HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06.mDate: 1 November 2011 Item No.
ACCEPTANCE OF THE KENRICK AVENUE SPEED STUDY
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to accept the Kenrick
Avenue speed study.
Passage of this motion enables compliance with the speed study and erecting of the
appropriate signs designating the reasonable and safe speeds.
Overview
On August 15, 2011, a resolution requesting a speed study of Kenrick Avenue between
185 Street and 210 Street was approved. In early September that speed study was
completed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MNDOT) per Minnesota
Statutes, Section 169.14.
The City's request was based on growth and development at both ends of Kenrick
Avenue and access to two City parks that resulted in increases in traffic flow. Following
their study of this road segment, MNDOT recommends posting a 50 mph speed limit
between 210 and 205 Streets, a 55 mph speed limit between 205 Street and the
intersection with the northbound 1 -35 exit ramp, and 30 mph between the exit ramp
intersection and the intersection with Orchard Trail.
Staff reviewed the speed study and will erect the appropriate signs, as well as meeting
any contingency requirements established by MNDOT. In addition, Kenrick Avenue will
be striped as a no passing zone for the entire length defined by the speed study.
Primary Issues to Consider
• What is the impact of the study? The study directs new, lower speed limits between
205 and 210 Street and between the 1 -35 exit ramp and 185 Street.
Supporting Information
• A copy of the speed study and map of the affected area is provided.
Cnstophet ee
Operations & Maintenance Director
Financial Impact: $1,912.00 Budgeted: Yes Source: 1525 Signs & Markings
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Notes:
Road Authority
City of Lakeville (Dakota County)
Date
September 23, 2011
Road Name or No.
Kenrick Avenue
Termini of Zone: From
210 Street
To
Orchard Trail
Date of Request
August 15, 2011
Mn/DOT 29213 (12 -78)
STATE OF MINNESOTA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Page lof 1 Page(s)
LOCAL STREET OR HIGHWAY SPEED LIMIT AUTHORIZATION
As authorized in Minnesota Statutes, Section 169.14, it is hereby ordered that the following speed limits are approved and shall be put
into effect on the described roadway or sections thereof.
50 miles per hour between the intersection with 210 Street and the intersection with 205 Street
55 miles per hour between the intersection with 205 Street and the intersection with the northbound Interstate 35
exit ramp
30 miles per hour between the intersection with the northbound Interstate 35 exit ramp and the intersection with
Orchard Trail
NOTE:
The speed limits, described in this authorization, are authorized contingent upon curves and hazards being
signed with the appropriate advance curve or warning signs, including appropriate speed advisory plates.
The roadway described shall be reviewed for traffic control devices impacted by the authorized speed
limits before posting the signs. Warning signs and speed limit signs shall be in accordance with the
Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
(1) White - Road Authority
(1) Pink - Central Office Traffic
(1) Blue - District Traffic Engineer
for Road Authority use only
Date traffic control devices changed implementing this authorization
TE4.doc
Mn/DOT Authorized Signature
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