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