Agenda - Economic Development Authority - 12/13/2012

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Mr. Shane Nelson City of Ramsey Page 3 forecast conditions. The analysis will document the level of service at each intersection, including the amount of vehicle delay by intersection, approach and turning movement and the length of queues. This information will be used to document any operational concerns with the existing conditions. 4. Identify Potential Improvements — This task will include developing a concept drawing for each of the alternatives to be considered. The alternatives that will be considered include: Provision for a northbound left -turn from TH 47 into the southwest quadrant of the TH 47 and CSAH 116 intersection with no left -turn out (3/4 intersection). Provision for a median break and left -turns from westbound and eastbound CSAH 116 west of TH 47 with no left -turn out Provision for a second southbound left -turn lane on TH 47 at CSAH 116 Provision of a 3/4 access intersection to local businesses on TH 47 north of CSAH 116 Provision of additional through lanes on TH 47 within the study area Review of median widths and the ability to accommodate U-turns on TH 47 and CSAH 116 Other alternatives identified by the affected agencies 5. Analyze Traffic Operations for Potential Alternatives— A traffic operations analysis will be conducted for each of the alternatives identified in Task 4 for all of the intersections within the study area. The analysis will include AM and PM peak hour existing and forecast conditions. The analysis will determine the impacts on level of service (delay by intersection, approach and turning movement) and queue lengths. Special attention will be paid to how queues may impact turning movements and adjacent intersections. 6. Document Pros and Cons of Each Alternative — Each alternative will be compared with the existing conditions and the benefits and drawbacks of each alternative will be documented. 7. Prepare Draft and Final Report — A report will be prepared documenting the alternatives and the results of the above analysis. A final report and recommendation will be prepared based on the analysis and the input from the affected agencies. 8. Meeting/Agency Involvement— The cities of Anoka and Ramsey, along with MnDOT and Anoka County, will meet up to three times during this study to review the analysis and concepts as they are developed and evaluated to provide input on the alternatives and potential improvement options. Schedule WSB will complete the work within three months of the notice to proceed. The final report and recommendations will depend on the scheduling of meetings with the affected agencies. It is anticipated that the agency meetings will occur on a monthly basis. Cost The attached table provides a detailed estimate of hours and costs to complete the scope of work identified in this proposal. Our estimated cost for the work identified in this proposal is $24,082. If WSB needs to collect additional traffic data this would be an additional cost.