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. during heavy traffic periods increases the potential conflict points and accident potential along this stretch of roadway. Signalization of Victoria Street would provide similar operating characteristics for either approach. One drawback to Alternate 3 is the width near intersection areas is 4 feet wider -- requiring minor additional encroachment to adjacent properties. In addition to section design, several residents and the Arden Hi1Js City COlillCil raised the issue oftraftlc control at Amble Drive. The perception is that a signal would dramatically improve their access to and from Lexington A venue. Current complaints cite significant delays (several minutes) to access Lexington Avenue during heavy traffic periods. Many ofthc residents voicing complaints about difficulty and dclays at Amble expressed a belief that a signal was needed much more at Amble than at Victoria Street. Both intersections were counted and underwent a warrant analysis (see Appendix B) Victoria Street easily met four (4) warrants and fits the normal criteria which suggest a signal will improve traffic flow and safety. Amble street fell well below warrants considered. It is believed that the improved channelization, significantly greater through lane capacity, and the interconnection of Victoria signals with Cummings Park Drive and Highway 96 with provide better platooning -- and accordingly greater breaks in the traffic stream. Breaks should support easier access at Amble. In long term, should volumes and access ease at Amble prove to be below reasonable expectations, installation of a signal could be revisited with the new traffic information. As the intersection will be construction with left and right turn lanes, a signal system could be installed without reconstructing the roadway itself. . Preferred Alternative Based on discussions with the public, County and City staff, and City Council members -- Alternate 3 has been selected as thc preferred alternative. This section provides adequate capacity for today's and projected traffic volumes. It provides stronger channelization and safer opcrations, particularly with higher traffic volumes expected during the service life of the road. INTERSECTION OPERATIONS Cummings Park Drive -- Cummings Park Drive was reconstructed in 2003. A signal system was installed at that time. The eastbound approach to northbound Lexington Aveuue is physically wide enough to support a dual left turn but is currently opcrating with a single left turn lane. With the reconstruction of Lexington Avenue, the duallcft operation will be pul into place. Victoria Street has been identified by the City of Shoreview and Ramsey County for signalization at the time Lexington Avcnuc is reconstructed. It is a standard three-legged intersection with the westbound approach including a left and light turn lane. Signals with Emergency Vehicle Preemption will be installed and interconnected with Cummings Park Drive and Highway 96. The supporting warrant analysis is included in Appendix B. East bound traffic from Lexiugton can be adequately served with a single through lane. Comer radiuses will be increased to better serve large commercial vehicles. Southbound Lexington will havc a 12-foot single left turn laue to eastbound Victoria. North bouud Lexington will have a 12- foot right turn lane to eastbound Victoria. Chatsworth Sh-eet has relatively low traffic volume compared to Victoria Street and Amble drive. Due to its proximity to those streets, ingress/egress to Chatsworth from Lexington Avenue will be limited to right in, light out movements. The northhound Lexington right tumlane will be II feet, instead of a standard 12-foot lane, to help contain encroachment to adjacent properties. . r,C:\ i\,>. 'lUf" ~.d. ..:!!!!1 12