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HomeMy WebLinkAbout11/14/2018 10 V i 06 000 see Meeting Location: Municipal Center City of Apple 7100 147th Street West Valley Apple Valley, Minnesota 55124 TRAFFIC SAFETY ADVISORY COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING TENTATIVE AGENDA November 14, 2018 - 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 September 12, 2018 Regular Meeting 5. Regular Agenda Items: A. Galaxie Avenue at 153rd/Founders Crosswalk Concerns B. Additional Signage Request on Everest Avenue C. Driver Feedback Sign Review D. MSA Traffic Count Updates E. Set 2019 Meeting Schedule 6. Informational Items A. Other Traffic Concerns Communicated to the City: 1. Police 2. Public Works B. Educational Issues 1. TZD Conference Update 7. Adjourn. NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETINGS: Wednesday January 09, 2019 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 September 12, 2018 7:00 p.m. Municipal Center Minutes 1. Call to Order The meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Arthur Zimmerman. Members Present: John Bermel, Linda Dolan, Charles Grawe, Fred Puente, Matt Saam, Joe Shaw, Arthur Zimmerman Members Absent: Consultants/Alternates Present: Brandon Anderson, City Engineer Others Present: Talla Anderson, Naomi Ehara 2. Approval of Agenda MOTION: Ms. Dolan moved, second by Mr. Saam to approve the agenda as presented. Motion passed 7-0. 3. Audience Items There were no audience items. 4. Approval of July 11, 2018 Minutes MOTION: Mr. Grawe moved, second by Ms. Dolan, to approve the Minutes of July 11, 2018. Motion passed 7-0. 5A. Speed Concern at 8283 131st Street Two residents expressed concern about vehicles speeds, cut-through traffic, and a blind driveway approach in their neighborhood. They requested a lower speed limit and"children at play" sign installations. Mr. Anderson explained that"children at play" signs are not supported in the uniform manual on traffic control devices. However, he also noted the roadway has a steep grade, a relatively tight curve, and heavy vegetation in the right-of-way. He said a speed advisory sign might be warranted and proposed collecting speed data and implementing the driver awareness signs. There was brief discussion about the incentive for traffic from the north to use the roadway as a cut- through route to reach McAndrews Road. 5B. Palomino Deer Crossing Signage Review Mr. Anderson reported receipt of a request for deer crossing signage on Palomino Drive. Because of the relatively high number of deer that cross many different roadways within the City, the policy has been to only install signs at points where there have been abnormally high numbers of deer- vehicle accidents or other unique deer-related issues that would justify placement of a sign. The Committee will monitor this area for deer-related accidents. 5C. 1401h and Granite Designated Right Turn Lane Request Mr. Anderson said he reviewed the projected traffic volumes from before the Legends development was started and continues to monitor actual traffic volumes since its completion. At peak times, three to four cars can potentially cue up to make a right-hand turn. The projection is a maximum of 40 vehicles per day attempting to make a right-hand turn. The standard minimum volume of right-turning vehicles to warrant construction of a right-hand turn lane is 100 per day. While adding a right-hand turn lane would increase safety, there are many other similar intersections with similar or higher traffic volumes and they should all be prioritized before moving forward with a project. 5D. Stop Sign Request at Pennock Avenue and 138th Mr. Anderson said the intersection is a non-conventional T-intersection. There is a stop sign on the leg of the "T"that leads into a cul-de-sac. Pennock Avenue essentially makes a 90 degree turn with no stop sign in either direction. Due to low traffic volume, the intersection does not meet warrants for an all-way stop, but advisory signs may be warranted. Mr. Anderson said he would continue to study the situation. 5E. Crosswalk Request at Pennock Avenue Near Wallace Park Mr. Anderson said there was a request for a mid-block crosswalk. This area does not meet the traffic volumes to warrant a striped crosswalk at an intersection. Due to its proximity to the intersection with 1381h, Mr. Anderson said he would further evaluate the crosswalk with the intersection. 5F. Driver Feedback Signs Requests and Deployment Schedule Mr. Anderson presented a schedule for driver feedback sign deployments. 5G. MSA Traffic Count Updates Mr. Anderson said 74 percent of the roadways were counted. Some counts need to be taken while school is in session to be accurate. 6A.Other Traffic Concerns Communicated to the City of Apple Valley Police Concerns There were no new Police concerns,. Public Works Concerns Mr. Anderson said the signals currently installed at 1401h Street and Garden View Drive can't support a change to the flashing yellow arrow with the signals' current controllers. Staff will look to schedule an upgrade in the Capital Improvement Program (CII'). Mr. Anderson said there have been concerns related to stray golf balls hit from the golf course along 1401h Street. 6B.Educational Issues and Grant Opportunities Ms. Dolan said there would be a School Bus Stop Arm Violation Awareness Event on September 21". October is School Bus Safety Month and schools will distribute educational flyers. September 201h is a recruitment meeting for Dakota County Toward Zero Deaths. The Toward Zero Deaths Minnesota conference will be October 23rd and 24th. 7. Adjourn MOTION: Mr. Saam moved, second by Mr. Zimmerman, to adjourn. Motion passed 7 - 0. Meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. Traffic Safety Advisory Committee TSAC November 14, 2018 Regular Agenda Items: A. Galaxie Avenue at 153rd/Founders Crosswalk Concerns B. Additional Signage Request on Everest Avenue C. Driver Feedback Sign Review D. MSA Traffic Count Updates E. Set 2019 Meeting Schedule Informational Items: Other Traffic Concerns Communicated to the City: 1. Police 2. Public Works Educational Issues: 1. TZD Conference Update A. Galaxie Avenue at 153rd/Founders Crosswalk Concerns Galaxie Avenue at 153rd Street/Founders Lane Galaxie Avenue at 153rd Street/Founders Lane To whom it may concern: My name is Dena Wainwright. I am a totally blind person who uses a guide dog to assist me with day to day travel. My daughter and I have lived in Apple Valley since November of 2011. To increase my safety and my ability to independently access Apple Valley’s array of services and amenities, I am requesting that an audible traffic signal be installed at the corner of Galaxy Avenue and 153rd Street West. There are numerous (and very serious) concerns that currently make it unsafe for individuals with a variety of disabilities (including blindness, low vision, and mobility impairments) to safely navigate this corner. •The traffic on 153rd Street West flows only in one direction, and its volume is not consistent. •It is often difficult for a blind traveler to discern whether a safe crossing is possible until well into the already limited amount of time that pedestrians are given to get from one side of Galaxy Avenue to the other. •Reading the flow of traffic is especially challenging when making the crossing from the west side of Galaxy Avenue to the east. In this instance, the surge of traffic is approaching the pedestrian from the side of the intersection that is furthest away. •The limited amount of time allotted to cross this intersection also impacts individuals whose mobility is compromised. •The high speeds of vehicles traveling on Galaxy Avenue means that the ability to time and interpret this crossing correctly is critical. •The ability to make a safe decision about this crossing decreases dramatically when the sounds of approaching vehicles are either distorted or obscured by wind, rain, or machinery such as leaf blowers or construction equipment. E.g., wet pavement magnifies the noise of approaching vehicles, making them sound closer than they actually are. The population in this section of Apple Valley continues to increase exponentially. In particular, the presence of two assisted living facilities means that the number of Apple Valley residents with disabilities also continues to grow. Statistics indicate that approximately 50% of people over the age of 50 have disabilities. For this reason, I feel strongly that my request will benefit Apple Valley as a whole, and illustrate the city’s commitment to all residents –including those with disabilities. By approving my request, you are supporting safe and independent travel for individuals who (because of physical limitations or an inability to drive) can only access grocery stores, restaurants, the post office, etc. on foot. You are removing a significant barrier to autonomy. You are reducing the considerable anxiety that is generated by the fear of making a mistake that could literally have life or death consequences. While I appreciate the expense of installing an audible traffic signal at this corner, I believe that this investment will decrease the risk of any litigation (and associated costs) that could be brought against the city in the event of someone’s injury or death while attempting to navigate this intersection without the appropriate accommodation. Thank you for your consideration, and for the opportunity to present my request. Its importance can be supported by professional guide dog trainers and orientation and mobility instructors if additional documentation is required. Sincerely, Dena Wainwright Galaxie Avenue at 153rd Street Facing South Galaxie Avenue at Founders Lane Facing North Galaxie Avenue at 153rd/Founders Crosswalk Concerns B. Additional Signage Request on Everest Avenue Everest Avenue Everest Avenue South of 131st Street Facing South C. Driver Feedback Sign Review Completed Driver Feedback Signs 142nd Street Between Johnny Cake Ridge Road and Pilot Knob Road 144th Street Between Drake Path and Diamond Path Dodd Boulevard Between Dunbar Avenue and Eagle Bay Drive 132nd Street At Ferris Avenue and Finch Way Garden View Drive At 136th Court Palomino Drive Walnut Lane At Pinewood Drive 142nd Street 142nd Street Westbound Average Volume Per Day = 1054.4 Posted Speed Limit = 30 MPH 85th Percentile Speed = 33.25 MPH Eastbound Average Volume Per Day = 1972.0 Posted Speed Limit = 30 MPH 85th Percentile Speed = 32.78 MPH 144th Street 144th Street Westbound Average Volume Per Day = 574.9 Posted Speed Limit = 30 MPH 85th Percentile Speed = 28.81 MPH Eastbound Average Volume Per Day = 612.6 Posted Speed Limit = 30 MPH 85th Percentile Speed = 30.03 MPH Dodd Boulevard Dodd Boulevard 132nd Street 132nd Street File EB 132nd St & Ferris Ave 6-12-18.tdf Date Range 4/28/2018 to 5/30/2018 Total Days of Data 33 Speed Limit 30 Time Range 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM Average Speed 24 85% Speed 32 50% Speed 25 10 mph Pace Speed 27 to 36 High Speed 62 Low Speed 5 Display On/Off On Average Volume per Day 856 File 132nd St & Finch Way 6-12-18.tdf Date Range 4/27/2018 to 5/29/2018 Total Days of Data 33 Speed Limit 30 Time Range 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM Average Speed 27 85% Speed 32 50% Speed 27 10 mph Pace Speed 29 to 38 High Speed 50 Low Speed 5 Display On/Off On Average Volume per Day 451 Garden View Drive Garden View Drive Palomino Drive Palomino Drive Westbound Average Volume Per Day = 1839.4 Posted Speed Limit = 35 MPH 85th Percentile Speed = 39.82 MPH Eastbound Average Volume Per Day = 2108.1 Posted Speed Limit = 35 MPH 85th Percentile Speed = 40.11 MPH Walnut Lane Walnut Lane Southbound Average Volume Per Day = 245.9 Posted Speed Limit = 30 MPH 85th Percentile Speed = 24.56 MPH Northbound Average Volume Per Day = 152.0 Posted Speed Limit = 30 MPH 85th Percentile Speed = 20.75 MPH D. MSA Traffic Count Updates MSA Traffic Count Updates 66/68 MSA Routes (97%) completed currently Both remaining traffic counts to be performed after completion of Galaxie Avenue and 140th Street Intersection Improvements and removal of temporary traffic control. E. Set 2019 Meeting Schedule