair Richman called the meeting to order
II. Roll Call
Answering roll call were commissioners Ahler, Johnson, McCarthy, Olson, Richman, Ruthruff, Scherer,
Veluvali
Absent: Commissioner Ayelomi, Kane, Zimbwa
III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Motion was made by commissioner Ahler and seconded by Commissioner Olson to approve
the agenda. All voted aye. Motion carried.
IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
Motion was made by Commissioner McCarthy and seconded by Commissioner Ahler
approving the December 20, 2018 meeting minutes. All voted aye. Motion carried.
V. Community Comment
None.
VI. Reports/Recommendations
A. 2019 ETC Work Plan
• #1 TDM
o Bruce McCarthy is the lead commissioner with other members of the ETC, Bocar
Kane and Kirk Johnson assisting.
o They are looking for additional people to assist including inviting Melissa Madison
from Commuter Services, Mary Brindle from City Council, and 2 members of the
Planning Commission.
o They will be developing a list of questions for Melissa on research and
implementation.
• #2 Cross Commission Committee
o Lori Richman will lead with the help of Matt Scherer.
• #3 Educational Campaign
o Mindy Ahler will lead with the help of Lori Richman and Kirk Johnson, as needed.
o Looking at doing an informal campaign right away with the Sun Current and City
Communications.
o Educate people about bike and pedestrian plan that is already in place.
Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date:
• #4 CloverRide
o Larry Olson and Erik Ruthruff will continue to work on this.
o The task force will suggest changes and recommend and major changes to the
Council.
• #5 PACS
• No ETC lead needed; staff will make recommendations.#6 AARP City Designation
o Community Health will reach out to commission members to find someone to
work with.
• #7 Draft – Edina Grand Rounds
o Erik Ruthruff may be interested in assisting with this one.
• Process: Commission chairs or leads to reach out to other chairs of commissions to
gauge interested members.
B. Transportation Impact Analysis
• Add to “internal” work plan.
• Develop a video or formal curriculum to educate members of the ETC.
• Use examples in the city.
• What do we want to learn?
• Make notes about what you know/don’t know/want to know.
C. Work Plan Update
• Going forward, each member will provide updates on the area of the work plan they are
focusing on.
VII. Chair And Member Comments
• Commissioner Olson said the DARTS ridership numbers are steady.
• Commissioner Scherer said the bipartisan focus on the hands free cell phone bill is great.
• Commissioner Johnson asked if we have statistics that look at trends where safety needs
improvement in the City of Edina for the education campaign.
• Commissioner Veluvali honks at people that are texting and driving.
• Commissioner Ahler thanked Planner Nolan for his time as the liaison and asked if anyone
would be willing to wait with the student members after meetings while they are waiting for
their rides.
• Commissioner Richman met with Planning, Energy and Environment, Lou Miranda, and
Council Member Staunton in regards to the Southdale Area Plan memo that was sent to the
ETC at the last meeting and discussed how we are going to approach these in the future.
Multiple commissions have to be involved when envisioning the future needs of
transportation. They can’t just send it to the ETC. She also reminded everyone that the
February meeting is elections and thanked Planner Nolan.
VIII. Staff Comments
• Next month’s goal is to have a PACS update.
• E-Line BRT project is ongoing.
Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date:
• The traffic safety report will be available next month.
IX. Schedule of Meeting and Events as of January 11, 2019
For information purposes only, no discussion.
X. Adjournment at 7:12 PM
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE
J F M A M J J A S O N D # of Mtgs Attendance %
Meetings/Work Sessions 1 1
NAME
Ahler, Mindy 1 1 100%
Johnson, Kirk 1 1 100%
Iyer, Surya 0 0%
LaForce, Tom 0 0%
Kane, Bocar 0 0%
McCarthy, Bruce 1 1 100%
Miranda, Lou 0 0%
Olson, Larry 1 1 100%
Richman, Lori 1 1 100%
Ruthruff, Erik 1 1 100%
Scherer, Matthew 1 1 100%
Veluvali, Shankar 1 1 100%
Emmanual Ayelomi (s) 0 0%
Yeukai Zimbwa (s) 0 0%
Date: February 21, 2019 Agenda Item #: VI.A.
To:Transportation Commission Item Type:
Other
From:Chad A. Millner, PE, Director of Engineering
Item Activity:
Subject:Annual Elections Action
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Appoint Transportation Commission Chair and Vice Chair effective 3/1/2018 through 2/28/19.
INTRODUCTION:
Date: February 21, 2019 Agenda Item #: VI.B.
To:Transportation Commission Item Type:
Other
From:Chad A. Millner, PE, Director of Engineering
Item Activity:
Subject:2019 Work Plan Updates Discussion
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
None.
INTRODUCTION:
ETC members will update the Commission regarding the status of the ETC's 2019 work plan items (unless an
item is elsewhere on the current meeting agenda). See attached work plan.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Approved 2019 Transportation Commission Work Plan
Approved by Council 12/4/18
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Commission: Transportation Commission
2019 Annual Work Plan
Initiative #1 Council Charge (Proposed Charge Completed by CM)
☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment)
☒ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Target
Completion
Date
Budget Required
(Staff Liaison)
Staff Support
Required
(Staff Liaison)
Initiative Type: ☒ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility August
2019
☐ Funds available
Funds are available for this project.
☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs_20_
☐ CTS (including Video)
☒ Other Staff: Hrs_16__
Chair/co-chair a cross-commission committee (see partners) to review Travel
Demand Management (TDM) options and recommend a TDM policy or ordinance for
Council consideration.
☐ Funds not available
There are not funds available for this
project (explain impact of Council
approving initiative in liaison
comments). Lead Commissioners: Bruce McCarthy
Partners: Transportation Commission [LEAD] and Planning Commission
Progress Report:
Initiative #2 Council Charge (Proposed Charge Completed by CM)
☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☒ 2 (Review & Comment)
☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Target
Completion
Date
Budget Required
(Staff Liaison)
Staff Support
Required
(Staff Liaison)
Initiative Type: ☒ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility October
2019
☐ Funds available
Funds are available for this project.
☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs_8 _
☐ CTS (including Video)
☐ Other Staff: Hrs _ __
Serve on a cross-commission committee (see partners) to determine if a process is
feasible for the Transportation Commission to provide input on transportation-
related issues, including traffic study results associated with
development/redevelopment.
☐ Funds not available
There are not funds available for this
project (explain impact of Council
approving initiative in liaison
comments). Lead Commissioners: Lori Richman
Partners: Transportation Commission and Planning Commission [LEAD]
Progress Report:
Approved by Council 12/4/18
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Initiative #3 Council Charge (Proposed Charge Completed by CM)
☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment)
☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☒ 4 (Review & Decide)
Target
Completion
Date
Budget Required
(Staff Liaison)
Staff Support
Required
(Staff Liaison)
Initiative Type: ☒ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility September
2019
☐ Funds available
Funds are available for this project.
☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs_8 _
☒ CTS (including Video)
☒ Other Staff: Hrs _ 16_
Annually, spring through fall, the commission will coordinate an educational
campaign to inform community members about pedestrian, bicycle and motorist
safety which will include an annual community event.
☒ Funds not available
There are not funds available for this
project ((explain impact of Council
approving initiative in liaison
comments). Lead Commissioners: Mindy Ahler
Progress Report:
Initiative #4 Council Charge (Proposed Charge Completed by CM)
☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment)
☒ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☒ 4 (Review & Decide)
Target
Completion
Date
Budget Required
(Staff Liaison)
Staff Support
Required
(Staff Liaison)
Initiative Type: ☐ New Initiative ☒ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility June 2019 ☒ Funds available
Funds are available for this project.
☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs_12_
☒ CTS (including Video)
☐ Other Staff: Hrs _ _
Monitor and evaluate the CloverRide circulator service (charge #4) and make
recommendations to Council for future service after twelve-month agreement
expires (charge #3).
☐ Funds not available
There are not funds available for this
project (explain impact of Council
approving initiative in liaison
comments). Lead Commissioners: Larry Olson
Progress Report:
Initiative #5 Council Charge (Proposed Charge Completed by CM)
☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☒ 2 (Review & Comment)
☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Target
Completion
Date
Budget Required
(Staff Liaison)
Staff Support
Required
(Staff Liaison)
Initiative Type: ☒ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility December
2019
☐ Funds available
Funds are available for this project.
☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs_8 _
☐ CTS (including Video)
☐ Other Staff: Hrs _ _
Review and comment on PACS Fund allocating process with a race and equity lens. ☒ Funds not available
There are not funds available for this
project ((explain impact of Council
approving initiative in liaison
comments). Lead Commissioners:
Progress Report:
Approved by Council 12/4/18
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
Initiative #6 Council Charge (Proposed Charge Completed by CM)
☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment)
☒ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Target
Completion
Date
Budget Required
(Staff Liaison)
Staff Support
Required
(Staff Liaison)
Initiative Type: ☒ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility ☐ Funds available
Funds are available for this project.
☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs____
☐ CTS (including Video)
☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____
Serve on a cross-commission committee (see partners) to complete requirements
for Edina to receive the AARP City Designation.
-Complete Walk Audit Tool Kit provided by AARP
-October Senior Expo & Designation
☐ Funds not available
There are not funds available for this
project (explain impact of Council
approving initiative in liaison
comments).
Lead Commissioners:
Partners: Community Health Commission [LEAD], Human Rights & Relations
Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission, Transportation Commission
Progress Report:
Initiative #7 Council Charge (Proposed Charge Completed by CM)
☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☒ 2 (Review & Comment)
☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Target
Completion
Date
Budget Required
(Staff Liaison)
Staff Support
Required
(Staff Liaison)
Initiative Type: ☒ New Initiative ☐ Continued Initiative ☐ Ongoing Responsibility ☐ Funds available
Funds are available for this project.
☒ Staff Liaison: Hrs 10
☐ CTS (including Video)
☐ Other Staff: Hrs_____
Serve on a cross-commission committee (see partners) to develop a draft plan on
Edina Grand Rounds, including wayfinding. ☐ Funds not available
There are not funds available for this
project (explain impact of Council approving initiative in liaison comments). Lead Commissioners:
Partners: Parks & Recreation Commission [LEAD] and Transportation Commission
Progress Report:
Date: February 21, 2019 Agenda Item #: VI.C.
To:Transportation Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:Nick Bauler, Traffic Safety Coordinator
Item Activity:
Subject:2018 Traffic Safety Summary Report Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
None.
INTRODUCTION:
See attached staff report. An overview of this report will be presented to the City Council on their March 19
meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Summary Report: 2018 Traffic Safety Requests
February 21, 2019
Edina Transportation Commission
Nick Bauler, Traffic Safety Coordinator
Summary Report: 2018 Traffic Safety Requests
Information / Background:
Below is a summary of how traffic safety requests were received and reported in 2018. The primary intent is
to track the distribution of traffic safety requests through the year. The Engineering Department received
164 traffic safety requests in 2018. Requests are received by phone, mail, email and online submissions from
the City’s website. When requests are received, they are assigned to one of five categories; Traffic Calming,
Parking and Signage, Intersection Control, Pedestrian Safety and Other Traffic Safety. Each request is pinned
to a map for record-keeping purposes. This assists the Traffic Safety Committee by noting if multiple
requests are made at the same locations. Each request may require data collection and analysis by the Traffic
Safety Coordinator prior to being reviewed by the Traffic Safety Committee.
Of the 164 requests received last year, 150 requests were reviewed and completed in 2018 (See Table 1).
There was a 20% increase in reviewed requests from 2017 (up from 125) to 2018. Nearly 50% of all traffic
safety requests are reviewed by the Traffic Safety Committee. These are categorized as letters A
(recommended approval), B (recommended denial/no change) or C (recommend further study) in traffic
safety reports. The other requests not reviewed by the Traffic Safety Committee are handled by the Traffic
Safety Coordinator. An example can include a request for police enforcement for vehicles speeding on a
local street. A request is submitted to deploy a temporary speed trailer which is owned and maintained by
the Police Department. The Police are informed of this request and take action at their discretion. This is
categorized as a letter D (other traffic safety items handled).
Table 1. Traffic Safety Requests by Type
Request Type Traffic Calming Parking & Signage Intersection Control Pedestrian Safety Other
Items Reviewed 18 (12%) 56 (37%) 43 (29%) 25 (17%) 8 (5%)
Recommendation A B D A B D A B D A B D A B D
1 5 12 22 13 21 1 16 26 7 5 13 0 0 8
% Approved/
Denied/Other 6% 28% 67% 39% 23% 38% 2% 37% 60% 28% 20% 52% 0% 0% 100%
STAFF REPORT Page 2
12%
37%
29%
17%
5%
Traffic Calming Parking & Signage
Intersection Control Pedestrian Safety
Other
Of the 150 reviewed requests there were 56 regarding parking & signage, 43 intersection control, 25
pedestrian safety 18 traffic calming and 8 other requests (see Figure 1). The Traffic Safety Committee
reviewed and recommended approval of 31 (A) items and recommended denial of 39 (B). 80 requests were
handled by the Traffic Safety Coordinator and were classified as D items. Parking and signage received the
highest number of approvals with 22, followed by pedestrian safety with seven, then traffic calming and
intersection control at one.
Figure 1. Traffic Safety Requests Reviewed in 2018 (150 total)
Please note, items received in the fall and winter of 2018 may not be reviewed until 2019, due to workload
and weather-dependent data collection methods.
Monthly breakdowns show fluctuations in requests made (see Figure 2). An increase of parking & signage
requests took place in November and January mostly due to overnight and snow removal concerns with
seasonal parking restrictions. Intersection control requests peaking in June and September could stem from
traffic patterns changing when schools let out in June and when school begins again in September. June and
August had increases of pedestrian safety requests likely due to more pedestrians walking and biking during
summer months. Many pedestrian safety concerns submitted during winter months included snow removal
on sidewalks and paths. If snow removal requests were removed, winter months would have shown less
pedestrian safety concerns as less pedestrians and bicyclists are outside due to cold weather.
STAFF REPORT Page 3
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2
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Traffic Calming Parking & Signage Intersection Control Pedestrian Safety Other
Figure 2. Traffic Safety Requests Received in 2018 (164 total)
Northwest Edina received 41 traffic safety requests (see Figure 3). The type of request made most in this
area was Intersection Control (17 or 41%). Southwest Edina received 32 traffic safety requests with Parking
& Signage (11 or 34%) being the most requested category due to on street parking concerns near Edina High
School (see Figure 4). Southeast Edina received 26 traffic safety requests (see Figure 5). The two types of
requests most received in this area include Parking & Signage and Pedestrian Safety (8 each, or 31%).
Northeast Edina received 65 traffic safety requests. The type of request made most in this area was Parking
& Signage (28 or 43%). Many parking concerns in this area were due to the parking ramp construction
during 2018 (see Figure 6).
STAFF REPORT Page 4
Figure 3. Map of Traffic Safety Requests Received in 2018 - Northwest Edina (41)
Figures 3-6 include locations of Traffic Safety Requests. Symbols with a number indicate the amount of
requests of the same category within a small distance.
STAFF REPORT Page 5
Figure 4. Map of Traffic Safety Requests Received in 2018 - Southwest Edina (32)
STAFF REPORT Page 6
Figure 5. Map of Traffic Safety Requests Received in 2018 - Southeast Edina (26)
STAFF REPORT Page 7
Figure 6. Map of Traffic Safety Requests Received in 2018 - Northeast Edina (65)
Date: February 21, 2019 Agenda Item #: VI.D.
To:Transportation Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:Nick Bauler, Traffic Safety Coordinator
Item Activity:
Subject:Traffic Safety Report of January 29, 2019 Action
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Review and recommend the Traffic Safety Report of Tuesday, January 29, 2019, be forwarded to City Council
for approval.
INTRODUCTION:
See attached staff report. An overview of the comments from the Edina Transportation Commission will be
included in the staff report provided to the City Council for their February 19 meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Traffic Safety Report of January 29, 2019
Map: Bush Lake Rd at W 74th St. (Note- the red line
indicates were parking is allowed and the rectangle is
where on-street parking is requested)
February 21, 2019
Edina Transportation Commission
Nick Bauler, Traffic Safety Coordinator
Traffic Safety Report of January 29, 2019
Information / Background:
The Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) review of traffic safety matters occurred on January 29. The Traffic
Safety Coordinator, Police Lieutenant, City Engineer, Public Works Director, Transportation Planner, Traffic
Safety Specialist and Assistant City Planner were in attendance for this meeting.
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 February 21 Edina Transportation Commission and the March 19 City Council meeting agendas.
Section A: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends action
A1. Request to remove street parking restrictions on
Bush Lake Rd and W 74th St
• Property manager is requesting on-street
parking on Bush Lake Rd adjacent to 7385
due to increase of parking demand.
• Parking restrictions were removed on Bush
Lake and W 74th adjacent to 7401 Bush Lake.
• Bush Lake Rd and W 74th St have a width of
39’.
• Bush Lake Rd has an ADT of 3,747 and 85%
speed of 34.2 MPH.
After review, staff recommends removing parking
restrictions on the east side of Bush Lake Rd and
the north side of W 74th St, adjacent to 7385 Bush
Lake. A distance of 50’ will remain restricted to
accommodate a westbound bus stop on W 74th
St.
STAFF REPORT Page 2
Map: The red line represents where students are
walking along resident’s landscaping
Map: Location of pedestrian crosses on W 65th St
A2. Request to add a crosswalk on W 65th St between the two hospital entrances
• Requestor is concerned with the amount of
pedestrians crossing between the medical
facilities along with the high amounts of
traffic.
• This section of W 65th St is classified as a
Local Street.
• A total of 427 pedestrian crosses took place
at this location.
• The two-hour peak of pedestrian crossings
took place between 11:30 and 1:30 with 102
crossings.
• One recorded vehicle-pedestrian collision took place in 2008.
This request was originally included in the Traffic Safety Report of December 17, 2017 as
Item C1. At that time, staff recommended designing a crosswalk at this location which the
Traffic Safety Committee would then review, as there were existing infrastructure
constraints. Staff reviewed the site and installed a crosswalk in 2018 on the east side of the
driveway entrances; this side was identified as having a lower likelihood of vehicle-
pedestrian conflicts.
Section B: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends no action
B1. Review school drop-off traffic along Valley View Rd
• Resident at 6732 Valley View Rd is concerned with
the amount of vehicles dropping-off students in
front of their home and walking along their
boulevard on Valley View.
• The resident is requesting if student drop-offs can
be restricted inside their half cul-de-sac.
• The resident will be looking to install vegetation
where current students walk to prevent walk-
paths to form in their yard and ruin current
landscaping.
• All residents adjacent to the half-cul-de-sac were
sent a mailer asking if they had feedback regarding
adding signage restricting pick-ups or drop-offs.
One resident responded and were indifferent
regarding any added signs.
After review, staff recommends no changes. Based on the lack of responses from residents,
pick-up and drop-off traffic does not appear to be a cause of concern. By continuing to
allow pick-up and drop-off traffic in the Valley View Rd half cul-de-sac, it may assist in
overall traffic flow near Edina High School and Valley View Middle School during morning
and afternoon rush hours.
STAFF REPORT Page 3
Photo: W 44th St showing on-street parking. (Note- the
driveway to the left is the home of requestor)
B2. Request for a “Do Not Block Driveway” sign in
front of 3920 W 44th St
• Resident has experienced cars parking in front
of their driveway, blocking them in/out.
• Parking demand on W 44th near France Ave is
high.
• Parking is utilized on both sides of W 44th St.
• W 44th St is 36’ wide.
After review, staff recommends no changes. As
blocking driveways is illegal throughout the entire
City of Edina, no additional signage is necessary. The
resident was informed if this takes place, to contact the EPD for ticketing or towing of the
vehicle.
Section D: Other Traffic Safety items handled
D1. A resident submitted a concern of vehicles passing around busses picking up children at a bus stop. The
EPD was contacted and investigate these situations adequately. The resident was informed to contact the
EPD if they witness such activity again.
D2. Requests were submitted for crosswalk markings at controlled intersections. Locations analyzed
included Curve Ave at Sunnyside Rd, Brittany Rd at W 66th St, Rabun Dr at W 70th St. These locations had
low pedestrian and bicycle use that did not meet warrants for crosswalk installation.
D3. A resident contacted Traffic Safety requesting a sidewalk on W 60th St between France Ave and Xerxes
Ave. The resident was informed a proposed sidewalk is planned in this location
D4. Residents have reached out to Traffic Safety submitting pedestrian safety requests for sidewalks to be
plowed following snow events. These requests were sent to Public Works and the residents were informed
of how the sidewalks are maintained by the City.
D5. A resident was requesting an improved crossing at Amundson Ave over Cahill Rd. An RRFB is present
for pedestrians which is beyond what current warrants require- basic crosswalk signs with in-pavement
markings.
D6. A resident contacted traffic safety requesting new signal timing at Vernon Ave and Tracy Ave. Resident
was concerned with the overall level of service for vehicles traveling south onto Tracy or Vernon from
Doncaster Way/Merritt Cir. A request was submitted for the resident with Hennepin County as this signal
function is operated by the County.
D7. A resident contacted Traffic Safety requesting the removal of on-street parking on McCauley Trail. The
resident was concerned with vehicles parking on McCauley overnight leading to plowing issues. Staff denied
this request as McCauley had previous concerns of high vehicle speeds, allowing one sided parking should
assist in slowing traffic. The resident was informed to contact the EPD if vehicles are parked on the street
overnight.
D8. Residents have contacted Traffic Safety with concerns of icy roads and plowing needed. Locations
include Indianola Ave, W 62nd St, Washington Ave and York Ave. These requests were forwarded to Edina
Public Works and residents were informed to contact PW for future concerns.
STAFF REPORT Page 4
D9. A resident submitted a request to fix a pedestrian light at the corner of W 70th St and York Ave. The
resident stated the light was not facing the proper direction and it wasn’t visible to pedestrians. Hennepin
County was contacted as this intersection is maintained by the County.
D10. A request was made for traffic calming at the intersection of Scott Terrace and Morningside Rd. A
resident was having issues turning onto Morningside from Scott as vehicles were parking close to the
intersection. The EPD was contacted to patrol this area and make sure vehicles are parked no closer than
30’ from the intersection to give adequate sight lines and turn movements.
D11. A resident had sight line concerns when approaching Interlachen Blvd from Hankerson Ave. The
resident stated their concerns were based on overgrowth of nearby vegetation. The City Forester was
informed of this concern to remove sight line concerns.
D12. A resident requested a “Do Not Block Driveway” sign in front of their driveway off W 58th St. east of
Xerxes Ave. The resident stated they have issues with vehicles cuing on W 58th blocking their driveway.
Upon video surveillance, no issues appeared so signage is not warranted.
D13. A request for a crosswalk was made over W 58th St at Philbrook Ln. Upon video surveillance, a
crosswalk was not warrants at this uncontrolled location. This location will be reviewed again in 2019 for
updated data as W 58th St will be reconstructed in 2020 and future findings can impact roadway designs at
Philbrook Ln and the entrance of Pamela Park.
D14. A request was made to add signs restricting pedestrians from walking in bike lanes on Wooddale Ave.
Upon video review, no pedestrians were witnessed using the bike lanes and signs restricting this movement
were deemed unwarranted.
Date: February 21, 2019 Agenda Item #: VI.E.
To:Transportation Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Activity:
Subject:Discuss draft Comprehensive Plan Transportation and
Implementation Chapters
Discussion
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
None.
INTRODUCTION:
Provide comments on draft Transportation and Implementation Chapters.
Date: February 21, 2019 Agenda Item #: IX.A.
To:Transportation Commission Item Type:
Other
From:Chad A. Millner, PE, Director of Engineering
Item Activity:
Subject:Schedule of Meeting and Event Dates as of February
15, 2019
Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
None.
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Schedule of Upcoming Meetings/Dates/Events
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION SCHEDULE OF MEETING AND EVENT DATES AS OF FEBRUARY 15, 2019
SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING MEETINGS/DATES/EVENTS
Thursday Feb 21 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM
Thursday Mar 21 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM
Thursday Apr 18 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM
Tuesday Apr 30 Annual Board/Commission Recognition Event 6:00 PM BRAEMAR GOLF CLUBHOUSE
Thursday May 16 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM
Tuesday Jun 4 Joint ETC/City Council Work Session 5:30 PM COMMUNITY ROOM
Thursday Jun 20 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM
Thursday Jul 18 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM
Thursday Aug 15 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM
Thursday Sep 19 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM
Thursday Oct 24 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM
Thursday Nov 21 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM
Thursday Dec 19 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM
Thursday Jan 16 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM