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TSC Minutes-Tracker 2.15.23 MINUTES February 15, 2023 1:30pm – 3:00pm Fountain Conference Room Part I: Call to Order Attendees: X Erik Henricksen X Charlie Howley X George Bender X Stacy Osen X Charlie Burke X Bob Generous X Lance Pearce Priya Tandon Part II: Review of Action Items from Previous Meetings • Discuss two pending Crosswalk evaluations and make determinations based on Crosswalk Policy: o The group looked at the evaluations with the newly adopted Crosswalk Policy • Review the tracker and discuss any potential improvements and current metrics being tracked. o The group would like to add a way to measure and track the amount of money being spent on the improvements that are implemented. S Part III: Business & Information Agenda Item: • Review of Cases: review cases and assess. o The group reviewed case #s 101, 103, 110, 117, 130, 135, 142, 169, 208, 214, 215, 220, and 228 – (The large number of cases because the official crosswalk policy allows us to follow-up and close out previous crosswalk cases) o The group reviewed new case #s 238-241 o See Attachment for details on these cases. • Review Traffic Safety Website: review the traffic concern webpage after modifications made in February 2023. o Reviewed recent updates. o Noted comparisons to other cities websites. Part IV: Member Comment • N/A Part V: Adjournment Next Meeting Date – 3/15/23 CASE # DATE AREA OF CONCERN SUMMARY OF CONCERN TSC COMMENTS & RECOMMENDATIONS ACTION TAKEN 101 6/25/19 Lake Susan Dr & Waters Edge Dr Concern regarding crosswalks not being marked at location with high volume of traffic feels like it should be. Interns conducting warrant check, will follow-up with Jason. Does not meet warrants currently (ped volume). Follow-up once area is developed (West Park). Ramps at intersection also appear to be out of ADA compliance. Intersection to be added to ADA project list as well. Concern generated the TSC to formulate a more formal city crosswalk policy. April meeting will discuss alternatives and evaluate possible policy options and alternatives. Crosswalk policy adopted by CC, crosswalk of concern meets warrants and will be added to the 2023/2024 crosswalk improvement project. Yes 103 7/1/19 Lake Dr W Resident at the senior apartments is requesting improved pedestrian crossings near Lake Drive W and Upland Circle. Trail is on opposite side of street and in order to get to it they have to cross which is difficult with speeds and site lines. Called complainant back, left voicemail. Warrant check may require crosswalk as intersection requested is adjacent to senior facility, will follow-up with Jason Wedel after speaking with complainant. Will be added to the crosswalk concern list - will be evaluated when crosswalk policy is formulated. Crosswalk policy adopted by CC, crosswalk of concern meets warrants and will be added to the 2023/2024 crosswalk improvement project. Yes 110 5/13/20 78th Street across from Venue Concerns about both speed and drivers not allowing right-of-way to pedestrians. Requested signage improvements and any other improvements that would make the intersection more visible and alert drivers to "obey the law". Forwarded information to Lt. Lance Pearson and consulting with Charlie Howley on possible striping updates. Lt. Lance Pearson sent increased enforcement the same day and had traffic stops. TSC to evaluate MnCMAT2 information on any accidents near this intersection. CMAT does record pedestrian related crashes. Striping was updated. Crosswalk policy adopted by CC, crosswalk of concern does not meet warrants for further improvements. Yes 117 8/18/20 Lyman Blvd & Reflections Rd Evaluate N/S crosswalk at intersection for potential improvement Will be added to the crosswalk concern list - will be evaluated when crosswalk policy is formulated. Crosswalk policy adopted by CC, crosswalk of concern meets warrants and will be added to the 2023/2024 crosswalk improvement project. Yes 130 12/2/20 Bluff Creek Blvd & Washington Blvd Complaint provided through online portal, Lance Pearce responded to speeding concerns however complaint goes on to described tight radius at intersection causing street signs to be damaged along with unmarked pedestrian crosswalk. TSC is considering future consideration of improvement to crosswalk markings on all legs of intersection and advanced signage. Crosswalk policy adopted by CC, crosswalk of concern meets warrants and will be added to the 2023/2024 crosswalk improvement project. Yes 135 12/28/20 Bluff Creek Dr & LRT Trail The intersection is going to be more heavily used with the 101 trail bridge and the re-opening of the HCRRA landslide portion of trail. As the coach of high school teams that utilize this trail, this intersection needs improved visibility or some sort of improvement. Short term city plans to upgrade pavement markings. Additional improvements pending the Bluff Creek Improvement Project. Crosswalk policy adopted by CC, crosswalk of concern does not meet warrants for further improvements. No 142 3/17/21 Bluff Creek Drive & Hemlock Way Requesting a speed reduction to 30 MPH as it's a residential neighborhood with a lot of kids trying to get to surrounding parks. Also street light at Audubon & Bluff Creek just upgraded to yellow flashing arrow for southbound traffic turning onto Bluff Creek, now there isn't as much of a gap for pedestrians along the corridor. Bluff Creek Blvd is operating as designed as a major collector and the speed limit facilitates its functional classification and user needs. TSC is still evaluating crosswalk improvements pending the crosswalk policy adoption. Crosswalk policy adopted by CC, crosswalk of concern does not meet warrants for further improvements. No 169 8/2/21 Bluff Creek Drive (MRB LRT Regional Trail Crossing) There isn’t sufficient signage or warnings for the areas where the Minnesota River Bluffs LRT Regional Trail crosses roadways. By the time you notice the small sign (if your lucky because you have to stay focused on turns in the road) the trail jumps out at you after turning around any bends. Please consider flashing lights or adding an overhead bridge in these areas. Thank you ." Will be added to the crosswalk concern list - will be evaluated when crosswalk policy is formulated. Crosswalk policy adopted by CC, crosswalk of concern does not meet warrants for further improvements (similar to Case #135) No 208 3/3/22 Minnewashta Pkwy & Glendale Drive Request for crosswalk from Pleasant Acres HOA (Brian May is acting board president) which is 120 homes. HOA owns and maintains walkway on east. The recent Minnewashta Parkway project did not have this area scheduled for the installation of a crosswalk. As such, once the crosswalk policy is finalized this case will be ran through the policy to determine if a crosswalk is warranted. Crosswalk policy adopted by CC, crosswalk of concern meets warrants and will be added to the 2023/2024 crosswalk improvement project. Yes 214 5/2/22 Lyman Blvd & Reflections Rd Request for RRFB improvement at intersection as many kids and neighborhood residents go to park and cross the road here. While the speed limit is 35 MPH resident feels many are speeding, coupled with sight lines to the east it's difficult to see down Lyman to anticipate vehicles. Similar to case #117. Responded to the SCF case and informed the resident that similar requests for this intersection have been received and the intersection will be evaluated immediately upon acceptance of the Crosswalk Policy. Crosswalk policy adopted by CC, crosswalk of concern meets warrants and will be added to the 2023/2024 crosswalk improvement project. Yes 215 5/17/22 Bluff Creek Blvd & Washington Blvd Similar to Case #130 regarding crosswalk improvements. Resident has concerns regarding sight distances, speeds, and ability to safely cross to get to pool and park. Responded to the SCF case and informed the resident that similar requests for this intersection have been received and the intersection will be evaluated immediately upon acceptance of the Crosswalk Policy. Crosswalk policy adopted by CC, crosswalk of concern meets warrants and will be added to the 2023/2024 crosswalk improvement project. Yes 220 7/21/22 Bluff Creek Blvd & Washington Blvd Similar to Case #130 regarding crosswalk improvements. Resident has concerns regarding lack of improvements to intersection and would like to see upgrades to the crosswalk including striping and signage. Also noted that this is a bus stop location. TSC will evaluate if this intersection will meet warrants one the crosswalk policy is approved. Preliminary assessments indicate this may meet improvements if the policy is adopted. Follow-up on SCF once determination made. Yes 228 9/12/22 Hazeltine Blvd (near Tanadoona Drive) Residents at private drive had from the eastern side of Hazetline Blvd near intersection of Hazeltine Blvd & Tanadoona have concerns with vehicles traveling too fast off Hazeltine into private drive might have conflict with pedestrians on trail. Concern raised in conjunction with short term rental discussions currently being addressed by PC, specific to 7331 Hazeltine Blvd Air B&B. This is a unique private drive configuration along a segment of public trail and County Road. The issue was evaluated as a need for potential crosswalk improvements, which can be evaluated with the approval of the upcoming Crosswalk Policy. This area may warrant custom signing due to the uniqueness. Resident was notified of pending evaluation - resident notified of site line issues with vegetation at Long Acres & Hazeltine during follow-up communication, assess in October meeting. Follow-up with RL if cleared. Vegetation was removed Fall of 2022. Crosswalk policy adopted by CC, crosswalk of concern meets warrants and will be added to the 2023/2024 crosswalk improvement project. Only improvement will be addition of trail stop signs due to atypical geometric layout and interface with public trail and private driveways. Yes 238 2/1/23 Powers Blvd & Kerber Blvd Family and kids cross Powers regularly at this location to get to the Tecumseh Ln side for Lake Ann. Cars never stop, very perilous to cross. Add crosswalk. This is a County facility and will be deferred to the County to let them know of the concern. TSC has evaluated similar pedestrian concerns along this portion of the Powers Blvd corridor and will continue to track for future County projects. No 239 2/2/23 Chaska Rd School parking on Chaska Rd near Melody Hill intersection. Very dangerous, "No Parking"? Similar to Case #203 - pending future improvements with the middle school and future intersection improvements. Pending 240 2/7/23 Great Plains Blvd & W 79th St Complaints about the intersection being terrible and request to have road divided in order to eliminate the left turn onto Great Plains Blvd from W 79th. Another SCF user responded agreeing that the intersection was "bad" but didn't think closing the left turning movement was a good idea - this would prevent access to business and create unnecessary detours. Increased enforcement will be conducted. Initial traffic survey shows that virtually no adherence to prohibition on left turns from 3-6PM. Law enforcement stops indicate drivers aren't familiar with updates and that additional signage will be required. Explanation of improvements and their implementation Pending 241 2/8/23 Saddlebrook Curve Resident submitted a comment form from the 23-01 project held on 2/1/2023 requesting the TSC assess the speeding between Kerber Blvd & Powers Blvd. Has lived there for many years and has seen speeders use this as a cut through. Another resident came to the Public Hearing for the 23-01 project to identify this concern as well - GB to discuss. This area will be added to the speed trailer regular deployment. The street project where this concern originated will be polling residents directly regarding striping improvements that could improve potential speeding issues and slow any cut-through traffic being experience. Lastly, the project will install crosswalk improvements at Saddlebrook Trl and Saddlebrook Curve. Pending