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Victoria Street Roadway & Trail Conceptual Design Study | Study Report - DRAFT | PAGE 52 Phase 2: Preliminary Cross Sections Phase 2 focused on presenting and gathering feedback from community members on the preliminary cross sections drawings that showed how a trail could fit on Victoria Street. There were 26 attendees at the April 2022 virtual open house, which included a presentation on activities since the first open house, design considerations for various facility types, project phasing, cross section concepts, cross section screening and initial plan view concepts. Questions and comments about safety were most common, including concern for high vehicle speeds, a desire for narrowing lanes and other traffic calming options and safe connections to destinations, especially to Central Park, Central Park North and nearby schools. Phase 2 also included an online survey and interactive online map. Twelve people responded to the survey. Most respondents support the trail on the west side of Victoria Street. Multiple respondents mentioned that they would like to see the trail extended up to Harriet Avenue if it were to be on the west side, which would ensure that it connects to the existing trail near St. Odilia Church. Most respondents would prefer a single shared used path instead of separate walking and biking paths and would like traffic calming to reduce vehicle speeds. Feedback from the mapping activity focused on consistency with existing trails, minimizing the need to cross the road and connections to Emmet D. Williams Elementary. Phase 3: Full Concept Review Phase 3 included an in-person open house on July 14, 2022. This round included a presentation of work done since the last open house and a comparison of two conceptual alternatives for the corridor. The plan for a phased approach was further discussed, with information on what would be included in each phase. Roseville and Shoreview residents were generally supportive of a separated trail on Victoria Street, with a minority of open house attendees expressing concerns over a variety of topics including impacts to their properties, concerns over potential tree removal during project construction, project costs, high vehicle speeds along the roadway, and questions about there being a demand by pedestrians. Phase 3 included an online survey following the third open house, which was still live at the time of writing this report. Public Engagement Key Takeaways Key public and stakeholder feedback that should be considered as potential projects on Victoria Street move forward include: • Both the east and west side trail concepts are better than the status quo. • A trail on the west side connects to more places that people walk and bike to. • Support for a design that improves safety along the corridor, especially at intersections. • High vehicle speeds should be addressed through traffic calming measures. • If the west side concept moves forward, it should connect to the existing trail by St. Odilia and Island Lake Elementary. • There is more support for one shared use path/trail rather than separate walking and biking trails. • There is concern about potential property impacts, including potential tree removals. • There are various opinions about whether trails are needed on both sides in the future.