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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-08-19 Meeting PacketAgenda Transportation Commission City Of Edina, Minnesota City Hall - Community Room This meeting will be held in-person and 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 access code 177 456 1671. Thursday, August 19, 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 July 15, 2021 V.Special Recognitions And Presentations A.Special Recognition - Commissioners Atri and Khariwala VI.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. VII.Reports/Recommendations A.Tra*c Safety Report of July 27, 2021 B.2021 Work Plan Updates C.2022 Work Plan Development D.September 9 Joint Work Session Prep VIII.Chair And Member Comments IX.Sta4 Comments X.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 ampli7cation, an interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 72 hours in advance of the meeting. Date: August 19, 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 July 15, 2021 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 July 15, 2021. INTRODUCTION: See attached draft minutes. ATTACHMENTS: Description Draft Minutes: July 17, 2021 Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Minutes City Of Edina, Minnesota Transportation Commission Community Conference Room July 15, 2021 I. Call To Order Chair Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. II. Roll Call Answering roll call: Commissioners Brown, Johnson, Lewis, Plumb-Smith, Richman, Atri, Clark, Khariwala. Answering roll call virtually: Commissioners Ahler, Kane. Late, attending virtually: Commissioner Kitui Absent: Commissioners McCarthy Staff present: Transportation Planner Andrew Scipioni III. Approval Of Meeting Agenda Motion was made by Commissioner Richman and seconded by Commissioner Plumb-Smith 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 Lewis to approve the June 17, 2021 meeting minutes. All voted aye. Motion carried. V. Community Comment Bryan Schmidt of 4301 Branson Street, representing the Morningside Neighborhood Association, spoke in support of a marked crosswalk at the intersection of West 42nd Street and France Avenue. Schmidt shared a petition submitted by the neighborhood to the City in 2019 (attached) in support of a safer pedestrian crossing, and shared concerns regarding pedestrian safety at the intersection. Dave Sandberg of 6900 Antrim Road expressed frustration at the level of traffic on Antrim Road and asked the City to help calm traffic by installing 25-mile-per-hour speed limit signs. Motion was made by Commissioner Richman and seconded by Commissioner Brown to close Community Comment. All voted aye. Motion carried. Commissioner Kitui arrived at 6:37. VI. Reports/Recommendations A. Traffic Safety Report of June 29, 2021 The Commission reviewed and commented on the Traffic Safety report of June 29, 2021.  Item B1: Request to implement traffic calming measure on Antrim Road Motion was made by Commission Richman and seconded by Commissioner Lewis to recommend that the City immediately post 25 mph speed limit signs, continue Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: to study the area and consider additional speed mitigation options. Motion was made by Commissioner Ahler and seconded by Commission Brown to amend the motion to include community engagement. All voted aye. Motion carried.  Item B4: Request for pedestrian curb ramps on Kellogg Avenue adjacent to Edina Flats (4416 Valley View Road) Motion was made by Commissioner Kitui and seconded by Commissioner Brown to recommend that the City construct a ramp from Edina Flats to Kellogg Avenue. Motion was made by Commissioner Richman and seconded by Commissioner Lewis to amend the motion to recommend that the City find a way to construct an ADA- compliant ramp from Kellogg Avenue to the existing sidewalk, whether that be alone or in partnership with the property owners. All voted aye. Motion carried.  Item C1: Request for a crosswalk over France Avenue at West 42nd Street Motion was made by Commissioner Brown and seconded by Commissioner Richman to recommend that the City advocate for additional crossing enhancements due to the observed demand and volumes and explore additional data needs. All voted aye. Motion carried.  Item D4: Request for a crosswalk over West 70th Street at Antrim Road Motion was made by Chair Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Kane to recommend further study of this request as part of Item B1. All voted aye. Motion carried. B. 2021 Work Plan Updates  #1 Organized Trash Collection – Subcommittee is meeting July 26 to discuss next steps. Staff shared contacts from Richfield and Bloomington.  #2 Street Funding Task Force – No updates.  #3 CloverRide – No Southdale properties have responded to mailer sent last week. Next committee meeting is August 4.  #4 Traffic Safety Reports – Reviewed the June 19, 2021 report; recommended posting 25- mph speed limit signs and considering additional speed mitigation options on Antrim Road (Item B1); recommended constructing pedestrian curb ramp between Kellogg Avenue and Edina Flats (Item B4); recommended the City advocate for additional crossing enhancements at West 42nd Street and France Avenue; recommended further study of a crosswalk request at Antrim Road and West 70th Street.  #5 Capital Improvement Projects – Melody Lake and Creek Knoll reconstruction projects are underway; sidewalks are part of later phases. Eden Avenue reconstruction has been delayed to early August.  #6 Traffic Impact Studies & TDM – Staff is reviewing a study for a project at 4911 W 77th Street. Staff shared preliminary graphics from the East Grandview Transportation Study related to 4917 Eden Avenue showing potential transportation improvements on Eden Avenue, Grange Road and West 50th Street.  #7 Metro Transit Connectivity – Maps are almost done; staff will share GIS data. Draft Minutes☒ Approved Minutes☐ Approved Date: Commissioner Khariwala left at 7:30. C. 2022 Work Plan Development The Commission continued to discuss possible initiatives to include in the 2022 work plan proposal. Discussed initiative topics included;  Bicycle facilities/Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community designation  Boulevard trees  CloverRide/transit  Neighborhood electric cars  Organized garbage and recycling collection  PACS Fund  Safe Routes to School/high school congestion  Shared mobility/micro-mobility  Traffic safety study process improvements/TDM  Speed limit implementation  Community education Commissioner Atri left at 8:03. VII. Chair and Member Comments Commissioner Ahler is glad to see a crosswalk at W 42nd St and France Ave moving forward. Ahler noted that the Climate Action Plan is also moving forward, and many work plan proposal topics are coming up in the transportation section of the plan. Chair Johnson requested that next month’s meeting agenda be kept light to allow time for 2022 work plan discussion. VIII. Staff Comments  Staff is preparing an ordinance to reduce local speed limits for City Council on August 4.  Tree panel event is Tuesday, July 27 from 4-5:30 p.m. via Webex. Please complete the Google form to RSVP.  Staff shared proposed lane configurations for Normandale Roads between W 66th and W 70th Streets, which were recently overlaid.  The September-December regular meetings conflict with the Arts & Culture Commission’s regular meetings. Staff sought feedback from the Commission on relocating those meetings to the Public Works facility or keeping them at City Hall.  The next meeting is Thursday, August 19 at 6 p.m. in the Community Room at City Hall. It will be a hybrid in-person/virtual meeting like tonight. IX. Adjournment Motion was made by Commissioner Richman and seconded by Commissioner Lewis to adjourn the July 15, 2021 meeting at 8:33 p.m. 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 1 1 1 7 100% Brown, Chris 1 1 1 1 1 5 100% Johnson, Kirk 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 100% Kane, Bocar 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 100% Kitui, Janet 1 1 2 100% Lewis, Andy 1 1 1 1 1 2 100% McCarthy, Bruce 1 1 1 1 1 5 71% Plumb-Smith, Jill 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 100% Richman, Lori 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 86% Atri, Nihar (s) 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 86% Clark, Anna (s) 1 1 1 1 1 5 71% Khariwala, Anand (s) 1 1 1 1 1 1 6 86% Lafferty, Peter 1 1 RESIGNED 2 N/A Scherer, Matthew RESIGNED 0 N/A Participated virtually PETITION TO SUPPORT A SAFER PEDESTRIAN CROSSING AT W. 42nd & FRANCE AVENUE The Morningside Neighbothood Association (10.1‘1A) of Edina has createdrhis petition requesting a safer pedestrian crossing at France Avenue and 42nd Street, People of all ages cross France Avenue at \V„ 42nd. 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Accessing either crossing adds time and difficulty for young children, older adults and persons with disabilities. By signing this petition, you join the MNA in requesting that the City of Edina and Hennepin County do more to make our neighborhood walkable, bike-able, and safe and convenient for transit users. You ask that: e City of Edina and Hennepin County study and present options for a safer pedestrian crossing of France Avenue at w. 42nd Street, including options similar to those installed at France Avenue and W. 38th Street (pedestrian- operated flashers and a protected pedestrian center island "refuge"). Thank you for signing and:for supporting pedestrian safety! SIGNATURE PRINT NAME ADDRESS DATE The Morningside Neighborhood Association (MNA) of Edina has created this:petition requesting a safer:pedestrian crossing at France Avenue and 42nd Street. People of all ages cross France Avenue at W. 42nd Street every day to catch the bus and bike or walk to and from the City lakes, the Weber Park Playground, Weber Woods dog park, and local nursery and elementary schools• Currently, kedestrians and cyclists need to watch for and sometimes frantically dashto avoidvehicles speeding downhill in both directions on France Avenue toward W. 42nd Street. The nearest crossings of France Avenue that require-vehicles to stop are north at 38th Street (an additional 10+ minutes Walk (.5 miles) up hill) and south at 44th Street (an additional 7+ minutes walk (.3 miles) up hill). AcceSsing either crossing adds time and difficulty for young children, older adults and persons with disabilities. By signing:this petition, you join the MNA in requesting that the City of Edina and Hennepin County do more to m bike-able, and safe and convenient for transit users. You ask that: The Citynf Edina and Hennepin County study and present options for a safer pedestrian crossing of France Avenue at w. 42nd Street, including options similar to those installed-aelFrance Avenue and W. 38th Street (pedestrian-operaied flashers and a protected pedestrian center island "refuge"). - - Thank you for signing and for supporting pedestrian safety! • t (-2-4/444 C " ii-i: 74.1-61ci M-67-0-+I-Veit t. beet 2v1/40,- ei / 4, , km fru@ vv, (En') 4-20 Li e'r I olest N.-- & d , vis, 7 -I b i A .,. !.,, S.. ' , Br . #, .. 1,4 , LI A 63- . 'rt.. 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People of-all ages cross France Avenue at W. 42nd Street every day to catch the bus and bike or walk to and from the City lakes, the Weber Park Playground, Weber Woods dog park, and local nursery d elementary schools.Currentlyllpedestrians and cyclists need to watch for - and sometimes frantically dashrto avoid - vehicles speeding downhill in both directions on France d W. 42nd Street The nearest crossings of France Avenue that require vehicles to stop are north at 38th Street:(an additional 10+ minutes Walk (6 miles) up hill) and south at 44th Street (an additional 7+ minutes walk (.3 miles) up hill). Acccssing either crossing adds time and difficulty for young children, older adults and persons with disabilities. By signing this petition, you join the MNA in requesting that the City of Edina and Hennepin County do more to make our neighborhoods walkable, bike-able, and safe and convenient for transit users. 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To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Other From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner Item Activity: Subject:Special Recognition - Commissioners Atri and Khariwala Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None. INTRODUCTION: This meeting will be Commissioners Atri and Khariwala's last regular meeting as student commissioners. The City thanks Atri and Khariwala for their contributions during their term on the Commission. Commissioners Clark has been reappointed to serve another 1-year term with the Transportation Commission. Date: August 19, 2021 Agenda Item #: VII.A. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Report and Recommendation From:Nick Bauler, Traffic Safety Coordinator Item Activity: Subject:Traffic Safety Report of July 27, 2021 Discussion CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None; discussion only. INTRODUCTION: The Commission will review and comment on the Traffic Safety Report of July 27, 2021 (see attached staff report). Comments received by the Commission will be included in the staff report provided to City Council at their September 9 regular meeting. ATTACHMENTS: Description Traffic Safety Report of July 27, 2021 August 19, 2021 Transportation Commission Nick Bauler, Traffic Safety Coordinator Traffic Safety Report of July 27, 2021 Information / Background: The Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) review of traffic safety matters occurred on July 27. The Traffic Safety Coordinator, City Engineer, Transportation Planner, Streets Public Service Worker, 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 September 9 regular meeting. Section A: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends action A1. Request for a crosswalk over Valley View Road at Cheyenne Trail/Mark Terrace Drive  Valley View Road ADT is 3,400 with an 85% speed of 35.2 mph.  Parking is restricted on the north side of Valley View Road.  No crashes have been reported at these intersections in the past 10 years.  In December 2020, the Transportation Commission recommended studying the crossing again when in-person school resumes.  April 2021 traffic study findings; i. 27 pedestrian and 1 bike crossings at Mark Terrace Drive. ii. 45 pedestrian and 6 bike crosses at Cheyenne Trail Staff recommends installing a crosswalk with road-side signs consistent with City policy. Staff recommends this crossing to be installed in 2022. Valley View Road at Cheyenne Trail/Mark Terrace Drive STAFF REPORT Page 2 Section B: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends no action B1. Request to improve stop sign awareness on Browndale Avenue at Edgebrook Place  Resident witnessed two drivers failing to stop at stop signs when waiting for school bus at the intersection.  Intersection is two-way stop controlled on Browndale Avenue; Edgebrook Place is a one-way street.  Adequate sight distance is available for the signs.  Parking is restricted on the east side of Browndale Avenue and both sides of Edgebrook Place.  2014 ADT was 3,500 vehicles on Browndale Avenue south of Country Club Road.  No crashes have been reported at this intersection in the last 10 years.  Resident is requesting stop bars, advanced warning signs, flags attached to the signs, or something else to improve visibility of the signs.  Results of traffic study performed May 11th, 2021 (6 am – 9 pm): i. Total vehicles entering intersection: 976 1. 63% northbound, 37% southbound ii. Total no-stops: 54 (< 6% of total entering vehicles) 1. 50% of no-stops turned onto Edgebrook Place Staff recommends no changes. No improvements are warranted based on the observed rate of non-compliance and crash history. Section D: Other traffic safety items handled D1. A resident was concerned with traffic barriers remaining at City Hall following the Fourth of July parade. The resident was informed the barriers were to be removed by the contractor soon after the submission. D2. A resident requested to replace a Yield sign with a Stop sign for eastbound traffic on Country Club Road turning left onto Wooddale Avenue. No stop sign warrants are met and sight lines are adequate for current controls. D3. A downed tree was reported blocking the sidewalk behind Caribou Coffee near Interlachen Boulevard. Public Works staff removed the tree. D4. Signage was requested on Valley View Road between Gleason Road and Dakota Trail to raise awareness of poorly visible driveways. Staff determined adjacent vegetation is obstructed sight lines and notified adjacent residents to clear overgrowth. D5. Tree trimming was requested along Brookside Avenue south of W 49th Street. The request was referred to the City Forester. D6. A resident requested increased police presence near W 50th Street and Halifax Avenue given the high pedestrian volumes in the area. The request the referred to EPD. Browndale Ave at Edgebrook Place STAFF REPORT Page 3 D7. A resident was concerned with drivers and City staff parking in a restricted parking area on Halifax Avenue. EPD was contacted for enforcement and City staff were reminded to follow existing parking restrictions. D8. Street racers throwing glass bottles at night was reported near W 66th Street and York Avenue. The concern was referred to EPD for enforcement. D9. A request was made to update signal timing at Parklawn Avenue and France Avenue. Hennepin County was contacted to inspect and update this signal. D10. A parked vehicles was reported blocking a driveway on Casco Avenue. EPD was contacted and the resident was informed to contact EPD non-emergency dispatch for similar issues. D11. A request was made to add a left turn signal for eastbound traffic on W 65th Street approaching France Avenue. Hennepin County staff reviewed this request and found traffic volumes and crash data did not support adding a left turn signal. The requestor was informed of County staff’s decision. D12. A resident on Edgebrook Place requested to move a parking restriction sign closer to their driveway as vehicles are parking too close to their driveway. The sign is unable to be moved closer due to underground utilities and an adjacent tree. D13. A commuter requested to move the right turn restriction signs on the traffic signal at W 50th Street and Grange Road onto the mast arm to be more visible. Current placement is consistent with MUTCD guidance. Date: August 19, 2021 Agenda Item #: VII.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. INTRODUCTION: Commissioners will provide updates on the status of 2021 Work Plan initiatives (unless an item is elsewhere on the current agenda). See attached work plan. ATTACHMENTS: Description 2021 Work Plan Progress Report Approved by Council December 1, 2020 [Do not modify fields except progress reports] Amended by Council May 4, 2021 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 Lead(s) 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. Jan: VANTAGE project team prepared a charter; kick-off meeting is tentatively scheduled for mid-February. Richfield is looking at switching to organized collection. Feb: Kick-off meeting with VANTAGE team is tentatively scheduled for the first week in March. Mar: Kick-off meeting was held March 4. Students had good questions and preliminary research; project team discussed deliverables, research methodology and potential case studies. Students are developing a survey to share with residents. Apr: Midpoint meeting with VANTAGE tomorrow. Commissioners have not gotten as much feedback as they would like. Team drafted a survey asking residents how they feel about trash collection; distribution could be next step for Commission. May: Midpoint meeting with VANTAGE April 16. The team has done more research on other cities, drafted a survey but the City has said not to distribute this year. The team is analyzing traffic data collected by staff. The final VANTAGE report is expected May 25. Jun: Final meeting with VANTAGE team held May 25. The next step is to compare data and verify sources in their final report. Jul: Subcommittee is meeting July 26 to discuss next steps. Staff shared contacts from Richfield and Bloomington. Approved by Council December 1, 2020 [Do not modify fields except progress reports] Amended by Council May 4, 2021 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. Jan: No update. Feb: Task Force will present final report to City Council in March. Two options are recommended; replacing 50% or 100% of assessment costs with city taxes. The Task Force also recommends that subcut and retaining wall costs no longer be assessed. Mar: Completed. Jun: Staff discussed the Task Force funding options at June 1 City Council work session. Council expressed support for Option 1, which would transition from special assessments to 100% taxes over 16 years. Staff is preparing an update to the assessment policy and an outline of the transition period for Council consideration later this summer. Approved by Council December 1, 2020 [Do not modify fields except progress reports] Amended by Council May 4, 2021 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. Lead(s) 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. Jan: Commissioners suggest reaching out to Yorktown Continental about resident outreach. The current service contract expires in June. Feb: No update. Mar: Advisory committee met March 10. Ridership is picking up and approaching pre-pandemic levels. Drivers are accommodating diverted stops. Recent surveying by DARTS shows riders are satisfied with the service and feel safe riding the bus. The City should consider providing bus passes for riders to share with friends. Apr: Staff will send a letter to residential properties along the route and distribute bus passes for riders to share with friends. May: Commission reviewed and commented on staff’s recommendation to renew the service for another year. Jun: Service was renewed through June 2022. Jul: No Southdale properties have responded to mailer sent last week. Next committee meeting is August 4. Approved by Council December 1, 2020 [Do not modify fields except progress reports] Amended by Council May 4, 2021 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. Lead(s) Kirk Johnson (Chair) Target Completion Date Q4 Budget Required: Funds not needed. Staff Support Required: 1-2 hours per month by Staff Liaison. Jan: Staff will present the 2020 summary report at the next meeting. Feb: Commission commented on the 2020 summary report. Mar: No update. Apr: Commission reviewed the March 30, 2021 report. May: Commission reviewed the April 27, 2021 report. Jun: Commission reviewed the May 21, 2021 report; recommended further consideration of driveway access on Interlachen Blvd (B2). Jul: Commission reviewed the June, 29, 2021 report; recommended posting 25-mph speed limit signs and considering additional speed mitigation options on Antrim Road (Item B1); recommended constructing pedestrian curb ramp between Kellogg Avenue and Edina Flats (Item B4); recommended the City advocate for additional crossing enhancements at West 42nd Street and France Avenue (Item C1); recommended further study of a crosswalk request at Antrim Road and West 70th Street (item D4). Approved by Council December 1, 2020 [Do not modify fields except progress reports] Amended by Council May 4, 2021 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. Lead(s) Jill Plumb-Smith (Vice Chair) Target Completion Date Q4 Budget Required: Funds not needed. Staff Support Required: 1-5 hours per month by Staff Liaison. Jan: Staff will present the 2020 annual report at the next meeting. Feb: Commission commented on the 2020 PACS Fund report. Mar: No update. Apr: Staff will ask City Council to approve Melody Lake reconstruction project April 20. Creek Knoll reconstruction project is out for bids. Other PACS Fund projects being designed include shared-use paths on Eden Ave, Highlands Park and McCauley Trail and sidewalks on France Ave. May: No update. Jun: No update. Jul: Melody Lake and Creek Knoll reconstruction projects are underway; sidewalks are part of later phases. Eden Ave reconstruction has been delayed to early August. Approved by Council December 1, 2020 [Do not modify fields except progress reports] Amended by Council May 4, 2021 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. Lead(s) 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. Jan: Council reviewed a sketch plan for 4917 Eden Ave, TIS is being prepared. Feb: Staff is awaiting studies for projects at 4917 Eden Ave, 4040 W 70th St and 4660 W 77th St. The project application for 6600 France Ave was withdrawn. Mar: Staff presented the draft TDM policy to the Planning Commission March 10 and will bring to the City Council for approval April 20. Staff is awaiting the traffic study for a proposed project at 4917 Eden Ave. Apr: Staff will present the TDM policy to City Council for approval April 20. Staff is reviewing traffic study for 4917 Eden Ave and awaiting studies for 5146 Eden Ave, 4040 W 70th St and 4404 Valley View Rd. May: City Council approved the TDM policy April 20. The Commission reviewed and commented on traffic studies for 4917 Eden Ave, 5146 Eden Ave and 4040 Valley View Rd. Staff received studies for projects at 4660 W 77th St and 4911 77th St. Jun: The proposed project at 4917 Eden Ave was approved by Council with the condition that the City conduct a traffic study of the Grandview District east of Highway 100. Staff is expecting an updated study for a project at 4911 W 77th St. Jul: Staff is reviewing a study for a project at 4911 W 77th St. Staff shared preliminary graphics from the East Grandview Transportation Study related to 4917 Eden Ave showing potential transportation improvements on Eden Ave, Grange Rd and W 50th St. Initiative #7 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☒ 2 (Review & Comment) ☒ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Metro Transit Connectivity Review the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan and recommend changes to the proposed pedestrian and bicycle networks to improve connectivity to future Metro Transit LRT and BRT services. Deliverable Report for City Council Lead(s) Chris Brown Target Completion Date Q4 Budget Required: Funds not needed. Staff Support Required: 1-2 hours per month by Staff Liaison. May: Suggest using a 0.5-mile radius around the Green Line stations and a 1-mile radius around BRT services to review existing and proposed pedestrian and bicycle connections. Jun: No update. Jul: Maps are almost done; staff will share GIS data. Approved by Council December 1, 2020 [Do not modify fields except progress reports] Amended by Council May 4, 2021 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 Date: August 19, 2021 Agenda Item #: VII.C. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Other From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner Item Activity: Subject:2022 Work Plan Development Discussion, Information CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None; information and discussion only. INTRODUCTION: The Commission will continue to discuss possible initiatives to include in the 2022 work plan proposal. 2022 work plan proposals must be approved by Commissions by September 28, 2021. ATTACHMENTS: Description 2022 Work Plan Brainstorm Ideas Draft 2022 Work Plan Initiatives Staff Report: 2022 Work Plan Development 2022 Work Plan Template 2018 Comprehensive Plan Transportation Goals ETC Work Plan History Work Plan 2022 Development Initial brainstorming, June 17, 2021 Topic (Alphabetized) Comments Bicycle facilities For example, increased protected/separated bicycle facilities Boulevard Trees For example, boulevard tree policy; St. Louis Park and other cities have some Bronze bicycle friendly city status Currently at lowest level; Edina has a list of recommendations from League of American Bicyclists Clover Ride (expansion? Next phases?) Expansion? Next phases? High School congestion Especially difficult at certain times Neighborhood electric cars Potentially adopting ordinance-nothing in place for now; we go with existing State statute; they are treated like upgraded golf carts; also related: charging stations (what kind, mitigation if damaged, etc.) Organized Garbage (and Recycling) Collection Continue with next logical steps (2021 is the exploration); approach implementation? PACS Fund Covering more multimodal options? (Rate notes: the fund doesn’t change, but we have changes with revenue based on # of customers; have had some improvement since 2013-) Safe Routes to School Speed reduction by schools, curriculum, other? Shared mobility Related to Clover, but a new mode? Other programs? Traffic Demand Management (TDM) Continue similar? Adjust? Traffic Safety Study: process improvements Process improvements Transit Topics could include connection improvements, equity, transition from post-pandemic, etc. Commission: Transportation Commission Draft 2022 Annual Work Plan Proposal Initiative # Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Boulevard Tree Policy Research, develop and propose a city-wide policy regarding boulevard tree planting, maintenance, removal and protection of public boulevard trees. Deliverable A boulevard tree policy for consideration by City Council Lead Lori Richman Target Completion Date December 2022 Budget Required: (Completed by staff) Are there funds available for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the impact of Council approving this initiative. Staff Support Required (Completed by staff): How many hours of support by the staff liaison? Communications / marketing support? Initiative # Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Organized Trash Collection Engage with neighboring cities who have transitioned to an organized trash system to learn about the pros and cons of the process. Deliverable Lead Target Completion Date December 2022 Budget Required: (Completed by staff) Are there funds available for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the impact of Council approving this initiative. Staff Support Required (Completed by staff): How many hours of support by the staff liaison? Communications / marketing support? Initiative # Initiative Type ☐ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Micro/Shared Mobility Program Study Deliverable - Review and analyze past efforts and programs in Edina regarding micro mobility efforts - Research and document what surrounding communities have done and are doing regarding these programs - Apply potential pilot programs against and with other city initiatives (climate, public transportation, cycling) Lead Andy Lewis Target Completion Date October 2022 Budget Required: (Completed by staff) Are there funds available for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the impact of Council approving this initiative. Staff Support Required (Completed by staff): How many hours of support by the staff liaison? Communications / marketing support? Initiative # Initiative Type ☐ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Public Transit Partnership & Promotion Deliverable - Establish partnership with Metro Transit to understand current and future transit service within Edina/ establish partnership with Metro Transit to advocate planning and support for our Transportation Plan goals - Establish partnership with Edina Planning Commission to ensure zoning and development changes enhance transit availability - Document and enhance non-motorized connectivity to transit stops/hubs - Continue monitoring and evaluation of CloverRide service for changes, improvements, communication - Partner with City communication staff to further promote transit availability options within the city Lead Andy Lewis Target Completion Date October 2022 Budget Required: (Completed by staff) Are there funds available for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the impact of Council approving this initiative. Staff Support Required (Completed by staff): How many hours of support by the staff liaison? Communications / marketing support? Liaison Comments: June 17, 2022 Transportation Commission Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner 2022 Work Plan Development Information / Background: To aid the development of the 2022 Work Plan, staff would like to provide the Commission with the following guidance and recommendations: General 1. Commission work plans are developed by the Commission, not the staff liaison. 2. Commissioners are encouraged to review the goals from the Transportation Chapter of the draft 2018 Comprehensive Plan when considering work plan initiatives. 3. There should be a commissioner willing to “lead” the initiative for the Commission to propose it. 4. 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). 5. List initiatives in order of priority (#1 is highest priority). 6. Commissions should be careful not to overload their work plan, but pursue an achievable number of initiatives. 7. “Parking Lot” is reserved for initiatives the Commission considered but did not proposed 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 & Outcome Fields When writing initiatives, 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. The 2022 Work Plan development schedule will proceed as follows: REPORT / RECOMMENDATION Page 2 June 17 July 15 August 15 Regular ETC meetings • 2022 Work Plan development September 9 City Council/ETC joint work session • Review 2021 work plan progress, seek additional direction, if needed • Opportunity to discuss proposed 2022 Work Plan initiatives September 23 Regular ETC meeting • Approve 2022 Work Plan proposal October 5 City Council work session • Chairs will present 2022 Work Plan proposals • Council will review, ask clarifying questions and give feedback to City Staff on possible amendments to initiatives. • Staff Liaisons will be available for questions. October 28 Regular ETC meeting • Discuss revisions to 2022 Work Plan November 3 City Council work session • City Manager will present 2022 Work Plan proposals with liaison and Manager comments • Council will review, ask clarifying questions and give feedback on initiatives, including adding/removing an initiative, changing scope, or moving an initiative from one work plan to another. • Staff Liaisons will be available for questions. December 7 Regular City Council meeting • Council will approve 2022 Work Plans January 1 • Commission begins 2022 Work Plan initiatives Template Updated 2021.06.08 Commission: Choose an item. 2022 Annual Work Plan Proposal Initiative # Initiative Type ☐☐☐☐ Project ☐☐☐☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐☐☐☐ Event Council Charge ☐☐☐☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐☐☐☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐☐☐☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐☐☐☐ 4 (Review & Decide) Initiative Title Deliverable Leads Target Completion Date Budget Required: (Completed by staff) Are there funds available for this project? If there are not funds available, explain the impact of Council approving this initiative. Staff Support Required (Completed by staff): How many hours of support by the staff liaison? Communications / marketing support? Liaison Comments: City Manager Comments: 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.) City of Edina 2018 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 2013-2020 Year Initiative Description Partners 1 Investiage the impacts of organized trash collection while considering the travel demand management objectives, environmental goals and reducing wear-and-tear on City streets.EEC 2 Continue representation on 2020 Street Funding Task Force until task force is complete. 3 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. 4 Review and comment on monthly Traffic Safety Reports. 5 Review and comment on roadway reconstruction projects and projects funded by the Pedestrian and Cyclist (PACS) Fund. Commission will also review and comment on staff's application of the equity criteria. 6 Review and comment on traffic impact studies and Travel Demand Management plans associated with proposed developments. 7 Review the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan and recommend changes to the proposed pedestrian and bicycle networks to improve connectivity to future Metro Transit LRT and BRT services. 1 Review and evaluate performance of CloverRide circulator services (North and South) and make recommendations to Council for future service after contracts expire. 2 Review and comment on traffic impact studies associated with propsoed developments. 3 Review and comment on staff's recommendations for Travel Demand Management policy/ordinance. 4 Review and comment on staff's framework for the completion of traffic impact studies conducted for proposed development/redevelopment projects. 5 Develop and coordinate up to six educational activities to inform the community about transportation safety (which will include an annual community event). 6 Review and comment on monthly Traffic Safety Reports. 7 Review and comment on proposed Capital Improvement projects, including roadway reconstructions and projects funded by the Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety (PACS) Fund. 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 2021 2020 2013 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 Date: August 19, 2021 Agenda Item #: VII.D. To:Transportation Commission Item Type: Other From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner Item Activity: Subject:September 9 Joint Work Session Prep Discussion CITY OF EDINA 4801 West 50th Street Edina, MN 55424 www.edinamn.gov ACTION REQUESTED: None; discussion only. INTRODUCTION: The Transportation Commission's joint work session with City Council is Thursday, September 9 between 5:30 and 6:00 p.m.