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Memorandum
TO: Mayor & City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Bruce Loney, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Mooers A venue Traffic Study Recommendations
DATE: October 21, 2008
INTRODUCTION:
Attached is a Mooers A venue Updated Traffic Study and the initial study done this year to
address the traffic impacts from the connection of Mooers A venue to CSAH 17. Staff will
present the study and ask for Council consensus on a recommendation.
BACKGROUND:
Attached also is a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Shakopee and
Scott County which was signed on April 3, 2001. This MOU essentially agreed to relocate the
existing Valley View Road connection to CSAH 17 to a location further north and would line up
with Mooers A venue street connection at Sarazin Street. This alignment configuration was also
agreed upon by Betaseed and St. Francis Regional Medical Center who would be affected by this
connection. At an open house for C.R. 17 Corridor Study, several residents raised a concern of
the increased traffic to Mooers Avenue.
Staff had WSB & Associates, Inc. perform a traffic study, with staffs assistance, to analyze the
traffic impacts to the Pheasant Run and Prairie Village neighborhoods and in particular the street
connections of St. Francis A venue, Mooers A venue and Alden Avenue.
After the study was completed, a neighborhood meeting was held on July 31, 2008. Based on
the discussion and input received, an updated study was done on the various alternatives. Those
alternatives were to close Mooers A venue, connecting Mooers A venue to a one-way westbound
~ realignment of Valley View Road as an offset, so a direct connection was not made at Mooers
Avenue.
Advantages and disadvantages were listed for each alternative. The final conclusion from the
updated study was to implement a westbound one-way on Mooers A venue, from Hazen Street to
Sarazin street. Also, this one-way would be done with the construction of Valley View Road,
from CSAH 17 to Sarazin Street. In addition, a four-way traffic control stop condition is
anticipated and the all-way stop at Sarazin Street and St. Francis Avenue could possibly be
removed.
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It is staffs intent to present these traffic studies and Chuck Rickart, of WSB & Associates, Inc.,
will be available for questions on these studies and recommendations.
AL TERNA TIVES:
1. Approve a motion accepting the Mooers A venue Updated Traffic Study and its
recommendations, noting the one-way alternative is a westbound one-way.
2. Approve a motion accepting the Mooers A venue Updated Traffic Study and its
recommendations with modifications.
3. Table for additional information.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff would recommend Alternative No.1, noting that most residents were in favor of a one-way
design and comments received for the updated study have only been on looking at a roundabout
and perhaps Alternative No.3, which is realignment offset intersection design. Staff is in favor
of the one-way westbound on Mooers A venue connection, as it minimizes the traffic impact the
best, while still making the connection planned for in 2001.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Approve a motion accepting the Mooers Avenue Updated Traffic Study and its
recommendations.
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ENGR/2008-PROJECTS/2008-COUNClL/MOOERS-A VE-STUDY-RECOMMENDATIONS
SCOTT COUNTY
PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
600 COUNTRY TRAIL EAST
JORDAN, MN 55352-9339
(952) 496-8346
BRADLEY .T. LARSON Fax: (952) 496-8365
PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR!
COU!'o<'TY HIGHWAY ENGINEER
May 9, 2001
Bruce Loney, P.E.
Public Works Director
City of Shakopee
129 Hohlles Street South
Shakopee,~ 55379
SUBJECT: Memorandum of Understanding
Dear Mr. Loney:
Enclosed is your copy of the signed MOD between the City of Shakopee and the County of
Scott regarding Valley View Road and CSAH 17.
Please call us if you need additional information.
Sincerely,
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Bradley J. Larson, E.
Public Works Director/County Highway Engineer
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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
This memorandum of understanding is entered into by the City of Shakopee (City) and Scott County
(County) on April~, 2001.
WHEREAS, the City has prepared a traffic study for the Valley View Road area between
CR 79 and CSAH ?3., dated October 5,2000; and
WHEREAS, the traffic study reviewed several alternatives for access to CSAH 17 from the
new east~west collector road; and
WHEREAS, the City and County have had public meetings with the residents and businesses
adjacent to CSAH 17 and Valley View Road; and
WHEREAS, the City and County have agreed that the alignment extending the new east-west
collector road along the Betaseed/hospital property line would provide the best operational
characteristics for CSAH 17 and the new collector road; and
WHEREAS, the City and County have agreed that the construction of this east-west collector
will be completed in two phases. The first phase to include the extension of existing Valley View
Road curving north along the Sarazin Street alignment as currently being developed by the City. The
second phase would be the extension of the east-west collector road along the Betaseed/hospital
property line to a point approximately 500 feet south of St. Francis A venue; as shown on the attached
drawings, and
WHEREAS, the City and County desire to document their respective understandings
regarding certain aspects of the proposed alignment, and the timing of the access to CSAH 17.
NOW, TIIEREFORE, IT IS HERBY UNDERSTOOD THAT:
1. East-West CoIIector Street
The East-West Collector Street from Sarazin Street to CSAH 17 will be constructed at such time
that one or more of the following occur:
A. Development of the Betaseed property or the 81. Francis Hospital property east of
CSAH 17.
B. Development of property in the area on the west side of C8AH 17 requires additional
access to CSAH 17, or requires a change in the existing access serving Betaseed.
C. The City and County agree that traffic conditions indicate a safety problem exists or
is imminent at the CSAH 17 and S1. Francis intersection, or they agree on the need
for possible changes in traffic control at S1. Francis Avenue. Such problems may be
apparent through excessive delays to St. Francis Avenue traffic at CSAH 17 or
through crash problems at tbe intersection.
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2. St. Francis at CSAH 17:
The St. Francis A venue at CSAH 17 intersection will be studied in detail once the new
intersection of the east-west collector street and CSAH 17 is planned for construction. This will
potentially include restricting this intersection to % access or to a right-inlright...out only. The
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City and County acknowledge that such access restrictions will also directly impact any access to
CSAH 17 from the west (existing Betaseed property).
3. CSAH 17 at Existing Valley View Road:
The existing intersection of Valley View Road and CSAH 17 will be closed as part of the
construction of the new east-west collector street, and traffic will be redirected to the collector
street. This will be 100% City cost to close this access. Such work shall be included in the
access permit application requested by the City of the County as part of the new collector street
connection (See #6).
4. Jurisdiction
The City and County acknowledge that, as the jurisdictional authority for CSAH 17, the County
retains the right to make any and all determinations on traffic controls along the CSAH 17
corridor.
5. Development of Plans and Specifications
The City will be responsible for development of all plans and specifications for the east-west
collector road extension to CSAH 17. The County will review and approve such plans.
6, Permits
The City will request a County access permit for a street connection to CSAH 17. The County
will be responsible for review and approval of the permit application.
CITY OF SHAKO PEE SCOTT COUNTY
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By: Jon P. Brekke By: Art- funne\('(t(M'\
Dated: April 3 , 200 I Dated: ~~ '7, 2001
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By: Judith S. Cox
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Tel: 763541-4800
Fax: 763541.1700
Memorandum
To: Bruce Loney, PE
Public Works Director
City of Shako pee, MN
From: Chuck Rickart, PE, PTOE
Transportation Engineer
WSB & Associates, Inc.
Date: June 23, 2008
Re: Mooers Avenue Traffic Study
City of Shakopee, MN
WSB Project No. 1381-21
Introduction
In October 2000, the City of Shakopee completed a Traffic Study for the Valley View Road area
between CSAH 83 and CSAH 79. That study analyzed various alternatives for the alignment or
realignment of Valley View Road, specifically in the area of CSAH 17 (Marschall Road).
The traffic study recommended two phases for the reconstruction and realignment of Valley
View Road. Phase 1 included the realignment of Valley View Road connecting into Sarazin
Street east ofCSAH 17. This phase of the project was completed in 2002/2003. Phase 2 of the
recommendation was to realign S1. Francis A venue between CSAH 17 and Sarazin Street to a
point approximately 500 feet south. This would provide better traffic signal spacing on CSAH
17, as well as creating an opportunity to continue the east/west collector roadway (Valley View
Road) from Sarazin Street through CSAH 17 and ultimately to CSAH 79. This phase of the
construction was recommended to be completed at a time when either development occurred in
this area that would provide opportunity for the realignment or when the CSAH 17
improvements south ofS1. Francis Avenue would occur.
Scott County is now in the process of the preliminary design for CSAH 17 from just north of S1.
Francis A venue through the CSAH 42 intersection. This now provides the opportunity for the
City to work with Scott County on the realignment of Valley View Road / S1. Francis Avenue.
Preliminary concept plans have been completed for CSAH 17, including the proposed
realignment of St. Francis Avenue / Valley View Road extension. At the initial public meeting,
several comments were made by the residents east of Sarazin Street concerned with the amount
of additional traffic that would be added to their neighborhood streets as a result of the
anticipated realignment, specifically on Mooers Avenue.
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Based on these comments, City staff authorized a traffic study be completed to document the
existing traffic patterns in the area and determine the amount of diverted traffic that would be on
the streets within the area.
Figure 1 illustrates that study area in which data was collected, as well as the detailed analysis
area. The data collection area was bounded by 17th Avenue on the north, Valley View Road on
the South, Sarazin Street on the west, and Independence Drive on the east. The detailed study
area included the intersections of Sarazin Street at St. Francis A venue, Sarazin Street at Mooers
A venue, Mooers A venue at Mathias Road, St. Francis A venue at Mathias Road, and Alden
Avenue.
Data Collection
Traffic volume data was collected by the City in the study area during the end of May and early
June 2008. Forty-eight (48) hour directional approach counts were conducted on all roadways
entering the study as illustrated in the following table:
St. Francis Avenue (east of Sarazin Street) 1,732 131 150
French Trace Avenue 880 86 95
Brittany Drive 323 26 41
Thrush Street 2,260 188 285
Crane Street 623 46 61
Williams Drive 607 50 74
Pheasant Run Street 824 70 89
Mathias Road 132 11 14
Alden Avenue 298 22 30
Mooers Avenue 249 18 25
Total Area 7,928 650 873
AM and PM peak-hour turning movement counts were also conducted at the following
intersections:
. St. Francis A venue at Sarazin Street
. Sarazin Street at Mooers Avenue
. Mooers A venue at Mathias Road
. Mathias Road at St. Francis Avenue
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Figures 2 and 3 illustrate the counted Average Daily Traffic (ADT) volumes and AM and PM
peak-hour turning movement counts conducted as part of this study.
Traffic Analvsis
As discussed previously, the primary focus of the study is to determine the amount of traffic that
would be diverted to Mooers A venue and Alden A venue should a realignment of St. Francis
Avenue / Valley View Road occur. The first step in this determination was to conduct existing
traffic counts as discussed in the previous section. The next step is to determine the amount of
traffic that actually uses St. Francis as a "cut through" from Sarazin Street to Mathias Road.
This can be determined by looking at the existing number of homes in the area and subtracting
these associated trips from the counted trips. Based on field observations and aerial
photography, there are approximately 775 homes in the overall study area and approximately 96
homes in the area adjacent to St. Francis Avenue. Based on this data, the cut-through traffic on
St. Francis was determined as follows:
ADT 7,928 983 44%
AM Peak 650 81 39%
PM Peak 873 109 32%
These factors can then be applied to shifting of traffic from St. Francis A venue to Mooers
A venue and Alden Avenue.
Based on these factors, the assumed traffic diversion was determined. Figure 4 illustrates the
AM, PM, and ADT anticipated traffic diversions. As can be seen, Mooers A venue will increase
in traffic from approximately 250 vehicles per day at Sarazin Street to approximately 825
vehicles per day. In addition, there will be an increase during the AM peak hour from 20
vehicles to 50 vehicles and during the PM peak hour from 19 vehicles to 50 vehicles. The
resulting traffic volume on Mooers A venue would be similar to the traffic volume currently on
French Trace A venue or Pheasant Run Street.
Adjacent to Alden Avenue, there are approximately 18 homes that would have traffic diverted
from St. Francis A venue to Alden A venue. This would result in an increase of approximately
185 daily trips, 20 PM peak~hour trips, and 16 AM peak-hour trips on Alden Avenue.
The assumptions for the diversion of traffic should be considered a worst-case condition. It was
assumed that all non-local traffic on St. Francis Avenue would be diverted to Mooers Avenue or
Alden A venue when, in fact, some may be diverted to other routes such as 17th A venue or further
south on Valley View Road.
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Conclusion
Based on the traffic analysis discussed above, it can be concluded that traffic volumes on Mooers
A venue and Alden A venue with the realignment of S1. Francis / Valley View Road, will increase
significantly over the traffic volume today. However, the end result traffic volume is very
similar to a typical City street including those in the Study area. In fact, with the relocation of St.
Francis Avenue / Valley View Road, the distribution of traffic into the study area will be more
balanced amongst the roadways, specifically along Sarazin Street.
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Infrastructure _ Engineering _ Planning - Construction 701 Xenia Avenue South
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Minneapolis, MN 55416
Tel: 763541-4800
Fax: 763541-1700
Memorandum
To: Bruce Loney, PE
Public Works Director
City of Shakopee, MN
From: Chuck Rickart, PE, PTOE
Transportation Engineer
WSB & Associates, Inc.
Date: August 28, 2008
Re: Mooers Avenue Updated Traffic Study
Alternative Review
City of Shakopee, MN
WSB Project No. 1381-21
On July 31, 2008, a neighborhood meeting was held to review and comment on the proposed
realignment ofVaUey View Road to line up with Mooers Avenue. More than 32 persons were in
attendance and provided input on the Traffic Study completed for the project.
Based on the discussion, it was the consensus that the primary concern was the connection of
Valley View Road at Sarazin Street. It was understood and agreed that the relocated Valley
View Road at Marschall Road was planned by the County in a satisfactory location. Several
alternatives were proposed and discussed at the meeting. The purpose of this memorandum is to
summarize and review the proposed alternatives. Each is discussed below and shown in the
attached Figures 1 through Figures 4
1. Closine Mooers Avenue - This alternative would close Mooers Avenue at Sarazin
Street. The only access to the street would be via Mathias Road. The realignment of
Valley View Road would connect to Sarazin Street as proposed.
Advantages
. Only local traffic on Mooers Avenue
Disadvantages:
. Increases traffic on St. Francis Avenue
. Increases traffic on Alden Avenue
. All traffic on Valley View Road will need to turn at Sarazin Street
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. All local traffic on Mooers A venue will need to enter and exit via Mathias
Road
. Will require additional construction cost to close Mooers Avenue
2. Converting: Mooers Avenue to a One-way Westbound - This alternative would close
Mooers A venue to eastbound traffic from Sarazin Street to Hazen Street. The street
would be a One-way westbound. Residents entering Mooers Avenue would be required
to use alternative routes via Mathias Road. The realignment of Valley View Road would
connect to Sarazin Street as proposed.
Advantages:
. Reduces traffic on Mooers A venue from the original proposal
. Reduces traffic on Mooers A venue in the PM peak from existing conditions
. Reduces traffic on St. Francis A venue from existing conditions
Disadvantages:
. Increases traffic on Mooers A venue in the AM peak and Daily from existing
conditions
. Increases traffic on Alden A venue from existing conditions
. Increases traffic on Alden A venue in the PM peak from original proposal
. Increases traffic on St. Francis A venue from original proposal
. All eastbound traffic on Valley View Road will need to turn at Sarazin Street
. Requires either additional police enforcement or construction to restrict the
eastbound traffic
3. Realig:ning: Vallev View Road to the south and connecting: Sarazin Street into Vallev
View Road. - This alternative would realign the proposed Valley View Road to curve
south and connect to existing Sarazin Street. The existing Sarazin Street north of Mooers
A venue would tee into the new Valley View Road. Moores A venue would tee into
Sarazin Street.
Advantages:
. Reduces traffic on Mooers A venue from original proposal
. Reduces traffic on St. Francis A venue from existing conditions
Disadvantages:
. Increases traffic on Alden A venue from both existing and original proposal
conditions.
. Requires additional right of way from Betaseed
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4. Shiftinl! Vallev View Road to connect into Sarazin Street South of Mooers Avenue-
This alternative would shift the Valley View Road alignment south between Mooers
A venue and Alden Avenue.
Advantages:
. Reduces traffic on Mooers A venue from original proposal
. Reduces traffic on St. Francis A venue from existing conditions
Disadvantages:
. Increases traffic on Mooers A venue for existing conditions
. Increases traffic on Alden A venue from both existing and original proposal
conditions.
. Requires additional right of way from Betaseed
5. Shiftinl! Vallev View Road to connect into Sarazin Street North of Mooers Avenue-
This alternative would shift Valley View Road alignment north between Moores Avenue
and St. Francis Avenue.
Advantages:
. Reduces traffic on Mooers A venue from original proposal
. Reduces traffic on St. Francis A venue from existing conditions
. Reduces traffic on Alden A venue from original proposal
Disadvantages:
. Increases traffic on Mooers Avenue from existing conditions
. Increases traffic on St. Frances from original proposal
. Requires additional right of way from Hospital
Conclusion / Recommendation
Based on the updated traffic analysis discussed above, the following conclusions can be made:
. With any alternative, one of the three primary streets entering / exiting the area (St.
Francis A venue, Mooers A venue, or Alden Road) will be impacted.
. The original proposal will increase traffic on Mooers A venue and Alden Avenue.
. Alternative 1 will increase traffic on St. Francis Avenue and Alden Avenue.
. Alternative 2 will increase traffic on Mooers A venue and Alden A venue with traffic more
distributed between the three streets.
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. Alternative 3, Alternative 4, or Alternative 5 would not have significant traffic volume
changes from the original proposal.
. Alternative 3, Alternative 4, and Alternative 5 will require additional right of way from
Betaseed or the Hospital.
Based on the above conclusions and input from the neighborhood meeting, the following
recommendations are made:
1. Implement Alternative 2, creating an eastbound one way from Hazen street to Sarazin
Street.
2. Implementation of the one-way alternative would be completed with the realignment
of Valley View Road as part ofthe CSAH 17 project. Details of the concept (i.e.,
physical improvements or signing) will be completed at that time.
3. Traffic control of the new intersection of Valley View Road / Mooers Avenue (one
way) and Sarazin Street is anticipated to be an all-way stop. The existing all-way
stop at St. Francis A venue and Sarazin Street will be removed unless additional
studies are completed to justify maintaining it at this location.
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