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Victoria Street Roadway & Trail Conceptual Design Study | Study Report - DRAFT | PAGE 51 Public Engagement Activities Public engagement was conducted in three phases, each corresponding to a specific phase of the development and evaluation of concepts. Table 7 lists the key dates of major public engagement activities. A total of two in-person and two virtual open houses were held. Three online surveys and two interactive mapping activities were conducted. The sub-sections that follow highlight important outcomes from each round. Online surveys were hosted on the study website (ramseycounty.us/victoriastreettrail) and online mapping activities were hosted on an ArcGIS Hub site. Table 7: Public Engagement Timeline Activity Location Timeframe Phase 1 In-person Open House Emmet D. Williams Elementary School (Roseville) October 28, 2021; 5–7 pm Interactive Online Map #1 Study Website October 28–November 28, 2021 Online Survey #1 Study Website October 28–November 28, 2021 On-line Open House Virtual (Zoom) November 4, 2021; 7–8 pm Phase 2 On-line Open House #3 Virtual (Zoom) April 7, 2022; 7–8:30 pm Interactive Online Map #2 Study Website April 11–May 13, 2022 Online Survey #2 Study Website April 11–May 13, 2022 Phase 3 In-person Open House Shoreview Community Center July 14, 2022; 5–7 pm Online Survey #3 Study Website July 15–August 15, 2022 Phase 1: Existing Conditions and Priorities Phase 1 included an in-person open house with 24 attendees signing in (some attendees did not sign in) and an online open house with 29 attendees. A presentation sharing existing conditions and design considerations was shared during the meetings. Roseville and Shoreview residents present at the in- person meeting were generally supportive of a separated trail on Victoria Street. The level of support was higher among those who live directly on Victoria Street. Residents described Victoria Street as dangerous to cross due to drivers exceeding the speed limit and expressed hope that a trail would improve safety. Residents noted changing elevations and sharp curves as dangerous, as drivers are unable to see people along those segments due to a lack of clear sight lines. Feedback from the online open house was largely the same, except for one attendee who did not support a trail. Phase 1 also included two online engagement tools: an interactive map and an online survey. All comments left on the map were supportive of a trail along Victoria Street and were hopeful that it will make the corridor and intersections safer for people who walk and bike, including safe connections to schools, parks and homes. Survey themes were similar based on 57 responses, with respondents rating safety for all users, a safe and comfortable walking and biking environment and connections to nearby destinations as top priorities. Email comments received during this period were also supportive and mentioned high vehicle speeds and connections to Emmet D. Williams Elementary School.