HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06.dDate: 28 August 2012 Item No.
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE MINNESOTA COMMISSIONER OF
TRANSPORTATION PERFORM A SPEED ZONE STUDY ON HOLYOKE AND
HIGHVIEW AVENUES FROM 202 STREET TO DODD BOULEVARD AND ON
190 STREET FROM DODD BOULEVARD TO CEDAR AVENUE
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Resolve to request that the Minnesota
Commissioner of Transportation perform a speed zone study on Highview and Holyoke
Avenues from 202n Street to Dodd Boulevard and on 190 Street from Dodd Boulevard to
Cedar Avenue.
Overview
Under Minnesota statute, the Commissioner of Transportation authorizes the establishment
of speed limits. When local authorities feel that a speed limit is either greater or less than is
reasonably safe, they may request a speed zone study to determine a reasonable and safe
speed. In completing a speed zone study, the Minnesota Department of Transportation
investigates various factors including road type and surface, access points, segment length,
and traffic speed and volume.
Currently speeds on the Holyoke /Highview segment transition from 45 miles per hour (MPH)
near 202n Street to 55 MPH north of All Saints Church. No speed limits are posted on this
segment of 190 Street; therefore it has a statutory speed limit of 55 MPH. Both the
Holyoke /Highview segment and the 190t Street segment are identified as major collectors in
the City's transportation plan and are designed to connect neighborhood streets and other
collectors with arterial roadways.
Since the speed limits along Holyoke and Highview Avenues were established in 1995,
significant development has occurred along this segment. Similarly, 190 Street at the
intersection with Holyoke and Highveiw Avenues is a focal point for new development.
Primary Issues to Consider
• Is this speed study needed? It is prudent for the City to periodically revisit posted speeds
along its roadways as changes occur that can affect traffic volume and speed or establish
them on roads that play an important part in moving traffic throughout the City.
Supporting Information
• A m.. howin • • - areas • anned for the speed zone study is attached.
Christ• • - J. Petree
Public Works Director
Financial Impact: None Budgeted: Source:
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Notes:
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE MINNESOTA COMMISSIONER OF
TRANSPORTATION PERFORM A SPEED ZONE STUDY ON HOLYOKE AND
HIGHVIEW AVENUES FROM 202" STREET TO DODD BOULEVARD AND ON
190 STREET FROM DODD BOULEVARD TO CEDAR AVENUE
WHEREAS, pursuant to state statute, local authorities may request a speed zone
study when they feel that a speed limit is either greater or less than is reasonably safe, and
WHEREAS, residential development has changed traffic volume, and
WHEREAS, an assessment of a reasonable and safe speed along these road
segments is necessary.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that a request is made of the
Minnesota Commissioner of Transportation to perform a speed zone study along
Holyoke and Higheview Avenues from 202n Street to Dodd Boulevard and along 190
Street from Dodd Boulevard to Cedar Avenue.
ATTEST:
Charlene Friedges, City Clerk
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
RESOLUTION NO:
DATED this 4th day of September 2012.
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
Mark Bellows, Mayor
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