Workshop Item: 3 - Robert Therres, Public Services Manager
Title
TRAFFIC STUDY FOR ASPEN LAKE DRIVE AT 116TH AVENUE
Background
In September 2007 staff received a petition to evaluate speeding and traffic volumes on 116th Avenue between Radisson Road and Yancy Court. Traffic study data was taken and determined the volume and speed to be reasonable. The residents disputed the findings of the traffic study and as such staff worked with the neighbors to determine the optimal times and locations to recollect traffic data. In June of 2008 data was collected and this data supported the first study. As a final step to this study, staff requested that the PD place a traffic patrol detail on this block of 116th Avenue in an education/enforcement campaign.
During the spring of 2011 staff received several calls concerning the intersection of 116th Avenue and Radisson Road (CSAH 52). Staff requested that Anoka County review the intersection for appropriate signage, striping, sight distance, and traffic counts. The county findings were that all aspects of the intersection were within acceptable tolerance.
In May of this year, council received a petition and report from residents on Aspen Lake Drive and 116th Avenue area concerned with the volume of traffic utilizing these two streets to access Radisson Road and the surrounding neighborhoods. Council directed staff to conduct a traffic study of these two streets.
Staff will discuss the results of the traffic study and present several different options for the Council to consider in addressing the residents concerns.