Agenda - Public Works Committee - 10/17/2006

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CASE # f REPORT ON CROSSWALKS ACROSS COUNTY ROADWAYS By: Steven Jankowski, City Engineer Background: At the September 19, 2006 Public Works Committee meeting discussion was initiated on how crosswalks should be marked at crossings of Anoka County highways. Staffhas learned that Anoka County Highway Department policy regarding crosswalks is as follows: . Signalized int~rsections have crosswalk pavement markings which are installed and maintained by the County. . All way stop intersections may be marked with crosswalk pavement markings but do not require warning signs. If the City wishes to have any of these crossing marked, installation and maintenance of the crossing would be at City expense. . Intersections on which County traffic does {lot stop would be subject to a review on a case by case basis. The Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control provides guidance that states "Crosswalks lines should not be used indiscriminately. An engineering study should be performed before they are installed at locations away from traffic signals or STOP signs." . A review of the existing trail system within the City shows that there are five signalized intersections on County roads where crosswalks are marked. These locations include; CR 116/Dysprosium St; CR 56/Sunwood Dr; Cr 56/CR116; CR116/TH47; and CSAH 51TH 47. ~ addition, two trail crossings are located at intersections where county roads have a stop condition. These locations include CR 571 Alpine Dr. and CR57 and CR 116. In addition the intersection ofCSAH 5 and Alpine'Dr is anticipated to meet warrants for an all way stop. The remaining trail crossings include the following nine 10c~tions: CR 116 CR 116 CR 116 CR 116 CR56 CR57 CR57 CR57 CSAH 5 Sunwood Dr Rhinestone St Town Center Dr Zeolite St E Ramsey Pkwy Sunwood Dr 153rd La Sodium St Alpine Dr 29