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Name: Eli Road at Desoto Street Intersection and Pedestrian Crossing Review Date: April 22, 2021 Page: 4 Figure 4. Existing Pedestrian Crossing – Eastbound Approach Figure 4 shows how the RRFB and pedestrian crossing signage is approximately 15 ft east of the edge of the roadway as the yield sign is posted in the ideal location for the pedestrian crossing signage. Again, the there is no arrow plaque included to indicate to drivers where the crossing is located. Since this crossing is adjacent to Little Canada Elementary School, Chapter 7 of the MnMUTCD, which discusses traffic controls for school areas, was reviewed. Section 7B.12 of the MnMUTCD states, “if used, the school crossing assembly shall be installed at the school crossings, or as close to as possible, and shall consist of a school sign supplemented with a diagonal downward pointing arrow plaque to show the location of the crossing. The school crossing assembly shall not be used at crossings other than those adjacent to schools and those on established school pedestrian routes. The school crossing assembly shall not be installed on approaches controlled by a stop or yield sign or traffic signal.” Although the pedestrian warning sign is currently installed instead of the school sign with the existing RRFB, the crossing is adjacent to a school and is a designated school crossing. Therefore, the guidance presented in Chapter 7 of the MnMUTCD is applicable at this location and states that the school crossing assembly shall not be installed on an intersection approach which is yield controlled as it is today. Considerations Traffic Control: Since the existing traffic control at the intersection of Eli Rd and Desoto St is not compliant with MnMUTCD standards, the traffic control should be revised. There are three traffic control options that should be considered for the intersection. These options are listed below. · Option 1: All-Way Stop · Option 2: Side-Street Stop (Desoto St and School Access are stop controlled, Eli Rd is free) · Option 3: Side-Street Stop (Eli Rd is stop controlled, Desoto St and School Access are free) Desoto St Eli Rd 15 ft