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Public Works Superintendent Riemer stated a ratings system called Pedestrian Level of Service <br />(LOS) is used to determine whether a crosswalk is required at a certain location. He added LOS <br />evaluates and rates how a crossing is functioning. <br /> <br />Councilmember Kuzma asked whether there are any crosswalks in the City of Ramsey that have <br />been rated D. <br /> <br />Public Works Superintendent Riemer stated he only has data for two crosswalks located on high <br />speed roads. <br /> <br />Councilmember Johns asked whether this process is used every time a crosswalk is being <br />considered. <br /> <br />Public Works Superintendent Riemer stated that depends upon various factors, including whether <br />concerns are raised by residents. <br /> <br />Public Works Superintendent Riemer stated a review involves the collection of traffic and <br />roadway data whether there is a median, width of roadway, and stopping sight distance. He <br />added the State of Minnesota stipulates 20 pedestrians crossing per hour for a crosswalk to be <br />considered. He noted two 24-hour traffic counts are completed and averaged together. <br /> <br />st <br />Councilmember Johns stated, with regard to the Variolite Street/161 Avenue intersection, the <br />City Council had requested more enforcement on Thursday evenings due to games at the park. <br /> <br />Public Works Superintendent Riemer confirmed that the Police Department is aware of this <br />request. <br /> <br />Chairperson Riley stated there are many distractions and concerns in residential neighborhoods, <br />including children, other vehicles, and more narrow roadways. He added residential crosswalks <br />can often be overlooked and drivers are past the crosswalk before they realize they should have <br />stopped. <br /> <br />Councilmember Johns stated this is only an issue at certain times of the year. <br /> <br />Public Works Superintendent Riemer stated some of the responsibility needs be on the pedestrian <br />as well as the motorist. <br /> <br />Chairperson Riley asked whether there was an issue regarding the line for the turn lane a few <br />st <br />blocks south of the Variolite Street/161 Avenue intersection. <br /> <br />City Engineer Westby stated that is the current design being recommended by the Minnesota <br />Department of Transportation (MnDOT). <br /> <br />Public Works Committee / June 20, 2017 <br />Page 3 of 10 <br /> <br />