HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-08-15 Meeting PacketAgenda
Transportation Commission
City Of Edina, Minnesota
City Hall, Community Room
Thursday, August 15, 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 July 18, 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.Tra&c Safety Report of July 30, 2019
B.2019 Work Plan Updates
C.2020 Work Plan Development
VII.Chair And Member Comments
VIII.Sta1 Comments
IX.Calendar Of Events
A.Schedule of Upcoming Meetings and Events as of August 9,
2019
X.Adjournment
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Date: August 15, 2019 Agenda Item #: IV.A.
To:Transportation Commission Item Type:
Minutes
From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Activity:
Subject:Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of July 18,
2019
Action
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve the meeting minutes of the Transportation Commission meeting of July 18, 2019.
INTRODUCTION:
See attached draft minutes.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Draft ETC Minutes, July 18, 2019
Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date:
Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Transportation Commission
Community Conference Room
July 18, 2019
I. Call To Order
Chair Richman called the meeting to order
II. Roll Call
Answering roll call were Commissioners Ahler, Johnson, McCarthy, Olson, Plumb-Smith, Richman, Ruthruff,
Scherer
Late: Commissioner Kane
Absent: Commissioner Ayelomi, Zimbwa
III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda
Motion was made by Commissioner McCarthy and seconded by Commissioner Ahler to
approve the agenda. All voted aye. Motion carried.
IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes
Motion was made by Commissioner Plumb-Smith and seconded by Commissioner Ahler
approving the June 20, 2019 meeting minutes. All voted aye. Motion carried.
V. Community Comment
None.
VI. Reports/Recommendations
A. Traffic Safety Report
Item A1. Discussion about handicap accessibility of Courtney Fields athletic fields.
Item A2. Discussion about whether on-street parking restrictions can be requested adjacent to
residential redevelopment sites.
Item B1. An error was noted in the report; should say “Xerxes Ave, east of YMCA” rather than
“Xerxes Ave, west of YMCA.”
Item B3. Discussion about possible improvements, including additional signage, vegetation
trimming/landscaping, curb ramp/crosswalk installation at canoe launch just north of the bridge.
Commissioner Kane arrived at 6:32.
Motion was made by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner McCarthy to
move item B3 to C1 for further study and approve the amended June 25, 2019 Traffic
Safety Report. All voted aye. Motion Carried.
Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date:
B. 2019 Work Plan Updates
• #1 Had their 4th meeting, next scheduled for July 29
o Draft ordinance recommendation will be available at September or October
meeting
o Considering opening up for additional impact via website
• #2 Transportation and Planning Commissioner chairs/co-chairs meeting tomorrow to
begin discussions
• #3 Commissioner Richman’s article has been published online
o Future article may be focused on myths around traffic impact studies
• #4 CloverRide North expansion has been developed
o 1989 state law restricts Edina from operating transit system north of Hwy 62
and west of Hwy 100
o Task Force meeting July 26 to discuss next steps
• #5 Discussion about what the deliverable for this initiative would be
o A map of previous/planned projects would be valuable
o May be some overlap with TDM recommendations in high-density areas
C. 2020 Work Plan Development
Planner Scipioni explained the general process through which commissions will develop their work plans for
2020. The ETC must approve their draft 2020 work plan by their September 19 meeting. Commissioners
discussed possible initiatives for the work plan, including:
• CloverRide
• Ride share applications for seniors
• Continuation of TDM policy recommendations
• Living Streets Plan review
• Public education/forums on traffic
• Educational campaign/event
• ETC involvement in development/redevelopment review
• More involvement in traffic impact studies
• Bike parking guidance
• Review of PACS projects
• Active Routes to School infrastructure recommendations
• Advocate for public phys. ed/health curriculum to include bicycling and pedestrian safety
education
• Electric vehicle infrastructure
VII. Chair And Member Comments
Commissioner Johnson said it would be nice to have knowledge of existing ordinances in Edina related to
transportation and how they are organized in City Code. These could also be used as orientation material
for new commissioners.
Commissioner Plumb-Smith asked if the City has any data to show changes in motor vehicle traffic after
sidewalks, trails or bike facilities are constructed.
Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date:
Commissioner Olson inquired about City Council’s decision on the design concept for the West 58th Street
reconstruction project. He also asked whether Lime bikes will return to Edina this year.
Commissioner Scherer requested staff review the MOU with Lime and consider removing the exclusivity
clause to allow another bike-sharing company to operate in Edina this year.
Commissioner McCarthy said he had talked with representatives from ride-share companies about providing
helmets for scooters and bikes. He said among their reasons for not doing so include security and hygiene.
Commissioner Richman said she is glad the France Avenue bridge is now open.
VIII. Staff Comments
• The France Avenue bridge is open except for the westbound on-ramp, which will open August 2.
• Spack’s traffic impact study presentation was recorded yesterday. The link will be shared with
commissioners once it is available.
• The design concept for West 58th Street was approved by City Council Tuesday night
o 5’ concrete sidewalk with a 2’ boulevard on the north side
o Two 11’ travel lanes
o 8’ concrete shared-use path on south side with no boulevard
o Next step will be furthering design, meeting with property owners to discuss impacts
• Staff recently met with school district officials who have expressed interest in advocating more for
Active Routes to School initiatives.
• MnDOT performed a speed study on Highway 100 and decided to raise the speed limit from 55 to
60 mph between I-494 and W 44th St; signs will be replaced late summer/early fall
• The Metropolitan Airports Commission’s Noise Oversight Committee will hold a listening session
at the South Metro Public Safety Training Facility Wednesday, July 24 at 7 p.m.
• Southwest LRT is holding construction open houses in the affected cities next week.
• ETC members can purchase branded clothing, if they are interested
o Color should be green, grey, white or black (similar to staff restrictions)
o Should work with Communications to get proper City logo, font
o City does not have funding available
IX. Schedule of Meeting and Events as of May 9th, 2019
For information purposes only, no discussion.
X. Adjournment at 7:47 p.m.
Motion was made by Commissioner Olson and seconded by Commissioner Johnson to adjourn
the July 18, 2019 meeting. All voted Aye. Motion Carried.
Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date:
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE
J F M A M J J A S O N D # of Mtgs Attendance %
Meetings/Work Sessions 1 1 1 1 1 1
1 7
NAME
Ahler, Mindy 1 1 1 1 4 57%
Johnson, Kirk 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 100%
Kane, Bocar 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 86%
McCarthy, Bruce 1 1 1 1 1 5 71%
Olson, Larry 1 1 1 1 1 5 71%
Plumb-Smith, Jill 1 1 1 3 100%
Richman, Lori 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 100%
Ruthruff, Erik 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 100%
Scherer, Matthew 1 1 1 1 1 5 71%
Veluvali, Shankar 1 RESIGNED 1 N/A
Emmanual Ayelomi (s) 1 1 14%
Yeukai Zimbwa (s) 0 0%
Date: August 15, 2019 Agenda Item #: VI.A.
To:Transportation Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:Nick Bauler, Traffic Safety Coordinator
Item Activity:
Subject:Traffic Safety Report of July 30, 2019 Action
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Review the Traffic Safety Report of July 30, 2019 and recommend advancing to City Council for approval.
INTRODUCTION:
See attached staff report. An overview of comments received from the Transportation Commission will be
included in the staff report provided to City Council for their September 4 meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Traffic Safety Report of July 30, 2019
August 15, 2019
Edina Transportation Commission
Nick Bauler, Traffic Safety Coordinator
Traffic Safety Report of July 30, 2019
Information / Background:
The Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) review of traffic safety matters occurred on July 30. The Traffic Safety
Coordinator, Police Lieutenant, City Engineer, Traffic Safety Specialist, Transportation Planner and Assistant
City Planner were in attendance for this meeting. The Public Works Director was not able to attend, but
was informed of the decisions and had no objections to the recommendations.
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 15 Transportation Commission and the
September 4 City Council meeting agendas.
Section A: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends action
A1. Request for intersection improvements at W 66th St and northbound Normandale Rd
• Residents are concerned with sight lines due
to many factors
• Northbound traffic on Normandale Rd is
stop controlled; traffic on W 66th St is
uncontrolled.
• In 2017, Normandale Rd had an ADT of
1,700.
• W 66th St has an ADT and 85% speed of
8,800 and 35.7 MPH, respectively.
• Sight line concerns are present for
northbound vehicles on Normandale Rd
when looking west towards Highway 100.
• Three crashes have taken place since November 2018.
After review, staff recommends updating lane striping on W 66th St to move westbound
traffic further from Normandale Rd, allowing more room for vehicles to inch forward to
improve overall sight lines. Once these changes are made, this will be studied to see if
further improvements need to be implemented.
Map: W 66th St at northbound Normandale Rd
STAFF REPORT Page 2
Section B: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends no action
B1. Request for traffic calming on Olinger Blvd
• A resident on Olinger Blvd is concerned with vehicle speeds and is requesting traffic
calming.
• Olinger Blvd currently has bike lanes and shared lane markings, which are planned to be
upgraded to buffered bike lanes.
• 85% speed is 36.9 mph.
• A sidewalk and park pathway are present on
the south side of Olinger Blvd, and a
sidewalk is planned for the north side in the
future.
• Countryside Park is located along Olinger
Blvd at Tracy Ave.
• Olinger Blvd is classified as a Collector
Street
• Olinger Blvd is scheduled for a 2020 seal
coat
• On-street parking is available on the north
side of Olinger Blvd.
After review, staff recommends no changes. Staff recalled working with adjacent residents
during the recent overlay project regarding lane striping and bicycle facilities. Staff
recommended that the Edina Police Department increase speed enforcement and
consider utilizing the speed trailer.
B2. Request to review lane designations on W 70th St near Sandell Ave
• A resident is concerned with vehicles driving
through the two-way left turn lane on W
70th St when traveling east towards France
Ave.
• During evening rush hour, vehicles travel
through this lane to turn left at France Ave,
leading to dangerous situations for
westbound vehicles attempting to turn
southbound onto Sandell Ave.
• Total ADT on W 70th St is 10,200.
• Upon reviewing video, 114 vehicles made this movement in a 12-hour period, including 68
between 4:45 pm to 6 pm.
• Two crashes took place near this intersection in 2013.
After review, staff recommends no changes. Staff cites these traffic movements aren’t
taking place too commonly where any signage or lane markings are deemed necessary.
Map: Olinger Blvd
Map: W 70th between Valley View roundabout and France Ave
STAFF REPORT Page 3
B3. Request to add pedestrian restriction signs at the Browndale Ave Bridge
• A resident who frequently uses the
Browndale Ave bridge is requesting a sign to
restrict pedestrians out of concern that
vehicles don’t yield property to pedestrians
travel along the narrow bridge.
• The width on the bridge is 21.5’.
• ADT on Browndale Ave is 3,570.
• A pedestrian path leading to the Country
Club neighborhood is located 235’ east of
the Browndale Ave bridge.
• Tree/vegetation overgrowth add to sight line
concerns on the north side of the bridge.
• An informal canoe launch is located at the
northeast corner of the bridge.
After review, staff continues to recommend no change. Staff will review areas where trees
and vegetation can be trimmed to improve overall sight lines. Staff is also looking into the
possibility of utilizing additional signage to promote pedestrian awareness.
Section D: Other traffic safety items handled
D1. A resident was concerned with westbound vehicles making U-turns on Parklawn Ave, west of France
Ave to enter a business at the southwest corner of the intersection. The adjacent median on Parklawn Ave
was expanded in 2017 to restrict this left-turn movement; however, vehicles are now making an unsafe U-
turn and causing backups onto France Ave. This concern was forwarded to the EPD as these are illegal
movements.
D2. A request was made for a crosswalk over W 70th St at the entrance of Arneson Acres. This request was
reviewed and due to pedestrian volumes, no crossings are warranted.
D3. A vehicle was reported as being parked on Fleetwood Dr for over two days without moving. The
resident was informed to contact EPD and was provided the non-emergency phone number regarding
overnight parking concerns. EPD was also forwarded this issue from staff.
D4. A request was made to add a No Outlet sign at the entrance of Interlachen Bluff at Interlachen Blvd.
Upon review, the end of the cul-de-sac is visible from the intersection, which means no sign is warranted.
D5. Concerns were raised about a closed sidewalk on France Ave south of Sunnyside Rd due to a
redevelopment project. The resident was informed of the posted sidewalk detour that was in place.
D6. A concern was submitted regarding vehicles not yielding for pedestrians utilizing a crosswalk on Fuller
St, east of France Ave. This concern was submitted to EPD for patrolling.
D7. A request was made for increased police patrol at the intersection of Valley Ln and Creek Dr. The
resident is concerned with vehicles not adequately stopping. EPD was made aware of this concern and will
patrol at their discretion.
Map: Location of Browndale Ave bridge
(pedestrian facilities are shown in orange)
STAFF REPORT Page 4
D8. A request was made for double-sided parking restriction signs on W 54th St, west of Xerxes Ave. As
parking is restricted on the south side of W 54th St, vehicles entering W 54th St can’t see the restriction
signs until they are facing eastbound. So if a driver is intending to park on the south side of W 54th St, they
would need to make two U-turns to park on the north side. Upon review, given W 54th St has no-outlet,
the limited traffic concerns do not warrant added signage.
D9. A request was made to clear vegetation for southbound traffic on Wooddale Ave at the intersection of
W 54th St as the stop sign has a limited sight distance. Since this request was submitted, the Edina Country
Club was informed of this concern and has handled this properly.
D10. A request was made to add a No Outlet sign at the entrance of Long Brake Cir. The resident was
concerned with vehicles attempting to detour around a utility project at the intersection of Gleason Rd and
W 78th St. As this is a temporary detour, a No Outlet sign is not warranted.
D11. A request was submitted to fill a pothole at the intersection of Gleason Rd and W 78th St. The
resident was informed this hole will be filled following a project near this intersection. Edina Public Works
was informed of this request and it has since been filled.
D12. A submission was made regarding a temporary closure on W 60th St at Xerxes Ave. This closure was
related to an adjacent street reconstruction project. The resident was informed local traffic was able to use
this portion of W 60th St and that a signed detour was present.
D13. A request for a sidewalk on W 66th St, west of Highway 100 was received as a resident is concerned
with pedestrian safety on an adjacent street. The resident was informed a future sidewalk is planned, but not
in the near future. The resident was informed that staff could reevaluate the prioritization if a petition is
submitted.
D14. A resident requested a No Right Turn on Red sign for westbound vehicles on W 70th St attempting to
turn onto Highway 100 or Normandale Rd. The resident is concerned that drivers making this movement
aren’t properly yielding to other traffic entering northbound Highway 100 and believes this should become
restricted. An engineer at MnDOT was informed of this request, as this traffic signal and associated traffic
control devices are owned and operated by the State.
D15. A concern was submitted that vehicles entering Ashcroft Ave south of Valley View Rd are making
turns too quickly, leading to safety concerns for children in the neighborhood. The resident was informed
this neighborhood is within the City’s 5-year plan for a street reconstruction, and that this concern can be
reviewed at that time.
D16. A request was made to replace yield signs with stop signs at the intersection of Ashcroft Ln/Garrison
Ln and St. Johns Ave. This request was reviewed by City Council in February 2018 and it was decided that
stop sign warrants were not met.
D17. A concern was submitted about a boat being parked overnight for many days on Tifton Dr. The issue
was sent to EPD for enforcement, and the resident was informed of the non-emergency phone number to
contact regarding future parking enforcement concerns.
D18. A commuter reported getting two flat tires when driving through detours on France Ave during a
crack sealing project. The resident was given contact information for Hennepin County, as this project is
managed by the County.
Date: August 15, 2019 Agenda Item #: VI.B.
To:Transportation Commission Item Type:
Other
From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
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
2019 Transportation Commission Work Plan Progress Report, May 7, 2019
Approved by Council 12/4/18 TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION Commission: Transportation Commission 2019 Annual Work Plan Progress Report: 5/7/2019 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: ETC members have met with Planning Commission members for preliminary discussions. The subcommittee has reviewed existing policies, has developed areas of focus and has drafted a framework for their final recommendation. 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: With input from the ETC, staff has hired a consultant to conduct an educational seminar on traffic impact studies. The seminar will be presented to ETC on June 20, and then will be recorded and made available for future commissioners.
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: ETC submitted a guest column to the Sun Current on the subject of patience and safety on our roadways. Commissioners and staff discussed other possible elements to include in the campaign. 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: ETC and staff will recommend continuing existing service to City Council on May 21. The CloverRide Task Force is working with staff to implement a marketing campaign and is assessing the viability of a second circulator bus to serve other areas of Edina. 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: Staff is in the early stages of developing this initiative.
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 December 2019 ☐ 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: Bocar Kane Partners: Community Health Commission [LEAD], Human Rights & Relations Commission, Parks & Recreation Commission, Transportation Commission Progress Report: The committee is in the early stages of developing this initiative. 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 December 2019 ☐ 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: Erik Ruthruff Partners: Parks & Recreation Commission [LEAD] and Transportation Commission Progress Report: The committee is in the early stages of developing this initiative.
Date: August 15, 2019 Agenda Item #: VI.C.
To:Transportation Commission Item Type:
Other
From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Activity:
Subject:2020 Work Plan Development Discussion
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Continue discussion of possible initiatives to include in 2020 work plan.
INTRODUCTION:
Staff will review the work plan development process and schedule. The draft 2020 work plan must be approved
by the Commission on September 19.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Staff Report: 2020 ETC Work Plan Update
Draft 2020 ETC Work Plan
Draft 2018 Comp Plan Transportation Goals
ETC Work Plan History
August 15, 2019
Transportation Commission
Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
2020 Work Plan Development Update
Information / Background:
At the July 18 meeting, the Commission began discussing possible initiatives to include in the 2020 Work
Plan. These possible initiatives included;
• CloverRide
• Ride share applications for seniors
• Continuation of TDM policy recommendations
• Living Streets Plan review
• Public education/forums on traffic
• Educational campaign/event
• ETC involvement in development/redevelopment review
• More involvement in traffic impact studies
• Bike parking guidance
• Review of PACS projects
• Active Routes to School infrastructure recommendations
• Advocate for public phys. ed/health curriculum to include bicycling and pedestrian
safety education
• Electric vehicle infrastructure
Commissioners may still suggest additional initiatives, as well.
To aid the development of the 2020 Work Plan, staff would like to provide the Commission with the
following guidance and recommendations:
1. Commissioners are encouraged to review the goals from the Transportation Chapter of the draft
2018 Comprehensive Plan when considering work plan initiatives.
2. There should be a commissioner willing to “lead” the initiative in order for the Commission to
propose it.
REPORT / RECOMMENDATION Page 2
3. Work plan initiatives should be clear, so staff and Council can understand the intention of the item.
When writing initiatives, start with one of the four Council Charges:
1. Study and report
2. Review and comment
3. Review and recommend
4. Review and decide
4. The following points should be addressed when developing an initiative:
• What type of initiative is it? (New, Continued, Ongoing Responsibility or Event)
• What is the specific action/outcome?
• Describe what the Commission will do
• Describe what the outcome will look like
5. Commissions should be careful not to overload their work plan, but pursue an achievable amount of
initiatives.
6. Work plan initiatives should not include City Department work plan initiatives (while there may be
overlap, it should be clear what the Commission’s role is).
7. Consider items to include in the Parking lot (items that don’t have clear direction or a willing lead
commissioner).
The 2020 Work Plan development schedule will proceed as follows:
August 15 Regular ETC meeting • Continue 2020 Work Plan development
September 19 Regular ETC meeting • Approve draft 2020 Work Plan proposal
October 1 City Council work
session
• Chairs will present 2020 Work Plan proposals
• Commissions will have opportunity to identify and
discuss possible cross-commission initiatives
• Council may ask clarifying questions, add, delete
or re-prioritize initiatives
October 24 Regular ETC meeting • Discuss revisions to 2020 Work Plan
November 19 City Council work
session
• Staff Liaisons will present revised 2020 Work
Plans
November 21 Regular ETC meeting
December 3 Regular City Council
meeting
• Council will approve 2020 Work Plans
January 1 • Commission begins implementing 2020 Work Plan
initiatives
Transportation2020 DRAFT Commission Work Plan TemplateInitiative #1Initiative Type Completion Date Council ChargeOngoingQ42 (review and comment)Lead Commissioners Budget Staff SupportFunds not availableStaff LiaisonInitiative #2Initiative Type Completion Date Council ChargeOngoingQ42 (review and comment)Lead Commissioners Budget Staff SupportFunds not availableStaff LiaisonReview and CommentStaff Liaison Comments: ETC will review reports after regular Traffic Safety Committee meetings and provide comments prior to City Council approval.City Manager Comments:Progress Report:Review and comment on monthly Traffic Safety ReportsReview and CommentReview and comment on proposed Capital Improvement projects, including roadway reconstructions and projects funded by the Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety (PACS) FundStaff Liaison Comments: ETC will review draft engineering studies for proposed roadway reconstruction projects and provide comments to be included in the studies prior to City Council approval. ETC will also review PACs-funded projects for the next two years and provide comments prior to presentation to City Council.City Manager Comments:Progress Report:
Initiative #3Initiative Type Completion Date Council ChargeContinueQ33 (review and recommend)Lead Commissioners Budget Staff SupportFunds availableStaff LiaisonParking LotCity Manager Comments:Progress Report:Staff Liaison Comments: Commission members will service on the Task Force, along with staff, DARTS representatives and community partners. The Task Force will regularly review operations, communications and marketing strategies and recommend changes, as necessary. Review and RecommendReview and evaluate performance of CloverRide circulator services (North and South) and make recommendations to Council for future service after contracts expire.
2020 Commission Work Plan Instructions
Commission work plans are developed by the commission. Not the staff liaison.
Schedule
September Meetings: Commission Approves proposed work plan. Plans due to MJ by September 25
October 1 Work Session: Chairs present proposecd work plan to Council. Chair must be present.
November 19 Work Session: City Manager and staff liaison present proposed revisions.
December 3 Council Meeting: Council feedback incorporated and City Council approves work plan.
January 1: Commissioner officially starts implementing work plans.
General
Each section with a white background should be filled out.
List initiatives in order of priority
Parking Lot: These are items the commission considered but did not propose as part of the work plan. These items are not
considered approved and would require a work plan amendment approved by Council to allow the commission to begin work.
Initiative
When writing initiatives, start with the action (council charge). Make sure the following points are addressed
1) What is the specific action/outcome
2) Describe what the commission will do
3) Describe what the outcome(s) will look like
Examples: Review and recommend a building energy benchmarking policy. Study and report on possible city actions to reduce
access and usage of vaping for youth.
Initiative Type
New Initiative – not on previous work plan and has completion date
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
Event – Events coordinated and implemented by the Commission, not the City.
Completion Date
Provide a target date for the initiaive to be completed by. If the date has passed, provide an update in the progress field
Council Charge
City Manager will propose council charge for Council consideration.If Council charge changes, initiative action will be updated.
Budget - Staff Liaison Completes
If funds are available, the staff liaison must provide the amount that will be used. If funds are NOT available, the staff liaison
must explian the impact of Council approving this initiative.
Staff Support - Staff Liaison Completes
Note additional staff support needed including the hours and responsitilities. Select all that are needed.
Commission Initiative Type
Select Commission Name New
Arts & Culture Continue
Heritage Preservation Ongoing
Community Health Event
Human Rights & Relations
Planning
Transportation
Parks & Recreation
Energy & Environment
Council Charge Budget Staff Support
1 (study and report)Funds available Staff Liaison
2 (review and comment)Funds not available CTS (including video)
3 (review and recommend)Other
4 (review and decide)
Initiative Start
Start your initiative with an action
Study and Report
Review and Comment
Review and Recommend
Review and Decide
City of Edina 2018 Draft Comprehensive Plan
Transportation Chapter Goals and Policies
1. Improve mobility for residents, visitors and businesses (including those with transportation disadvantages) through the
creation and maintenance of a balanced system of transportation alternatives for transit users, pedestrians, bicyclists
and motorists.
1.1. Increase protected and separate bike facilities between nodes, parks, schools and City facilities as indicated in the
Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan.
1.2. Connectivity between nodes shall be enhanced to include three modes of transportation where at least one is
non-motorized.
1.3. Create safe and convenient pedestrian and bicycle connections between major traffic generators, with particular
emphasis on continuity at roadway and other barrier crossings.
1.4. Connect to regional non-motorized transportation networks by reviewing and recommending pedestrian and
bicycle facilities throughout Edina cooperatively with the Three Rivers Park District and Hennepin County.
1.5. Support recommendations of the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan for implementation.
2. Implement a fully multi-modal transportation system that supports the land use vision and future land use plan for
managing and shaping future growth.
3. Minimize the impacts of the transportation system on Edina’s environment and neighborhood quality of life and
emphasize methods to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
3.1. Strive for transportation infrastructure designs that have a neutral to positive impact on the natural environment.
3.2. Effectively balance access from and mobility on Edina’s roadways, prioritizing safe and efficient movement between
the city’s primary nodes, parks, schools and community facilities.
4. Reduce the overall dependence on and use of single-occupant vehicles by promoting land use patterns that allow for
shorter vehicular trips and the use of alternative travel options.
4.1. Take a comprehensive approach to reducing single-occupant vehicle trips by involving those who live, work and
shop.
5. Promote a travel demand management (TDM) program through a coordinated program of regulations, marketing, and
provision of alternative workplace and travel options.
5.1. Partner with Commuter Services to encourage all forms of travel demand management in order to reduce single
occupancy vehicle travel, overall vehicle miles of travel, reduce petroleum consumption, and improve air quality.
5.2. Review and recommend policies necessitating a TDM Plan and/or a transit component with all types of
development and redevelopment. Review and implement substantive requirements associated with these TDM
Plans, potentially including TDM escrow accounts, transit passes, preferential parking for car-poolers, and other
measures.
5.3. Review all major new developments in light of the potential for ridesharing including bus accessibility, preferential
parking for carpools/vanpools, and mixed-use development.
5.4. Support preferential treatments for transit and high occupancy vehicles on streets and highways.
5.5. Include transit planning in the construction or upgrading of streets and highways.
6. Encourage and support attractive and reliable high-performance transit service and connections.
6.1. Increase transit options for Edina residents, focusing on connecting the underserved western segment of Edina
with the eastern segment.
6.2. Provide transit service to connect nodes and commercial hubs.
7. Develop and manage parking provision to encourage joint and shared use of facilities, ride-sharing (car pools and van
pools), and bicycle parking.
7.1. Encourage and develop preferred locations in surface and structured parking for electric vehicles (personal and
shared) and car pool/van pool vehicles.
7.2. Provide or require covered and secure bicycle parking (including e-bicycles) in all parking structures.
7.3. Continuously evaluate the need for, and design of, parking facilities (e.g. effects of autonomous vehicles and future
conversion of parking structures to inhabited buildings) and revise regulations as necessary.
8. Invest in infrastructure to support the continued growth in low- to zero-emission technology and support regional and
statewide efforts to educate and adopt electric vehicles.
8.1. Continue to install chargers at City facilities where use can benefit residents, City fleet, and partners.
8.2. Ensure that the methodology to determine electric vehicle charging locations considers both public and private
facilities with an inclusive and equitable lens.
8.3. Provide residents and businesses the opportunity to learn the benefits of zero emission vehicles through
outreach, education and events.
8.4. Advocate for electric vehicle charging programs and incentives with the state, utilities, and car manufacturers.
9. Provide for efficient movement of goods within Edina, while minimizing the impacts of freight traffic on other trips and
reducing negative impacts on land uses on freight corridors.
9.1. Through the use of technology, minimize congestion on neighborhood streets and ensure the safety while
balancing delivery service requirements.
9.2. Serve major truck users and intermodal facilities with good minor arterial access to the metropolitan highway
system.
9.3. Investigate and implement solutions to minimize the impact of delivery of goods by drone in residential areas.
10. Engage, seek input from and educate all segments of the community regarding transportation-related issues and
projects impacting the City.
10.1. Develop and implement methodology for consistent education of motorist, pedestrian and cyclist safety as
indicated in the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan.
10.2. Seek inclusive, equitable and meaningful public participation throughout the community in all transportation
studies and projects conducted by the City.
11. Identify new and continuing sources for transportation infrastructure funding by seeking to partner where feasible with
federal, state, county and adjacent community sources.
11.1. Pursue and support regional or multi-community funding sources for improvements that provide regional or
multi-community benefit.
11.2. Support research efforts into more efficient and cost-effective management, maintenance and replacement of
street surfaces.
11.3. Support governmental jurisdiction over roadways that reflect the role of the roadway in the overall
transportation system.
11.4. Encourage the legislature to continue a dedicated source for funding for efficient mass transit.
11.5. Encourage the legislature to provide stable, long-term roadway funding for capital, operating/traffic management,
and maintenance.
11.6. Develop and support legislation permitting a transportation utility.
12. Design roadway facilities according to their intended service function and neighborhood context.
12.1. Upgrade existing roadways when warranted by demonstrated volume, safety or functional needs, taking into
consideration environmental limitations.
12.2. Design/enhance residential street systems to discourage through traffic and to be compatible with lower speed
bicycling and walking. This includes consideration of traffic calming measures on local streets, local connectors
and, in some cases, collector streets.
12.3. Use adequate transitions and buffers including, but not limited to, earth berms, walls, landscaping and distance to
mitigate the undesirable impact of high volume roadways.
12.4. Consider the use of sound mitigating features for residential development adjacent to high volume roadways, and
make property owners and land developers responsible for noise attenuation at new developments near high
volume roadways.
12.5. Encourage beautification of local roadways, where appropriate, with amenities such as boulevard trees,
decorative street lighting, and monuments.
12.6. Monitor and address transportation requirements associated with demographic trends, such as an aging
population.
13. Provide and maintain adequate access to and from, and safety on, local and regional roadways.
13.1. Provide logical street networks to connect residential areas to the regional highway system and local activity
centers.
13.2. Adequately control access points to the regional roadway system (including minor arterials) in terms of driveway
openings and side street intersections.
13.3. Provide access to the local street system (including collector, local connector and local streets) in a manner that
balances the need to safely and efficiently operate the street system with the need for access to land.
13.4. Separate, to the extent possible, conflicting uses on the roadway system in order to minimize safety problems.
Give special attention to pedestrian and bicycle routes.
13.5. Review and update regional and local functional street classification and coordinate with adjacent cities and
Hennepin County. Review and recommend traffic calming policies and consider traffic calming implementation
where requested by residents using the Living Streets Plan as the primary guide.
13.6. Review and monitor citywide traffic volumes, congestion, existing traffic calming devices and measures, accident
history, vehicle violation history, speed limits and enforcement.
13.7. Educate public on vehicle operations including public relations campaigns that focus on individual responsibilities
to each other rather than individual rights only.
13.8. When requested by the Edina Transportation Commission and/or the Planning Commission, review land use that
may impact traffic implementations. Continue to monitor adjacent community redevelopment and other activity
that potentially impacts the City of Edina.
13.9. Evaluate and implement measures required for school safety.
14. Manage, maintain and operate roadways to maximize wherever possible the safety and mobility of all users and all
modes.
14.1. Cooperate with other agencies having jurisdiction over streets and highways in Edina to assure implementation of
Living Streets elements, good roadway conditions and operating efficiency.
14.2. Continue the implementation of the I-494 frontage road system through ongoing coordination with MnDOT,
Hennepin County, and the cities of Richfield and Bloomington.
14.3. Maintain roads by repairing weather-related and other damage. Continue current on-going pavement
improvement plan.
14.4. Use economic and environmentally sound management techniques for snow and ice removal.
14.5. Replace substandard bridges and bridges that present safety or traffic problems.
14.6. Track developments regarding the most current transportation systems and technologies, evaluate and
implement as warranted.
14.7. Support state legislation to decrease statutory urban speed limits from 30 to 25 miles per hour.
Transportation Commission Work Plan Initiatives
2013-2019
Year Initiative Description Partners
1 Chair/co-chair a cross-commission committee to review Travel Demand Management options and recommend a TDM policy or ordinance for
Council consideration PC
2 Serve on a cross-commission committee 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 PC
3 Annually, spring through fall, the commission with coordinate an educational campaign to inform community members about pedestrian,
bicycle and motorist safety which will include an annual community event
4 Monitor and evaluate the CloverRide circulator service and make recommendations to Council for future service after twelve-month
agreement expires
5 Review and comment on PACS Fund allocating process with a race and equity lens CHC, HRRC, PARC
6 Serve on a cross-commission committee to complete requirements for Edina to receive the AARP City Designation
7 Serve on a cross-commission committee to develop a draft plan on Edina Grand Rounds, including wayfinding PARC
1 Recommend pilot plan for Edina/Southdale Circulator including pilot routes and evaluation plan for the Edina/Southdale Bus Circulator Pilot
Project
2 Invite neighboring transportation commission to have joint meeting with the Edina Transportation Commission
3 Review and comment on solutions for high school motor vehicle traffic and parking affecting neighborhoods adjacent to Edina High School
4 Assist as requested with the development of the City's new Comprehensive Guide Plan
PL Define and implement equity criteria for PACS Fund projects, and integrate with the City's Race and Equity Task Force efforts
1 If City staff secures funds, support and guide the engagement process for, and potential study of, passengar rail in Edina
2 Assist as requested with the development of the City's new Comprehensive Guide Plan
3 Review transportation impact analysis process to better implement Living Streets PC
4 Review and comment on transportation projects in the Capital Improvement Plan, mill and overlay/seal coat projects, and monthly traffic
safety reports
5 Review and comment on pedestrian and bicycle master plan
1 Study and report community circulator
2 Organize and host a transportation-themed event with speaker(s)
3 Prepare and comment on Comprehensive Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan for inclusion in 2018 Comprehensive Plan
4 Review Edina To Go app and provide recommendations to staff regarding organzation/sategoes for reporting concerns related to
streets/transportation
5 Review data from City's QLS (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 Provide input to staff on the creation of a walking map of the City indicating routes and areas of interest
1 Review and recommend modifications to roadway reconstruction project survey content and methodology
2 Review and recommend modifications to Traffic Safety Request process
3 Greater Southdale Area Transportation and Circulator Study implementation
4 Study access to and from Southwest LRT stations in St. Louis Park, Hopkins, Minnetonka and Eden Prairie
1 Living Streets Plan
2 Meet with Police Department and Public Works annually to discuss shared interests such as traffic education and enforcement, street
maintenance as it affects cyclists and pedestrians, etc.
3 Valley View Rd between Gleason Rd and Antrim Rd - work with school district and Active Routes to School working group to address traffic
issues
4 Educational safety campaign
1 Living Streets Policy implementation
2 Review transportation projects in the proposed Capital Improvement Program
3 TLC Bike Boulevard project
PL Grandview Area Transportation Plan implementation
2013
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015
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Date: August 15, 2019 Agenda Item #: IX.A.
To:Transportation Commission Item Type:
Other
From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Activity:
Subject:Schedule of Upcoming Meetings and Events as of
August 9, 2019
Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
None.
INTRODUCTION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Schedule of Upcoming Meetings and Events as of August 9, 2019
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION SCHEDULE OF MEETING AND EVENT DATES AS OF AUGUST 9, 2019
SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING MEETINGS/DATES/EVENTS
Thursday Aug 15 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM
Thursday Sep 19 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM
Tuesday Oct 1 City Council Work Session – Board/Commission 5:30 PM COMMUNITY ROOM
Work Plan Meeting (chair presentations)
Thursday Oct 24 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM
Tuesday Nov 19 City Council Work Session – Board/Commission 5:30 PM COMMUNITY ROOM
Work Plan Meeting (staff recommendations)
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
Thursday Feb 20 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM
Thursday Mar 19 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM
Thursday Apr 16 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM
Thursday May 21 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM
Thursday Jun 18 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM
Thursday Jul 16 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM