Agenda - Public Works Committee - 07/15/2008

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compromised to some extent, particularly during the growing season due to Siberian Elms Discussion: This intersection can be considered a low volume intersection as is evidenced by the daily traffic counts above. The east leg of this intersection is the busiest as it funnels traffic from the neighborhoods to the north, south and west to Armstrong Boulevard. Although speed is a concern expressed in the petition, the limited speed survey shows motorist are either abiding by the posted limit or their behavior was modified by the presence of the speed trailer. In either case this is a positive sign. The Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MNMUTCD) provides guidance on the placement of Stop and Yield signs. Currently Hedgehog and 155th Lane is an uncontrolled intersection which requires each driver to assume responsibility for proceeding safely through the intersection. The manual s.tates that in many low traffic volume situations with no unusual history of intersection crashes, no control is an effective strategy. However, in this instance the sight lines on the approaches can and should be improved. Recommendations: Staff recommends that Yield signs be posted on the north and south legs of the intersection of Hedgehog and l55th Lane; that the Public Works Department clear the vegetation located within the right of way; and that contact be made with corner property owners to review additional sight line improvements that should be made. Action: Motion to recommend to City Council that Yield signs be posted on the north and south legs of the intersection of Hedgehog and 155th Lane; that the Public Works Department clear the vegetation locatedwithin the right of way; and that contact be made with corner property owners to review additional sight line improvements that should be made. Reviewed By: Director of Public WorkslPrincipal City Engineer Assistant City Engineer Public Works Street Supervisor Police Chief PW: 07/15/08 10