5.1.
Public Works Committee
- Meeting Date:
- 10/19/2021
- Submitted For:
- Grant Riemer
- By:
- Grant Riemer, Engineering/Public Works
Title:
Discuss Potential Pedestrian Crossing at Hwy 47/142nd Ave
Purpose/Background:
Staff received an inquiry from a resident about the possibility of a pedestrian crossing at Hwy 47 and 142nd Ave. The resident assumed that a ped crossing was coming in the near future, because of the ADA ramps and pedestrian refuge area installed in the median. Staff reached out to MnDOT, as they have jurisdiction over Hwy 47, to ask what their plan was.for the crossing. There full response is attached to the case, but the next project planned for this area is 2027, at which time they could look at upgrading the intersection to include a ped crossing. At that time the city would make the final trail connection, if the ped crossing was approved and constructed by MnDOT.
Timeframe:
10 minutes
Observations/Alternatives:
Because of the traffic volume and speed in this area, staff feels this would not be a safe area for a ped crossing in its current configuration. The safer alternative at this time, is to cross at the signal lights either north or south of this location.
Funding Source:
N/A
Recommendation:
Staff recommendation would be to work with MnDot in 2027 to explore safe alternatives for a pedestrian crossing in this area.
Action:
Motion staff to work with MnDOT in 2027 to explore safe alternatives for a pedestrian crossing at Hwy 47/142nd Ave
Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Kurt Ulrich | Kurt Ulrich | 10/14/2021 03:39 PM |
- Form Started By:
- Grant Riemer
- Started On:
- 10/13/2021 12:38 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 10/14/2021