HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.C.1. Authorize Speed Zone Investigation on Fuller Street from CR 16 to Vierling Dr-Res. No. 7076TO: Mayor & City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Bruce Loney, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Speed Zone Investigation on Fuller Street
DATE: January 18, 2011
INTRODUCTION:
CITY OF SHAKOPEE
Memorandum
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This item is for the City Council to consider requesting a speed zone study investigation
on Fuller Street, from CSAH 16 (17 Avenue) to Vierling Drive.
BACKGROUND:
In the summer of 2010, a bituminous trail and pedestrian bridge was constructed on the
east side of this section of roadway linking our trail system to the new high school.
In October, 2010 staff conducted a preliminary speed limit study for this segment of
roadway and found the 85 percentile speed to be 47 m.p.h. This means 85% of the
vehicles are traveling at 47 m.p.h. or slower. The Traffic Safety Review Committee is
recommending a speed study be completed by Mn/DOT to determine the reasonable and
safe speed limit In order to proceed with a speed zone study, the City Council must a
adopt a resolution requesting the Commissioner of Transportation to conduct a speed
zone investigation.
Historically, the speed limit from these engineering and traffic investigation studies are
determined by the speed of the 85 percentile of the traffic speed measured. From these
studies, the speed limit can be increased as well as reduced. The speed limit on this
segment is 55 m.p.h. The posted speed limit south of CSAH 16 is 55 m.p.h. and the
posted speed limit north of Vierling Drive is 30 m.p.h.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 7076, a resolution requesting the Commissioner of
Transportation to conduct a speed zone study investigation on Fuller Street, from
CSAH 16 to Vierling Drive.
2. Deny Resolution No. 7076.
3. Table for additional information.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends Alternative No. 1, to begin the process for the Commissioner of
Transportation to conduct a speed zone investigation, to determine the reasonable and
safe speed limit on Fuller Street, from CSAH 16 to Vierling Drive.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Offer Resolution No. 7076, A Resolution Requesting the Commissioner of
Transportation to Conduct a Speed Zone Investigation on Fuller Street, from CSAH 16 to
Vierling Drive and move its adoption.
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Bruce Loney,' .E.
Public Works Director
RESOLUTION NO. 7076
A Resolution Requesting The Commissioner Of Transportation
To Conduct A Speed Zone Investigation On
Fuller Street, From CSAH 16 To Vierling Drive
WHEREAS, a recommendation from the City's Traffic Safety Review
Committee has been received by the City of Shakopee to consider a reduction in the
speed limits; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA: that pursuant to the provisions of
Subdivision 5, Section 169.14 of the Highway Traffic Regulation Act, the Commissioner
of Transportation, upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation, be and
hereby requested to authorize the erection of appropriate signs designating a reasonable
and safe speed limit upon the following described highway.
Shakopee, Minnesota, held this day of , 2011.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
Fuller Street, from CSAH 16 to Vierling Drive
Adopted in session of the City Council of the City of
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Mayor of the City of Shakopee