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May 19 Virtual Open House: Questions and Comments Received 1 <br /> <br />Summary of Questions and Comments Received <br />Snelling Ave. and Hamline Ave. Intersection Safety Improvement Project <br />May 19, 2020 Virtual Open House <br />The following is a summary of questions received during the virtual open house and answers provided during <br />the virtual open house. Responses to questions not answered at the open house and additional clarifications <br />have been added. <br />Questions are grouped according to the following categories: <br />• Snelling and Hamline Avenue Intersection <br />• Lydia Avenue <br />• Glenhill Road <br />• Cable median barriers <br />• Snelling Avenue <br />• Other <br />Snelling Avenue and Hamline Avenue Intersection <br />Question: Why is the southbound Snelling Avenue turn lane to Hamline Avenue closing? <br />Answer: The proposed closure is intended to balance safety and mobility. Safety is a primary concern. There has <br />already been a fatality. We feel that it probably makes a lot of sense to close this median to help with the safety <br />of the roadway and the safety of the roadway users. <br />Question: Why does MNDOT care where the vehicles go when they make a turn? <br />Answer: MnDOT works to balance the core values of safety and mobility as we make decisions to manage our <br />roads. In the case of Snelling and Hamline, most destinations accessed through that intersection are well-served <br />by alternate routes. Therefore, we perceive the mobility needs for this intersection to be less urgent than the <br />safety needs. <br />Question: Is the closing of this intersection already a done deal? <br />Answer: No, that's why we are here tonight to gather feedback. We want to hear about what you've <br />experienced and are concerned about. We are proposing to close it permanently during the cable median <br />barrier project. However, we are asking for feedback and are open to alternatives where it can be slightly <br />altered if we need to.