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Date: 10 July 2015
Item No.
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE MINNESOTA COMMISSIONER OF
TRANSPORTATION PERFORM A SPEED ZONE STUDY ON 170TH STREET FROM
PILOT KNOB ROAD TO LAKEVILLE'S EASTERN CITY LIMITS
Proposed Action
Staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Resolve to request that the Minnesota
Commissioner of Transportation perform a speed zone study on 1701h Street from Pilot Knob
Road to Lakeville's eastern City limits.
Passage of this motion enables the completion of a study of the speeds along 170th Street 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.
The last speed zone study conducted for this segment of 170th Street in 2008 established a 50
mile per hour speed limit from the intersection with Pilot Knob Road to 2550 feet east of
Eagle Drive, the eastern city limit of Lakeville.
Since the speed limits were established, development has continued along 170th Street with
resultant increases in traffic volumes. Between 2007 and 2015, average .daily traffic has
increased by 22 percent to over 6000 vehicles per day. A review of the speed limit along 170th
Street will ensure that they accurately match traffic volumes and road conditions.
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
• A map showing the areas planned for the speed zone study is attached.
ristop J. Petree
Public Works Director
Financial Impact: None Budgeted: Source:
Related Documents (CIP, ERP, etc.):
Notes:
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
RESOLUTION NO:
RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE MINNESOTA COMMISSIONER OF
TRANSPORTATION PERFORM A SPEED ZONE STUDY ON 170TH STREET FROM
PILOT KNOB ROAD TO LAKEVILLE'S EASTERN CITY LIMITS
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 170th
Street from Pilot Knob Road to Lakeville's eastern city limits.
DATED this 201 day of July 2015.
CITY OF LAKEVILLE
Matt Little, Mayor
ATTEST:
Charlene Friedges, City Clerk
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