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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/13/2016 0 Meeting Location: Municipal Center City of AP946 l 7100 147th Street West eY Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124 TRAFFIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING AGENDA JANUARY 13, 2016 - 7:00 P.M. 1. Called Meeting to Order 2. Approved Agenda 3. Audience — Heard Concern About Commercial Truck Engine Braking on County Road 46 4. Approved Minutes of November 18, 2015 Special Meeting 5. Regular Agenda Items: A. Requests for Signage, Stop Signs, and Signals 1.Recommended Installation of Sign at Granite Ave and 142'd St 2.Requested Study of Sign at Pennock Ave and 153rd St 3.Requested Study of Signal Protected Left Timing at Pennock Ave and 140th St 4.Heard Request for Sign Indicating No Outlet of Cimarron Court B. Reviewed Resident Concern about Traffic near Diamond Path School C. Reviewed Resident Concern about Speeding on Elm Drive D. Reviewed Resident Traffic Concerns on Pennock Ave near 138th St E. Reviewed Founders Lane (One-way) Wrong Direction Traffic F. Reviewed MnDOT Response to Letter Regarding Autistic Child Signs in MUTCD G. Approved Annual Committee Accomplishments Report 6. Informational Items A. Other Traffic Concerns Communicated to the City: 1. Police—Reported transition to new ticket writing system 2. Public Works B. Educational Issues 7. Meeting Adjourned NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS: Wednesday March 9, 2016 7:00 p.m. (Regular) Welcome to the Apple Valley Traffic Safety Advisory Committee meeting. The Committee is a forum to hear citizen concerns regarding traffic and parking on City streets, as well as pedestrian and bicycle safety issues. The Committee also evaluates proposals for traffic control devices, signage, and striping and considers citywide traffic education and communication programs. The Committee encourages residents to bring their concerns forward and appreciates your efforts to help make our City a safer community. Specific traffic solutions may also have unintended and potentially dangerous consequences as there are often engineering and liability issues involved with traffic controls and roadway designs to consider. When evaluating resident concerns, the Committee follows a process that looks broadly at multiple possible solutions and utilizes the City's engineering resources to help determine the most appropriate solution for identified problems: 1) The concern is received. 2) Options are identified to address the concern. 3) Additional analysis of the options to determine engineering, legal liability, and financial constraints or issues may be necessary. 4) A recommendation is made. We appreciate your participation in exploring the most appropriate solution for the problem in your area. 0 Meeting Location: Municipal Center City of AP946 l 7100 147th Street West eY Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124 TRAFFIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING TENTATIVE AGENDA JANUARY 13, 2016 - 7:00 P.M. 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Agenda 3. Audience - 10 Minutes Total Time Limit - For Items NOT on this Agenda 4. Approval of Minutes of November 18, 2015 Special Meeting 5. Regular Agenda Items: A. Requests for Signage, Stop Signs, and Signals 1. Sign at Granite Ave and 142'd St 2. Sign at Pennock Ave and 153rd St 3. Signal Protected Left Timing at Pennock Ave and 140th St 4. Sign Indicating No Outlet of Cimarron Court B. Resident Concern about Traffic near Diamond Path School C. Resident Concern about Speeding on Elm Drive D. Resident Traffic Concerns on Pennock Ave near 138th St E. Review Founders Lane (One-way) Wrong Direction Traffic F. MnDOT Response to Letter Regarding Autistic Child Signs in MUTCD G. Approve Annual Committee Accomplishments Report 6. Informational Items A. Other Traffic Concerns Communicated to the City: 1. Police 2. Public Works B. Educational Issues 7. Adjourn. NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS: Wednesday March 9, 2016 7:00 p.m. (Regular) Welcome to the Apple Valley Traffic Safety Advisory Committee meeting. The Committee is a forum to hear citizen concerns regarding traffic and parking on City streets, as well as pedestrian and bicycle safety issues. The Committee also evaluates proposals for traffic control devices, signage, and striping and considers citywide traffic education and communication programs. The Committee encourages residents to bring their concerns forward and appreciates your efforts to help make our City a safer community. Specific traffic solutions may also have unintended and potentially dangerous consequences as there are often engineering and liability issues involved with traffic controls and roadway designs to consider. When evaluating resident concerns, the Committee follows a process that looks broadly at multiple possible solutions and utilizes the City's engineering resources to help determine the most appropriate solution for identified problems: 1) The concern is received. 2) Options are identified to address the concern. 3) Additional analysis of the options to determine engineering, legal liability, and financial constraints or issues may be necessary. 4) A recommendation is made. We appreciate your participation in exploring the most appropriate solution for the problem in your area. Traffic Safety Advisory Committee City of Apple Valley November 18, 2015 3:00 p.m. Municipal Center Minutes 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 3:00 p.m. by Chair Arthur Zimmerman Members Present: Linda Dolan, Nick Francis, Charles Grawe, Matt Saam, Joe Shaw, Arthur Zimmerman Members Absent: Consultants/Alternates Present: Brandon Anderson, Assistant City Engineer Others Present: 2. Approval of Agenda MOTION: Mr. Zimmerman moved, second by Mr. Grawe to approve the agenda as presented. Motion passed 6-0. 3. Audience Items There were no audience items. 4. Approval of September 9, 2015 Minutes MOTION: Mr. Francis moved, second by Mr. Zimmerman, to approve the Minutes of September 9, 2015 as presented. Motion passed 5-0 (Mr. Saam abstained). 5A. Request for Speed Warning Signs at 144th St and Everest Ave Mr. Anderson presented a request for speed warning signs in the neighborhood where there was a previous request for signage specific to an autistic child. The resident has expressed concerns over traffic volumes and traffic speed. The road design does meet warrants for 20 mile per hour speed warning signs. MOTION: Mr. Grawe moved, second by Ms. Dolan, to recommend installation of the speed warning signs as recommended by the engineer. Motion passed 6-0. 5B. Review of Speed Data at Garden View Drive and Hyland Ave Mr. Anderson explained that a resident has expressed concern over cut through traffic on Hyland Avenue. The Public Works Department conducted a traffic study of the roadway and found average daily traffic volumes between 184 and 250 vehicles. This is a low volume level. The 85th percentile speed was between 20 and 22 miles per hour. This is a low speed level. The engineer recommended continuing to monitor the area and use additional enforcement activity if necessary. 5C.Requests for Stop Signs and Signals 1. Sign at Garrett Ave and 146th St Mr. Anderson presented the request for a stop sign at a three-way, T- intersection. 146th Street comes to a T with Garrett Avenue and does not have a stop sign. Right-of-way rules guide that the higher volume roadway (Garrett)would have the right-of-way. While there were eight crashes over the last three years, it does not meet the warrant for a sign based on traffic volume. However, it does meet the warrant for a sign based on right-of-way rules and proximity of similar three-way intersections with stop signs in the area. MOTION: Ms. Dolan moved, second by Mr. Zimmerman, to recommend the installation of a stop sign on 146th Street. Motion passed 6-0. 2. Sign at Oakwood Road and Strese Lane Mr. Anderson presented the request for an all-way stop at a three-way, T- intersection. Oakwood Road currently comes to a T at a stop sign with Strese Lane. Strese Lane has the right-of-way and does not stop. The intersection does not meet crash or volume warrants for an all-way stop. Mr. Anderson did not recommend installation of the stop signs. The Committee took no action but requested the Police Department to deploy Car 54 in the area. 3. Signal at 132nd Street and Galaxie Avenue Mr. Anderson presented the request for a traffic signal at the intersection. There have been seven crashes at the intersection in the past three years and three crashes involving bicycles or pedestrians in the past 10 years. Because of its proximity to the controlled intersection of Galaxie Ave and McAndrews Road, this intersection does not meet the spacing guidelines for a signal. However, the traffic volumes are very near the warrants for a signal. Mr. Anderson recommended conducting a traffic study of the entire Galaxie Avenue corridor. MOTION: Ms. Dolan moved, second by Mr. Grawe, to recommend the Public Works Department conduct a traffic study of the entire Galaxie Avenue corridor between County Road 42 and McAndrews Road. Motion passed 6-0. 5D.Resident Concern about Speeding on Elm Drive Mr. Anderson presented a concern about vehicle speed and pedestrian conflicts on Elm Drive. The roadway has low vehicle volumes, but pedestrian conflicts are likely as it is used as a route to a local elementary school and there are no sidewalks in that neighborhood. The roadway is scheduled for reconstruction in 2020 and sidewalks could be added relatively easily at that time. The City's policy for new sidewalk installation in existing neighborhoods is for the adjoining property owners to pay for the sidewalks. Mr. Anderson recommended deploying the driver feedback signs and increasing enforcement in the near term. He said the sidewalk issue could be discussed with the neighborhood at the time of the reconstruction meetings. MOTION: Mr. Zimmerman moved, second by Ms. Dolan, to recommend the deployment of the driver feedback signs and increased enforcement as recommended. Motion passed 6-0. 5E.Request for Pavement Marking on Johnny Cake Ridge Rd North of CSAH 38 Mr. Anderson reported that there have been some crashes on Johnny Cake Ridge Road. Modifications to pavement markings and relocation of a misplaced sign may help reduce the accidents. He recommended removing the misplaced sign and modifying the pavement markings. MOTION: Mr. Zimmerman moved, second by Ms. Dolan, to recommend the removal of the misplaced sign and modification of the pavement markings as recommended. Motion passed 6-0. 5F. Review Garden View Driver Feedback Data Mr. Anderson presented the data from the driver feedback signs. The data was consistent with past collected traffic data. 5G.Approve 2016 Meeting Schedule The proposed 2016 meeting schedule includes January 13, March 9, May 11, July 13, September 14, and November 9. MOTION: Mr. Zimmerman moved, second by Mr. Francis, to set the 2016 regular meeting schedule as proposed. Motion passed 6-0. 6A.Other Traffic Concerns Communicated to the City of Apple Valley Police Concerns Mr. Francis reported that the department purchased a new special enforcement team car that will blend in with traffic better. He also said the City has received noise complaints from the use of engine brakes, also known as Jake Brakes. The City Attorney is researching how and if the noise ordinances can be enforced for this type of activity. Public Works Concerns Mr. Saam said he received a concern about traffic on Pennock Avenue and will research the issue for the next meeting. 6B.Educational Issues Ms. Dolan asked the Police Department to consider restoring annual car seat clinics. Ms. Dolan said AAA is interesting in holding an educational campaign on the dangers of drug-influenced driving. This is in response to evidence that many people with alcohol in their systems also have taken other drugs as well. Ms. Dolan said the Eastview DECA team won an award for its driver's education parental initiative. 7. Adjourn MOTION: Mr. Zimmerman moved, second by Mr. Grawe, to adjourn. Motion passed 6- 0. Meeting was adjourned at 4:30 p.m. City of Apple Valley MEMO Administration TO: Mayor, City Council, and City Administrator FROM: Traffic Safety Advisory Committee DATE: January 13, 2016 SUBJECT: 2015 ACCOMPLISHMENTS The Traffic Safety Advisory Committee (TSAC) held six meetings in 2015. The members of the Committee in 2015 included: John Bermel, Todd Blomstrom, Linda Dolan, Nick Francis, Charles Grawe, Matt Saam, Joe Shaw, Laura Turek, and Arthur Zimmerman. Mr. Francis replaced Mr. Bermel as the Police Department representative and Mr. Saam replaced Mr. Blomstrom as the Public Works Department representative during the year. Ms. Turek resigned during the year and her replacement was not appointed until after the November meeting. Arthur Zimmerman served as Chair and Joe Shaw served as Secretary. Major accomplishments and/or undertakings by TSAC during its fifteenth year include: • Resident Request for All-way Stop at Johnny Cake Ridge Road and 144th Street: A resident requested the installation of stop signs on Johnny Cake Ridge Road at 144th Street to make an all-way stop at the intersection. The intersection does not meet warrants for an all- way stop. • Resident Concerns with Traffic around Harwell Path and Pennock Avenue: Residents expressed concern with traffic volume and speed. The engineer studied the traffic in the area of concern and found that the traffic volumes were relatively low. However, the 85th percentile speeds on Harwell Path at Guild Avenue exceeded 33 miles per hour, indicating a speed issue. The Committee recommended implementing the portable driver's speed feedback signs and increasing enforcement in the area. • Resident Request for Stop Signs at Findlay Avenue and Feldspar Lane: A resident requested an all-way stop at the intersection of Findlay Avenue and Feldspar Lane. The engineer noted that this site has been the source of frequent issues and delineators had been installed to encourage vehicles to round the corner at slower speeds. Those delineators have been hit by vehicles and he recommended installing larger delineators. The engineer reported that the 85th percentile speed on Feldspar exceeds 30 miles per hour, which is quite high considering the very short length of roadway. The Committee asked the engineer to study the intersection during the school year as well to determine if student drivers are contributing to the issue. The Committee also asked that staff add flags to the signage and increase enforcement efforts in the area at the start of the school year. The traffic data indicated that the problem is worse during the school year when students are driving to and from Eastview High School near the intersection. Public Works staff installed the larger delineators. • Resident Request for Street Lights on the South Side of 127th Street: A resident requested the installation of street lights for the pathway along the south side of 127tH between Germane Avenue and Garland Avenue. The engineer studied the lighting situation and requested cost quotes for lights from Dakota Electric. Because of the cost of the project, this proposal was incorporated as a request in the City's annual budget process. • Resident Request for Stop Signs at Garrett Avenue and 152"d Street: A resident requested an all-way stop at the intersection of Garrett Avenue and 152nd Street near Apple Valley Ford and Target. The intersection did not meet warrants for stop signs. • Resident Requests for Signage Specific to Autistic Children: Several residents requested street signs warning drivers of the presence of an autistic child. The Committee held a lengthy discussion with the residents. The City's State Senator was also in attendance. The Committee explained that the City's position historically has been to follow the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)when implementing signage or other traffic controls. The MUTCD does not recognize signs of this nature, nor does MnDOT recommend installation of such signs because there is evidence that they don't create a safer condition and may even create a less safe condition. The Committee requested that staff write a letter to the City's legislative delegation requesting them to work with MnDOT to include such signage in the MUTCD so that the City could install such signs while following the manual. Staff wrote the requested letters and the legislative delegation did follow-up with MnDOT. MnDOT responded that the MUTCD provides the City the flexibility to create its own sign of this type, but would not add such signs to the MUTCD, nor would MnDOT recommend that City create such signs. • Resident Request for Speed Advisory Signs: A resident requested speed advisory signs for the curve area of 144th Street and Everest Avenue. The nature of the curve did meet warrants for a 20 mile per hour speed advisory sign. The Committee recommended that staff install the signs. Public Works staff installed the advisory signs. • Garden View Drive Traffic Concerns: The Committee continued to monitor traffic speeds and volumes on Garden View Drive. • Resident Concerns with Traffic near Diamond Path Elementary School: There were concerns from the neighborhood about new traffic generated by a new school facility north of Diamond Path. The Committee previously recommended painting yellow parking prohibition colors on either side of the pedestrian crosswalk bump-out. The initial painting was on the approach side of the bump-out facing the oncoming traffic lane. However, motorists were parking on the angled portion of the bump-out opposite the approaching traffic lane, causing a traffic hazard. The Committee requested that both angled portions of the bump-outs be painted to discourage this type of illegal parking. Public Works staff painted the curb lines yellow to prohibit parking on either side of the bump-outs. • Southview Elementary Traffic Concerns: The Committee heard concerns about traffic in the area of the school, including a poorly lit crossing at Garden View Drive and Baldwin Drive. After reviewing the situation, the Committee recommended adding lighting, relocating the crosswalk sign, and working to relocate school vehicle stacking to improve the situation at the crossing. • Resident Concern over Cut-Through Traffic on Hyland Avenue form Garden View Drive: A resident expressed concern that the current lane markings on Garden View Drive at County Road 46 place southbound and westbound turning vehicles in the same lane. As a result, a southbound vehicle can create a stack of traffic with vehicles looking to turn westbound (a right-hand turn). As a result, the resident believes that drivers have an incentive to cut through on Hyland Avenue to reach County Road 46 where they can make a right-hand westbound turn without waiting at a traffic signal. The Committee acknowledged that the lane markings could create such an incentive, but noted that the County has expressed opposition to aligning opposing lanes across an intersection which would happen if the north and southbound lanes were co-located with the left-turn lanes and the right-turn lanes were exclusive to right turn traffic. The Committee requested that staff use the speed trailer and driver feedback signs on Hyland Avenue to discourage cut-through traffic. Subsequent traffic studies did not reveal high traffic volumes or excessive speeds on Hyland Avenue. • Proposal for Stop Signs along Dorchester Trail: The City's Engineering Division reviewed the intersections along Dorchester Trail which were uncontrolled. Based on obstructions and the fact that Dorchester Trail functions as neighborhood collector roadway, the engineer recommended adding stop signs at certain intersections. The Committee recommended adding stops signs for traffic on Durango Place, Dover Drive, and Driftwood Lane where they intersect with Dorchester Trail. • Resident Request for Stop Sign at T-Intersection with Garrett Avenue: A resident requested the stop sign at the intersection which is currently uncontrolled. The engineer conducted a study of the accident history and determined that further evaluation of the intersection was warranted. The intersection did not meet volume warrants, but did meet warrants based on right-of-way rules and the proximity of similar controlled T-intersections in the area. The Committee recommended the City install a stop sign at the location. Public Works staff installed the stop sign per City Council resolution. • Resident Request for Signal Light at Galaxie Avenue and 132"d Street: A resident requested installation of a semaphore at the intersection of Galaxie Avenue and 132nd Street. The intersection has a significant crash history, but doesn't meet the desired spacing between intersections as it is very close to the signal at Galaxie Avenue and McAndrews Road. The traffic volumes at the intersection are very near warrants for a signal. The Committee recommended the engineer study the entire Galaxie Avenue corridor and present recommendations. • Portable Driver Feedback Sign Program: The City continued to use two solar-powered driver feedback signs that could be erected on a temporary basis to address traffic concerns in specific neighborhoods. The signs were installed along a number of roadways during 2015. • Reviewed Traffic Concerns Communicated to City: At each meeting, TSAC reviewed traffic concerns/issues brought to the Police and Public Works Departments during the month. • There was a concern over stop sign violations at Fordham Avenue and Fairlawn Avenue. Additional enforcement was directed to the intersection. • The Committee heard that the City has been receiving complaints about vehicle noise levels primarily from commercial hauling vehicles using County Road 46. The use of engine brakes appears to be a large source of the problem. The Police Department conducted a commercial vehicle enforcement event to encourage the commercial users to maintain the safety of their trucks and equipment as noise is often generated by improperly maintained vehicles. The Police Department will also have a patrol officer fully trained and equipped for commercial vehicle enforcement in 2016. • The Committee received a concern about speeding traffic on Elm Drive. Study of the roadway shows low traffic volumes and speeds. However, as the neighborhood does not have sidewalks and Elm Drive is a likely route to the nearby elementary school, there may be pedestrian conflicts. The Committee recommended implementation of the speed feedback signs, additional enforcement, and consideration of adding sidewalks to the street reconstruction project scheduled for that area. • The Committee received a request for an all-way stop at Oakwood Road and Strese Lane. The intersection did not meet warrants for an all-way stop. The Committee recommended additional enforcement efforts. • The Committee heard a concern about confusion caused by pavement markings and a misplaced sign on Johnny Cake Ridge Road north of McAndrews Road. The Committee recommended removal of the misplaced sign and correction of the pavement markings. Public Works staff changed the signage and will re-stripe in the spring of 2016. • Educational Outreach Efforts: In its fifteenth year, TSAC continued to focus on its educational outreach efforts. Some educational outreach efforts included the following: • The Committee heard an extensive presentation on the Toward Zero Deaths initiative and efforts specific to the Metro area. • Ms. Dolan was involved in an award-winning effort by the Eastview DECA program to promote awareness among students and drivers of the new law to require more parental involvement in the driver's education process. • The Committee heard about a recent Toward Zero Death's study on accidents involving cars and bicycles. The study found that the cause of or fault for these accidents was with the motorist about half of the time and with the bicyclist the other half. This indicates that educational efforts need to be directed by at motorists and at bicylists. • The Committee requested staff to evaluate restoring an annual car seat clinic. • A member attended the Toward Zero Death's Conference to learn about new and emerging strategies to increase traffic safety and shared the conference information with the rest of the Committee. The Traffic Safety Advisory Committee welcomes direction from the City Council as well as any recommendations, questions, or concerns. Traffic Safety Advisory Committee TSAC January 13, 2016 A. Requests for Signage, Stop Signs and Signals nd 1. Sign at Granite Avenue and 142Street rd 2. Sign at PennockAvenue and 153Street th 3. Signal Protected Left Timing at PennockAvenue & 140 Street 4. Sign Indicating No Outlet of Cimarron Court 142 nd and Granite Stop Sign PROPOSED DOMINIUM SENIOR HOUSING SITE 142 nd and Granite Stop Sign 153 rd and PennockLane 153 rd and PennockLane (Westbound on 153 rd) 153 rd and PennockLane (Southbound along Pennock) 140th and PennockLane (Westbound) 140th and PennockLane (Southbound) 124 Cimarron Court (No Outlet Sign) 124 Cimarron Court (No Outlet Sign) 124 Cimarron Court (No Outlet Sign) Section 2C.26 DEAD END/NO OUTLET Signs (W14-1, W14-1a,W14-2, W14-2a) Option: 01The DEAD END (W14-1) sign (seeFigure 2C-5) may be used at the entrance of a single road or street that terminates in a dead end or cul-de-sac. The NO OUTLET (W14-2) sign (seeFigure 2C- 5) may be used at the entrance to a road or road network from which there is no other exit. 02DEAD END (W14-1a) or NO OUTLET (W14-2a) signs (seeFigure 2C-5) may be used in combination with Street Name (D3-1) signs (seeSection 2D.43) to warn turning traffic that the cross street ends in the direction indicated by the arrow. 03At locations where the cross street does not have a name, the W14-1a or W14-2a signs may be used alone in place of a street name sign. Standard: 04The DEAD END (W14-1a) and NO OUTLET (W14-2a) signs shall be horizontal rectangles with an arrow pointing to the left or right. 05When the W14-1 or W14-2 sign is used, the sign shall be posted as near as practical to the entry point or at a sufficient advance distance to permit the road user to avoid the dead end or no outlet condition by turning at the nearest intersecting street. 06The DEAD END (W14-1a) or NO OUTLET (W14-2a) signs shall not be used instead of the W14-1 or W14-2 signs where traffic can proceed straight through the intersection into the dead end street or no outlet area. B. Resident Concern about Traffic near Diamond Path School Diamond Path School Diamond Path School C. Resident Concern about Speeding at 661 Elm Drive Elm Drive D. Resident Traffic Concerns on th PennockAvenue near 138Street 13575 PennockAvenue TEMPORARY SB SPEED ADVISORY LOCATION TEMPORARY NB SPEED ADVISORY LOCATION PennockAvenue (looking North along Pennock) PennockAvenue (looking South along Pennock) PennockAvenue (looking North along Pennock) PennockAvenue (looking South along Pennock) PennockAvenue Speed Summary (12/11/15 –12/18/15) PennockAvenue Speed Summary (12/11/15 –12/18/15) E. Review of Founders Lane (One-way) Wrong Direction Traffic Founders Lane 153RD GALAXIE AVE. FOLIAGE AVE.. FOUNDERS Founders Lane ONE WAY SIGNS WITH NO RIGHT/LEFT TURN RIDERS Founders Lane with additional “NO LEFT TURN” rider attached below ONE WAY Founders Lane WITHOUT additional “NO LEFT TURN” rider attached below ONE WAY Founders Lane with additional “NO LEFT TURN” rider attached below ONE WAY Founders Lane at VIVO exit with additional “NO LEFT TURN” rider attached below ONE WAY Founders Lane WITHOUT additional “NO LEFT TURN” rider attached below ONE WAY Founders Lane with additional “NO LEFT TURN” rider attached below ONE WAY F. MnDOTResponse to Letter Regarding Autistic Child Signs in MUTCD G. Approve Annual Committee Accomplishments Report 6. Informational Items A. Other Traffic Concerns Communicated to the City 1. Police 2. Public Works B. Educational Issues