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commercial road functions and issues; challenges of `chokers;" differentiations in commercial areas with truck traffic; and philosophical considerations and opinions. Ms. Bloom opined that roadway classification is a major component and the foundation of this discussion. Additional discussion was related to safety priorities and consideration of different policies /priorities for areas near school yards, playgrounds, school routes, and other areas where children were present in groups; the most effective traffic calming procedure being police enforcement; and cost factoring as part of the ranking analysis that included maintenance. Based on available data, Ms. Bloom advised the highest vehicle /pedestrian traffic collision areas were at Lydia and Snelling Avenues and Highway 280 at Broadway Avenue. Ms. Bloom offered to further research pedestrian and bicycle accidents as part of this continuing discussion, using staff's existing mapping tool for data over the last ten (10) years. Member Vanderwall noted that the majority of the City's arterial streets were not controlled by the City of Roseville, voiding any potential regulation pattern. Given the lack of control of many arterial streets throughout the City, Ms. Bloom advised that the PWET Commission be aware that this policy was for "neighborhood" traffic management. Ms. Bloom noted that there were two (2) different issues: Complete Streets and Traffic Management, and opined that neither were mutually exclusive, but neither were they the same. Ms. Bloom advised that the reality is that some Complete Street concepts were contrary to a traffic management plan addressing safety concerns. Ms. Bloom advised that the Pathway Master Plan says that when there were less than 1,000 vehicles on a particular roadway, it was a "share the road" situation; and questioned how the two concepts could be coordinated. Chair DeBenedet asked that staff research and provide other official City policies, including the Comprehensive Plan and Non Motorized Pathway Plan areas that addressed traffic that could facilitate this discussion at next month's meeting. Chair DeBenedet asked Commissioners to read through the model policies provided by staff and come prepared for further discussion. Chair DeBenedet opined that the City of Blaine's policy seemed to be a good starting point to initiate those more detailed discussions. Member Vanderwall opined that the Blaine policy was excellent, based on traffic pattern considerations and impacts of a three (3) month test pattern. Page 9 of 12