Agenda - Council - 11/24/1998 - Laserfiche WebLink

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I I I I I i I I I I I I i Based on the signal warrants analysis, installation of traffic signal is watTanted at the TH 47 and 142nd Avenue NW intersection by satisfying the following signal warrants of the Mn/MUTCD: Warrant 2 - Interruption of Continue Traffic Warrants, Warrant 9 - Four Hour Volume Warrant, and Warrant 11 - Peak Hour Volume Warrant (see the Appendix). This area along TH 47 will experience sizeable growth, increasing the traffic at the intersection, especially along TH 47. Also, majo_.r roadway improvements are scheduled to occur along TH 47 in the near future. Improvements include median installation and the addition of shoulders throughout much of the corridor. These improvements will restrict entry and exit into many existing access points along TH 47. In the vicinity of 142nd Avenue NW, approximately 5 access points will be restricted or eliminated by the revamped roadway. The reduction of TH 47 access points increases the importance of the 142nd Avenue NW intersection; many drivers need this intersection in order to reach destinations that currently have access to TH 47. Therefore, signalization at 142nd Avenue NW is important in order to keep up with the improvements of the TH 47 corridor. Since TH 47 will be rebuilt in the near future, it would be advantageous to install a signal at the 142nd Avenue NW intersection'while these roadway improvements are occurring. B. Access Consolidation The proposed signal for the intersection of TH 47 and 142nd Avenue NW is an integral part of the goals and objectives of the TH 47 reconstruction project. The installation of a traffic signal at this location will enable the City of Ramsey to be able to acquire controlled access along TH 47. This acquisition would obtain the existing rights of access to TH 47 from three undeveloped parcels and to also acquire and remove an existing access to TH 47 from a gas station located in the northeast quadrant of the intersection. In addition the extension of the existing median island northward from CSAH 116 through the area of 141st Street will restrict access at that location to only right turns. At the CSAH 5 and TH 47 intersection it is proposed to extend the already platted Xkimo Street to TH 47 to create the fourth leg to this intersection. Farther north along TH 47, the City of Ramsey is acquiring 13 homes and removing their driveways from TH 47. The City of Ramsey considers the creation of full signaled controlled intersection at 142na Street as integral to the success of the access management measures and to the acceptance of these measures by the elected officials, the community at large and the adjoining property owners.