HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-04-20 Meeting PacketAgenda
Transportation Commission
City Of Edina, Minnesota
City Hall - Community Room
Thursday, April 20, 2023
6:00 PM
I.Call To Order
II.Roll Call
III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda
IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes
A.Draft Minutes: Transportation Commission, March 16, 2023
V.Special Recognitions And Presentations
A.2023 State of Sustainability
B.2022 PACS Fund Summary Report
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 March 28, 2023
B.2023 Work Plan Updates
VIII.Chair And Member Comments
IX.Sta2 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 ampli6cation, an
interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861
72 hours in advance of the meeting.
Date: April 20, 2023 Agenda Item #: IV.A.
To:Transportation Commission Item Type:
Minutes
From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Activity:
Subject:Draft Minutes: Transportation Commission, March
16, 2023
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 March 16, 2023.
INTRODUCTION:
See attached draft minutes.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Draft Minutes: Mar. 16, 2023
Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date:
Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Transportation Commission
City Hall Community Room
March 16, 2023
I. Call To Order
Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Answering roll call: Commissioners Bildsten, Brown, Lewis, Plumb-Smith, Rubenstein, Johnson
Late: Commissioner Wright
Absent: Commissioners Kitui, McCarthy, Kanti Mahanty, Sweeney
Staff present: Transportation Planner Andrew Scipioni, Traffic Safety Coordinator Nick Bauler
Commissioner Wright arrived at 6:01.
A. Welcome Commissioners Bildsten and Wright
Commissioners Bildsten and Wright introduced themselves to the Commission. They were appointed
to serve through March 1, 2026.
III. Approval of Meeting Agenda
Motion was made by Commissioner Lewis and seconded by Commissioner Plumb-Smith
to approve the agenda with an amendment to move Item VI. Community Comment
before Item V. Special Recognitions and Presentations. All voted aye. Motion carried.
IV. Approval of Meeting Minutes
Motion was made by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Brown to
approve the February 16, 2023 meeting minutes. All voted aye. Motion carried.
V. Community Comment
Dana George, 6566 France Avenue, testified about Item B1 on the Traffic Safety Report on February 28,
2023. George claimed to represent 200 residents at Point of France Condominiums who are concerned
about the possibility of rear-end collisions in the right turn lane on W 66th St between France Ave and Valley
View Rd. George requested signage or striping to raise awareness of the driveway entrance.
VI. Special Presentations/Recognitions
A. 2023 Traffic Safety Summary Report
Traffic Safety Coordinator Nick Bauler presented the 2023 Traffic Safety Summary Report for
comments. Comments from Commissioners included:
• Is there a correlation between traffic citations an traffic calming requests?
• Traffic calming is a frequent topic of interest in the community, as it affects quality of life.
• When staff recommends no action on B items, it would be helpful to know the reason
why or to have alternatives to address the core problem.
Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date:
Commissioner Johnson left at 6:39.
Commissioner Johnson returned at 6:40.
VII. Reports/Recommendations
A. Traffic Safety Report of February 28, 2023
The Commission reviewed and commented on the Traffic Safety Report of February 28, 2023.
B. 2023 Work Plan Updates
• #1 Pedestrian Crossing Policy Review – Started reviewing case studies from Seattle,
Denver and Dakota County and will bring back findings and recommendations to the
Commission.
• #2 Bicycle Network Planning for Bikes and Transportation – Subcommittee met with
Hennepin County staff, learned about County’s cost participation program. Hennepin County
has also identified how inhospitable France Ave is for pedestrians and cyclists.
• #3 France Avenue Corridor Review – Subcommittee reviewed existing sidewalk gaps,
amenities for cyclists. Hennepin County is adding sidewalks between Minnesota and W 76th St.
Staff provided a contact for the City of Richfield to learn about recent W 66th St project.
• #4 Boulevard Tree Planting – City Forester has new interactive map showing where new
trees are being planted.
• #5 Cahill Small Area Plan – No update.
• #6 Parking – Waiting to hear who new lead is from Planning Commission.
C. Appoint Commissioner to CloverRide Advisory Committee
Motion was made by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Bildsten to
appoint Commissioner Wright to serve on the CloverRide advisory committee. All voted
aye. Motion carried.
VIII. Chair and Member Comments – Received.
IX. Staff Comments – Received.
X. Adjournment
Motion was made by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Brown to
adjourn the March 16, 2023 regular meeting at 7:36 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 1 1 1 3
SEAT NAME
1 Wright, Grant 1 1 100%
2 Rubenstein, Tricia 1 1 1 3 100%
3 Bildsten, Roger 1 1 100%
4 Lewis, Andy 1 1 1 3 100%
5 Johnson, Kirk 1 1 1 3 100%
6 Brown, Chris 1 1 1 3 100%
7 Kitui, Janet 1 1 33%
8 McCarthy, Bruce 1 1 2 67%
9 Plumb-Smith, Jill 1 1 1 3 100%
10 Kanti Mahanty, Stephen (s) 1 1 2 67%
11 Sweeney, Isaiah (s) 1 1 2 67%
Date: April 20, 2023 Agenda Item #: V.A.
To:Transportation Commission Item Type:
Other
From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Activity:
Subject:2023 State of Sustainability Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
None.
INTRODUCTION:
Sustainability Manager Grace Hancock will present the 2023 State of Sustainability.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Staff Presentation
EdinaMN.gov
2023 Edina State of Sustainability
Grace Hancock, Sustainability ManagerMay 16, 2023
Climate Action Plan Goals
addresses 8 sectors
of GHG emissions and
climate vulnerabilities
through 36 strategies
of GHG emissions and
climate vulnerabilities
supported by 200 actions
detailing steps to be
taken
during a 9 year
implementation
timeframe
The Plan
The Edina Climate Action Plan:
Cross-Cutting Actions
Transportation and Land Use
Buildings and Energy
Waste Management
Water and Wastewater
Local Food and Agriculture
Greenspace and Trees
Climate Health and Safety
Climate Economy
The Climate Action Plan helps those who live and
work in Edina imagine and achieve a future where the
earth and all who live on it thrive.
Climate Action Plan Goals
-
100,000
200,000
300,000
400,000
500,000
600,000
700,000
800,000
2013 2016 2019 2021 2030MT CO2eYear
City-wide GHG Reduction Wedge Diagram
Buildings Transportation Waste Water
-15.3%
40%
53%
35%
15%
Buildings Transportation Waste Water
City-wide Sector GHG Reductions
needed by 2030
-1.9%
At 2030, we celebrate
Edina is blooming and shaded
◦Every neighborhood in Edina enjoys a tree canopy higher than 40%
◦Pollinator corridors are cultivated across Edina – pollinator plants
dot Edina lawns, parks and roadsides.
◦Edina has 250 acres of green roofs and cool pavement to keep the
city comfortable on hot days.
People are prepared
◦Knowledgeable about climate change, and equipped with actions to
make a difference
◦Connected to each other and to the City to increase resilience
during extreme weather events.
◦The City has climate preparedness plans in place, and residents
know their part in these plans thanks to outreach and information
in their preferred language.
◦Edina residents can access fresh fruits and vegetables whether at a
store, public food forest, farmers market or in a home or
community garden
◦Food isn’t waste, it is shared among neighbors and scraps are
composted
◦People enjoy climate-friendly cuisine. Meatless Mondays and buying
local are the norm.
We waste less, and recover more of our waste for other uses.
◦Items are reused instead of thrown away
◦70% of organics are recycled instead of being landfilled
◦Recycling makes up a third of total waste handled in Edina
◦Landfilled or incinerated trash goes down 45%
Homes are comfortable, safe and efficient
◦People can age in place thanks to efficient homes that lead
to affordable home energy bills
◦Residents burdened by high energy bills are cut in half
◦10% of homes use high-efficiency heat pumps to heat and
cool their homes
◦20% of community electricity needs is generated within
Edina boundaries, saving money and increasing resilience.
People get around differently
◦driving a little less (7%)
◦Riding public transit twice as often
◦Biking, walking and rolling more thanks to denser
neighborhood networks
◦Evs are the default vehicle type (25%)
Awareness, Activation, Accountability
•Sustainability
Communications Plan
•Community Partnerships
•Events & Workshops
•Policies & Programs
•Community Climate
Action Report
•Biennial GHG Inventory
•State of Sustainability
CAS Fund
Climate Action Plan
City Leadership
Building Energy Use
Climate Action Strategy 2022 Highlight 2022-23 Actions
BE 1: Improve total community wide building energy efficiency by
15% by 2030 (15)•Climate Action Fund Underway (9)
BE2: Increase adoption of high-performance building construction
technology, achieving 5% Net Zero households and 1% commercial
properties by 2030 (4)
•Sustainable Buildings Policy Underway (2)
BE3: Reduce share of population living in high energy poverty from
29% to 12% by 2030 (4)Underway (1)
BE 4: Achieve 10% building "fuel switching" from on-site fossil fuel
combustion to less carbon intensive, or carbon neutral sources by
2030 (5)
•2023 Electrify Everything MN Underway (2)
BE 5: Increase renewable energy (distributed and purchased) from
1.6% to 17% of citywide electric use by 2030 (9)
•Solar Power Hours
•2023 Windsource City Match Campaign Underway (4)
BE 6: Improve total municipal building energy efficiency by 17% by
2030 (4)
•City Hall energy efficiency and solar energy
installation
•Utility/Park Building efficiency upgrades
•Edinborough Park Building Automation System
•Community Health & Safety Center Sustainable
Design
Underway (2)
BE 7: Achieve 25% municipal building thermal “fuel switching" by
2030 (2) Underway (1)
BE 8: Increase renewable energy (distributed and purchased) from
0.2% to 100% of city operations 2030.(3)
•2023 City Windsource subscription and renewable
energy strategy Underway (1)
Community Building Energy
Sustainable
Buildings
Policy
(4)
Electrify
Everything
MN
(1,000)
Summer
Energy Event
Series
(5)
Efficient Building
Benchmarking
(270)
Commercial
Energy
Assessments
(60/yr)Home
Energy
Squad
(170)
Transportation
Climate Action Strategy 2022 Highlight 2022-23 Actions
TL 1: Decrease community wide VMT by 7% by
2030 (6)
•Cornelia Elementary $275K Active Routes
Grant Underway (1)
TL 2: Double public transit commuter ridership
from 3.3% to 6.6% by 2030 (6)•Resilient Homes Grant targeting NOAH
homes near transit Underway (1)
TL 3: Increase average population per developed
acre by 4% by 2030 (7)Underway (1)
TL 4: Increase battery electric vehicle (BEV)
utilization to 25% of community wide rolling
stock (6)•2023 EV-ready ordinance Underway (4)
TL 5: Convert municipal operations gasoline and
e10 gasoline vehicles and equipment within
municipal fleet to EV's. Achieve 40% by 2030 and
100% by 2040 (3)
•2023 Xcel Fleet Electrification Advisory
Program Underway (3)
U.S. National Blueprint for Transportation Decarbonization
Natural Systems
Climate Action Strategy 2022 Highlight 20223 Actions
Waste 1: Decrease total per capita municipal solid waste handled 5% by 2030 (7)Underway (2)
WM 2: Achieve 70% organics landfill waste diversion by 2030 (7)•2,190,777 lbs. composted
•2% increase in participation Underway (5)
WM 3: Increase recycling from 32% to 35% of total MSW handled by 2030 (5)•Green To Go Packaging Ordinance Underway (2)
WM 4: Increase diversion of potential recoverables by 15% by 2030 (5)•Earth Day Clothing Swap Underway (3)
Water 1: Promote increased water conservation citywide with a targeted reduction of 7.5% by
2030 (7)Underway (2)
W 2: Reduce GHG emissions associated with wastewater City Wide by 25% per capita by 2030
(2)Underway (1)
W 3: Mitigate and adapt to the projected increased flood hazards and impacts due to climate
change (8)•Morningside Flood Project Underway (3)
W 4: Update design standards and municipal plans to meet projected climate change flood
mitigation requirements (3)
•Refreshed Edina resources page:
https://www.edinamn.gov/371/Flooding-
and-Drainage
Underway (1)
Greenspace 1: Increase tree cover from 35.9% to 39.5% by 2030 and 43% by 2040 (9)•699 trees planted
•Residential Tree Protection Ordinance
Underway (3)
GS 2: Increase pollinator supportiveness of lawns and grasslands in City of Edina and achieve a
10% turf replacement with native or climate adaptive grasses and wildflowers by 2030 (250
acres converted) (9)
•No Mow May
•Turf & Weed Ordinance amendments Underway (3)
GS 3: Reduce heat island effect through citywide “dark” impervious surface reduction of 10% by
2030 and 20% by 2040 (250 acres reduced by 2030, 500 acres reduced by 2040) (6)•NexGen Trees Underway (2)
Human Systems
Climate Action Strategy 2022 Highlight 2022-23 Actions
Local Food 1: Increase production of local food and its resilience to climate shocks,
particularly serving low income and food insecure individuals. (8)•Planting Weber Park food forest
•Rehabbed Edina Giving Garden Underway (1)
LF 2: Increase access to local food, particularly serving low income and food insecure
individuals (4)Not Started
LF 3: Achieve a 25% reduction in food waste community-wide by 2030 (3)Not Started
LF 4: Reduce the amount that the community's food consumption contributes to climate
change (3)Not Started
Health/Safety 1: Educate, engage, and empower the public on health and safety risks of climate
change impacts (6)Underway (1)
HS 2 : Assist the City’s vulnerable populations in preparing for climate change impacts. (6)Not Started
HS 3: Establish and update plans to address climate risks and impacts (5)Not Started
HS 4: Strengthen community response capacity and social support networks (4)Underway (1)
Climate Economy 1: Promote economic investment that aligns with the Climate Economy and
the goals of the Climate Action Plan (5)Underway (1)
CE 2: Promote workforce development for success in the climate economy (4)Not Started
CE 3: Encourage commercial properties and businesses and institutions to plan for climate
resilience (7)Not Started
CE 4: Establish dedicated sustainable financing for the City’s climate action implementation (8)•Updated TIF Policy Underway (3)
Looking Ahead:
12
Climate
Action
Plan
Bi-annual Budget
Capital Improvement Plan
Department Work PlansCommission Work Plans
Staff Work Plans
•This Year: New Sustainability Specialist
•Robust federal funding strategy
•Predictable and engaging communications
plan
•Next 3 years: 2023+ Whole Home Retrofit
Pilot
•Multi-year program partnered with St. Louis
Park & Eden Prairie
•2025: mid-point evaluation
•Informed by 2023 GHG inventory
•2026-30: Implement
Thank you!
•What’s missing?
•What did you want to learn more of?
•What would you skip/what was uninteresting or uninformative?
•What handouts or supplemental material would you like to see?
Thank You
Date: April 20, 2023 Agenda Item #: V.B.
To:Transportation Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Activity:
Subject:2022 PACS Fund Summary Report Discussion, Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Review and comment on the 2022 Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety (PACS) Fund Summary Report.
INTRODUCTION:
See attached staff report. Commission comments will be included in the staff report presented to City Council at
their May 2 regular meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
2022 PACS Fund Summary Report
2022 PACS Fund Summary Table
2022 PACS Fund Project Map
Staff Presentation
April 20, 2023
Transportation Commission
Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
2022 Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety (PACS) Fund Summary Report
Information / Background:
The PACS Funds available in 2022 were $1,744,051. This includes $522,834 in rollover funds from 2021.
Approximately $907,830 is estimated to roll over into the current PACS Fund (2023). $836,220 (48%) of
available funds were spent on PACS-related projects and items in 2022 (a decrease of approximately $1,730
or 0.2% from 2021). About 0.7 miles of new pedestrian and bicycle facilities were installed in 2022 using the
PACS Fund (0.9 less than 2021). Table 1 shows a breakdown of all related expenditures in 2022. Details
project costs and locations are shown in the attached summary table and project map.
Table 1: 2022 PACS Fund Expenditures
While most of the costs shown are actual construction costs, some are estimated based on pending final
payments to contractors.
Attached:
2022 PACS Fund Summary Table
2022 PACS Fund Projects Map
PACS Project Type Cost Total Percentage
New Pedestrian & Bicycle Facilities $ 445,660 53.3%
Maintain Existing Pedestrian & Bicycle Facilities $ 6,500 0.8%
Citywide Speed Limit Reduction $ 1,195 0.1%
Final Payments for Previous Projects $ 18,107 2.2%
Total Construction: $ 471,462 56.4%
Professional Services $ 161,025 19.3%
Other (maintenance, supplies, etc.) $ 8,803 1.1%
Transportation Planner Salary and Benefits $ 115,105 13.7%
Sidewalk Inspector Salary and Benefits $ 79,825 9.5% Total Administrative: $ 364,758 43.6%
Total 2022 PACS Expenditures: $ 836,220 100.0%
Franchise Fees = 1,221,216.58$
Intergovernmental (Grants) = -$
Other = -$
2021 PACS Fund Rollover = 522,834.31$
1,744,050.89$
Construction Street/Item Location
Map
Key
Approx. LF of
New Facility Notes Cost
% of
Expenditures
Pedestrian/
Bicycle Blake Rd sidewalk, bike lanes City limits to Scriver Rd A -
Blake Road Reconstruction
(continued in 2023)1,942.29$
Pedestrian/
Bicycle Grimes Ave bike boulevard, Morningside D/E sidewalk repairs - B -
Morningside D/E Roadway Reconstruction
(continued in 2023)92,493.99$
Pedestrian/
Bicycle Weber Park shared-use paths - C 1,787
Morningside Flood Infrastructure Project
(continued in 2023)32,263.82$
Pedestrian/
Bicycle 50th & France paver replacement - D - 6,500.00$
Pedestrian/
Bicycle McCauley Trl shared-use path Timber Trl to Gleason Rd E 1,329 292,315.60$
Pedestrian/
Bicycle Bristol and Mavelle Park shared-use path - F 386
Stormwater management project
(continued in 2023)26,644.20$
Pedestrian
Safety Citywide Speed Limit Reduction (Drive 25) - --Additional speed limit signs (Newman Signs, Inc.) 1,194.56$
Pedestrian/
Bicycle Final payments on 2021 projects - - - 18,107.43$
Professional
Services Blake Rd sidewalk, bike lanes City limits to Scriver Rd - - Engineering fees (WSB) 1,942.29$
Professional
Services Grimes Ave bike boulevard, Morningside D/E sidewalk repairs - - - Engineering fees (Braun Intertec) 3,000.00$
Professional
Services McCauley Trl shared-use path Valley View Rd to Gleason Rd - - Engineering fees (WSB) 120,849.00$
Professional
Services France Ave sidewalk W 58th St to W 60th St - - Engineering fees (Bolton & Menk) 35,233.50$
Other Internal services (I.T., equipment maintenance) 8,802.96$ 1.1%
Transportation
Planner One full-time employee (direct and indirect labor costs) 115,105.58$
Sidewalk
Inspector One full-time employee (direct and indirect labor costs) 79,825.20$
Total = 836,220.42$ 100.0%
3,502 Rollover to 2023 Budget = 907,830.47$
56.3%
Revenue2022 Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Fund Expenditures
2022 PACS Budget =
19.3%
23.3%
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April 2023
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The CITY ofEDINA
2022 Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety (PACS) Fund
Summary Report
April 20, 2023
The CITY ofEDINAAgenda
www.EdinaMN.gov 2
-PACS Fund Overview
-2022 Expenditures
-2022 Projects
The CITY ofEDINAPACS Fund Overview
•Approved by Council December 2012
•Revenue from utility
•franchise fees
(~ $1.2 million annually)
•Used exclusively for
non-motorized transportation
network improvements
www.EdinaMN.gov 3
The CITY ofEDINA2022 Expenditures
•$1,744,051 available
•$836,220 spent on PACS items (53% on new facilities)
www.EdinaMN.gov 4
PACS Project Type Cost Total Percentage
New Pedestrian & Bicycle Facilities $ 445,660 53.3%
Maintain Existing Pedestrian & Bicycle Facilities $ 6,500 0.8%
Citywide Speed Limit Reduction $ 1,195 0.1%
Final Payments for Previous Projects $ 18,107 2.2%
Total Construction:$ 471,462 56.4%
Professional Services $ 161,025 19.3%
Other (maintenance, supplies, etc.)$ 8,803 1.1%
Transportation Planner Salary & Benefits $ 115,105 13.7%
Sidewalk Inspector Salary & Benefits $ 79,825 9.5%
Total Administrative:$ 364,758 43.6%
Total 2021 PACS Expenditures: $ 836,220 100.0%
The CITY ofEDINA2022 PACS Projects
A.Blake Rd sidewalk, bike lanes
A.-City limits to Scriver Rd
B.-Roadway reconstruction project
C.-Work continuing in 2023
B.Grimes Ave bike boulevard, Morningside
D/E sidewalk repairs
A.-Roadway reconstruction project
B.-Work continuing in 2023
C.Weber Park shared-use paths
A.-Morningside Flood Infrastructure project
www.EdinaMN.gov 5
The CITY ofEDINA2022 PACS Projects
D.50th & France paver replacement
E.McCauley Trl shared-use path
A.-Timber Trl to Gleason Rd
F.Bristol and Mavelle Park shared-use path
A.-Stormwater management project
www.EdinaMN.gov 6
The CITY ofEDINAProposed 2023 PACS Projects
www.EdinaMN.gov 7
A.Blake Rd sidewalk, bike lanes
-City limits to Scriver Rd
-Roadway reconstruction project
B.Grimes Ave bike boulevard, Morningside
D/E sidewalk repairs
A.-Roadway reconstruction project
C.Morningside C sidewalks
-W 40th St, Monterey, Lynn, Kipling, Grimes,
Inglewood Aves
The CITY ofEDINAProposed 2023 PACS Projects
www.EdinaMN.gov 8
D.France Ave sidewalk
-W 58th St to W 60th St
E.McCauley Trl shared-use path
A.-Post Ln to Timber Trl
F.Valley View Rd traffic study
-Considering implementation of standard
bike lanes with overlay
The CITY ofEDINAProposed 2023 PACS Projects
www.EdinaMN.gov 9
G.Rosland Park pedestrian bridge
-30% design
H.Cornelia Elementary School
improvements
A.-Sidewalk, shared-use path, crossing
improvements
B.-SRTS infrastructure grant ($275K)
I.France Ave shared-use paths
-W 76th St to Minnesota Dr
-Hennepin County project
The CITY ofEDINAProposed 2024 PACS Projects
www.EdinaMN.gov 10
J.Olinger Blvd sidewalk
-Vernon Ave to Tracy Ave
-SRTS project
K.France Ave sidewalk
A.-Fuller St to W 57th St
L.France Ave sidewalk
-W 60th St to Hwy 62
The CITY ofEDINAProposed 2024 PACS Projects
www.EdinaMN.gov 11
M.Concord Ave sidewalk, Wooddale Ave
shared-use path
-Roadway reconstruction project
N.Southdale B sidewalks
A.-W 64th St, W 65th St, Barrie Rd, Heritage Dr
O.W 66th St shared-use path
-Replace pavers with asphalt
P.McCauley Trl shared-use path
-Post Ln to Indian Hills Way
The CITY ofEDINAQuestions / Discussion
www.EdinaMN.gov 12
Date: April 20, 2023 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 March 28, 2023 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 March 28, 2023.
INTRODUCTION:
See attached staff report.
Comments received by the Commission will be included in the staff report provided to City Council at their May
2 regular meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Traffic Safety Report of March 28, 2023
April 20, 2023
Transportation Commission
Nick Bauler, Traffic Safety Coordinator
Traffic Safety Report of March 28, 2023
Information / Background:
The Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) review of traffic safety matters occurred on March 28. The Traffic
Safety Coordinator, City Engineer, Streets Public Service Worker, Transportation Planner, Public Works
Director and Assistant City Planner were in attendance for this meeting. The Police Sergeant 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, they can submit correspondence to the Transportation Commission and/or to City Council
prior to the May 2 regular meeting.
Section A: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends action
A1. Request for added parking restriction signs on Cahill Road
Staff recommends adding signage to clarify current restriction.
Description Resident lives nearby and concerned with vehicles
consistently parking on east side of Cahill, at Sky
Zone.
AADT 6,500 (2019 AADT)
85% Speed N/A
Crashes None in past 10 years.
Sight Lines Adequate
Previous
Requests
None
Policy
Guideline Minnesota Statute 169.34 (14)- parking is restricted in
bike lanes, except when posted otherwise.
Unique
Circumstances
Bike lanes present, on-street parking restricted. Cahill Rd Street parking on Saturday, March 18
STAFF REPORT Page 2
Section B: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends no action
B1. Request for advanced crosswalk signage on Eden Avenue at crosswalk east of Vernon Avenue
Staff recommends no changes as sight lines provide adequate stopping distance from both
directions.
B2. Review street name signs at Eden Avenue mini roundabout
Staff recommends no action as the street name signs are properly installed prior to each
respective exit.
Description Requestor is concerned drivers traveling east on Eden
don’t have proper sight lines to see crosswalk at
Grandview Square entrance.
ADT 3,600 (2020 AADT)
85% Speed 31.6 mph (2016)
Crashes Two off-road property-damage crashes, and
Two crashes of vehicles exiting Gas Station turning east.
Ped and Bike
Crosses
26 pedestrian crosses (April 2022).
Sight Lines Eastbound: adequate (approximately 200’)
Previous
Requests
N/A
Policy
Guideline
MnMUTCD: Non-Vehicular Warning signs may be used
to alert road users in advance of locations where
unexpected entries into the roadway might occur.
Unique
Circumstances
Eden Ave roundabout completed in 2022.
RRFB installed during Avidor development in 2019.
Description Residents believe directional street name signs
entering roundabout cause driver confusion.
ADT > 4,000 using roundabout.
85% Speed 31.6 mph (2016 Eden)
Crashes One in October 2022- driver in roundabout abruptly
stopped and was rear-ended.
Sight Lines Adequate
Previous
Requests
Roundabout causing increased speeds along Eden
Policy
Guideline
N/A
Unique
Circumstances
Street name signs are typically placed in splitter
islands on standard roundabouts; there is insufficient
space to install signs on smaller splitter islands of
mini roundabout. Street name signs were installed
outside the roundabout on the drivers right side
prior to each respective exit.
Eden Ave crosswalk
Entering roundabout from Eden Ave facing east
STAFF REPORT Page 3
B3. Request for Dynamic Speed Display signs on Valley View Road, west of Gleason Road
Staff recommends no action at this time. Staff will consider dynamic speed display signs at
Valley View Rd following a drafted policy later this year.
Section C: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends further study
C1. Crosswalk request over Valley Lane at Ridgeview Drive
Staff recommends further discussion as an anticipated street reconstruction project can
provide an opportunity for crossing improvements.
Description Resident concerned with vehicle speeds exceeding 25
mph speed limit.
ADT 1,970 (2016)
85% Speed 35.2 mph (2016)
Crashes Four crashes since 2017 – two near curve at Dakota Trl.
Ped and Bike
Crosses
N/A
Sight Lines Adequate
Previous
Work
Overlay in 2016 with added striped parking bay.
Policy
Guideline
N/A
Unique
Circumstances
Approved crosswalk to be installed at Cheyenne Trl and
Mark Ter in 2023. Similar requests for added RRFBs
include W 62nd St at Pamela Park and W 65th St between
hospitals.
Description Resident needs to cross Valley from Ridgeview and
is concerned with lack of gaps and is requesting a
crosswalk for increased visibility.
ADT 6,600 (2019 AADT)
85% Speed N/A
Crashes Three crashes- 15’, 16’, 17’. Two northbound run-
off road property damage crashes.
Ped and Bike
Crosses
97 total crosses, peak hour of 18 at 4:15-5:15 PM,
exceeds 16 crosses one additional hour.
Street Width 35’ measured by aerial map.
Sight Lines Inadequate from the west.
Previous
Requests
Complaints about Valley Ln vehicle volume and
speeds during afternoon rush hour.
Unique
Circumstances
Sidewalk on south side of Valley.
Access to Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail is < 1/6
mile west.
Future Work 2023 planned overlay project north of Valley.
A sidewalk is proposed on Ridgeview.
Policy
Guideline
Crosswalk does not meet warrants; volume shy by
2 crosses in peak hour.
Valley Ln and Ridgeview Dr
Valley View Rd
STAFF REPORT Page 4
C2. Review pedestrian signs on Bush Lake Road
Staff recommends further discussions to determine appropriate signage for the area.
C3. Request for RRFBs at crosswalk over Blake Rd and Fox Meadow Park
Staff recommends conducting a crossing study to determine level of use for this crosswalk.
Section D: Other traffic safety items handled
D1. An online submission was made regarding egregious parking at Braemar Arena. Submitter was informed
to contact EPD non-emergency dispatch for parking enforcement issues.
D2. A request to improve pedestrian facilities at W 69th St and France Ave. The resident’s request was sent
to Hennepin County staff as France Ave is under County jurisdiction. County staff previously reviewed
improvement options at this intersection and will communicate updates with the requestor and City staff.
D3. A request was made to “bag” parking restriction signs along Lincoln Dr during an estate sale within
Habitat Ct. The EPD are working with the requester to accommodate for the event.
D4. A request was submitted to replace a torn-up metal cap on Halifax with a City plow. Public Works was
notified and fixed the issue.
D5. A resident requested pedestrian safety improvements at W 69th St and France Ave. Hennepin County
staff was informed of this request and the resident was provided the corresponding County contact.
Description Staff requests reviewing use of warning signs. Are such
signs used elsewhere in Edina, not at a crosswalk?
ADT 3,750 (2011)
85% Speed 34.2 mph (2011)
Crashes One in 2019- failure to yield.
Ped and Bike
Crosses
N/A
Sight Lines Adequate
Previous
Requests
None
Policy
Guideline
MnMUTCD: May be used to alert road users in
advance of locations where unexpected entries in the
roadway might occur.
Unique
Circumstances
Business adjacent to area has different office buildings
in area. No sidewalks or designated crossing locations.
Description Resident requesting added crossing treatments due
to traffic volume and speeds on Blake
ADT 3,120 (2015)
85% Speed 35.1 mph (2015)
Crashes None in past 10 years
Sight Lines Adequate. Advanced pedestrian crossing signs
present on Blake.
Previous
Requests
Other complaints of speeds on Blake.
An approved crosswalk at Scriver, installed during
Blake-Interlachen project in ’23.
Policy
Guideline
Crosswalk in place before 2008 as a connection to
Fox Meadow Park. Current crosswalk meets policy
based on roadway configuration. Recommended no
action. Blake Rd at Fox Meadow Park
Bush Lake Rd facing north
STAFF REPORT Page 5
D6. A resident requested a crosswalk over Vernon Ave at the entrance to Wells Fargo and Jerry’s stating
many senior residents cross there. Hennepin County staff will review this intersection and will consider a
crosswalk as part of the intersection improvements at Vernon and Interlachen Blvd.
D7. A resident was concerned with pedestrians within 50th & France not utilizing the push-buttons at the
crossings with RRFBs and is requesting added signage to promote the buttons. Signs are currently utilized
for the push buttons and no added signage is necessary.
D8. A request to add a parking restriction sign west of France Ave on W 42nd St to prevent vehicles from
parking too close to the intersection. The resident was informed to contact the EPD if vehicles are parking
within 30 feet of the intersection.
Date: April 20, 2023 Agenda Item #: VII.B.
To:Transportation Commission Item Type:
Other
From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Activity:
Subject:2023 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 2023 Work P lan initiatives (unless an item is elsewhere on
the current agenda). See attached work plan.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
2023 Work Plan Progress Report
Approved by City Council December 6, 2022
Commission: Transportation Commission
2023 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)
Pedestrian Crossing Policy Review
Review existing crossing policy and recommend changes with
consideration for local amenities such as parks and schools.
Deliverable
Report and recommendations to City
Council
Leads
Chris Brown
Target
Completion Date
Q4 Sub-Committee
Budget Required: None
Staff Support Required: 1 hour per month from Staff Liaison, ~5 hours from other staff (Engineering, Parks & Recreation)
Jan: No update.
Feb: Starting to review policy, resources provided by staff and case studies from other communities.
Mar: Started reviewing case studies from Seattle, Denver and Dakota County and will bring back findings and recommendations.
Initiative #2 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☒ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Bicycle Network Planning for Bikes as Transportation
Develop a priority list of high-traffic corridors and ideas for bike friendly
improvements.
Deliverable
Report to City Council
Leads
Andy Lewis, Mindy
Ahler, Jill Plumb-Smith
Target
Completion Date
Q4
Sub-committee
Budget Required: None
Staff Support Required: 1 hour per month from Staff Liaison
Jan: Subcommittee will use 2018 Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan as blueprint to guide this initiative. Requested street reconstruction information and
Hennepin County contacts from staff.
Feb: Subcommittee will connect with Hennepin County staff on gaps in their system and timeline for improvements.
Mar: Subcommittee met with Hennepin County staff, learned about County’s cost participation program. Hennepin County has also identified how inhospitable
France Ave is for pedestrians and cyclists.
Approved by City Council December 6, 2022
Initiative #3 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☒ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
France Avenue Corridor Review
Review the safety, accessibility, and amenities along the existing France
Avenue Transit Corridor for pedestrians, bicyclists and transit riders
between Minnesota Drive and Highway 62 (Southdale District).
Investigation will include site visits and review of similar case studies
that promote non-automobile transportation modes along similar scale
roadways and will include input from key stakeholders. Inquiry is in
response to the Climate Action Plan and new parking ordinances.
Deliverable
Report to City Council
Leads
Tricia Rubenstein, Bruce
McCarthy, Lori Richman
Target
Completion Date
Q4
Sub-committee
Budget Required: None.
Staff Support Required: 2-5 hours per month from Staff Liaison, ~10 hours from Communications for stakeholder engagement/website
Jan: Requested Hennepin County contacts from staff.
Feb: Subcommittee has started a base drawing, highlighting sidewalks, crosswalks, driveways, and signage. Requested Richfield contacts from staff to get more
information on recent W 66th St reconstruction project.
Mar: Subcommittee reviewed existing sidewalks gaps, amenities for cyclists. Hennepin County is adding sidewalk between Minnesota Dr and W 76th St. Staff
provided a contact for the City of Richfield to learn about recent W 66th St project.
Initiative #4 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☒ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Boulevard Tree Planting
Review options for replacement and new boulevard tree planting
program (Greenspace + Trees Strategy GS1).
Deliverable
Report to City Council
Leads
Tricia Rubenstein
Target
Completion Date
Q4 Sub-Committee
Budget Required: None
Staff Support Required: 1 hour per month from Staff Liaison, ~5 hours from City Forester
Jan: Already collected information on potential opportunities.
Feb: Planning to meet with City Forester in spring.
Mar: City Forester has new interactive map showing where new trees are being planted.
Approved by City Council December 6, 2022
Initiative #5 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☐ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☒ 4 (Review & Decide)
Cahill Small Area Plan
Appoint Commissioner to serve on the Cahill small area plan working
group.
Deliverable
Commissioner will actively participate
in the working group and provide
regular updates to the Commission.
Leads
Janet Kitui
Target
Completion Date
Q4 Working Group
Budget Required: Funds available through Hennepin County Planning Grant
Staff Support Required: 1 hour per month from Staff Liaison.
Jan: Commissioner Kitui absent, no update provided. Next public workshop is Tuesday, February 21, 7-9 p.m. at Public Works.
Feb: No update.
Mar: No update.
Initiative #6 Initiative Type ☒ Project ☐ Ongoing / Annual ☐ Event
Council Charge ☐ 1 (Study & Report) ☐ 2 (Review & Comment) ☒ 3 (Review & Recommend) ☐ 4 (Review & Decide)
Parking
Consideration of future parking in Edina to identify parking initiatives to
pursue in the next 10-15 years, in what order and what
Commissions/resources should be assigned to each.
Deliverable
Recommendation to City Council
(Review and Comment from ETC, EEC)
Leads
Kirk Johnson, Janet Kitui
Target
Completion Date
Q4 Cross-Commission
Committee (PC lead,
EEC)
Budget Required: None
Staff Support Required: 2-5 hours per month from Staff Liaison, ~5 hours from other staff (Planning, Engineering)
Jan: Planning Commission lead (Alkire) will set up a meeting in early March. EEC representative is Commissioner Schima. Planning expects to develop a roadmap
for Council/Commissions on parking initiatives. ETC will inquire whether bike parking can be included.
Feb: No update.
Mar: Waiting to hear who new lead is from Planning Commission.
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.)
Transit service advocacy, pedestrian safety education, speed limit adherence