HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-02-15 Meeting PacketAgenda
Transportation Commission
City Of Edina, Minnesota
City Hall - Community Room
Thursday, February 15, 2024
6:00 PM
I.Call To Order
II.Roll Call
III.Approval Of Meeting Agenda
IV.Approval Of Meeting Minutes
A.Draft Minutes: January 18, 2024
V.Special Recognitions And Presentations
A.Special Recognition - Commissioner Johnson
B.2023 Tra,c Safety Summary Report
C.2023 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 January 30, 2024
B.Draft 20th Anniversary Proclamation
C.2024 Work Plan Updates
D.Annual Elections
VIII.Chair And Member Comments
IX.Sta5 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 ampli8cation, an
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Date: February 15, 2024 Agenda Item #: IV.A.
To:Transportation Commission Item Type:
Minutes
From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Activity:
Subject:Draft Minutes: January 18, 2024 Action
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve the minutes of the January 18, 2024 regular meeting.
INTRODUCTION:
See attached draft minutes.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Draft Minutes: Jan. 18, 2024
Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date:
Minutes
City Of Edina, Minnesota
Transportation Commission
City Hall Community Room
January 18, 2024
I. Call To Order
Chair Lewis called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
II. Roll Call
Answering roll call: Commissioners Bildsten, Johnson, McCarthy, Olson, Plumb-Smith, Rubenstein, Wright,
Donnelly, Karoussos, Lewis
Late: Commissioner Brown
Staff present: Transportation Planner Andrew Scipioni
III. Approval of Meeting Agenda
Motion was made by Commissioner Bildsten 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 McCarthy and seconded by Commissioner Rubenstein to
approve the December 21, 2023 meeting minutes. All voted aye. Motion carried.
Commissioner Brown arrived at 6:01.
V. Community Comment
None.
VI. Reports/Recommendations
A. Draft 20th Anniversary Proclamation
The Commission reviewed and commented on a draft proclamation recognizing the Commission’s
20th anniversary.
B. 2024 Work Plan Updates
• #1 Traffic Safety Infrastructure – No update.
• #2 Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Review – No update.
• #3 Parking – No updates received from Planning. Jan. 9 meeting was cancelled.
• #4 20th Anniversary Proclamation – Commission reviewed draft proclamation.
VII. Chair and Member Comments – Received.
Draft Minutes☒
Approved Minutes☐
Approved Date:
VIII. Staff Comments
A. Traffic Safety Education Campaign
The Commission reviewed and comments on topics and strategies for a proposed community
education campaign.
IX. Adjournment
Motion was made by Commissioner Johnson and seconded by Commissioner Plumb-Smith to
adjourn the January 18, 2023 regular meeting at 6:31 p.m. All voted aye. Motion carried.
TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE
J F M A M J J A S O N D # of Mtgs Attendance %
Meetings 1 1
SEAT NAME
1 Wright, Grant 1 1 100%
2 Rubenstein, Tricia 1 1 100%
3 Bildsten, Roger 1 1 100%
4 Lewis, Andy 1 1 100%
5 Johnson, Kirk 1 1 100%
6 Brown, Chris 1 1 100%
7 Olson, Bethany 1 1 100%
8 McCarthy, Bruce 1 1 100%
9 Plumb-Smith, Jill 1 1 100%
10 Donnelly, Sam (s) 1 1 100%
11 Karoussos, Evangelia (s) 1 1 100%
Date: February 15, 2024 Agenda Item #: V.A.
To:Transportation Commission Item Type:
Other
From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Activity:
Subject:Special Recognition - Commissioner Johnson Information
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
None.
INTRODUCTION:
Commissioner Johson will end his service on the Commission after tonight's meeting.
The City thanks Johnson for the contributions made during his six years on the Commission, including two years
of service as Chair.
Date: February 15, 2024 Agenda Item #: V.B.
To:Transportation Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:Nick Bauler, Traffic Safety Coordinator
Item Activity:
Subject:2023 Traffic Safety Summary Report Discussion
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Review and comment on the 2023 Traffic Safety Summary Report.
INTRODUCTION:
See attached staff report. Commission comments will be included in the staff report presented to City Councilin
March.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
2023 Traffic Safety Summary Report
February 15, 2024
Transportation Commission
Nick Bauler, Traffic Safety Coordinator
2023 Traffic Safety Summary Report
Information / Background:
The Engineering Department received 183 traffic safety requests in 2023. Requests are received by phone,
mail, email and through the City’s website. 188 requests were reviewed and completed in 2023, an increase
of 9 requests from 2022; this includes 51 requests received before 2023. Each request may require data
collection and analysis by the Traffic Safety Coordinator prior to review by the Traffic Safety Committee.
Requests are assigned to one of five categories; Traffic Calming, Parking and Signage, Intersection Control,
Pedestrian Safety or Other (see Figure 1).
Figure 1. Traffic Safety Requests Reviewed in 2023
After requests are reviewed by the Committee, they are categorized as A (recommended action), B
(recommended denial/no change) or C (recommend further study) items in traffic safety reports. Many
requests are handled solely by the Traffic Safety Coordinator; these are generally requests for increased
police enforcement or for matters governed by existing City policies (crosswalks, signage, traffic signals,
etc.). These are categorized as D items. Table 1 shows the full breakdown of requests reviewed in 2023.
14%
29%
20%
22%
15%
Traffic Calming
Parking & Signage
Intersection Control
Pedestrian Safety
Other
STAFF REPORT Page 2
Table 1. 2023 Traffic Safety Requests by Type
In total, the Committee recommended action of 19 requests (A items) and denial of 42 (B items). 105
requests were handled by the Traffic Safety Coordinator (D items). Parking and Signage received the
highest number of approvals (10), followed by Pedestrian Safety (6) and Other (3).
Figure 2 shows the 2023 traffic safety requests by month received. Requests increased in April thru
September, likely a result of improving weather and traffic volumes shifting between school years.
Figure 2. 2023 Traffic Safety Requests by Month Received
Request Type Traffic Calming Parking & Signage Intersection Control Pedestrian Safety Other
Items Reviewed 24 (14%) 49 (29%) 33 (20%) 36 (22%) 25 (15%)
Recommendation A B D A B D A B D A B D A B D
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STAFF REPORT Page 3
Figures 3 and 4 demonstrate trends from 2019 to 2023. Figure 3 shows the number of requests received by
month, which illustrates most requests are received in the spring and summer months and taper off as
winter approaches.
Figure 3. Traffic Safety Requests Received by Month (2019 – 2023)
Figure 4 shows requests submitted by category. Pedestrian Safety and Intersection Control requests
increased in 2023 while Traffic Calming decreased.
Figure 4. Traffic Safety Requests Received by Category (2019 – 2023)
Each request is geolocated so staff can monitor trends and track multiple requests made at the same
locations. Table 2 shows the number of requests received from each quadrant of the City and the most
requested category. Figures 5 – 8 show the locations of each traffic safety request by quadrant.
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STAFF REPORT Page 4
Table 2. 2023 Traffic Safety Requests by Quadrant
Quadrant Requests
Received
% of Total
Requests Received Most Requested Category
Northwest 46 25% Pedestrian Safety (16)
Southwest 35 19% Intersection Control (11)
Southeast 37 20% Intersection Control & Pedestrian Safety (12)
Northeast 65 36% Parking & Signage (19)
Figure 5. 2023 Traffic Safety Requests Received in Northwest Edina
STAFF REPORT Page 5
Figure 6. 2023 Traffic Safety Requests Received in Southwest Edina
STAFF REPORT Page 6
Figure 7. 2023 Traffic Safety Requests Received in Southeast Edina
STAFF REPORT Page 7
Figure 8. 2023 Traffic Safety Requests Received in Northeast Edina
Date: February 15, 2024 Agenda Item #: V.C.
To:Transportation Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Activity:
Subject:2023 PACS Fund Summary Report Discussion
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Review and comment on the 2023 Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety (PACS) Fund Summary Report.
INTRODUCTION:
See attached staff report. Staff will present updated equity criteria and proposed future PACS Fund projests in
March.
Commission comments will be included in the staff report presented to City Council in April.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
2023 PACS Fund Summary Report
2023 PACS Fund Summary Table
2023 PACS Fund Project Map
February 15, 2024
Transportation Commission
Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
2023 Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety (PACS) Fund Summary Report
Information / Background:
The PACS Funds available in 2023 were $2,451,326. This includes $942,660 in rollover funds from 2022 and
a $273,182 federal Safe Routes to School grant. Approximately $376,347 is estimated to roll over into the
current PACS Fund (2024). $2,074,979 (85%) of available funds were spent on PACS-related projects and
items in 2023 (an increase of approximately $1,245,484 or 150% from 2022). About 4.1 miles of new
pedestrian and bicycle facilities were installed in 2023 using the PACS Fund (3.4 more than 2022). Table 1
shows a breakdown of all related expenditures in 2023. Detailed project costs and locations are shown in
the attached summary table and project map.
Table 1: 2023 PACS Fund Expenditures
While most of the costs shown are actual construction costs, some are estimated based on pending final
payments to contractors.
Attached:
2023 PACS Fund Summary Table
2023 PACS Fund Projects Map
PACS Project Type Cost Percentage
New Pedestrian & Bicycle Facilities $ 1,612,616 77.7%
Maintain Existing Pedestrian & Bicycle Facilities $ 51,811 2.5%
Final Payments for Previous Projects $ 43,721 2.1%
Total Construction: $ 1,708,148 82.3%
Professional Services $ 160,820 7.8%
Other (maintenance, supplies, etc.) $ 9,069 0.4%
Transportation Planner Salary and Benefits $ 118,559 5.7%
Sidewalk Inspector Salary and Benefits $ 78,383 3.8% Total Administrative: $ 366,831 17.7%
Total 2023 PACS Expenditures: $ 2,074,979 100.0%
Franchise Fees = 1,235,483.89$
Intergovernmental (Grants) = 273,182.00$
Other = -$
2022 PACS Fund Rollover = 942,660.62$
2,451,326.51$
Category Project Location
Map
Key
Approx. LF of
New Facility Notes Cost
Morningside sidewalks, bike boulevard A 7,516 Morningside C roadway reconstruction 280,896.52$
Morningside sidewalks, bike boulevard A 2,014 Morningside D/E roadway reconstruction 45,933.65$
Blake Rd sidewalks, bike lanes, trails City limits to Scriver Rd B 8,423 Blake Rd roadway reconstruction 100,000.00$
France Ave sidewalk W 58th St to W 60th St D 1,283 522,164.89$
McCauley Trl shared-use path Timber Trl to Post Ln G 1,384 366,632.23$
Valley View Rd pedestrian ramps and crosswalk Cheyenne Trl and Mark Terrace Dr H -Approved Traffic Safety request 23,807.00$
Cornelia Safe Routes to School project Wooddale Ave to Cornelia Dr I 892 Federal SRTS grant 273,182.00$
Final payments on 2022 projects 43,721.27$
Sidewalk Inspection Program C - Sidewalk panel/ped ramp replacements, grinding 34,164.00$
Pedestrian flasher replacement W 70th St and Wooddale Ave - To be installed 2024 17,646.76$
Morningside sidewalks, bike bouelvard Braun Intertec 359.95$
Blake Rd sidewalks, bike lanes, trails WSB, Braun Intertec 7,980.65$
France Ave sidewalk Bolton & Menk, Braun Intertec 48,612.50$
McCauley Trl shared-use path WSB 42,263.00$
Cornelia Safe Routes to School project Braun Intertec 5,019.00$
Valley View Rd transportation study E - Bolton & Menk 10,000.00$
Rosland Park pedestrian bridge F - Bolton & Menk 46,585.00$
Other Internal services (I.T., equipment maintenance) 9,069.00$
One full-time employee (direct and indirect labor costs) Transportation Planner 118,558.75$
One full-time employee (direct and indirect labor costs) Sidewalk Inspector 78,383.00$
Total = 2,074,979.17$
21,512 Rollover to 2024 Budget = 376,347.34$
Revenue2023 Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Fund Expenditures
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Date: February 15, 2024 Agenda Item #: VII.A.
To:Transportation Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Activity:
Subject:Traffic Safety Report of January 30, 2024 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 January 30, 2024.
INTRODUCTION:
See attached staff report.
Comments received by the Commission will be included in the staff report provided to City Council at their
March 6 regular meeting.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Traffic Safety Report of January 30, 2024
February 15, 2024
Traffic Safety Committee
Nick Bauler, Traffic Safety Coordinator
Traffic Safety Report of January 30, 2024
Information / Background:
The Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) review of traffic safety matters occurred on January 30. The Traffic
Safety Coordinator, City Engineer, Streets Public Service Worker, Transportation Planner, Police Sergeant,
Public Works Director and Assistant City Planner were in attendance for this meeting. The Transportation
Planner was not able to attend but was informed of 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 March 6 regular meeting.
Section A: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends action
A1. Request for parking restrictions on Hansen Rd and Valley View Rd.
Staff recommends parking restrictions on Hansen Rd and Valley View Rd along the curve.
Description Requestor is concerned with sight lines when
vehicles are parked on west side of Hansen Rd,
north of Valley View Rd.
ADT 1,623 (2013)
85% Speed 30.1 mph (2009)
Crashes One in 2022. Eastbound vehicle ran off road and hit
electrical pole.
Sight Lines Compromised by roadway geometry and grade
change.
Previous Request N/A
Unique
Circumstances
Roadway reconstructed in 2017.
Street is 24’ wide.
Hansen Rd at Valley View Rd
STAFF REPORT Page 2
A2. Two requests for adding and replacing Dead End/No Outlet signs along Josephine Ave at W 64th and W
65th Sts.
Staff recommends installing No Outlet signage at W 64th St and Josephine Ave. Staff also
recommends removing the Dead End sign at W 65th St and Josephine Ave and installing an
X4-11 sign at the east end of W 65th St.
Section B: Items on which the Traffic Safety Committee recommends no action
B1. Request for improved crossing treatments at W 65th St near M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital.
Staff recommends no action citing planned safety upgrades coming to this crossing during the
construction of the Metro Transit E-Line in 2024 and 2025.
Description W 64th – Request to replace Dead End with No Outlet.
W 65th – Request to add No Outlet for Josephine traffic.
AADT Josephine – 609 (2018)
W 64th – 500 (2014)
W 65th – 68 (2018)
85% Speed Josephine – 31.7 mph (2018)
W 64th – 20.1 (2014)
W 65th – 22.6 (2018)
Crashes None at both intersections.
Sight Lines Adequate
Unique
Circumstances
End of street is visible for both locations.
Description Hospital staff concerned with current standard
crosswalk not visible enough for drivers on W
65th St. Note of vulnerable users crossing.
ADT 2,300 (2023)
85% Speed N/A
Crashes One crash involving eastbound left turning into
north driveway, hit westbound vehicle (July
2021)
Ped and Bike
Crosses
461 total crosses
Peak hour of 65 crosses from Noon to 1 PM
Sight Lines Adequate
Previous
Requests
A crosswalk was installed in 2018 following
Traffic Safety review.
Policy
Guideline
Existing crosswalk treatment complies with City
policy.
Unique
Circumstances
Metro transit bus stop located at east side of
hospital driveways.
Approximately 700 feet east, W 65th St will be
reconstructed in 2024.
W 65th St Crosswalk
Josephine Ave at W 64th & W 65th Sts
STAFF REPORT Page 3
B2. Request for left and thru designations for westbound vehicles on W 65th St at France Ave.
Staff recommends no action citing crash history and traffic volume does not warrant changes.
B3. Review parking designations on Willson Rd.
Staff recommends no changes to on-street parking
restrictions.
B4. Request for crosswalks over Blake Rd at Spruce Rd and/or Maloney Ave.
Staff recommends no action as crosswalk warrants are not
met.
Description Resident concerned with signal delays and requested
separate designations.
ADT W 65th total westbound traffic– 3,331 (2018)
Left – 485 – 15% total westbound traffic
Thru – 568 – 17% total westbound traffic
Right – 2270 – 68% total westbound traffic
Peak Hour Left – 55 – 10%
Thru – 98 – 18%
Right – 383 – 71%
Crashes Westbound left-turning vehicle hit eastbound thru.
Two westbound vehicles cued and collided traveling
over France (side-swipe).
Sight Lines Adequate
Previous Request Similar request, reviewed by Hennepin County staff in
2021- traffic volume and crash data did not warrant
left turn signal.
Description Maison Green opened February 1st, looking for clarity of on-
street parking designations.
Currently, parking is allowed on both sides of Willson Rd.
AADT 3,916 (2017)
85% Speed 36.1 mph
Crashes One in 2015- vehicle exiting business driveway had impacted
sight lines due to vehicles parked on the west side of Willson
Rd.
Sight Lines Adequate
Previous
Requests
N/A
Street Width 29’ 10” face to face of curb.
Unique
Circumstances
196 unit with 270 underground parking spaces.
7 outdoor “guest” spaces
Description Requestors live east of Blake Rd and want a neighborhood
connection to the Harley Hopkins Family Center, Blake
School and Alden Park.
ADT 4,730 (2021)
85% Speed 34.2 mph (2021)
Ped and Bike
Crosses
Spruce - 60 total, peak hour of 12 (8-9 AM)
Maloney - 31 total, peak hour of 10 (9-10 AM)
Combined peak of 15 crosses at 8:30-9:30
Crashes One crash at Maloney Ave and Blake Rd in 2015.
Sight Lines Adequate
Previous Request A crosswalk was previously in place at Spruce Rd.
Unique
Circumstances
Blake was reconstructed in 2023.
Sidewalk on west side, bike lanes on both sides of Blake.
Spruce Rd and Maloney Ave at Blake Rd
Willson Rd
W 65th St at France Ave
STAFF REPORT Page 4
B5. Request for a crosswalk over Valley View Rd at Brookview Ave.
Staff recommends no action as crosswalk warrants are not met.
B6. Request for all-way stop controls at W 66th St and Wilryan Ave.
Staff recommends no added stop controls. The Police Department will enforce speeds at their
discretion.
Description Requester cites bus stop at corner should lead to a
crosswalk over Valley View.
AADT 8,600 (2021)
85% Speed 36.1 mph (2005)
Bike & Ped
Crosses
11 Pedestrians
Two bicyclists
Crashes Four in last five years. All include southbound
vehicle failing to yield. Three accidents involved a
westbound vehicle.
Sight Lines Adequate
Previous Request N/A
Previous Work Brookview reconstructed in 2018.
Valley View was overlaid in 2023.
Unique
Circumstances
The bus stops at this intersection are not currently
served.
Description Resident concerned with rush hour traffic on W
66th St. Requesting police enforcement and a stop
sign to help slow drivers and prevent non-local
traffic from using W 66th.
ADT W 66th – 4,676 (2022)
Wilryan – 684 (2018)
85% Speed W 66th – 39.8 mph (2022)
Wilryan – 29.7 mph (2018)
Crashes None at intersection.
Sight Lines Adequate, but impacted due to grade of W 66th St.
Previous Request Westbound stop sign on W 66th installed in 1972-
to slow speeds and allow southbound drivers on
Tingdale reaction times to enter W 66th.
Unique
Circumstances
10% slope from Wilryan to Normandale Park
(750’)
Valley View Rd and Brookview Ave
W 66th St at Wilryan Ave
STAFF REPORT Page 5
B7. Request for all-way stop controls at Ayrshire Blvd and Glengarry Pkwy.
Staff recommends no additional stop controls as warrants are not met.
Section D: Other traffic safety items handled
D1. A resident reported vehicles driving over one of the new roundabouts near City Hall along Eden Ave
and requested to paint the curb to prevent future instances. Striping was recently completed along the inner
pavement portion of the roundabout and the City does not paint curbs to impact driver behavior.
D2. A resident was concerned with parents parking on Richmond Dr waiting to pick-up students at Our
Lady of Grace in the afternoons. This was previously reviewed in August 2022 and no action was
recommended.
D3. A concern was submitted regarding a northbound left turn signal malfunctioning from York Ave onto
Hazelton Rd. The concern was referred to Hennepin County and the signal was reviewed and updated.
D4. A request was made for a sidewalk on W 66th St, west of Highway 100. The resident was informed a
sidewalk is anticipated for construction within the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan.
D5. A request was made for speed enforcement along Xerxes Ave near W 64th St. The Edina Police
Department was requested to patrol the area and use the mobile speed trailer to raise awareness of vehicle
speeds.
Description Concerned with fast vehicles on Glengarry and level
of safety for children crossing when going to
Highlands Elementary School.
Turn Count
(April 2023)
Glengarry Ayrshire
Northbound – 144 Eastbound - 93
Southbound – 95 Westbound - 220
85% Speed N/A
Crashes One in 2019- eastbound driver failed to stop at 2-
way stop control, hit by northbound driver
Sight Lines Drivers on Ayrshire have impacted sight lines at
intersection when both facing south. Due to this,
Ayrshire is stop-controlled.
Previous Request Complaints about trees blocking stop signs and
vegetation impacting intersection sight lines. Both
follow current clear-view ordinance.
Unique
Circumstances
The intersection is adjacent to Highlands Park;
Sidewalks are recommended to the north and west. Ayrshire Blvd at Glengarry Pkwy
Date: February 15, 2024 Agenda Item #: VII.B.
To:Transportation Commission Item Type:
Report and Recommendation
From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Activity:
Subject:Draft 20th Anniversary Proclamation Action
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve draft proclamation.
INTRODUCTION:
The Commission will review draft proclamation recognizing the Commission's 20th anniversary.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
Draft 20th Anniversary Proclamation
PROCLAMATION
EDINA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
20TH ANNIVERSARY
WHERAS, On April 16, 2002, the City of Edina established the Local Traffic Task Force to provide
criteria for analyzing traffic on local roadways and institute a toolbox to creatively
mitigate traffic issues, such as speed and volume as they pertain to local streets; and
WHEREAS, On July 15, 2003, the City of Edina established the Edina Transportation Commission to
advise City Council on matters relating to the operation of the local street system with
respect to traffic volumes, congestion, and functional classification; and
WHEREAS, In the past 20 years, the Edina Transportation Commission has achieved the following;
Participated in the development of the City’s Comprehensive Bicycle Transportation
Plan, the Active Routes to School Plan, the Living Streets Plan, the Pedestrian and
Bicycle Master Plan and the Transportation Chapter of the 2018 Comprehensive
Plan;
Supported efforts to improve the City’s network of non-motorized transportation
facilities to ensure that the needs of all users and all modes are accommodated;
Supported efforts to reduce speed limits on local roadways to improve safety and
mobility for all users;
Provided community perspective and recommendations on traffic safety requests;
Commented on projects funded by the Pedestrian and Cyclist Safety Fund;
Led community educational campaigns;
Supported the CloverRide circulator bus service;
Participated in community events such as Open Streets and Bike to Work Day
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Edina, MN, hereby recognize the achievement of
the Commission’s many members in 20 years of work to promote safety and mobility for all modes of
transportation in Edina. We reaffirm the City’s commitment to providing and maintaining transportation
facilities that meet mobility needs in an efficient, effective and safe manner.
Dated this XX day of XX, 2024
_______________________________
James B. Hovland, Mayor
Date: February 15, 2024 Agenda Item #: VII.C.
To:Transportation Commission Item Type:
Other
From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Activity:
Subject:2024 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 2024 Work P lan initiatives (unless an item is elsewhere on
the current agenda). See attached work plan.
ATTACHMENTS:
Description
2024 Work Plan Progress Report
Approved by City Council December 5, 2023
Transportation Commission
2024 Work Plan
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Initiative Type: Project Target Completion Date: Q4 Lead(s): Grant Wright, Bethany Olson
Initiative Title: Traffic Safety Infrastructure Research and Recommendations
Initiative Description: Residents have been vocal with the Transportation Commission about how dangerously fast
drivers drive on Edina’s residential streets – even after speed limits were lowered to 25 mph. This, paired with a lack of
focus on traffic enforcement capacity due to understaffing of patrol officers and a slower-than-desired implementation
of traffic calming measures they suggest to the Commission, leaves some residents feeling frustrated with the City’s
perceived inaction. To improve safety for all users of Edina’s transportation network, this initiative will support an
educational campaign (such as “Drive 25”) and recommend improved processes to implement traffic calming
improvements more quickly.
Deliverable: Complete case study research of cities that leverage quick build solutions to implement traffic calming
changes to roadways. Recommend improvements at priority locations (e.g., schools, parks, bus stops, places of
worship, etc.) and identify grant programs for city staff consideration to pursue for project implementation of best
practices.
Council Charge: ☐ 1: Study & Report ☐ 2: Review & Comment ☒ 3: Review & Recommend ☐ 4: Review & Decide
Budget Required: No funds available.
Staff Support Required: ~2 hours per month from Staff Liaison. Police and Public Works would likely be asked to
provide their perspective on various traffic calming techniques and infrastructure.
Jan: No update
2
Initiative Type: Project Target Completion Date: Q4 Lead(s): Roger Bildsten, Bethany Olson, Tricia
Rubenstein
Initiative Title: Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Review
Initiative Description: The Commission will assess progress to-date on implementation of the plan; prioritize
implementation of recommendations within the plan that have not been yet implemented; identify appropriate
updates, revisions, deletions or additions to the plan; and develop a community communication strategy related to the
plan.
Deliverable: Report to Council
Council Charge: ☒ 1: Study & Report ☐ 2: Review & Comment ☐ 3: Review & Recommend ☐ 4: Review & Decide
Budget Required: No funds available.
Staff Support Required: ~3 hours per month from Staff Liaison.
Jan: No update.
3
Initiative Type: Project Target Completion Date: Q4 Lead(s): Jill Plumb-Smith, Kirk Johnson
Initiative Title: Parking (Planning Commission Lead)
Initiative Description: Consideration of the future of 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. The Planning Commission will
be the lead.
Deliverable: ETC will review and comment on the final report and recommendation from Planning Commission.
Council Charge: ☐ 1: Study & Report ☐ 2: Review & Comment ☒3: Review & Recommend ☐ 4: Review & Decide
Budget Required: No budget available.
Staff Support Required: ~1 hour per month from Staff Liaison. Community Development staff will be primary contacts.
Jan: No update from Planning. Jan. 9 meeting was cancelled.
Approved by City Council December 5, 2023
4
Initiative Type: Event Target Completion Date: Q1 Lead(s): Andy Lewis, Grant Wright
Initiative Title: Edina Transportation Commission 20th Anniversary Recognition & Celebration
Initiative Description: The Commission will work with staff to create a proclamation recognizing the Commission’s 20th
anniversary and celebrating their contributions and achievements since 2004.
Deliverable: Proclamation for adoption by City Council.
Council Charge: ☐ 1: Study & Report ☐ 2: Review & Comment ☐ 3: Review & Recommend ☒ 4: Review & Decide
Budget Required: No budget available.
Staff Support Required: ~5 hours from Staff Liaison. Administration would be involved in reviewing the proclamation,
Communications may be involved in producing and distributing articles or social media posts on the City’s various
media channels.
Jan: Commission reviewed draft proclamation.
Parking Lot
Organized trash collection, transit service advocacy and expansion, boulevard tree planting
Date: February 15, 2024 Agenda Item #: VII.D.
To:Transportation Commission Item Type:
Other
From:Andrew Scipioni, Transportation Planner
Item Activity:
Subject:Annual Elections Action
CITY OF EDINA
4801 West 50th Street
Edina, MN 55424
www.edinamn.gov
ACTION REQUESTED:
Appoint Commission Chair and Vice Chair effective March 1, 2024 through February 28, 2025.
INTRODUCTION:
Annually, the Commission shall elect from its members a Chair and Vice Chair to serve a term of one year.
The responsibilities of the Chair include:
Working with the Staff Liaison to prepare the meeting agendas
Leading regular meetings and facilitating discussion
Encouraging participation by all members and the public
Maintaining meeting decorum
Facilitating development of the annual work plan
Consulting with members regarding attendance issues
The responsibilities of the Vice Chair include:
Performing the Chair’s duties if they are unavailable
Supporting the Chair as needed
No member may serve more than three consecutive one-year terms as Chair; there are no term limits for Vice
Chair.