HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 06.kDate: 10 November 2014
Item No.
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE MINNESOTA COMMISSIONER OF
TRANSPORTATION PERFORM A SPEED ZONE STUDY ON IPAVA AVENUE FROM
202ND STREET TO COUNTY ROAD 46
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Resolve to request that the Minnesota
Commissioner of Transportation perform a speed zone study on Ipava Avenue from 202nd
Street to County Road 46.
Passage of this motion enables the completion of a study of the speeds along Ipava Avenue
to gauge the impact of increased traffic volume due to area development.
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 along this segment of Ipava Avenue vary from 35 miles per hour (MPH) near
202nd Street through a 45 MPH segment between 195' and 175th Streets and then a 40 MPH
segment from 175th Street to CSAH 46. Ideally, the study will be conducted after the 50/60
roundabout project is completed to provide an accurate representation of traffic and
pedestrian volumes.
Since the speed limits on Ipava Avenue were established in 2000, significant changes have
occurred along this segment.
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.
Supporting Information
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Public Works Director
Financial Impact: None
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Notes:
planned for the speed zone study is attached.
Budgeted: Source:
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
RESOLUTION NO:
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE MINNESOTA COMMISSIONER OF
TRANSPORTATION PERFORM A SPEED ZONE STUDY ON IPAVA AVENUE
FROM 202ND STREET TO COUNTY ROAD 46
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 and road construction has changed traffic
volume, and
WHEREAS, an assessment of a reasonable and safe speed along this road segment
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 Ipava
Avenue from 202nd Street to CSAH 46.
DATED this 171 day of November 2014.
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
Matt Little, Mayor
ATTEST:
Charlene Friedges, City Clerk
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