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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2014-04-17 Meeting Packet AGENDA CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS April 17, 2014 6:00 P.M. I. CALL TO ORDER A. Election of Chair and Vice Chair II. ROLL CALL III. APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Regular Meeting of March 20, 2014 V. COMMUNITY COMMENT During “Community Comment,” the Transportation 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 Commission Members to respond to their comments tonight. Instead, the Commission might refer the matter to staff for consideration at a future meeting. VI. REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS A. Nine-Mile Creek Regional Trail Update B. W. 54th Street Draft Striping and Signage Plan C. Draft Citywide Pedestrian Facilities Maps D. Advisory Communication: Ordinance Change Allowing Bicycling on Sidewalks E. Traffic Safety Committee Report of April 2, 2014 F. New Bike Edina Transportation Commission Working Group G. Updates i. Student Member ii. Bike Edina– Minutes of February 13, 2014 iii. Living Streets Working Group Agenda / Edina Transportation Commission April 17, 2014 Page 2 iv. Communications Committee VII. CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS VIII. CHAIR AND COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS IX. STAFF COMMENTS A. France Avenue Pedestrian Improvement Project B. Local Project Updates C. Xerxes Avenue Bridge Replacement/Mill and Overlay 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 amplification, an interpreter, large-print documents or something else, please call 952-927-8861 72 hours in advance of the meeting. SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING MEETINGS/DATES/EVENTS Thursday April 17 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS Tuesday April 29 Volunteer Awards Reception 5:00 PM BRAEMAR CLUBHOUSE Thursday May 15 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday June 19 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday July 17 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS Thursday August 21 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday September 18 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM Thursday October 16 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COUNCIL CHAMBERS Thursday November 20 Regular ETC Meeting 6:00 PM COMMUNITY ROOM G:\Engineering\Infrastructure\Streets\Traffic\TRANSP COMM\Agendas & RR's\2014 Agendas\20140417-rev Agenda.docx City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 Edina Transportation Commission VI. F. Mark K. Nolan, AICP, Transportation Planner ☒ ☐ ☐ April 17, 2014 New Bike Edina Transportation Commission Working Group Approve proposed amendments to the Transportation Commission bylaws and bylaws for the Bike Edina Working Group, and forward recommendations to City Council for approval. Information / Background: You may recall at last month’s ETC meeting, Commissioner Janovy updated the Commission on Bike Edina’s exploration into becoming a working group of the ETC. This stemmed from Bike Edina’s joint work session with City Council on March 18, where Council expressed support for this. Since that time, Commissioner Janovy has been working with Assistant City Manager Kurt to revise both Bike Edina and ETC bylaws to facilitate this. Also, at their meeting last week, a majority of Bike Edina members voted in favor of becoming an ETC Working Group. Attachments: Draft ETC Bylaws with Bike Edina Working Group Draft Bike Edina Working Group Bylaws Draft April 10, 2014 Bike Edina Meeting Minutes G:\Engineering\Infrastructure\Streets\Traffic\TRANSP COMM\Agendas & RR's\2014 R&R\20140417\Item VI.F. Bike Edina ETC Working Group.docx Transportation Commission Bylaws Section 1: Introduction The bylaws outlined below are approved procedures for the Edina Transportation Commission. Members should review and understand City Code Chapter 2, Article III, Division 1 and Chapter 2, Article III, Division 9 included in the appendix of these bylaws. In the event of a conflict between the City Code and the Edina Transportation Commission bylaws, the City Code will prevail. Some components of these bylaws are common across all City boards and commissions. The City Staff Liaison should be consulted prior to considering bylaw amendments. Proposed bylaw amendments should be announced one meeting prior to voting on the proposed change. Bylaw amendments require the approval of a majority of the voting Edina Transportation Commission members and approval by the City Council. In addition to the City Code and these bylaws, the Edina Transportation Commission will be guided by those policies and procedural documents applicable to the Edina Transportation Commission or City advisory boards in general. Copies of these documents will be made available to members at the beginning of their service with the Edina Transportation Commission. Section 2: Mission and Business Address Refer to City Code Chapter 2, Article III, Division 1, Section 2-78 and Code Chapter 2, Article III, Division 9, Section 2-313 for the Edina Transportation Commission mission. The business office for the Edina Transportation Commission is located at: Edina Engineering Department, 7450 Metro Boulevard, Edina, Minnesota, 55439. Members of the public can also contact the Edina Transportation Commission at edinamail@EdinaMN.gov. Section 3: Membership Membership Composition Refer to City Code Chapter 2, Article III, Division 1 and Code Chapter 2, Article III, Division 9, Section 2-314. Terms of Membership Refer to City Code Chapter 2, Article III, Division 1, Section 2-81. Contact Information Edina Transportation Commission members are required to provide a mailing address and phone number or email address to the City Clerk. This contact information is available to City staff and members of the public. Responsibilities Edina Transportation Commission members are expected to be present and adequately prepared for all meetings and to actively participate in meeting discussions. Members who are unable to complete assigned tasks should notify the Chairperson as soon as possible. 1 | Page Transportation Commission Bylaws Attendance Refer to City Code Chapter 2, Article III, Division 1, Section 2-86. If a member cannot attend a regular meeting, he or she should notify the Staff Liaison as soon as possible and ideally no later than two hours prior to the start of the meeting. Cancelled meetings will be counted as meetings held and attended for purpose of calculating attendance percentages. Resignation or Removal Refer to City Code Chapter 2, Article III, Division 1, Section 2-81. The Edina Transportation Commission may ask the City Council to review a member’s appointment based on the member’s failure to perform the responsibilities outlined above. Section 4: Meetings Meeting Notice Refer to City Code Chapter 2, Article III, Division 1, Section 2-84. All board and commission meetings are open to the public. To comply with legal requirements and ensure accessibility to the public, the City Clerk gives official notice of all Edina Transportation Commission meetings on the City’s website and at City Hall. Regular Meetings Refer to City Code Chapter 2, Article III, Division 1, Section 2-84. Regular meetings of the Edina Transportation Commission are held at Edina City Hall, 4801 West 50th Street, Edina, Minnesota, 55424 or another officially noticed location on the third Thursday of the month. A regular meeting may be rescheduled by the Edina Transportation Commission at a prior meeting. Annual Meeting In April, the Edina Transportation Commission will hold an annual meeting to: • Elect officers for the upcoming year, • Review and update bylaws as necessary, and • Affirm the regular meeting schedule for the upcoming year. Special Meetings Special meetings of the Edina Transportation Commission may be called by the Chairperson, City Council, City Manager or by the directive of a majority of the Edina Transportation Commission voting members. Members will be notified of the special meeting by written or email communication at least three calendar days in advance of the meeting. To comply with the open meeting law and to ensure accessibility to the public, the City Clerk posts official notice of all special meetings. A quorum is not required for special meetings; however, members cannot take action on a motion unless a quorum is present. Canceling Meetings Meetings of the Edina Transportation Commission can be cancelled by the Chairperson, City Council, City Manager or by the directive of a majority of the Edina Transportation Commission voting members. Meetings may be cancelled for insufficient business, lack of quorum, conflict with a holiday, inclement weather, or in the event of a community emergency. 2 | Page Transportation Commission Bylaws Quorum Refer to City Code Chapter 2, Article III, Division 1, Section 2-84. Meeting Agendas Meeting agendas will be prepared by the Chairperson in consultation with the City Staff Liaison. Members may request that items be added to the agenda; however, the addition of such items is subject to approval by a majority of the voting members. The meeting agenda and related materials will be sent electronically and/or mailed the Thursday prior to the scheduled regular meeting. Meeting Proceedings During regular meetings, business will be conducted in the order listed below. The order of business may be changed with the support of a majority of the voting members. • Call to order • Roll call • Approval of agenda • Approval of minutes from preceding meeting • Public hearings • Community comment • Reports and recommendations • Correspondence • Commission comments • Staff comments • Adjournment Meetings will be conducted according to the latest edition of Roberts Rules of Order. Community Comment During "Community Comment," the Chair will ask to hear from those in attendance who would like to speak about something not on the agenda that is relevant to the Edina Transportation Commission. Individuals must limit their presentations to three minutes. The Chair has the right to limit the number of speakers making similar statements and to limit comments related to matters previously discussed. The Edina Transportation Commission is not required to respond to the comments. In order to maintain a respectful environment for all those in attendance, disruptive behavior such as the use of signs, clapping, cheering or booing is not allowed. Motions and Voting A simple majority of voting members present and voting will decide all motions before the Edina Transportation Commission. At the request of a member, a roll call vote will be taken when there is a divided vote on any item. A tie vote on any motion will result in a failure to pass. Student members are not eligible to vote. 3 | Page Transportation Commission Bylaws Meeting Minutes Refer to City Code Chapter 2, Article III, Division 1, Section 2-85. City staff will prepare minutes for Edina Transportation Commission meetings. The minutes will include which members were present and absent, a summary of each item discussed and any motions proposed, and the votes on those motions. If a member of City staff is not present to record minutes, the Edina Transportation Commission will appoint a secretary to prepare the minutes. The secretary will prepare draft minutes within two weeks of the meeting date and forward the draft to the Chair and City Staff Liaison. Approved minutes will be posted on the City’s website and forwarded to the City Clerk for distribution to the City Council by the City Staff Liaison. Section 5: Officers Refer to City Code Chapter 2, Article III, Division 1, Section 2-83. The Edina Transportation Commission will hold elections for the officer positions of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson at the annual meeting in April. The Chairperson may make and second motions and vote on all motions. The duties of the Chairperson include but are not limited to: • Prepare the agenda in consultation with the City Staff Liaison. • Lead the meeting in accordance with the agenda and facilitate discussion on agenda items. • Invoke a reasonable time limit for speakers during public testimony. • Ensure that the bylaws are followed and actions are properly taken. • Maintain meeting decorum. • Extend meetings or schedule special meetings as necessary. • Cancel meetings, in consultation with the City Staff Liaison. • Facilitate the development of the annual work plan. • Develop annual calendar of anticipated agenda items for each month. • Consult with members regarding attendance issues. • Encourage active participation by Edina Transportation Commission members and members of the public. The Vice Chairperson performs the duties of the Chairperson in his/her absence. If both the Chairperson and the Vice Chairperson are absent, an acting chairperson may be assigned in advance by either officer or at the meeting by a majority vote of the members. Section 6: City Staff Liaison Refer to City Code Chapter 2, Article III, Division 1, Section 2-79. The Edina Transportation Commission has a City Staff Liaison appointed by the City Manager. The City Staff Liaison is expected to work cooperatively with Edina Transportation Commission members. Members may not direct City staff but can request assistance through the City Staff Liaison to carry out the Edina Transportation Commission mission. The duties of the City Staff Liaison include but are not limited to: • Work with Chairperson to prepare and distribute meeting agendas. • Reserve meeting rooms and other needed meeting equipment. • Record and prepare meeting minutes (or delegate the responsibility to another City staff member). • Provide technical expertise and access to City resources. 4 | Page Transportation Commission Bylaws • Work with Chairperson to ensure bylaws are followed and annual work plans are submitted. • Relay information or directives from City Council meetings or work sessions relevant to the Edina Transportation Commission. • Respond to Edina Transportation Commission inquiries in a timely manner. • Forward information to and between Edina Transportation Commission members. • Record meeting attendance, include the current attendance record with each packet, and consult with the Chairperson and City Clerk regarding attendance issues. • Provide orientation materials to new members and chairperson. • Handle funds allocated to the Edina Transportation Commission in accordance with its directives, City policies and legal requirements. • Serve as the custodian of Edina Transportation Commission records. • Work with City Clerk to serve all notices required by law or these bylaws. Concerns with the performance of the City Staff Liaison should be directed to the Assistant City Manager. Section 7: Committees and Working Groups Introduction Committees or Working Groups may be established by a majority vote of the Edina Transportation Commission to study issues in greater depth and report findings. Committees or Working Groups present their analysis to the Edina Transportation Commission for discussion and recommendations. The Edina Transportation Commission has the sole authority to make final recommendations on all matters on which a Committee or Working Group has given guidance. The Edina Transportation Commission defines the scope and the duration of the Committee or Working Group’s mission. In no case may the Committee or Working Group exceed the authority granted by the Edina Transportation Commission. Committee and Working Group participants may not include enough voting Edina Transportation Commission members to constitute a quorum for the Edina Transportation Commission. Committees or Working Groups may be designated as standing (ongoing) or temporary in nature. Definitions Committees and Working Groups may be comprised of two or more people, one of whom is the Chair appointed by the Edina Transportation Commission. A Committee is comprised of current Edina Transportation Commission members only. A Working Group is led by an Edina Transportation Commission member, but will also include members of the public. Working Group Announcement Public notice will be given of the formation of any Working Group, including a press release from the City to local media outlets. Individuals will have a minimum of 14 days after the public notice to express interest in joining before members are selected. Public Access Based on the potential public interest in the topic, some Committee and Working Group meetings may be designated as public meetings by the Edina Transportation Commission or the City Council. If a Committee or Working Group’s 5 | Page Transportation Commission Bylaws meetings are designated as public meetings, official meeting notices, written agendas and written minutes are required. Refer to Section 4 of these bylaws for additional information on meeting notices. Appointments and Chair Assignments Committees: The Edina Transportation Commission Chairperson will ask for Committee volunteers from the Edina Transportation Commission membership. A majority vote may approve the Committee appointments once sufficient volunteers are established. A temporary Committee Chair will be appointed by the Transportation Commission at the time of Committee formation. The Committee will elect its own Chair and notify the Edina Transportation Commission Chairperson. Working Groups: The Edina Transportation Commission Chairperson will ask for volunteers from the Edina Transportation Commission to serve as the Working Group Chair. The Working Group Chair is approved by a majority of the Edina Transportation Commission members. The Working Group Chair will recommend other Working Group members. By definition, those members will include individuals outside of the Edina Transportation Commission. The Chair may also nominate a co-chair who is not an Edina Transportation Commission member. Working Group appointments will be made by a majority vote of Edina Transportation Commission members. The duties of the Committee or Working Group Chair(s) include but are not limited to: • Set the meeting schedule and, if required, notify the City Staff Liaison for public notification. • Prepare and distribute a written meeting agenda, if required. • Lead the meeting in accordance with the agenda and facilitate discussion on agenda items. • Ensure that this section of the bylaws and Edina Transportation Commission directives are followed. • Maintain meeting decorum. • Recommend members and notify Edina Transportation Commission of changes in membership (Working Group only). • Report on the Committee or Working Group’s activities at each regular Edina Transportation Commission meeting. • Communicate to the Committee or Working Group any directives, questions or input from the Edina Transportation Commission. Resignation or Removal A Committee or Working Group member may voluntarily resign by submitting his or her written resignation to the Chair of the Committee or Working Group. A Committee or Working Group member may be removed by a majority vote of the Edina Transportation Commission. Disbanding A Committee or Working Group may be disbanded at any regular meeting of the Edina Transportation Commission by a majority vote of the members. Committees or Working Groups will automatically be disbanded if no member of the Edina Transportation Commission is available to serve or appropriate volunteer membership cannot be established. 6 | Page Transportation Commission Bylaws Bike Edina The City Council has established Bike Edina as a standing work group of the Edina Transportation Commission. The purpose of Bike Edina is to support the mission of the Edina Transportation Commission and advise the City on bicycling- related issues. The mission of Bike Edina is to advance cycling in Edina by: • Advocating for a complete bicycle transportation network that serves cyclists of all ages and abilities, safely, comfortably and conveniently; • Serving as a voice and resource for city staff and elected/appointed officials, school district and community on bicycling-related issues; • Furthering public awareness and acceptance of bicycling as a fun, safe, convenient, healthy and sustainable mode of transportation and form of recreation, year around; and • Working collaboratively with other organizations to advance our mission for a progressive bicycle-friendly community where everyone can integrate cycling into their daily lives. Bike Edina has established bylaws that are consistent with the intent of this section. Amendments to the Bike Edina bylaws shall be made by a majority vote of the Bike Edina members and approved by a majority vote of the Edina Transportation Commission. Bike Edina will submit an annual work plan to the Edina Transportation Commission by July 1 of each year for review and approval. Meeting and activities of Bike Edina shall be suspended if no member of the Edina Transportation Commission is available to serve on Bike Edina or if the minimum number of regular Bike Edina members cannot be established. The Edina Transportation Commission shall notify the City Council in writing if the meetings and activities of Bike Edina have been suspended. If the activities of Bike Edina have been suspended for at least six months, the working group will be disbanded and this section of the Edina Transportation Commission bylaws will be deleted. Section 8: Communication Applicability This section applies to all types of media and communication methods including face-to-face, telephone, email and social media. Communication Between Members Outside of Meetings Edina Transportation Commission related communication between members when a quorum of voting members is present constitutes a violation of Open Meeting laws if it takes place outside of publicly-noticed meetings. Members are prohibited from discussing Edina Transportation Commission business in such a situation. Since email communication is common outside of meetings, the following email protocol is adopted: • Any email communication intended for a majority of Edina Transportation Commission members should go through the City Staff Liaison so that an appropriate record can be established. • Members should not respond “reply all” to group messages. • Members should not blind copy (bcc) other members. Members must not engage in a serial discussion of Edina Transportation Commission business. A serial discussion occurs when members discuss official business with a majority of voting members through successive communications. Serial 7 | Page Transportation Commission Bylaws communication can occur through a combination of communication methods such as face-to-face, email, telephone or on a social media site. Communication with the Public Outside of Meetings Edina Transportation Commission members are encouraged to share their work with members of the public within the guidelines noted in the paragraph below. When communicating Edina Transportation Commission business with the public, members should understand and convey the following: • The deliberations and decisions of the Edina Transportation Commission will be based solely on information contained in the public record presented to all Edina Transportation Commission members participating in the deliberation or action. • The member’s comments do not represent the opinion or viewpoint of other commissioners or the Edina Transportation Commission as a whole. Members should exercise care not to communicate how they intend to vote on any pending matter or give the appearance any matter has been pre-decided. Public Announcements and Press Releases The City’s Communications and Technology Services Department will approve and coordinate any public announcements, press releases or other media contact desired by the Edina Transportation Commission. Section 9: Financial Transactions All financial expenditures by the Edina Transportation Commission must relate to the Edina Transportation Commission mission and be covered under the Edina Transportation Commission budget. All expenditures must be approved in advance by a majority of the voting members. The City Staff Liaison is responsible for ensuring that all approved expenditures or reimbursements meet the criteria above as well as other City financial policies. Expenditures that do not meet the criteria above will not be reimbursed. The Edina Transportation Commission does not have the authority to execute contracts or to otherwise financially obligate the City of Edina. Any contract related to Edina Transportation Commission business will be managed by the City Staff Liaison and may be subject to City Council approval. Section 10: Ethical and Respectful Conduct Conflict of Interest Members may not use their position on the Edina Transportation Commission for personal benefit. The interests of the Edina Transportation Commission must be the first priority in all decisions and actions. Any member who has a financial interest in, or who may receive a financial benefit as a result of, any Edina Transportation Commission action or decision must disclose this fact as a conflict of interest. A member who has disclosed a conflict of interest should abstain from discussion and voting on the matter. Gifts 8 | Page Transportation Commission Bylaws Edina Transportation Commission members may not receive personal gifts from any “interested person” in conjunction with their board and commission duties. An “interested person” is a person, or representative of a person or an association, who has a direct financial interest in a recommendation under the Edina Transportation Commission’s purview. This section does not apply to lawful campaign contributions. The Edina Transportation Commission may recommend acceptance of general gifts or donations through the City’s donation policy. Respectful Behavior The City of Edina is committed to providing a work environment free from violence for all elected and appointed officials, employees and visitors. The City does not tolerate any form of violence in the workplace including threats or intimidating actions by or against any of the groups cited above. Violence and threats may include, but are not limited to: • Any act which is a physical assault • Any threat, behavior or action which is interpreted by a reasonable person to carry the potential to harm or endanger the safety of others, or result in an act of aggression, or destroy or damage City property. The Chairperson and City Staff Liaison have the right to call for the immediate removal of anyone who threatens or commits an act of violence on City property. Respectful behavior also includes how Edina Transportation Commission members relate to each other, City staff and members of the public. Members share a joint responsibility in modeling, monitoring and addressing behavior within the group. During Edina Transportation Commission interactions, members should strive to: • Treat people with courtesy, politeness and kindness • Encourage others to express their opinions and ideas • Listen to what others have to say • Use the ideas of others to improve decisions and outcomes • Recognize cultural differences Members should avoid: • Speaking over or cutting off another individual’s comments • Insulting, disparaging or putting down people or their ideas • Bullying other members by displaying a pattern of belittling, demeaning, judging or patronizing comments. How to Report Members can report cases of unethical conduct to the City Staff Liaison, Assistant City Manager, City Manager or City Attorney. 9 | Page Transportation Commission Bylaws Appendix City Code Chapter 2, Article III, Division 1 – Generally Sec. 2-78. Establishment (a) Authority to establish. Pursuant to Minn. Stats. § 412.621, and other such statutes as are specifically cited herein, the council establishes or continues the following boards and commissions to advise the council with respect to municipal functions and activities and to investigate subjects of interest to the city. (b) How established. A board or commission may be established by a majority vote of the council. An ordinance shall be adopted prescribing the purpose, duties and composition of the board or commission. (c) Subject to provisions in this chapter. All boards and commissions established by the council shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter, unless otherwise specified in city ordinance or state law. (d) Purposes and duties generally. All boards and commissions established by the council shall be advisory to the council and shall have the responsibility to: (1) Investigate matters within the scope of the particular board or commission or as specifically directed by the council. (2) Advise the council by communicating the viewpoint or advice of the board or commission. (3) At the direction of the council, hold hearings, receive evidence, conduct investigations, and, on the basis of such hearings, evidence and investigations, make decisions and recommendations to the council. (e) Advisory role. A board or commission established by the council shall not assume the role of an administrative or legislative body. Sec. 2-79. Cooperation of city officials subject to direction of city manager The manager may make available city staff members to record and prepare minutes of board and commission meetings. Such staff members shall perform only such clerical duties on behalf of a board or commission as provided in the bylaws of that board or commission or as assigned by the chairperson with the consent of the manager. The manager may assign additional staff to assist a board or commission. Sec. 2-80. Membership (a) Regular members. Regular members of boards and commissions established by the council shall be adult residents of the city unless otherwise expressly stated by ordinance. Members who discontinue legal residency in the city shall automatically be deemed to have resigned from office as of the date of such discontinuance. (b) Student members. Student members shall be residents of the city and enrolled full time in a secondary school. Student members shall be nonvoting. 10 | Page Transportation Commission Bylaws Sec. 2-81. Appointment and terms of membership (a) Regular members. Board and commission members shall be appointed by majority vote of the council and shall serve terms of membership not to exceed three years per term. Each member is eligible to serve two three-year terms, except for members of the planning commission, who are eligible to serve three three-year terms. A member in good standing shall serve until a successor has been appointed. (b) Student members. Student members shall be appointed by majority vote of the council and shall serve terms of membership not to exceed one year per term. (c) Resignation and removal. Members shall serve without compensation and may resign voluntarily by letter or e-mail to the city clerk or be removed by majority vote of the council or pursuant to section 2-80 or 2-86 (d) Vacancies. Vacancies in membership shall be filled by majority vote of the council for the balance of the unexpired term. (e) Term of appointment to fill vacancy. A person appointed to fill a vacancy shall be eligible to serve two (or for planning commission, three) full terms in addition to the balance of the unexpired term. (f) No concurrent membership. No person may serve concurrently on more than one board or commission. (g) Staggered terms. Terms of membership shall be staggered so that no more than one-half of the terms on a board or commission expire in any particular year. Sec. 2-82. Committees and subcommittees (a) Establishment. A board or commission may, with specific approval of the council or pursuant to its bylaws, establish committees, subcommittees, committees of the whole or working groups that include members of the board or commission and additional persons as requested by the board or commission. (b) Prohibition. A committee, subcommittee, committee of the whole or working group may not engage in activities, functions, or duties outside the scope of authority granted to the board or commission by which it was established. Sec. 2-83. Organization and bylaws (a) Bylaws. Each board or commission shall adopt and be governed by such bylaws as shall be necessary and desirable for the conduct of its activities. Bylaws shall be subject to review and approval by the council. (b) Chairperson. Each board or commission annually shall elect from its members a chairperson and vice-chairperson to serve a term of one year. No person shall serve more than two consecutive one-year terms as chairperson of a particular board or commission. A chairperson elected to fill a vacancy shall be eligible to serve two full terms in addition to the remainder of the vacated term. Sec. 2-84. Time, location and conduct of meetings (a) Regular meetings. All board and commission meetings are open meetings subject to the Minnesota Open Meeting Law (Minn. Stats. ch. 13D) and shall be held at a fixed time, on a fixed date and in a fixed place as shall be 11 | Page Transportation Commission Bylaws determined by the board or commission. The city clerk shall give notice of all board and commission meetings as required for meetings of public bodies. (b) Public comment. All board and commission meetings shall include scheduled time for public comment. (c) Quorum. A simple majority of voting members, appointed and serving, shall constitute a quorum for any regular or special meeting. If a quorum is not established or maintained during the course of a meeting, no votes on board or commission business may be taken except a motion to adjourn or recess. (d) Meetings conducted according to bylaws. All meetings shall be conducted according to the bylaws of the board or commission. Sec. 2-85. Meeting minutes (a) Official record. Approved minutes of board or commission proceedings shall be public record; the city shall retain a copy of the official minutes of each board or commission meeting in accordance with applicable state law. (b) Recording. A board or commission may appoint from its membership a secretary to record and prepare meeting minutes. Minutes so recorded shall be reviewed and approved by the board or commission and a copy forwarded to the city clerk. In the alternative, the manager may make available to the board or commission a member of city staff to serve as secretary to record and prepare meeting minutes. (c) Distributed to city council. Official minutes of each board or commission meeting shall be distributed to the council prior to the first regular council meeting after approval of the minutes by the board or commission. Sec. 2-86. Attendance requirements (a) Purpose. To assist boards and commissions in fulfilling their purposes and duties and to ensure that they are not prevented from doing so by the repeated absence of their members, the council hereby establishes an attendance policy for members serving on boards and commissions. (b) Removal. Any member of a board or commission established by the council who fails to attend three consecutive regular meetings, or in the case of members of the planning commission, four consecutive regular meetings, or who fails to attend at least 75 percent of the scheduled meetings in any calendar year, whether regular or joint work sessions with the council, shall be deemed to have resigned as a member of the board or commission. (c) Exceptions. (1) The requirements of this subsection shall not apply to attendance at special meetings, or of meetings of committees or subcommittees, including committees of the whole, established by a board or commission pursuant to section 2-82 (2) The requirements of this subsection shall not apply to members of the housing and redevelopment authority of the city, the East Edina Housing Foundation or the city council. (d) Annual review. The council shall conduct an annual review of the attendance of members of boards and commissions established by the council. (e) Vacancies. The successor to any member of a board or commission who has been removed pursuant to this subsection shall be appointed pursuant to section 2-81 12 | Page Transportation Commission Bylaws City Code Chapter 2, Article III, Division 9 – Transportation Commission Sec. 2-311. Policy and establishment. The city transportation commission is established to help guide the city in implementing its vision for an integrated, multi-modal local transportation system as stated in the city's comprehensive plan. The system will provide safe and efficient transportation options for all users (motorists, transit riders, bicyclists, and pedestrians of all ages and abilities) in a way that promotes the economic, environmental, social, and personal vitality of the city and its residents. Sec. 2-312. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning: Local means those roadways under city control; also called "residential" and "collector" roadways and including municipal state aid roadways. Multi-modal means pertaining to all modes of transportation, including but not limited to motor vehicles, mass transit, bicycles, and pedestrians. Sec. 2-313. Purpose and duties. The commission shall: (1) Advise the city council on the operation of the local transportation system (all modes, users, and abilities). (2) Develop strategies, plans and recommendations to implement the city's multi-modal transportation vision. (3) Review neighborhood street capital investment projects for adherence to adopted city policies and planning documents. (4) Review and comment on large development proposals, such as those requiring an alternative urban areawide review, environmental assessment or small area plan. (5) Discuss regional transportation improvements by outside agencies that may affect the local transportation system. (6) Promote the city's transportation vision through education and open forums. (7) Review and comment on citizen transportation concerns, traffic complaint reports, and data. (8) Review and recommend transportation-related funding. (9) Advise the city council on additional matters when directed by the city council. 13 | Page Transportation Commission Bylaws Sec. 2-314. Membership. The commission shall consist of nine regular and two student members, appointed from the different geographic areas of the city. One member of the commission shall also be a member of the Bike Edina Task Force or any existing similar organization, or shall otherwise have an expertise or interest in bicycling as a mode of transportation. 14 | Page Bylaws Section 1: Introduction The bylaws outlined below are the approved procedures of the Bike Edina working group. Proposed bylaw amendments should be announced one meeting prior to voting on the proposed change. Bylaw amendments require the approval of a majority of voting Bike Edina working group members. Approved bylaws amendments shall be forwarded to the Edina Transportation Commission (ETC) for review and approval. Amendments take effect upon approval by the ETC. The ETC bylaws shall govern questions of procedure in any matter not addressed in these bylaws, as applicable. Section 2: Establishment The City Council has established the Bike Edina working group as a standing working group of the ETC. The purpose of the Bike Edina working group is to support the mission of the ETC and advise the City on bicycling-related issues. Section 3: Mission The mission of the Bike Edina working group is to advance bicycling in Edina by: • Advocating for a complete bicycle transportation network that serves cyclists of all ages and abilities, safely, comfortably, and conveniently; • Serving as a voice and resource for city staff and elected/appointed officials, school district, and community on bicycling-related issues; • Furthering public awareness and acceptance of bicycling as a fun, safe, convenient, healthy, and sustainable mode of transportation and form of recreation, year around; and • Working collaboratively with other organizations to advance our vision for a progressive bicycle- friendly community where everyone can integrate cycling into their daily lives. Section 4: Membership Membership Composition The Bike Edina working group shall be comprised of regular (voting) and student (nonvoting) members. Bike Edina Bylaws (draft) 1 Regular Members: The Bike Edina working group shall be comprised of no fewer than five and no more than 15 regular members. Regular members shall be 18 years of age or older and reside or work in the City of Edina. Regular members are voting members. Student Members: Student members shall be 15 years of age or older and reside or attend school in Edina. Student members are nonvoting members. New Members Prospective members should complete a Bike Edina working group membership application and attend two regular Bike Edina working group meetings before being recommended for appointment. A recommendation requires a majority vote of Bike Edina working group members. Contact Information Bike Edina working group members are required to provide a mailing address and phone number or email address to the Chairperson. The Chairperson or designee will keep a roster of current members and provide a copy of that roster to each member and to the ETC Chairperson or designee. It is the responsibility of members to ensure the contact information as it appears on the roster is up to date. Attendance Attendance is expected at all regularly scheduled Bike Edina working group meetings and subcommittee meetings. If a member cannot attend a meeting, he or she should notify the Chairperson as soon as possible. The Chairperson shall keep of record of each members’ attendance. Any member who misses three consecutive regularly scheduled Bike Edina working group meetings or who fails to attend at least half of the regularly scheduled meetings in a calendar year shall be deemed to have resigned. The Chairperson shall notify members in writing of their resignation by attendance failure. Members who have resigned due to attendance failure may request reappointment. Section 5: Meetings Meeting Notice The Chairperson shall send a notice of each regular meeting via email to each member at the address shown on the membership roster. It is the responsibility of members to verify the meeting schedule. Regular Meetings Regular meetings of the Bike Edina working group shall be held the second Thursday of the month, at 7:30 p.m., in City Hall unless otherwise announced. A regular meeting may be canceled by the Chairperson or majority vote of members when there is insufficient business, lack of quorum, lack of meeting space, conflict with a holiday, inclement weather, or in the event of a community emergency. Notice of the cancellation will be emailed, if possible and timely, to all members. Annual Meeting In October of each year, or, if the October meeting is canceled, the first regularly scheduled meeting thereafter, the Bike Edina working group will hold an annual meeting to: • Elect officers for the coming year, • Review and update bylaws as necessary, • Affirm the regular meeting schedule for the upcoming year, and Bike Edina Bylaws (draft) 2 • Approve an annual work plan Quorum A simple majority of voting members constitutes a quorum for any meeting. If at any meeting a quorum is not achieved or maintained, no votes may be taken on Bike Edina working group business. The Chairperson may adjourn a meeting if a quorum is not achieved within 15 minutes of the meeting start time, or if a quorum is not maintained. Meeting Agendas Meeting agendas will be prepared by the Chairperson. Members may request that items be added to the agenda; however, the addition of such items is at the discretion of the Chairperson or subject to approval by a majority of voting members. The meeting agenda and related materials will be emailed to each member no less than three working days before the meeting. Meeting Proceedings During regular meetings, business will be conducted in the order listed below. The order of business may be changed with the support of a majority of the voting members. • Call to order • Approval of agenda • Action items • Discussion items • Next steps • Adjournment Motions and Voting A simple majority of voting members present and voting will decide all motions before the Bike Edina working group. At the request of a member, a roll call vote will be taken when there is a divided vote on any item. A tie vote on any motion will result in a failure of that motion to pass. Meeting Minutes Minutes shall be recorded at each meeting. Minutes shall be reviewed by the Chairperson and distributed to Bike Edina working group members and the ETC staff liaison prior to the next scheduled meeting. Public Participation Members of the public may attend regular meetings of the Bike Edina working group held at City Hall or other public location. Members of the public may participate in discussion on agenda topics; however, the Chairperson may limit participation by members of the public in the interest of time. Section 6: Officers Chairperson The ETC shall appoint a member of the Commission to serve as Chairperson of the Bike Edina working group. Co-Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and Secretary Bike Edina Bylaws (draft) 3 The Bike Edina working group may elect a Co-Chairperson, Vice Chairperson, and/or Secretary at the Annual Meeting or at any other time to fill a vacancy. The Co-Chairperson, Vice Chairperson and Secretary shall serve one-year terms and are eligible for re-election. Section 7: Subcommittees The Bike Edina working group may establish subcommittees to address specific areas of interest. Before establishing a subcommittee, the Bike Edina working group shall define the purpose of the committee and the general scope of work. Subcommittees shall include two or more regular members and may include student and community members. Subcommittee members shall be approved by the Bike Edina working group. The chairperson shall be a regular member of the Bike Edina working group. Subcommittees should meet between Bike Edina working group meetings to advance their work. Bike Edina working group members are expected to participate on subcommittees and to attend all subcommittee meetings. For the purposes of this section, a meeting may be conducted by email. The subcommittee chair shall forward action or discussion items to the Bike Edina working group chair no less than one week before each regular Bike Edina working group meeting. A subcommittee may be disbanded at any regular Bike Edina working group meeting by a majority vote of regular members. Section 8: Nondiscrimination / Equal Opportunity Statement In conducting Bike Edina working group business, no member shall discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, sexual identity, marital status, reproductive status, disability, or status with regard to public assistance. Bike Edina Bylaws (draft) 4 1 April 10, 2014 Meeting Notes Present: Sally Dunn, Don Eyberg, Rob Erickson, Jennifer Janovy, Peter Kelley, Larry Olson, Lori Richman, Tim Sudeith Absent: Brad Schaeppi Recorded by: Sally Dunn I. Meeting called to order at 7:30 p.m. II. Action items — Bike Edina Status a. The ETC has bylaws within which Bike Edina could be a working group. The mission of Bike Edina would remain the same. Bike Edina could keep the current procedure for getting new members, but such members would need to be approved by the ETC. The chair of working group would need to be an ETC member. The Bike Edina website could no longer exist, but there would be a Bike Edina page on the cityʼs website. The Bike Edina Facebook page would need to go away. Public communications, such as press releases, would need to go through the city. The cityʼs website will have a link to the Bike Edina new member application, or a standard working group new member application once such application is developed. The cityʼs liability protection would apply to Bike Edina as a working group. Bike Edina would not be bound by the open meeting law, but would continue to operate openly. Lori moved that this new status be accepted. Larry seconded the motion. All voted in favor, except Rob Erickson, who abstained. Motion passed. Other than Rob, all members present were interested in having their names forwarded for appointment 2 to the working group. Lori will confirm that Nick Essma wants to be included as a member and let Jennifer know. III. Discussion Items a. Biking on sidewalks advisory communication. At the last ETC meeting, members voted to prepare an advisory communication to the city council to recommend a change to the biking on sidewalk ordinance. The advisory communication talks about the importance of education about riding on sidewalks. Jennifer will send out the draft and asked for comments prior to the April 17 ETC meeting. The proposed new ordinance would allow riding on sidewalks except where posted, or except where a building entrance abuts the sidewalk. It was noted that every other community allows riding on sidewalks, with some limitations. The advisory communication draft has been sent to the Police Department for review. b. Environmental forum on April 28. Paul Thompson requested that Bike Edina have a table at this event, to be held at the High School, starting at 6:00 p.m. c. Traffic Skills 101 class. This class is a prerequisite for anyone wanting to become a League certified instructor. The class will be held May 2-3. Don has signed up, and Lori has contacted Nick Mason about signing up. d. Bike Rodeo. The Parks Department is including a bike rodeo as part of National Kids To Parks day on May 17. The rodeo will be at Rosland Park, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Ten to 12 volunteers are needed. Larry and Lori volunteered. Peter, Tim and Jennifer need to check their schedules. The target is five to eight volunteers from Bike Edina. e. Bike To Work Week event on June 18. The 50th and France Business Association and Commuter Services are partnering to hold a Bike To Work Week event on Wednesday, June 18. Bike Edina will have a table. f. Bike To School Day, May 7. Peter has been working on this at SouthView. Larry will check with Cornelia. If there is rain, the event will be rescheduled for May 14. 3 g. Bike parking was discussed. There is a lack of bike parking at certain locations, such as Southdale, and city ordinance prohibits bike parking on public property except where designated. The proposed biking on sidewalks ordinance changes would also impact bike parking; however, bike parking is not the focus of the advisory communication. Jennifer suggested that Bike Edina should discuss this next time. h. Jennifer attended the CicLAvia in L.A. last week. This is L.A.ʼs version of open streets. The city closed Wilshire Blvd. (six miles) to automobile traffic. IV. Update: Following the meeting, Brad Schaapi resigned as an active member of Bike Edina. V. Next meeting—May 18 VI. Adjourned at 8:45 p.m. REPORT / RECOMMENDATION To: Edina Transportation Commission From: Joe Feriancel< — Traffic Safety Coordinator Date: March 20, 2014 Subject: Traffic Safety Committee Report of April 2, 2014 Agenda Item #: VI. E. Action Discussion 111 Information El Action Requested: Review and recommend Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) Report of Wednesday April 2, 2014, be forwarded to City Council for approval. Information / Background: It is not anticipated that residents will be in attendance at the meeting regarding any of the attached issues. An overview of the comments from the Edina Transportation Commission (ETC) will be included in the staff report provided to Council for their May 20, 2014, meeting. Attachments: Traffic Safety Committee Report for April 2, 2014. G:\ Engineering \ Infrastructure \Streets\Traffic\ Traffic Safety Committee \ Staff Review Summaries\ 14 TSAC & Min \04-02-14 Cover.docx City of Edina 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424 TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT Wednesday, April 2, 2014 The Traffic Safety Committee (TSC) review of traffic safety matters occurred on April 02. The City Engineer, Public Works Director, Police Traffic Supervisor, Transportation Planner, Traffic Safety Coordinator, Sign Coordinator, and the Assistant City Planner were in attendance for this meeting. From these reviews, the recommendations below are provided. On each of the items, persons involved have been contacted and 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 be included on the April 17 Edina Transporation Commission and the May 20 City Council agenda. SECTION A: Requests on which the Committee recommends approval: Al. Request to investigate the speeding of vehicles on Valley View Road. This request was made by a resident of the area. The requestor is concerned with the average speed of vehicles on Valley View Road from Tracy Avenue to Hansen Road, both up and down the hill in the neighborhood. The requestor would like this stretch of Valley View Road investigated to find a solution to the situation. A 2006 traffic count located at 6320 Valley View Road resulted in an ADT of 1456 vehicles and an 85th percentile speed of 38.3 mph. The posted speed limit is 30 mph. There have been 5 recorded auto crashes on this stretch of road, shown on the map below. There is one 30 mph speed limit sign on the east side of the bridge on Valley View Road. Picture: Valley View Road facing west Valley View Road Auto Crashes Num. Date Time Severity Crash Type 1 1/4/2005 19:11 Injury- Possible Injury Rear End! Driver inattention or distraction 2 4/27/2010 15:16 Injury - Possible Injury Rear End / Driver inattention or distraction 3 9/25/2010 22:00 Property Damage - No apparent Injury Collision with tree/shrubbery! Illegal or unsafe speed 4 11/21/2002 16:00 Injury-Possible Injury Rear End / Driver inattention or distraction 5 9/3/2010 8:06 Property Damage - No apparent Injury Right Angle / Driver inattention / Failure to yield right of way Traffic Safety Committee Report Page 1 of 8 April 2, 2014 Picture: 51 5` Street crosswalk from the north Map: Valley View Road auto crashes After review, staff recommends adding a speed limit sign for eastbound traffic to the east of Tracy Avenue. Additionally the dynamic speed sign trailer will be put out to help discourage speeding. There are future plans to do further study on this stretch of road in association with future neighborhood reconstruction project(s). A2. Request to place more flashing lights on the crosswalk poles at Halifax Avenue and 51' Street. This request was made by a resident of the area. The requestor states; pedestrians are not visible when using the crosswalk on 515t Street. The vegetation and lack of lights causes a sight issue. The requestor would like to see more flashing lights on the crosswalk to increase visibility. Currently there exists a push button activated overhead mounted flasher with advanced flashers as can be seen in the pictures. There is no parking along this stretch of 51st Street, with parking lot exits to the north and ramp parking exits to the east. The crosswalk is located on a sharp curve as can be seen in the map below. A 2009 traffic count to the east of the crosswalk resulted in an ADT of 6678 vehicles with an 85th percentile speed of 28.2 mph. There are 4 recorded auto crashes at this intersection since 2001, including one collision with a pedestrian. Traffic Safety Committee Report Page 2 of 8 April 2, 2014 er-A 41n 1111111 This request was initially reviewed during the May 2, 2012 TSC meeting, at which time staff deferred making a recommendation; pending the design of France Avenue pedestrian reconstruction, so these facilities could be similar in design. After discussion, staff recommends adding Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacons to the overhead flasher poles located at the crosswalk. The flashers would be placed at an appropriate height for visibility. Picture: 51st Street crosswalk from the east Map: .515 t Street and Halifax Avenue crosswalk A3. Request to place a no parking within 30 feet sign, on the stop sign post at the intersection of Cornelia Drive and Mavelle Drive. This request comes from a resident living at the intersection. The requestor states; buses try to get through the intersection, and with cars parked up to the corner it is very difficult. This also makes for poor visibility for children using the crosswalk at the intersection. Commonly there are between 8 to 10 vehicles parked on Mavelle Drive near the intersection waiting to pick up students from the school. The requestor would like to see a no parking within 30 feet sign placed on the stop sign post, and possibly a no parking here to corner sign placed Traffic Safety Committee Report Page 3 of 8 April 2, 2014 on the south side of Mavelle Drive. The hope of these signs would be to prevent the dangerous situation at the intersection. Requirements for Parking Restrictions are located in the Appendix section 3A. Currently there is a stop sign on Mavelle Drive at Cornelia Drive. Mavelle Drive is 29 feet wide with a sidewalk on the south side of the roadway. There are crosswalks going across Cornelia Drive and Mavelle Drive. There are no recorded crashes at the intersection. A 2006 traffic count of Sandell Avenue, 4 blocks to the east of the intersection, resulted in an ADT of 353 vehicles. A 2012 count of Cornelia Drive to the south of the intersection resulted in an ADT of 1435 vehicles. After discussion, staff recommends placing "no parking here to corner" signs on both sides of Mavelle Drive, 30 feet to the east of Cornelia Drive. A4. Request for temporary No Parking along Arbour Avenue at Countryside School. This request is for adding temporary No Parking along the stretch of Arbour Avenue from Arbour Lane to Sun Road. This is the stretch of road along Countryside School. There will be lacrosse practice on the athletic fields this summer. The No Parking signs will be located on the neighborhood side of the road, to avoid people getting in/out of their vehicles on the lawns of the residents. Mop: Proposed Temporary no parking along Arbour Avenue After discussion, staff recommends approval of the temporary no parking signs. Traffic Safety Committee Report Page 4 of 8 April 2, 2014 Picture: Wooddale Lane facing west SECTION B: Requests on which the Committee recommends denial: Request to make Wooddale Lane No Parking on both sides of the street during the winter. This request comes from a resident living on the street. The requestor states; during the winter the road becomes too narrow when vehicles park on the street. Emergency vehicles would not be able to get through; sometimes residents cannot back out of their driveways when there are vehicles parked. The requestor would like to see Wooddale Lane become no parking on both sides of the street during the winter. Requirements for Parking Restrictions are located in the Appendix section 3A. Currently there is no parking on the south side of Wooddale Lane. There are no recorded auto crashes on the street. As can be seen in the map, Wooddale Lane is a dead end street with a turnaround at the end, it is 24 feet wide. After discussion, staff recommends denying the request based on current Parking Restrictions policy and the draft Living Streets Plan. SECTION C: Requests that are deferred to a later date: Map: Wooddale Lane Request to add permanent no parking on the west side of Hillside Road. This request comes from a resident living on the street. The requestor states; there are concerns with vehicles parking on both sides of the street during events at Countryside Park. The street becomes too narrow for two way traffic and is unsafe for travel. Also, vehicles park in front of the mailboxes on the west side of the street and the mail than does not get delivered. The requestor would like to see no parking on the west side of Hillside Road and possibly have the city educate park users of the parking lot located at Countryside Park. Traffic Safety Committee Report April 2, 2014 Page 5 of 8 Requirements for Parking Restrictions are located in the Appendix section 3A. Hillside Road is 26.5 feet wide curb face to curb face. There have been no recorded accidents on this stretch of road. A 2001 traffic count resulted in an ADT of 190 vehicles and an 85th percentile speed of 29.5 mph. This request was initially looked at during the April 6, 2011 TSC meeting where it was handled as a D item, temporary no parking has been used. This was because of the 2012 construction, after which time it was determined the area would be re-evaluated. After discussion, staff recommends further study including updating the traffic counts, and seeing how directional signs for the Countryside Park parking lot will affect the parking on Hillside Road. Picture: Hillside Rd facinq west Map: Hillside Road Proposed No Parking SECTION D: Other traffic safety issues handled. Dl. Request for more information on the traffic signal timing at the intersection of France Avenue and Parklawn Avenue. This request was forwarded to Hennepin County, who control this traffic signal. Traffic Safety Committee Report Page 6 of 8 April 2, 2014 D2. A resident called with concerns about the safety of the intersection of 57th Street and Beard Avenue. These were the same concerns which the TSC made a recommendation on during the February 2014 TSC meeting. The resident was informed of the committee's recommendation and informed they may attend the April 22 nd City Council meeting if they disagreed with the committee's recommendation or wished to provide more information. D3. The parking lot signs for the parking lot on the north side of Valley View Elementary will be switched from MYSA Parking to Soccer Parking. Also, an additional sign will be added for southbound traffic. This new sign post will be placed in the ground, and the sign will be removed during the winter. D4. There will be three directional signs for the Countryside Park parking lot placed. One sign will be located near the intersection of Colonial Way and Tracy Avenue. Another sign will be located near the intersection of Colonial Way and Olinger Boulevard. The third sign will be placed near the intersection of Tracy Avenue and Olinger Boulevard. The signs will be brown with white lettering, saying Countryside Park Parking with an arrow. These signs will be placed to help reduce the amount of complaints from residents of park users parking on their streets. Traffic Safety Committee Report Page 7 of 8 April 2, 2014 Appendix Guidance for the installation of Local Traffic Control Signs City of Edina Local Traffic Control 3A. Parking Restrictions The purpose of the on-street parking policy is to enhance the safety of drivers and pedestrians, as well as to allow for effective parking capacities at times when parking is in high demand. Parking restrictions may be warranted in the following conditions: A. Identified bus stops. B. Prohibiting parking near an intersection to improve sight lines. C. Where the street is too narrow to allow safe passage if parking is permitted. D. On collector and arterial streets if the curb lane is required for thru traffic during peak periods. E. In conjunction with school and pedestrian crosswalks. F. In conjunction with turning lanes and other lane restrictions when the curb lane is used for thru traffic. G. At connecting intersections to controlled access highways. H. On roadways designed with four or more lanes. Handicap parking is not permitted on a public street, and parking controls will not be installed for business, commercial, or industrial interest when it would adversely affect normal residential parking. Traffic Safety Committee Report Page 8 of 8 April 2, 2014 REPORT / RECOMMENDATION To: Edina Transportation Commission From: Mark K. Nolan, AICP, Transportation Planner Date: April 17, 2014 Agenda Item #: VI. D. Action Discussion 111 Information El Subject: Advisory Communication: Modify City Ordinance to Permit Bicycling on Sidewalks Action Requested: Review the attached Advisory Communication, discuss and forward recommendations to City Council for approval. Information / Background: At the August 16 and September 20, 2012 ETC meetings discussions were held regarding the status of the Edina ordinance prohibiting people from riding or parking a bicycle on a sidewalk in Edina. While at that time the ETC voted to revise the ordinance to permit bicycle riding on sidewalks, this motion was never forwarded to City Council for their consideration. This issue was revisited by the ETC at their February 27, 2014 special meeting and at their March 20, 2014 regular meeting, where a motion passed to draft an Advisory Communication recommending ordinance modifications to permit bicycling on sidewalks. Attached here is the draft document, prepared by Commissioner Janovy and reviewed by Commissioners LaForce and Boettge. Attachments: Draft ETC Advisory Communication to Modify City Ordinance to Permit Bicycling on Sidewalks Map showing locations of Sidewalks and Bike Lanes Email response from Sergeant Timothy Olson, Edina Police Department G:\ Engineering \lnfrastructur.eNStreel.W.Latfic\IRANSECOMM \ Agendas & RR's\ 2014 R&R \2014041altem VI.D. Adv Comm - Biking on Sidewalks.docx City of Edina 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424 ETC Advisory Communication (DRAFT) Date: 4/10/14 Subject: Modify city ordinance to permit bicycle riding on sidewalks Situation Chapter 24, Article I, Section 26-6 reads: "No vehicle shall be parked or driven on or along a sidewalk." Chapter 24, Article VII, Division 2, Section 24-255 reads: "In addition to the requirements of section 24-254, no person shall, in any park or publicly owned property: ...(7) Drive or park a vehicle on any area not designated for parking or travel." The statutory definition of vehicle includes bicycles. The above ordinances make it illegal to drive or park a bicycle on a public sidewalk in Edina. Background Riding a bicycle on a sidewalk is legal in MN, except in a business district (unless permitted by local authorities) and except as prohibited by local authorities. In August 2012, the ETC approved a motion to recommend that the city modify the above ordinances by inserting the word "motor" before "vehicle." This would keep motor vehicles from driving or parking on sidewalks, but would permit other vehicles, such as bicycles. The change would not have removed the prohibition against riding on sidewalks in business districts. The ETC also recommended forwarding to the Council an advisory communication from the Bike Edina Task Force, which included additional background an analysis. In January 2014, the Council reviewed the Edina Active Routes To School Plan. The plan includes a recommendation to modify city ordinances that prohibit sidewalk riding so that bicycling on sidewalks is permitted. The Council discussed this recommendation at their February 3, 2014 regular meeting and seemed supportive of an ordinance change. Analysis Sidewalk riding in general The dangers of riding a bicycle on a sidewalk are well documented. These dangers are largely related to cyclist behavior—for example, riding too fast, not yielding to pedestrians, and not 1 pausing to look before crossing a driveway or entering a street. Because the dangers are related to behavior, they can be influenced through education. The city has a role in providing bike safety education; however, the city is limited in its ability to teach safe sidewalk riding because sidewalk riding is illegal. People of all ages and apparent abilities are observed riding on sidewalks in Edina. Edina residents, including children, ride on sidewalks in other communities where sidewalk riding is permitted. It is critical that people be taught how to ride on the sidewalk safely. Changing the ordinance to permit riding on sidewalks will make it possible for the city to provide the safety education that is needed. Education should not only be aimed at bicyclists. In a community where sidewalk riding is illegal, motorists may not expect to see bicyclists on the sidewalk. If they don't expect to see bicyclists, they may not be looking for them. This can increase the risk of conflicts. If sidewalk riding is legal, and motorists are taught to expect bicyclists on the sidewalk, they will be more likely to look for them. This will reduce the risk of conflicts and make riding on sidewalks safer. Like streets, our sidewalks can connect us to other communities. Riding on sidewalks is legal in neighboring communities. A person riding on a sidewalk in Minneapolis, for example, may not know when they've crossed over into Edina. They may continue to ride on the sidewalk, unaware that they are breaking the law. While that's not an excuse, it is understandable. We don't expect driving rules to change from one community to another, and so we may apply the same thinking to bicycling rules. Safer or not, some people are more comfortable riding on the sidewalk. A City of Portland study found that about 60% of cyclists fall into the "interested but concerned" category. For these people, having to share a road with motor vehicles is the main reason they don't ride more often, or don't ride at all. Most streets in Edina have low traffic volumes and so are comfortable bicycling environments; however, some streets have both higher volumes and speeds. These streets are hard to avoid if you want to get anywhere and can be a barrier for people who want to bike but are not comfortable in traffic. If the choice is to ride on the sidewalk, or not ride at all, the city should support the choice to ride on the sidewalk, since that choice is consistent with the city's goals to encourage more bicycle trips. As mentioned the Edina Active Routes To School Plan recommends changing the ordinance to make riding on sidewalks legal. The plan says: Current city ordinance prohibits bicycle riding on sidewalks anywhere in the city. However, guidance by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) suggests that children aged 10 and under do not have the judgment and skills to ride on the roadway. Even many high school aged and adult bicyclists do not feel comfortable riding in an on on-street facility, particularly on higher volume roadways or where there is not a dedicated bike facility. Most municipalities in Minnesota and nationwide do not 2 prohibit riding bicycles on sidewalks, except in specific areas with high pedestrian volumes such as central business districts. To improve the ability for bicyclist of all abilities to comfortably travel through the city, the existing ordinance should be modified to allow for bicycling on sidewalks subject to several conditions, including yielding to pedestrians, riding at lower speeds, and not riding on sidewalks where posted. Very importantly, the ordinance prohibiting riding on sidewalks is not needed as an enforcement tool to use against unsafe sidewalk riding behaviors. As the below list shows, the majority of unsafe sidewalk riding behaviors are illegal and enforceable under state statute. Riding recklessly on a sidewalk Statute: 169.13, Subd. 1(a): Any person who drives any vehicle in such a manner as to indicate either a willful or a wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property is guilty of reckless driving and such reckless driving is a misdemeanor. NOTE: per 169.011 a driver is anyone operating a vehicle, and bikes are vehicles Bicyclists not yielding to pedestrians on sidewalk Statute 169.222, Subd. 4 (d): (d) A person operating a bicycle upon a sidewalk, or across a roadway or shoulder on a crosswalk, shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall give an audible signal when necessary before overtaking and passing any pedestrian. Bicyclist startling a pedestrian on a sidewalk Statute 169.222, Subd. 4 (d): (d) A person operating a bicycle upon a sidewalk, or across a roadway or shoulder on a crosswalk, shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall give an audible signal when necessary before overtaking and passing any pedestrian. Bicyclist on sidewalk ignoring Walk/Don't Walk traffic signal Statute 169.21, Subd. 1. Obey traffic-control signals. Pedestrians shall be subject to traffic-control signals at intersections as heretofore declared in this chapter. NOTE: A person lawfully operating a bicycle on a sidewalk, or across a roadway or shoulder on a crosswalk, shall have all the rights and duties applicable to a pedestrian under the same circumstances. Bicyclist darting into traffic suddenly At intersection with marked or unmarked crosswalk: Statute 169.21, Subd. 2(a): No pedestrian shall suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle which is so close that it is impossible for the driver to yield. At other locations: Statute 169.20, Subd. 4: Vehicle entering roadway. The driver of a vehicle about to enter or cross a roadway from any place other than a roadway shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on the roadway to be entered or crossed. 3 Bicyclist leaving roadway and entering sidewalk to avoid stop sign, no turn on red, or other traffic control applying to vehicles on roadway When on the road, a bicyclist must follow driving rules. The bicyclist would have to signal the turn (required for at least 100 feet before turning- ss 169.19 Subd. 5) and then once off the road must yield to any pedestrians in the sidewalk (ss 169.222, Subd. 4(d)) Conflicts between bicycle on sidewalk and motorist pulling out from driveway, alley, or building Statute 169.31: The driver of a vehicle within a business or residence district emerging from an alley, driveway, or building shall stop such vehicle immediately prior to driving onto a sidewalk or into the sidewalk area and shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian and all other traffic on the sidewalk. Conflict between bicyclist or motorist turning into driveway and bicycle or pedestrian on the sidewalk Statute 169.19, Subd. 4: Change of course. No person shall turn a vehicle at an intersection unless the vehicle is in the proper position upon the roadway as required in this section, or turn a vehicle to enter a private road or driveway or otherwise turn a vehicle from a direct course or move right or left upon a highway unless the movement can be made with reasonable safety after giving an appropriate signal in the manner hereinafter provided. A few concerns were raised in earlier discussions about changing the ordinance. These were: • Concern that sidewalks have unsafe conditions, such as overhanging vegetation, dogs, uneven pavement, clear view obstructions. These unsafe conditions exist; however, where they exist, the city requires by code that they be addressed. • Concern that pedestrians may feel threatened by bicyclists on the sidewalk, and so may be discouraged from walking. A bicyclist who is following the rules should not be threatening. A bicyclist who is not following the rules is breaking the law and the laws can be enforced. Most pedestrians also walk along the street, where there is both bicycle and automobile traffic. Because of this, there's no reason to think that sharing space with a bicycle is threatening enough to keep people from walking. • Concern that if riding on sidewalks is permitted, more people will do it. This assumes that people want to ride on sidewalks and that they don't do it now because it's illegal. Some people may fall into this category, but we can't make assumptions. • Concern that permitting sidewalk riding is the same as promoting it. There are important differences between permitting sidewalk riding and promoting it. While it is reasonable to ride on the sidewalk in some situations, the preferred place for bicyclists is on the road or on trails designed for bicyclists. The city's educational messages should make that clear. Along with educational messages, the city should continue to develop dedicated bicycle facilities. The results of these efforts will be that fewer cyclists will feel the need to ride on the sidewalk, and those who continue to use the sidewalk will 4 benefit from education on how to do it safely. In addition, it was suggested that if sidewalk riding were to be permitted, it should be limited to children under a certain age or to people on bikes with a certain wheel size or less. As said above, people of all ages and apparent abilities ride on sidewalks now. Just as there are children who are not developmentally ready to ride on the street, there are teenagers whose parents won't let them ride on the street, and adults who are not comfortable riding on the street. If the city wants to encourage more people to ride bikes, it is important for people of all ages to be able to ride on the sidewalk along those stretches of road where riding on the street makes them uncomfortable. Sidewalk riding in business districts State statute prohibits riding a bicycle on a sidewalk in a business district unless permitted by local authorities. Business districts in Edina include the greater Southdale area, Pentagon Park area, Metro Boulevard area, Cahill, Valley View and Wooddale, Grandview, 50th & France, 44th & France, and Lincoln Drive area. Most of these districts, with the exception of 50th & France and, less so, 44th & France, have little to no pedestrian traffic. Buildings are set back from the sidewalk. Bicycling on sidewalks in these business districts would therefore create few conflicts with pedestrians. In order to permit riding on sidewalks in business districts, the city needs to adopt an ordinance. This ordinance can include specific prohibitions, such as no riding on a sidewalk where the door to a building opens to the sidewalk and no riding on sidewalks where posted. This would prohibit bicyclists from riding on the sidewalk in congested areas, such as 50th & France, but permit them to ride on the sidewalk in areas without frequent pedestrian traffic, such as Cahill or Metro Boulevard. Recommendation 1. Modify Chapter 24, Article I, Section 26-6 by inserting the word "motor" before "vehicle" so that it reads: "No motor vehicle shall be parked or driven on or along a sidewalk." 2. Modify Chapter 24, Article VII, Division 2, Section 24-255 by inserting the word "motor" before vehicle" so that it reads: "In addition to the requirements of section 24-254, no person shall, in any park or publicly owned property: ...(7) Drive or park a motor vehicle on any area not designated for parking or travel." 3. Adopt the following ordinance: A person may operate a bicycle on a public sidewalk, including in a business district, subject to the following requirements in addition to those found in state statute: 5 O Ride at a speed no greater than is reasonable and prudent under the circumstances, and in no event at a speed greater than 10 miles per hour • Slow to a walking pace when pedestrians are present • Slow to a walking pace upon approach to and when crossing a driveway or intersection; enter driveway or intersection only when clear of traffic O No riding on sidewalks where the entrance or exit of a building abuts the sidewalk O No riding on sidewalks where posted Prepared by: Jennifer Janovy Reviewed by: Emily Boettge and Tom La Force Attachments: City of Madison biking on sidewalks educational handouts City of Edina sidewalks page from Understanding Bicycle Facilities in Edina handout TLC article on sidewalk riding 6 nc; EXCUSE ME, PASSING LEFT Bicycling on Sidewalks Bicycling is permitted on sidewalks in Madison, except in areas where buildings abut the sidewalks. Although you have similar rights and responsibilities as pedestrians when riding on sidewalks, sidewalks are designed for pedestrian traffic, not bicycles. Ride at slower speeds than you would on the street and be prepared to stop at driveways and intersections. Obey WALK/ DON'T WALK lights at signalized intersections. Pedestrians always have the right of way on sidewalks. When approaching pedestrians from behind, slow down, then let the pedestrian know you are there by either gently ringing a bell or saying something like "excuse me". Wait for the pedestrian to react before passing. Some bicyclists feel safer riding on sidewalks than on the street. They want to be separated from cars and other motor vehicles. While the possibility of a crash occurring when a driver passes a bicyclist is eliminated when the bicyclist is on a sidewalk, conflicts between bicyclists and motorists at intersections and driveways are compounded. Between 20% - 30% of bicycle crashes in Madison each year involve a bicyclist who was riding on a sidewalk. Ride defensively. Be aware of the inherent hazards of riding on sidewalks. Every driveway and intersection is a potential conflict point, and requires caution on your part. Always check for cars that may be entering or exiting a driveway. Their drivers may not see you due to visual obstructions such as parked cars, buildings, fences, trees or shrubs. Don't ride out in front of a car stopped at an intersection. The driver is looking for a gap in traffic and probably hasn't seen you approaching on the sidewalk. Slow down and make eye contact to be sure the driver has seen you. Riding in the same direction as traffic on the street will improve your chances of being seen by motorists. Motorists: Expand the area you normally scan for traffic to include crosswalks and sidewalks in all directions. Bicyclists on sidewalks may be traveling in the opposite direction of traffic on the street. Bicyclists on sidewalks and in crosswalks have similar rights and responsibilities as pedestrians. This means you must yield to both pedestrians and bicyclists who are on the sidewalk when you enter or exit a driveway and to pedestrians and bicyclists in marked or unmarked crosswalks. For more information on bicycling in Madison see wwvv.cityofrnadison.com/bikeMadison or call 266-4761 Bicyclists - Don't ride in the "Door Zone" You don't want to hit a pedestrian walking out of a door next to the sidewalk. Bicyclists are generally allowed to ride on sidewalks in Madison except where buildings abut the sidewalk. This includes areas like State Street and the Capitol Square, University Ave, as well as many neighborhood business areas such as along Monroe St, Williamson St, Atwood Ave, E Johnson St, S Park St, and others. In addition to the "door zone" issue, these sidewalks tend to have a lot of foot traffic making it safer for everyone if bicyclists do not ride on these sidewalks. In these areas please either use the adjacent street, a parallel street or path, or dismount and walk your bicycle if you feel you must use the sidewalk. Where bicyclists are allowed to use sidewalks, remember that you always have to give pedestrians the right of way on sidewalks. When approaching a pedestrian from behind, slow down, then let the pedestrian know you are there by either gently ringing a bell or saying something like "excuse me". Wait for the pedestrian to react before passing. For more information about bicycling in Madison see www.cityofmadison.com/bikemadison 21KEEDI NA Other Facilities Paved Shoulders The shoulder is the part of the street that is contiguous to and on the same level as the part of the street that is regularly used for vehicle travel. A shoulder may be paved, gravel or dirt. The shoulder is typically separated from the traveled part of the street by a solid white line, called an "edge line"or"fog line." Paved shoulders can look a lot like bike lanes, but differ from bike lanes in some important ways: • Bike lanes have bicycle pavement markings and Bike Lane signs; paved shoulders do not. • Bike lanes have been designed for cycling; paved shoulders have not. • Parking is not permitted on bike lanes unless posted otherwise; parking is permitted on paved shoulders unless posted otherwise. • Cyclists may use the shoulder, but are not required to. Sidewalks Edina City Code defines "sidewalk" as "an improved thoroughfare located in the public right-of-way or public easement limited to usage by pedestrians and non-motorized vehicles." Edina City Code currently prohibits bicycle riding on public sidewalks. paved shoulder sidewalk For more information, please call the Edina Engineering Department, 952-826-0371. Understanding Bicycle Facilities in Edina Other Facilities Bike Walk Twin Cities home » news & events >> news items The Skinny on Sidewalk Riding 03/27/13 By Steve Clark, Bicycling and Walking Program Manager One of the goals of Bike Walk Twin Cities has been to create safer conditions for both pedestrians and bicyclists. We heard loud and clear from people (especially seniors) that one of their greatest fears when using a sidewalk was being struck by a bicyclist. We also heard from people that there were many streets they would like to bike on, but were afraid for their safety, since there was no dedicated space for bicycling. So, early on, we set out to work with communities in addressing this situation by significantly expanding dedicated bicycle facilities for the benefit of both cyclists and pedestrians. Where bike lanes (a preferred treatment) were deemed infeasible, BWTC-funded projects included sharrows or advisory bike lanes. The investments paid off The table below includes all BWTC project locations in Minneapolis where we have before-and-after counts of on-street improvements for cyclists. All locations show an increase in number of bicyclists (14 percent total increase). All locations also show a decrease in sidewalk riding, with 6 of 7 locations demonstrating dramatic decreases, and a 58 percent total reduction for all locations. Counts at on-street locations that have not seen improvements in bicycle infrastructure continue to reveal high amounts of sidewalk riding, especially on roads with high average daily traffic (ADT) and no safe space for cyclists to ride without taking the full lane. Examples include Lyndale Ave. North near Broadway (70 percent riding on sidewalks), University Ave. near Prior (66 percent riding on sidewalks), and Franklin Ave. West near Portland (66 percent riding on sidewalks). The table below also provides additional support for the contention that share-the-lane markings (sharrows) are less effective in encouraging new riders than bike lanes, and also less effective in converting sidewalk riders to on-street riders. Other studies have seen similar results. One of the year's big successes is that of the advisory bike lanes on East 14th Street. While bicycling nearly doubled on this street, there was an 81 percent drop in sidewalk use! New Treatment 2009 EDT 11112 EDT 2009 Sidewalk number (%) 2012 Sidewalk number (%) 10' Ave. Bridge over Mississippi River Marked Hike lanes 870 1020 287 (33%) 41 (4%) Central Ave. NE north of Lowry Sharrows 330 360 198 (60%) 184 (51%) Washington Ave. Bridge over 35W 5 Shoulders 620 770 335 (54%) 208 (27%) East 14'" St. east of Chicago Advisory Bike Lanes 240 400 36 (15%) 4 (1%) 7," St. North over 1.94 Hike Lanes 90 130 48 (53%) 16 (12%) Franklin Ave. Bridge over Mississippi Rivet Buffered Bike Lanes 1600 1630 1008 (63%) 342 (21%) 42 , St. west of Minnehalla Ave. Sharrows, Bike Blvd 140 140 31 (22%) 21 (15%) 10-" Ave. SE north of 5''' St. SE Road Diet bike lanes 590 600 165 (28%) 42 (7%) Oak Grove St. (West 151 east of Hennepin Ave. Bike Lanes 250 360 118 (47%) 72 (20%) TOTA1S 4730 5410 2226 930 Why this is important Sidewalk riding has been found to be a leading cause of bike/car crashes in most major cities. A crash analysis conducted for the City of Minneapolis for years 2006-2007 found that 39 percent of all crashes involved a cyclist entering traffic from a sidewalk or sidepath. This is far more crashes than occur from bicyclists riding the wrong way on the street (6 percent) or from blowing through red lights (7.5 percent) or stop signs (3.9 percent). Equally revealing is that the roadways with the highest crash rates also have the highest percentage of sidewalk riders. Interestingly, the main reason people give for choosing the sidewalk over the roadway is fear of being struck by an overtaking motorist. Yet, this type of crash (passing error by motorist) represented only 4 percent of all crashes in Minneapolis. —0 0.2 Sidewalk riding, per new cyclist on the street. 2008-2012 - Sidewalk Bicyclists — II,= AU obwortal bic}chits at Imam*, for imahcsani )ra, S. Ali ol.rovcJ latocloio the cloestaton for tridacterd )rat 4.7,4 rum N't Iv. ON wan - -0.6 0.5 Why sidewalk riding can be unsafe Though a cyclist might feel safer on a sidewalk, he or she is less visible to drivers. Motorists don't expect to see someone on a sidewalk at faster than a walking speed, and views are often obstructed where sidewalks meet the road by parked cars, bushes, signposts, and other structures. Motorists are generally looking for other motor vehicles as they enter an intersection, and do not turn to look also at what might be leaving the sidewalk. It is especially unsafe to ride on the sidewalk in what would be considered wrong-way riding (opposite the flow of traffic) if you were on the roadway. The many benefits of bike lanes Adding bike lanes to a roadway are a low-cost way to create safer conditions for all road users. In all the examples in the table above, improvements were made without having to widen the road. Widening roads can be cost-prohibitive, environmentally detrimental, and makes crossing distances longer. By narrowing existing travel lanes, or removing a travel lane or parking lane, bike lanes can be added without any major costs. Bike lanes provide a buffer for pedestrians from motorized traffic, and tend to have a traffic-calming influence on motorized traffic in contrast to wider travel lanes. In a study by Dr. Paul Moritz, bike lanes were found to be twice as safe for bicyclists as a minor street, and ten times safer than sidewalks! The graph below reveals the findings: TABLE 2 Relative Danger Associated with Various Bicycle Facilities FACILITY TYPE FRACTION OF COMMUTING KM FRACTION OF CRASHES RELATIVE DANGER + , Major street * 35.4% 44.6% 1.26 Minor street " 31.0% 32.1% 1.04 Bike lane/route # 18.4% 92% 0.50 Bike path 14.4% 9.6% 0.67 Other & 0.8% 4.4% 5.30 1 , TOTALS 100,0% 100,0% _ NOTES: + Fraction of crashes/fraction of commuting km, - No specific bike facildies provided. #- Bike lane and bike routes combined. & Most frequently sidewalks. Advisory Bike Lanes More evaluation is being conducted for the new treatment called advisory bike lanes found on East 14th Street in Minneapolis and on Wooddale Ave. in Edina. But, in addition to decreased sidewalk riding, both facilities have also seen a decrease in crashes of all types. This will be covered in greater detail as the in-depth analysis from video recordings is completed. Stay tuned! Looking forward In subsequent years, BWTC expects to see significant drops in crashes on all streets where bike lanes have been added (not just on advisory bike lanes). We also anticipate increased volumes of bicyclists on these streets where improvements have been made, with the understanding that many people have yet to discover all the new facilities. As more and more people discover the joys of cycling, Twin Cities cyclists are like to experience an even greater safety benefit known as "safety in numbers." Already this phenomenon is beginning to take effect in Minneapolis. It's a simple but powerful principle backed by international research: the more bicyclists on the road, the safer it is to bike; and the safer bicycling is, the more bicyclists on the road. As BWTC count data shows, this is a win-win for pedestrians too. comments I am opposed to sharrows on a Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 03/28/2013 - 8:15am. I am opposed to sharrows on a street with a city bus route. In most every case a street parallell to the bus route street would serve better as the bike route. The reason for my opposition to sharrows on bus route streets is simply that sharrows are used on narrow streets without room for bike lanes, and inevitably, the bicyclists slow down the bus service and make it less attractive to ride. This is the last thing that TRANSIT for Livable Communities should support! The worst example of misrouted bicycles via sharrows is Bryant Ave. S. between 50th St. and 31st St. a busy bus route. Aldrich Ave. is where the bikes belong. The City of Minneapolis made a mistake here that should be corrected. Real bicycle boulevards Submitted by Donovan Hart (not verified) on Thu, 03/28/2013 - 12:42pm. I agree with the above comment in some fashion. Aldrich Ave. would serve better as a bicycle boulevard, which is currently used as for slower and family riders. (I live on Aldrich and watch the bike parade- I love it.) But I disagree on one point: bikes belong on every street. I use the Bryant Ave. S route frequently on my bike commute and bus service is rather infrequent. Bicyclists just need to be aware to let buses pass them if they become a bottleneck. Thank you for your leadership in the upper mid-west Submitted by Justin Kristan (not verified) on Thu, 04/11/2013 - 11:43am. Steve: Wonderful to watch Minneapolis/St. Paul area work through its growth of bicycle facilities. Watching from Fargo/Moorhead area and using every ounce of information relating to on-road facilities to improve on-road network of bicycle facilities. Your efforts are greatly appreciated! Sincerely, Justin Kristan Fargo, ND LCI #1147 @ 2014. Copyright Information. a project of TLC Mark K. Nolan From: Timothy Olson Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2014 3:25 PM To: Mark K. Nolan Cc: David Nelson Subject: ETC Advisory/sidewalks Follow Up Flag: Flag for follow up Flag Status: Flagged Mark, I've met with Chief Nelson regarding The Edina Transportation Committee's draft relating to biking on sidewalks. The Chief has requested that I respond. Although the ETC draft contains several points of misrepresentation and misinformation, the crux of the topic is this; study after study after study confirms that biking on sidewalks increases the risk of accidents and injury to three main groups: motorists, pedestrians and (ironically) bicyclists. The police department's primary function is to provide public safety service to its citizens. It would be ill advised to support a recommendation to the city council, an activity which has been so clearly identified as unsafe. Though the draft provides very little substantive reason why the city should allow bicyclists to encroach upon pedestrian walkways, there may be some agreement as it relates to children riding on sidewalks. As written, the police department would oppose the ETC recommendation. Point of clarification; city code does allow for bikes to be on sidewalks for the purpose parking. T. 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Pa ourmay Fields Nine lYtile Creek Promo, GoIrCourse Lomb Park Public Works & Park Maintenance Lake Edina Lake Ed.. P. k Fred Illehard. Golf Courao Riding on Sidwalk Bike & Sidewalk Bike Only Sidewalk Only WE Engineering Dept April, 2014 REPORT / RECOMMENDATION To: Edina Transportation Commission From: Mark K. Nolan, AICP, Transportation Planner Date: April 17, 2014 Subject: Draft Citywide Pedestrian Facilities Maps Action Requested: No action requested. Agenda Item #: VI.C. Action El Discussion Information Information / Background: The attached draft Pedestrian Facilities Maps (divided in to quadrants) are to be included as part of the Living Streets Plan (Chapter 4. Design Guidelines: Pedestrian Facilities). The primary purpose of the maps is to illustrate the existing and proposed pedestrian network, including sidewalks, pathways and controlled crossings. As drafts, these maps are works in progress as staff continues to gather information — in particular, locations of stop-controlled pedestrian crossings (marked crosswalks at locations with stop signs or traffic signals). It should be noted that future versions of these maps will indicate a more fine-grained level of priority in terms of implementation of sidewalk projects, which will be based on ETC, LSAG, Council and other feedback in the coming weeks. The current draft of the Living Streets Plan informs the Pedestrian Facilities Maps in many ways but one in particular: the Living Streets Roadway Classification. According to the draft Plan, streets classified as Local Connectors and Collectors are required to have sidewalks on at least one side of the street, while sidewalks are required on both sides of Minor Arterials. The attached maps reflect this, and indicate in light blue and red, respectively, where these streets are located. Please keep in mind the following when reviewing and discussing the maps: • Existing sidewalks include both concrete and bituminous pavement, and are up-to-date as of the end of the 2013 construction season. • Proposed sidewalks include those indicated in the Comprehensive Plan (with some removed in the Arden Park neighborhood) as well as a few additions. These include but are not limited to: o Sidewalks on Local Connectors (one side required by the current draft Living Streets Plan); o Sidewalks on Collectors (one side required by the current draft Living Streets Plan); o Sidewalks on Minor Arterials (both sides required by the current draft Living Streets Plan); City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424 REPORT / RECOMMENDATION Page 2 o Few other locations as determined by staff. • Proposed ARTS sidewalks indicate those recommended in the final draft of the Active Routes to School Comprehensive plan. Note that some of these locations were already in the Comprehensive Plan while others were not. It is intended that these locations may have a higher priority in terms of implementation timeline. Attachments: Four (4) Draft Citywide Pedestrian Facilities Quadrant Maps G:\ Engineering \ Infrastructure \Streets\ Traffic \TRANSP COMM\ Agendas & PR's\ 2014 R&R \ 20140417 \ Item VI.C. Draft Pedestrian Facilities Map.docx 0 72. 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RAM • • 44.4• N • 77TH ST W 16' "iilfthr"242"all.'"...M I NI/ES0TA DR Ediubmough Park MINNESOTA DR Living Streets Classification Collector & Local Connector Minor Arterial Pedestrian Facilities: Southeast Existing Sidewalk Existing Park Pathway • Existing Crossing - Stop Controlled — — Proposed Sidewalk • Existing Crossing with Flashing Beacon — — Proposed ARTS Sidewalk * Proposed Crossing with Flashing Beacon Proposed Regional Trail WE Engineering Dept April, 2014 ards Golf Course GLO U C HE S T GL O U C HE S T E R D R GILFORD DR ..... mminfi5 HIBISCUS AVE SEDUM LN ===11 gRaligiA;ammmareasumpamovn 0 PEA C ED A L E A V E HA L I F A X AVE S Park 58TH ST W MI PI •In _Mt •••• MIME IP mum se ea•mo•IN •n ••n •1 . . .?., . w 3 . 0 1 O IL I CU ,C I 60TH ST W i 60TH ST W I re 1 0 1.1..m. ...mm. 1....tml ”... .m.... orm,...., U GAsI . UI 0 C140 \NEN CURV 62ND ST W 41111•••11.111110” Strachauer Park 0 Z • EW I N G AV E S 59TH ST W 64TH ST* • VIKING DR M a. 0 REPORT / RECOMMENDATION To: Edina Transportation Commission From: Mark K. Nolan, AICP, Transportation Planner Date: April 17, 2014 Subject: 54th Street Draft Signing and Striping Plan Agenda Item #: VI. B. Action 0 Discussion Information al Action Requested: Review and comment on the 54th Street Draft Signing and Striping Plan. Information / Background: Please recall that on December 10, 2013 City Council approved the feasibility study for the 54th Street Reconstruction and Arden Park Stormwater Management Plan. Additionally, on March 20, 2014 the City received an official variance approval from the Minnesota Department of Transportation for the proposed design of W. 54th Street east of the bridge over Minnehaha Creek. Based on the above, our consultant has prepared a draft signing and striping plan for the 54th Street project between Wooddale Ave. and France Ave. (attached). City and consulting staff is requesting that the Commission review and comment on these plans. Toby Muse from SEH will be present to answer questions commissioners may have regarding the attached plan. Attachments: 54th Street Draft Signing and Striping Plan G:\ Engineering \Infrastructure\Streets \Traffic\ TRANSP COMM\ Agendas & RR's \2014 R&R\20140417 \Item VI.B. 54th Street Draft Signing and Striping Plan.docx City of Edina 4801 W. 50th St. Edina, MN 55424 2 • GOOD CONDITION ARROW BICYCLE SYMBOL SWEET NAME A\ GOOD CONDITION WITH STREET NAMES GOOD CONE010A 010 -Li3LYAL 3110H 0001180131-1013N 1 COLOR SIZE (IN) MMUTCD CODE PLAN SYMBOL QUANTITY AREA EACH (SF) 11 6.25 R1-1 68.75 30"x30" WHITE ON RED 24"x8" R3-17bP 2 1.33 2.66 ENDS 5 2 3.0 2.5 15.0 5.0 R1-3P R3-9cP 18524" 30"x12" WHITE ON RED BLACK ON WHITE BLACK ON WHITE [ALL KAY) BEGIN' BIKE LANE SYMBOL efla BLACK AND RED ON WHITE 6 2 2 12.5 12.5 6.25 6.25 W3-1 W11-2 30"X30" 30"X30" BLACK ON YELLOW BLACK ON YELLOW 12's 12" R8-3 7 7.0 1.0 JC JC TM DRAWN BY DESIGNER: CHECKED BY: SIGNATURE REVISIONS MOO) NAVE Dote: XX/XX/I4 LIP No. 43364 BY DATE NO., 2 ALL AV 11 nn 0n •n ISO imt vim • • • • A_iA • • • • • • • • -0 1 ETD? /2\ 4" WHITE EPDXY BROKEN LINE 4/12 4" WHITE EPDXY SOLID LINE A LEGEND -I FLANGED CHANNEL GALVANIZED STEEL SIGN POST • 2 3/8" O.D. 12 GUAGE GALVANIZED STEEL POST A PROTECT EXISTING SIGN (ONE TO BE RELOCATED) A A A REMOVE EXISTING SIGN, FURNISH AND INSTALL NEW SIGN AND POST INSTALL CITY PROVIDED STREET NAME SIGN ON TOP OF SIGNS. A INSTALL CITY SUPPLIED SIGN (OTHER THAN STREET NAME SIGN) REMOVE EXISTING SIGN (NO REPLACEMENT) SEE NOTES ON NEXT SHEET c,S7,N1 /2\ /A A 4 rS, A DESIGN TEAM I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT I MI A DULY UCENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. PHONE: 952912.2600 #300 5E11 MINNETONKA, MN 55343-9100 www.sehInc.com 54TH STREET ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION SIGNAGE AND STRIPING PLAN SAP 120-142-003 FILE NO. EDINA124747 29 DATE XX/XX/14 40 • GOOD O04D11101-1 LLI 1:-11 411-; Ell A :/3\ .41n •n •• ^ PRIVA COMMERCIAL SIGN w bj < D I I -J Z edil A <> o< INSTALL ONLY SIGN PANEL TYPE SPECIAL SCHEDULE PLAN SYMBOL TEXT COLOR SIZE (IN) SIGN PANELS QUANTITY AREA EACH (SF) AREA TOTAL (SF) BIKE ROUTE BIKE ROUTE WHITE ON GREEN 8" 4 ARROW BICYCLE SYMBOL SWEET NAME ARROW, BICYLCE SYMBOL, STREET NAME WHITE ON GREEN 2 MAY USE FULL LANE WHITE ON GREEN 30"x30" 6.25 6.25 BICYCLE SYMBOL MAY USE FULL LANE STREET NAMES WHITE ON GREEN VARIES 14 2.25 31.5 I STREET NAMEs 1 01 .. cla BUS STOP MULTI- COLORED 24"x24" 6 4.0 24.0 NOTE: FOR SAKE OF SIMPLICITY BUS STOP IS LISTED AS TYPE SPECIAL 27 TOTAL TOTALS 136 NOTES: ESTIMATED REMOVALS = 95 SIGN PANELS AND 56 POLES TOTAL FURNISH AND INSTALL: 7.5 SF + 136 SF = 144 SF A • FURNISH AND INSTALL SIGN PANEL TYPE C SCHEDULE- PARKING SIGNS PLAN SYMBOL TEXT COLOR MMUTCD CODE SIZE (IN) SIGN PANELS QUANTITY AREA EACH (SF) AREA TOTAL (SF) xx. MN NO PARKING HERE TO DRIVEWAY RED ON WHITE R7 12"x18" 1 1.5 1.5 5 MINUTE PARKING STARTS HERE RED ON WHITE R7 12"x18" 1 1.5 1.5 n9 15 MINUTE PARKING ENDS HERE RED ON WHITE R7 12"x18" 1 1.5 1.5 13 ,.., An, .: 1 HOUR PARKING THIS SPACE RED ON WHITE R7 12"x18" 1 1.5 1.5 ES NO PARKING HERE TO CORNER RED ON WHITE R7 12"x18" 1 1.5 1.5 SUBTOTAL 7.5 FURNISH AND INSTALL SIGN PANEL TYPE C SCHEDULE SIGN PANELS AREA TOTAL (SF) 4 24"x18" R3-17 12.0 3.0 BIKE LA BLACK ON WHITE P: \ AE \ E \ Ed in a \ 12 47 4 7 \ S— fi n a l— ds g n \ 51 — dr a w in g s\60 — Plt Fi l e s \ ED 1 24 74 7 S g n. dw g 4/ 10 / 20 1 4 1 0: 26 A M j c le m e n t MINNETONKA, MN 55343-9100 vovw.sehInc.corn SEH PAVEMENT MARKINGS ITEM UNIT TOTAL QUANTITIY 4" SOLID LINE WHITE (EPDXY) LIN FT 1536 4" BROKEN LINE WHITE (EPDXY) 1 LIN FT 2157 THERMOPLASTIC MARKING SQ FT 306 4 FOOT LONG STRIPE (EPDXY) 12 FOOT LONG GAP 1 __ 10901 DRIVE 5300 PH 9°0N1 E 2 2H2 PAVEMENT MARKINGS DRAWN BY: JC I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT THIS PLAN WAS PREPARED BY ME OR UNDER MY DIRECT SUPERVISION AND THAT I AM A DULY LICENSED PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA. Dote. XX/XX/14 DESIGNER: JC CHECKED BY: DA SIGNATURE Lie No 43364 DESIGN TEAM NO. BY DATE REVISIONS PRINTED NAVE 54TH STREET ROADWAY RECONSTRUCTION SIGNAGE AND STRIPING PLAN FILE NO. EDIN A124747 0 74 DATE XX/XX/14 SAP 120-142-003 EAST SEGMENT LANE WIDTHS AND MARKINGS _J Id _J _J _J DC Id Id Id GD1 > GD cL FACE I OF 7' 5' I .1!4' 7' CURB FACE OF CURB FRANCE AVENUE GENERAL NOTES: 1. ALL REGULATORY AND STREET SIGNS MUST BE MAINTAINED THROUGHOUT CONSTRUCTION. TEMPORARY SIGNAGE IS ALSO REQUIRED. 2. LOCATION OF ALL PROPOSED SIGNS ARE APPROXIMATE AND SHALL BE LOCATED BY THE ENGINEER IN THE FIELD PRIOR TO INSTALLATION. 3. MOUNTING HEIGHTS OF SIGN PANELS SHALL CONFORM TO STANDARDS SET FORTH IN THE GRADING AND LANDSCAPING SPECIFICATIONS AND MMUTCD STANDARDS, REPORT / RECOMMENDATION To: Edina Transportation Commission From: Mark K. Nolan, A1CP, Transportation Planner Date: April 17, 2014 Subject: Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail Update Agenda Item #: VI. A. Action El Discussion Information Action Requested: Receive presentation from Three Rivers Park District staff regarding the status of the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail. Information / Background: The Three Rivers Park District (TRPD) staff and consultant team would like to provide an update on the Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail project. TRPD has the following timeline for this project: • Engineering Evaluation Now — April • Screening Meetings Now — May • Update to Edina Park Board/ETC April 2014 • Identification of Final Trail Alignment June 2014 • ETC Review of Design/Alignment June 19, 2014 • City Council Review/Approval of Final Trail Design/Alignment July 1, 2014 • Preliminary Engineering Complete September 2014 • Construction Documents December 2014 • Regional Trail Agreement with City Fall 2014 • Out to Bid January 2015 • Construction Begins Early 2015 • Construction Completed Early 2017 • Trail Opens Spring 2017 TRPD has secured $6 million in Federal and State Legacy Grants for the East Segment (east of Tracy Ave.) and is currently seeking federal funds for the West Segment. TRPD has decided to design and construct the trail as one project instead of independently. This approach is estimated to save over 10% in project costs. The entire project is expected to cost $22 million. To view the Master Plan and other information about the project, visit the project website: www.threeriversparks.org/about/planning-and-construction/construction-projects/nine-mile-creek- trail.aspx City of Edina 4801 W. 50,11St. Edina, MN 55424 REPORT / RECOMMENDATION Page 2 Attachments: Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail: Edina West Segment Alignment Map Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail: Edina East Segment Alignment Map G:\ Engineering\ Infrastructure \Streets \Traffic \TRANSP COMM\ Agendas & RR's \2014 R&R \20140417 \Item VIA, Nine Mile Creek Regional Trail Update.docx , ,,GARIDEN AVE, 4r1 • : Z ISANsEN Hu • DALE AVE '0 0 Yi‘ WARREN AWE ,,,BERNARD EL,. . MONAWK TRL SCHAEFER RO D • BLAKE ROS • • , 0 8 ' z , • s 00° 13.1iivi)Ec:rio -k711s.17 • AllEoUR AVE - • . 171E1. :qw 4,1 g . TRACY AVE ' 5 flJlflvJ • • .14"1:11' !Cott:401•1'1,R17713"itrill S. t, Ac:1,5 . OAK IN , • • ' _ ' • I i0,00YA IN 1 cUAV 3; t aorsaj 325 Ja=ANa 1:g ga.35-0 ona535) II aNalq a ia iaWg; '4,7i.°Vgg • ;),S; Ogg2,41 qR2Ra, 10 Noa':1 7. 3 n..0 :h'a5g — 0 0 In.) cn —iv Ise ] e u i p 3 4.Z FRANCE.AVEi 8028aJ n.. ga=41 R m g'" IftPa 4 I"' Aglig V4-4a. IF, llvm a-%PA 0 .. a, • n n a , g axow PAM:, it Nanl n .51gggo N - 2 2 1 9 aa - Z -0 - cn 02 1 MINUTES OF CITY OF EDINA, MINNESOTA TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION COMMUNITY ROOM MARCH 20, 2014 6:00 P.M. ROLL CALL Answering roll call were members Bass, Boettge, Iyer, Janovy, LaForce, Nelson, Olson, Sierks, Spanhake, and Whited. ABSENT Member Van Dyke APPROVAL OF MEETING AGENDA Motion was made by member Janovy and seconded by member LaForce to approve the meeting agenda. All voted aye. Motion carried. New member Larry Olson was welcomed to the ETC and member Spanhake was welcomed back. APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 16, 2014 – Approved as corrected. Motion was made by member LaForce and seconded by member Boettge to approve the amended minutes of January 16, 2014. Boettge, Iyer, Janovy, LaForce, Nelson, Olson, Spanhake, and Whited voted aye. Motion carried. SPECIAL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 27, 2014 – Approved as corrected. Motion was made by member LaForce and seconded by member Olson to approve the amended minutes of February 27, 2014. Boettge, Iyer, LaForce, Nelson, Olson, Spanhake, and Whited voted aye. Janovy abstained. Motion carried. COMMUNITY COMMENT – None REPORTS/RECOMMENDATIONS Ordinance Discussion: Bicycling on Sidewalks Transportation planner Nolan said this is up for discussion again because one of the recommendations in the Active Routes to School (ARTS) policy is to change the ordinance to allow biking on sidewalks and the City Council asked the ETC to revisit this. Previously, the ETC met with the police department and discussed changing the ordinance to allow biking on sidewalks. The police’s opinion at that time was, although they do not actively enforce the ordinance they would like to keep it to be able to enforce bad behaviors. The ETC recommended that the City Council consider changing the ordinance but the discussion did not take place because of issues (at the time) related to the Wooddale Avenue bike lanes. Transportation planner Nolan said he spoke with Chief Nelson and he said he would do some research before responding. Mr. Nolan also spoke with manager Neal and he recommended that the ETC and police each make separate recommendations to the City Council. After discussion, the ETC was still in agreement that the ordinance should be changed to allow biking on sidewalks. Some reasons given were that there is State Statute in place for enforcements; all the cities abutting Edina allows 2 biking on sidewalks so this would make it consistent; not everyone feels comfortable riding in the streets; and, children of certain age should not ride in the street. Member Iyer said he did not support the change last time because the police does not actively enforce the ordinance and is most likely to not support it again. Motion was made by member Janovy and seconded by member Bass to write an advisory communication to City Council recommending they permit biking on sidewalks. All voted aye. Motion carried. Member Janovy will write the advisory communication and members Boettge and LaForce will review. Transportation Options Workshop Member Whited said the transportation options working group was formed to look at transportation options for seniors in Edina which they did and they recommended PRISM. PRISM received a $10,000 grant approval from Edina Human Services for but shortly thereafter, PRISM closed and now they are back to the beginning. Previous and current discussions acknowledged that there was a transportation need in the community but there was no way to quantify the need and therefore what services are needed. Member Whited said Edina’s most recent Quality of Life survey (4/2013) showed more than 50% of residents are between 55 and 65 years old, but the survey did not ask how they move around. She said a survey by the Metropolitan Area Agency on Aging showed that one in seven of this age group is a non-driver in the seven county metro areas. With this being primarily focused on seniors, chair Nelson asked about other needs such as the disabled, adults who chose not to drive for various reasons, etc. Member Bass said any decision or recommendation should be values-based. Member Whited said some cities see the value of seniors staying/aging in the community and is willing to pay, while some believe transportation should be provided by the county or Met Council because they are responsible for moving people around the community. The most common options are regular transit, Metro Mobility, and Transit Link but they all have major gaps. VEAP was also mentioned. Partnering with senior centers that have their own transportation was mentioned but member Whited said most are outsourcing this service because of expenses and regulations and their schedules are defined and would not work for someone who may want to take dance lessons on Tuesday evenings in downtown Minneapolis. Member LaForce said it sounds like they should focus on identifying the community needs. Member Janovy asked if there was a list of resources that explains what is available for someone who doesn’t drive. She said this would be a good starting point and then they can identify the gaps, partnerships and funding sources. She noted that in Edina’s Comprehensive Plan there is a plan for a Circulator that would travel around Southdale and possibly up to the 50th & France area. Member Surya asked what was it that they are trying to accomplish and member Whited said she is looking for direction from the ETC since the original plan fell through. It is probably not feasible to form another working group at this time, said member Whited; however, in her role at Dakota County she is creating a toolkit that will help to assess needs, create partnerships, etc. and the idea is to make it available to other cities and counties but it will not be ready for two years. Member Bass expressed concern about putting the discussion on hold because it is a transportation challenge that the City needs to be planning for and showing how it ties in to the vision for the community. She said maybe this is an issue for discussion when the Comp Plan comes up for review again, but in the meantime, they could begin looking at the Circulator. Chair Nelson said the Circulator will not serve everyone but it would be a good starting point to build from. Moving forward, transportation planner Nolan will see if Senior LinkAge Line can be linked to the City’s website as a resource for seniors, and he will email information on the Circulator to the commissioners. Minneapolis, Northfield and Southern (MN&S) Railway Corridor Discussion Chair Nelson asked if the ETC would like to send an advisory communication to the City Council regarding the Southern Arm and Southwest LRT. 3 Member Janovy said the assumption is that people do not want more freight rail so they could recommend not doing anything that would lead to more freight but the City Council has no standing as it relates to the Southern Arm and Southwest LRT. Mr. Andy Brown, 5512 Park Place, said there is a bill being put together that would allow the Met Council to study passenger rail on the Dan Patch line but with the gag order in place, MNDOT cannot participate and the passenger rail would need state funding. Mr. Brown said he does not see freight increasing on the line because of upgrade costs. Motion was made by member Janovy and seconded by member Whited to send an advisory communication to the City Council recommending that they support lifting the gag order. Bass, Boettge, Janovy, LaForce, Nelson, Olson, Spanhake, and Whited voted aye. Iyer abstained. Motion carried. Member Whited will write the advisory communication and members Bass and Janovy will review. Traffic Safety Committee Report of February 5 and March 11, 2014 Page 9 of 12: Remove all the ‘bold’ from paragraph #2 in the February 5 report. Motion was made by member Spanhake and seconded by member Bass to forward the February 5 and March 11, 2014 reports to the City Council. All voted aye. Motion carried. Updates Student Members - None Bike Edina Received minutes of February 13, 2014. Member Janovy said they did not have a March meeting because of the work session with City Council. She said they discussed Bike Edina’s status with the City Council and the feedback was that the City Council valued Bike Edina and wants it to be part of the City but they are not sure where it would exist and it would be reimbursed for expenses and have liability insurance coverage. She said she began drafting modification to the ETC’s bylaws that would allow the City Council to establish them as a working group of the ETC but it is not ready for review yet. Living Streets Working Group Transportation planner Nolan said a meeting is scheduled for Monday to discuss stormwater management at it relates to rain gardens and applying these principles to the 2015 Arden Park Neighborhood Roadway Reconstruction project. Communications Committee - None CORRESPONDENCE AND PETITIONS - None CHAIR AND COMMISSION MEMBER COMMENTS Chair Nelson said the City Council is looking for individual or groups to recognize for volunteer services and nominations are due April 4. Member Janovy was mentioned for her work with Bike Friendly Community and Bike Edina for holding annual bike rodeos. Chair Nelson asked if there was a plan for the City’s concrete streets similar to the Pavement Condition Index for bituminous streets. Transportation planner Nolan will talk with city engineer Millner and have response next month. Member Iyer suggested reconstructing W. 77th St. to make it a thru street directly to France Ave. He said this would 4 help to reduce traffic on W. 66th and W. 70th Streets and move some of the traffic away from these residential areas. He suggested making this a part of the Pentagon Park redevelopment discussion. Member Janovy said she remembers this being recommended by the Local Traffic Task Force and it being approved in the Comp Plan. She wondered what it takes to bring projects to fruition that is in the Comp Plan. Member Iyer asked who was working on the sidewalk strategy that was discussed with the City Council at the work session. Transportation planner Nolan said he is and next month it will be on the ETC’s agenda and also will be presented to the Living Streets working group. Member Boettge said she liked the idea of creating a walking working group because there are obstacles for walkers such as snow plows, ice, school buses, etc. Member Janovy said at the work session there was confusion about a crossing at Hazelton Road on France (as part of the intersections improvements) and transportation planner Nolan said he spoke with city engineer Millner and they found that the motion included looking an east/west crossing so city engineer Millner is working on adding this to the scope of work. She said she also learned from the work session that there are projects the department is working on that the ETC is not aware of and it would be great to keep them updated so that they can partner with staff. She said the planning commission is planning on looking at their work progress in comparison to the Comp Plan and wondered if the ETC should do the same. Also, she said Hennepin County is having a workshop to update their bike plan and asked if they should use theirs to update Edina’s bike plan. Member Spanhake said she saw the presentation on the ARTS and loved it. She asked if they could get a map that shows bike lanes, sidewalks, etc. that they could pull out as they are having discussions and transportation planner Nolan said it is possible but would caution adding too many layers so they might end up with multiple maps. Member Bass said in January ARTS was presented to the City Council and it was well received. She said the working group met and they decided to continue meeting quarterly for coordination and implementation purposes. She said with the help of the director of community education she is scheduled to present ARTS to the school board in June and also to the community services board. STAFF COMMENTS France Avenue Intersection Improvements communication plan – the movie theater and billboard ads and project blog were eliminated; a boards and commissions blog may be created and this could be an opportunity for commissioners to blog about transportation related topics. Xerxes Avenue – this summer Hennepin County will mill and overlay from W. 54th to W. 66th Streets and work on the bump-outs. The temporary bump-outs are between crosstown and W. 60th Street and Edina would like them to be permanent and also add bump-outs up to W. 54th Street. A parking study is underway to determine feasibility. ADJOURNMENT Meeting adjourned. 5 ATTENDANCE TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION ATTENDANCE - 2014 NAME TERM J F* M A M J J A S O N D SM 2/27 SM 3/10 WS 3/18 # of Mtgs Attendance % Meetings/Work Sessions 1 1 1 0 0 1 4 Bass, Katherine 2/1/2014 1 1 1 3 75% Boettge, Emily 2/1/2014 1 1 1 1 4 100% Iyer, Surya 2/1/2015 1 1 1 1 4 100% Janovy, Jennifer 2/1/2014 1 1 1 1 4 100% LaForce, Tom 2/1/2015 1 1 1 1 4 100% Nelson, Paul 2/1/2016 1 1 1 1 4 100% Olson, Larry 2/1/2016 1 1 2 100% Sierks, Caroline student 1 1 2 50% Spanhake, Dawn 2/1/2016 1 1 2 100% Van Dyke, Jackson student 1 1 25% Whited, Courtney 2/1/2015 1 1 1 3 75% *Cancelled due to weather Respectfully submitted, Sharon Allison, Secretary