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Public Works Committee <br /> Meeting Date: 10/19/2021 <br /> Submitted For: Grant Riemer,Engineering/Public Works <br /> By: Grant Riemer,Engineering/Public Works <br /> Title: <br /> Discuss Potential Pedestrian Crossing at Hwy 47/142nd Ave <br /> Purpose/Background: <br /> Staff received an inquiry from a resident about the possibility of a pedestrian crossing at Hwy 47 and 142nd Ave. <br /> The resident assumed that a ped crossing was coming in the near future,because of the ADA ramps and pedestrian <br /> refuge area installed in the median. Staff reached out to MnDOT, as they have jurisdiction over Hwy 47,to ask <br /> what their plan was.for the crossing. There full response is attached to the case,but the next project planned for this <br /> area is 2027, at which time they could look at upgrading the intersection to include a ped crossing.At that time the <br /> city would make the final trail connection, if the ped crossing was approved and constructed by MnDOT. <br /> Timeframe: <br /> 10 minutes <br /> Observations/Alternatives: <br /> Because of the traffic volume and speed in this area, staff feels this would not be a safe area for a ped crossing in its <br /> current configuration. The safer alternative at this time, is to cross at the signal lights either north or south of this <br /> location. <br /> Funding Source: <br /> N/A <br /> Recommendation: <br /> Staff recommendation would be to work with MnDot in 2027 to explore safe alternatives for a pedestrian crossing <br /> in this area. <br /> Action: <br /> Motion staff to work with MnDOT in 2027 to explore safe alternatives for a pedestrian crossing at Hwy 47/142nd <br /> Ave <br /> Attachments <br /> MnDot Response <br /> Form Review <br /> Inbox Reviewed By Date <br /> Kurt Ulrich Kurt Ulrich 10/14/2021 03:39 PM <br /> Form Started By:Grant Riemer Started On: 10/13/2021 12:38 PM <br /> Final Approval Date: 10/14/2021 <br />