City of Blaine Anoka County, Minnesota - File #: TC 21-02

• File #: TC 21-02
• Version: 1
• Name: Neighborhood Traffic & Ped Concerns Flowerfield
• Type: Traffic Commission
• Status: Agenda Ready
• File created: 5/4/2021
• In control: Traffic Commission
• On agenda: 5/4/2021
• Title: Neighborhood Traffic and Pedestrian Concerns Flowerfield Road and 87th Avenue at Ghia Street and Fraizer Street Area
• Sponsors: Dan Schluender

Public Meeting - Dan Schluender, City Engineer

Title

Neighborhood Traffic and Pedestrian Concerns

Flowerfield Road and 87^th Avenue at Ghia Street and Fraizer Street Area

Executive Summary

This neighborhood has expressed concerns over traffic on Flowerfield Road and 87^th Avenue.  A letter has been sent to the entire neighborhood inviting any and all that would like to share their concerns with the Traffic Commission. 

Background

The city has received several emails and calls concerning the safety of pedestrians and vehicle traffic on Flowerfield Road and 87^th Avenue from Lexington Avenue to Ghia Street.   Based on these concerns city staff has collected traffic data to determine if the traffic is behaving in accord with the design of the streets.  Attached to this item are summaries of two traffic collection efforts.  Staff will review all efforts that have been conducted to date and discuss options moving forward.

Strategic Plan Relationship

This item meets the strategic goal of well-maintained infrastructure by providing the opportunity to review the neighborhoods concern for public safety.

Board/Commission Review

N/A 

Financial Impact

N/A

Public Outreach/Input

Letter was distributed to entire neighborhood of Ghia St/Fraizer St/Flowerfield Rd/87^th Ave.

Staff Recommendation

Take public comment and determine the options avaialable.

Attachment List

Map

Letter Summary of Flowerfield Rd

Letter Summary of 87^th Avenue

Flowerfield Rd MNDot Speed Limit