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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-01-21 Meeting PacketAgenda Transportation Commission City Of Edina, Minnesota VIRTUAL MEETING This meeting will be held electronically using Webex software. The meeting will be streamed live on the City's YouTube channel, YouTube.com/EdinaTV or you can listen to the meeting via telephone by calling 1-415-655-0001 with Access Code 177 146 6405. Thursday, January 21, 2021 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 December 17, 2020 V.Reports/Recommendations A.Tra%c Safety Report of December 17, 2020 B.2021 Work Plan Updates VI.Chair And Member Comments A.Street Funding Task Force Update VII.Sta/ Comments VIII.Calendar Of Events A.Schedule of Upcoming Meetings and Events as of January 15, 2021 IX.Adjournment The City of Edina wants all residents to be comfortable being part of the public process. If you need assistance in the way of hearing ampli6cation, an interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Date: January 21, 2021 Agenda Item #: IV.A. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Minutes From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner Item Activity: Subject:Approval of Minutes - Regular Meeting of December 17, 2020 Action CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Approve the minutes of the Transportation Commission regular meeting of December 17, 2020. INTRODUCTION: See attached draft minutes. ATTACHMENTS: Description Draft Minutes, December 17, 2020 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Transportation Commission WebEx December 17, 2020 I. Call To Order Chair Richman called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering roll call were Commissioners Ahler, Johnson, Kane, Lafferty, McCarthy, Richman, Atri, Clark, Khariwala. Absent: Commissioners Plumb-Smith, Scherer Staff present: Transportation Planner Andrew Scipioni III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Motion was made by Commissioner Ahler and seconded by Commissioner Kane to approve the agenda. All voted aye. Motion carried. IV. Approval Of Meeting Minutes Motion was made by Commissioner Lafferty and seconded by Commissioner Ahler approving the November 19, 2020 meeting minutes. All voted aye. Motion carried. V. Reports/Recommendations A. Draft Local Speed Limit Public Engagement Report Staff Liaison Scipioni presented the draft public engagement report for the local speed limit evaluation. Comments from Commissioners included:  How many Better Together Edina users are verified residents of Edina?  Feedback submitted online may not be reflective of the entire population.  The recommended approach is not consistent with adjacent cities (Minneapolis and St. Louis Park).  Will the Edina Police Department enforce the new limits?  Are there plans to address France Avenue?  Would rather see funds spent on more sidewalks and bike lanes.  Staff report is based on examples from other cities that are not comparable to Edina.  Edina is known to be aggressive at pulling people over. This seems to be a mistake if there is not enforcement.  Cities that have made these types of changes have only seen incremental change.  Would like more opportunity for public input, given the ongoing pandemic and the low level of engagement thus far. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: B. Draft Travel Demand Management Policy Staff Liaison Scipioni presented the draft travel demand management policy. Comments from Commissioners included:  TDM strategies add costs to development projects, but some are already including strategies.  Policy doesn’t have any incentives, but developers have noted that this is where the market is moving.  Is the genesis of this initiative to reduce carbon emissions?  What impact does reducing speed limits have on congestion, if any?  Would be helpful for ETC to have access to the TDM plans for review.  ETC recommendation included financial guarantee similar to that of Bloomington.  Recommend including the annual report requirement, or somehow including that in a TDM pilot program.  Having evaluation measures to track over time would be helpful.  How would developers report/verify non-structural strategies?  Add language to allow City Engineer to approve based on the scale of the proposed project and current City goals.  TDM committee thought a point system was a great idea, but wasn’t sure how to implement. C. Draft Traffic Impact Study Policy Staff Liaison Scipioni presented the draft policy for the completion of traffic impact studies. Comments from Commissioners included:  Are there cases where a TDM plan would be required but not a TIS?  Has there been a trend to limit the number of required parking spots in the City?  Would like to see data collection methodology identified or best practices noted.  The City’s process for selecting, hiring and paying the TIS consultant should be included and the City should have the only say in selecting the TIS consultant.  Is it possible to have a tiered system of traffic studies, where larger projects require a larger study area?  Support considering adjacent developments in the studies. D. 2020 Work Plan Updates  #1 CloverRide – No update.  #2 Traffic Impact Studies – No update.  #3 Travel Demand Management – The Commission reviewed and commented on staff’s draft policy.  #4 TIS Framework – The Commission reviewed and commented on staff’s framework.  #5 Educational Activities– Complete.  #6 Traffic Safety Reports – No update.  #7 CIP/PACS – No update. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: VI. Chair and Member Comments A. Street Funding Task Force Update Commissioner Scherer was absent; no update was provided. Commissioner Ahler felt that staff’s recent review of the tree ordinance was not what the Commission expected and missed the Living Streets aspect. Ahler suggested that the Commission consider proposing an additional work plan initiative to City Council related to trees and Living Streets. Commissioner Johnson asked what is the perceived different in reduced speed to 25 or 20 mph? If uniformity was a driving force of the current staff recommendation, then it doesn’t make sense to go with a different default speed limit than bordering cities. Johnson felt that 20 mph speed limits are most appropriate for Edina and suggested that staff base decisions on available safety data. Commissioner Kane thanked Staff Liaison Scipioni for putting together the materials for tonight’s meeting and for being patient with the Commission. Commissioner Lafferty enjoyed the spirited discussion tonight, hearing everyone’s perspective and learning. Lafferty wished the rest of the Commissioners happy holidays. Commissioner Atri noted that the meeting discussion was much livelier than previous meetings. Commissioner Clark noted that the discussion tonight was entertaining to watch. Commissioner Khariwala said that tonight’s meeting was engaging and that he learned a lot. Commissioner Richman noted that the traffic signals at W 58th Street and France Avenue have been taken down and won’t be reinstalled until the spring. Richman expressed grave concerns about the temporary two-way stop, particularly for pedestrians and children. The Assistant City Engineer said that residents should use alternative access points on France Avenue, but there aren’t any. The Richfield Transportation Commission said that you need to push harder on the County to get what you want. Richman thanked the Commissioners for their great work this year and looks forward to a better 2021. VII. Staff Comments  City Council approved the Beard Avenue sidewalk as part of the Creek Knoll reconstruction project. Council also affirmed the W 56th Street sidewalk as part of the Melody Lake/ Grandview/Birchcrest project but delayed the final decision on the project for up to 6 months.  City Council approved the preliminary rezoning and overall development plan for 7001 France Avenue.  Metro Transit is scoping out a traffic analysis of France Avenue for the proposed E Line BRT.  Staff Liaison Scipioni shared some of the Commission’s 2020 accomplishments; o Tested North Loop of CloverRide o Reviewed traffic studies for 4500 France Avenue, 4425 Valley View Road, 6600 France Avenue and 7001 France Avenue Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: o Proposed a travel demand management ordinance to City Council o Crafted social media posts for #TransportationTuesday o Reviewed 140 Traffic Safety Requests (including the Beard Avenue/W 57th Street all-way stop and the Interlachen Bluff No Outlet sign) o Commented on draft PACS equity criteria o Commented on 2021 roadway reconstruction projects o Participated in Street Funding Task Force o Obtained Council approval to study organized trash collection in 2021 VIII. Schedule of Meeting and Events as of December 11, 2020 For information purposes only, no discussion. IX. Adjournment Motion was made by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Lafferty to adjourn the December 17, 2020 meeting at 8:53 p.m. All voted aye. Motion Carried. 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 1 1 1 1 1 12 NAME Ahler, Mindy 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 92% Johnson, Kirk 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10 83% Kane, Bocar 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 12 100% Lafferty, Peter 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 100% McCarthy, Bruce 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 92% Plumb-Smith, Jill 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10 83% Richman, Lori 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 12 100% Scherer, Matthew 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 75% Atri, Nihar (s) 1 1 1 3 75% Clark, Anna (s) 1 1 1 1 4 100% Khariwala, Anand (s) 1 1 1 1 4 100% Olson, Larry 1 1 Term Expired 2 N/A Ruthruff, Erik 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Resigned 9 N/A Erickson, Tayden (s) 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Term Expired 7 N/A Venell, Simon (s) 1 1 1 1 1 Term Expired 5 N/A Date: January 21, 2021 Agenda Item #: V.A. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Nick Bauler, Traffic Safety Coordinator Item Activity: Subject:Traffic Safety Report of December 17, 2020 Discussion CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: Review and comment on the Traffic Safety Report of December 17, 2020. INTRODUCTION: See attached staff report. Comments received by the Commission will be included in the staff report provided to City Council at their February 2 regular meeting. ATTACHMENTS: Description Traffic Safety Report of December 17, 2020 January 21, 2021 Transportation Commission Nick Bauler, Traffic Safety Coordinator Traffic Safety Report of December 17, 2020 Information / Background: The Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) review of traffic safety matters occurred on December 17. The Traffic Safety Coordinator, City Engineer, Streets Public Service Worker, Transportation Planner, Police Sergeant, Public Works Director and Assistant City Planner were in attendance for these meetings. 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, they can submit correspondence to the Transportation Commission and/or to City Council prior to the February 2 regular meeting. Section A: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends action A1. Sign request for sidewalk users between Aspasia Circle and West Shore Drive • Resident is concerned with eastbound sidewalk users that don’t yield to vehicular traffic; requested signage for either sidewalk users or drivers on West Shore Drive. • ADT on West Shore Drive is 1,050 with 85% speeds between 32 and 35 mph. • One crash was reported near this intersection in 2018 (driver struck a parked car). Staff recommends installing a stop sign for eastbound users on the sidewalk connection prior to entering West Shore Drive. Perspective of southbound drivers on West Shore Drive STAFF REPORT Page 2 A2. Request for crosswalk over Blake Road at Scriver Road • Scriver Road is 500’ north of the marked crosswalk at Fox Meadow Lane, adjacent to Fox Meadow Park. • Blake Road has a sidewalk on the east side; Scriver Road has no sidewalks. • 11 homes are adjacent to Scriver Road. • ADT on Blake Road is 3,120, with an 85% speed of 35.1 mph. • No crashes have been reported at this intersection in the last 10 years. • 57 total crosses were observed in a one-day period, 21 at the peak hour (9:15 am). • Blake Road north of Scriver Road is scheduled for reconstruction in 2022. Staff recommends installing a crosswalk in coordination with the upcoming street reconstruction project at this intersection. A3. Request to update lane designations for eastbound traffic on Market Street at France Avenue • Market Street was recently overlayed and eastbound left- and right- turn lane markings were installed. • There is a parking lot on the east side of the intersection but no thru movement lane marking for eastbound vehicles. • No crashes have been reported due to lack of an eastbound thru marking. • Video review showed one instance of a thru vehicle in each eastbound lane. • The results of a 24-hour turn-count in July are as follows: EB Left EB Thru EB Right 1,121 45 536 Staff recommends designating the right lane as thru-right due based on the traffic volumes and intersection geometrics. Blake Rd and Scriver Road Market Street lane markings STAFF REPORT Page 3 Section B: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends no action B1. Request for a crosswalk over Valley View Road at Cheyenne Trail/Mark Terrace Drive • Resident wants to connect Cheyenne Trail to sidewalk on south side of Valley View Road. • Valley View ADT is 3,400 with an 85% speed of 35.2 mph. • Parking is restricted on the north side of Valley View Road. • 75 crosses were observed over 24-hours; 56 at Cheyenne Trail and 19 at Mark Terrace Drive. • 16 crosses were observed in the peak hour. • No crashes have been reported at these intersections in the past 10 years. Staff recommends no crosswalk as warrants are not met. B2. Request to restrict pedestrians on the Browndale Avenue Bridge • A resident who uses the Browndale Avenue bridge is requesting signage to restrict pedestrians. • The width on the bridge is 21.5’. • ADT and 85% speed on Browndale Ave is 3,570 and 21.5 mph, respectively. • A pedestrian path leading to the Country Club neighborhood is located 235’ east of Browndale Avenue bridge entrance. • A video study in July found nine total crosses east of the Bridge with a peak hour of two. Staff recommends no signage as pedestrians can’t be restricted from a public right-of-way. B3. Request for decorative stop sign post at Nob Hill Drive and Normandale Road • A resident claims a wood-framed stop sign post at this intersection is in need of replacement. • Similar wood-framed signs are installed in parts of southwest Edina. • One crash was reported at this intersection in 2014 when a southbound vehicle ran off the road. Staff recommends not replacing the existing sign with another decorative sign. Staff also recommends reactively replacing any decorative post with a standard round pole to that is easier to maintain and complies with the MUTCD. Section D: Other traffic safety items handled D1. A submission was made regarding a railroad nail protruding above the road where the train tracks intersect with Hansen Road. The EPD was contacted and the issue was resolved. Map: Browndale Ave Bridge Current signpost Valley View Road at Cheyenne Trail/Mark Terrace Drive Requested post STAFF REPORT Page 4 D2. Two requests were submitted regarding the signal timing on York Avenue at Southdale Center and W 66th Street. These requests were forwarded to Hennepin County. D3. A resident requested increase police enforcement along Valley View Road between Wooddale Avenue and Benton Avenue citing excessive vehicle speeds. The EPD was notified of this request. D4. Two concerns were raised regarding signal timings on W 77th Street between Highway 100 and Computer Avenue. The signals were reviewed by their respective jurisdictions (MnDOT and Edina). D5. A request was made to add lane markings for southbound traffic at Benton Avenue and Normandale Boulevard west of Highway 100. The width of pavement at this leg of the intersection is too narrow to make two approach lanes. D6. Residents were concerned of pedestrians crossing Valley View Road at W 62nd Street and Brookview Avenue. The concern stated lack of gaps for pedestrians. The request was submitted before the installation of the traffic signal at Valley View Road and Wooddale Avenue. Following a review after the signals were installed, a crosswalk did not meet warrants. D7. Concerns were raised regarding sight lines for drivers exiting 5220 Eden Avenue looking east towards the railroad bridge. Vegetation was trimmed and the City is reviewing options to improve sight lines as part of a proposed street reconstruction project on Eden Avenue. D8. A request was made for signs informing drivers to not block intersections when stopped for eastbound traffic on W 50th Street near Halifax Avenue. No signs are necessary as this is enforceable without signage. The EPD was made aware of this concern. D9. A concern was raised of speeding vehicles on W 50th Street between Highway 100 and Wooddale Avenue. The EPD was informed of this concern for increased enforcement. D10. Hennepin County updated lane configurations on France Avenue following a January 2020 hit-and-run incident to prevent vehicles from passing illegally on the shoulder. Adjacent residents requested that the lane markings be changed to the previous layouts due to other safety concerns. Hennepin County is working with the residents regarding the issue. D11. A request was made for stop signs at the intersection of Abbott Avenue and W 59th Street. This intersection is currently uncontrolled, has an ADT of 360 and one reported crash in January 2017. No stop sign warrants are met. Date: January 21, 2021 Agenda Item #: V.B. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Other From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner Item Activity: Subject:2021 Work Plan Updates Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None; Commissioners will provide updates on the status of 2021 Work P lan initiatives (unless an item is elsewhere on the current agenda). INTRODUCTION: See attached work plan. ATTACHMENTS: Description 2021 Work Plan Progress Report Approved by Council December 1, 2020 [Do not modify fields except progress reports] Commission: Transportation Commission 2021 Annual Work Plan Initiative #1 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☒ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Organized Trash Collection Investigate the impacts of organized trash collection while considering the travel demand management objectives, environmental goals and reducing wear-and-tear on City streets. Deliverable Report for City Council Leads Jill Plumb-Smith Target Completion Date Q4 Budget Required: Funds not needed. Staff Support Required: 1-2 hours per month from Staff Liaison; periodic support from Recycling Coordinator and/or Organics Recycling Coordinator. Progress Q1: Progress Q2: Progress Q3: Progress Q4: Initiative #2 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☒ 4 (Review & Decide) Street Funding Task Force Continue representation on 2020 Street Funding Task Force until task force is complete. Deliverable One Commissioner will actively participate in the Task Force and provide regular updates to the rest of the Commission. Leads Matt Scherer Target Completion Date Q2 Budget Required: Funds not needed. Staff Support Required: No staff support will be necessary beyond what has been previously committed to this initiative. Progress Q1: Progress Q2: Progress Q3: Progress Q4: Approved by Council December 1, 2020 [Do not modify fields except progress reports] Initiative #3 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☒ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☒ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) CloverRide Review and comment on the CloverRide circulator bus service contract operations and marketing throughout the year as it is brought to them from the CloverRide advisory committee. Deliverable Commission comments will be included in regular meeting minutes and staff reports to City Council. Leads Mindy Ahler Target Completion Date Q4 Budget Required: Funds are allocated in the Engineering Department’s operating budget to cover the service contract and related marketing. These funds are administered by staff. Staff Support Required: 1-3 hours per month by Staff Liaison; periodic support from Communications for marketing and promotional materials. Progress Q1: Progress Q2: Progress Q3: Progress Q4: Initiative #4 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☒ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☒ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Traffic Safety Reports Review and comment on monthly Traffic Safety Reports. Deliverable Commission recommendations will be included in staff reports to City Council. Leads Lori Richman (Chair) Target Completion Date Q4 Budget Required: Funds not needed. Staff Support Required: 1-2 hours per month by Staff Liaison. Progress Q1: Progress Q2: Progress Q3: Progress Q4: Approved by Council December 1, 2020 [Do not modify fields except progress reports] Initiative #5 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☒ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☒ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Capital Improvement Projects Review and comment on roadway reconstruction projects and projects funded by the Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety (PACS) Fund. Commission will also review and comment on staff’s application of the equity criteria. Deliverable Commission comments will be included in staff reports to City Council. Leads Kirk Johnson (Vice Chair) Target Completion Date Q4 Budget Required: Funds not needed. Staff Support Required: 1-5 hours per month by Staff Liaison. Progress Q1: Progress Q2: Progress Q3: Progress Q4: Initiative #6 Initiative Type ☐ Project ☒ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☒ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Travel Impact Studies & Travel Demand Management Review and comment on traffic impact studies and Travel Demand Management plans associated with the proposed developments. Deliverable Commission comments will be included in staff reports to City Council. Leads Bocar Kane, Lori Richman, Bruce McCarthy, Kirk Johnson Target Completion Date Q4 Budget Required: Funds not needed. Staff Support Required: 1-2 hours per month by Staff Liaison. Progress Q1: Progress Q2: Progress Q3: Progress Q4: 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.) Neighborhood electric vehicles, boulevard trees Approved by Council December 1, 2020 [Do not modify fields except progress reports] Date: January 21, 2021 Agenda Item #: VI.A. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Other From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner Item Activity: Subject:Street Funding Task Force Update Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None. INTRODUCTION: Commissioner Scherer will update the Commission on the latest meetings of the Street Funding Task Force. Date: January 21, 2021 Agenda Item #: VIII.A. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Other From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner Item Activity: Subject:Schedule of Upcoming Meetings and Events as of January 15, 2021 Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None. INTRODUCTION: See attached schedule of upcoming meetings and events. ATTACHMENTS: Description Schedule of Upcoming Meetings and Events as of January 15, 2021 Transportation Commission Schedule of Upcoming Meetings/Events (as of January 15, 2021) Thursday Jan 21 6:00 PM Virtual (Webex)* Regular Meeting Thursday Feb 18 6:00 PM Virtual (Webex)* Regular Meeting Thursday Mar 18 6:00 PM Virtual (Webex)* Regular Meeting Thursday Apr 15 6:00 PM Virtual (Webex)* Regular Meeting Thursday May 20 6:00 PM Virtual (Webex)* Regular Meeting Thursday Jun 17 6:00 PM Virtual (Webex)* Regular Meeting Thursday Jul 15 6:00 PM Virtual (Webex)* Regular Meeting Thursday Aug 19 6:00 PM Virtual (Webex)* Regular Meeting Thursday Sep 9 5:30 PM Virtual (Webex)* City Council Joint Work Session Thursday Sep 23 6:00 PM Virtual (Webex)* Regular Meeting Tuesday Oct 5 5:30 PM Virtual (Webex)* City Council Work Session – Board/Commission Work Plan Meeting (chair presentations) Thursday Oct 28 6:00 PM Virtual (Webex)* Regular Meeting Tuesday Nov 16 5:30 PM Virtual (Webex)* City Council Work Session – Board/Commission Work Plan Meeting (staff presentations) Thursday Nov 18 6:00 PM Virtual (Webex)* Regular Meeting Thursday Dec 16 6:00 PM Virtual (Webex)* Regular Meeting * Future meetings may be conducted virtually at the discretion of the City. Staff will continue to monitor the situation related to COVID-19 and make decisions that prioritize the health and safety of residents and staff.