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<br /> <br />COUNTY <br /> <br />OF <br /> <br />ANOKA <br /> <br />Department of Highways <br />Paul K. Ruud. Highway Engineer <br />COURT HOUSE ANOKA, MINNESOTA 55303 612-421-4760 <br /> <br />City of Ramsey <br />15153 Nowthen Boulevard NW <br />Anoka, MN. 55303 <br /> <br />Rl;t~1 "'!" <br />DEe 1 4 l,QR7 <br /> <br />December 8, 1987 <br /> <br />Attention: David Hartley <br /> <br />Regarding: County Road #56 Safety Study <br /> <br />Dear Mr. Hartley: <br /> <br />We have completed a review of County Road No. 56 in the City of <br />Ramsey. Our review considered many items and each has a short <br />discussion in the attached study. <br /> <br />In summary, the road is not unusually hazardous. Any roadway has <br />inherent dangers in that both the drivers and pedestrians are <br />constantly making decisions and they may be careless, distracted <br />or make a wrong decision. This roadway has had, and will <br />continue to have, some accidents regardless of any improvements. <br />The County can, however, do two things which may have some <br />benefit in the area. <br /> <br />Number 1 _ A crosswalk can be installed across CR #56 in the area <br />of the Tom Thumb store. <br /> <br />Number 2 _ A Speed Zone Study can be conducted. <br /> <br />Both items can be requested by the City. <br /> <br />In addition, if the County installs a crosswalk, the City should <br />seriously consider the installation of lighting at the crosswalk <br />location to aid those night-time and low visibility times which <br />the crosswalk may be used. <br /> <br />No feasible improvements will eliminate accidents completely. <br />Caution by pedestrians and drivers, proper use of vehicle <br />features (turn signals, brake lights, head lights, etc.) <br />and proper driver and pedestrian conduct are probably some of the <br />most effective means to improve safety and do not cost the <br />residents additional money. No roadway is without accidents and <br />the single largest cause of accidents is human error. <br /> <br />Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer <br /> <br />.58 <br />