CCP 09-27-2004 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

. . . difficult. "Aggressive" driver behaviors have also become a problem with motorists incorrcctly using the center-left turn lane as a passing or acceleration lane. Such use undermincs the safe use of thc lane for turning movements. Right turns mnst he made from a through lane for both north and south bound traffic -- reducing through lane capacity and also posing potential traffic conflicts/hazards for both the turning vehicle and through traffic. Pedestrian and Bicycle accommodations are currently available in the form of an eight (8) foot bituminous trail along thc west boulevard. However, the path is difficult to get to for Shoreview residents. Currently, a pedestrian or biker on the east side of the road has to either cross Lexington without any feature assistance or travel along the east boulevard n0l1h to Highway 96 or south to Cummings Park Drive, where crosswalks and signal assistance are available. Constructing a concrete sidewalk on the east side of Lexington A venue will enhance pedestrians or cyclists traveling north or south along the east side of Lexington. Accommodating pedestrian/hicyc1e uses helps promote tbe use of alternate modes oftransportation as well as improved safety. Safety concerns are an important consideration in lhe need for upgrading Lexington A venue. Many of the deficiencies described above result in increased congestion and traffic hazards. Introduction of channelization with raised medians, the addition of right and left turn lanes, placement and interconnection of signals at Victoria, and other design improvements will improve public safety Lmder existing and future traffic volumes. 4.0 PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS 4.1 DESIGN STANDARDS The project will be designed in accordance with Mn/DOT State Aid Standards. All work on this project will conform to the cnrrent edition of the MnDOT Slandard Specifications for Construction including all supplemental specifications. 4.2 GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION The project extends from 994 feet south of Victoria Street to 50 feet south of Highway 96. The corridor is approximately 0.68 miles long. Figure 3 illustrates the proposed typical cross-sections. There are many variations in widths along this segment of Lexington A venue in order to inn-odllce tapers required for right and left tum lane development. Tl1e basic typical section, however, is urban and similar over the entire length ofthc project; o Four (4 ) inch curb and gutter along roadside edge o Four (4) inch curb and gutter delineating center median sections o Two 12 foot through lanes in each direction (north and south) o 11 foot turn lanes (light and left), except at Victoria where 12 foot lanes will be required o Eight (8) foot bituminous path on west boulevard o Five (5) foot concrete sidewalk along east boulevard /\\, nr!c Zi}!',;