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Name: Eli Road at Desoto Street Intersection and Pedestrian Crossing Review Date: April 22, 2021 Page: 5 MnMUTCD Guidance: The MnMUTCD guidance on when each option is applicable is detailed below. All-Way Stop · Section 2B.7 of the MnMUTCD states that all-way stop control can be useful as a safety measure at intersections if safety concerns exist because of high traffic volumes in multiple directions. The MnMUTCD states that the need for an all-way stop control should be considered if one or more of the following conditions is met: o Condition A: Where traffic control signals are justified, an all-way stop can be installed as an interim measure. o Condition B: Five or more crashes are reported in a 12-month period that are susceptible to correction by an all-way stop installation. o Condition C: The volume of either vehicles or a combination of vehicles, pedestrians and bicycles entering the intersection from all approaches for any eight hours of an average day meets the minimum volume requirements set forth in section 2B.7 of the 2020 MnMUTCD. · Section 2B.7 of the MnMUTCD also states other criteria to be considered in the application of an all-way stop include: o The need to control left-turn conflicts o The need to control vehicle/pedestrian conflicts near locations that generate high pedestrian volumes o Locations where a driver, after stopping, cannot see conflicting traffic and is not able to negotiate the intersection unless conflicting cross traffic is also required to stop o An intersection of two residential neighborhood collector streets of similar design and operating characteristics where all-way stop control would improve traffic operational characteristics of the intersection Stop Sign Applications (Side-Street Stop) · Section 2B.6 of the MnMUTCD states that the use of stop signs on minor-street approaches should be considered if one or more of the following conditions is met: o Condition A: Where vehicular traffic volumes on the through street exceed 6,000 vehicles per day o Condition B: A restricted view exists that requires drivers to stop in order to adequately observe conflicting traffic o Condition C: Three or more crashes are reported in a 12-month period or five or more crashes in a 2-year period that are susceptible to correction by the installation of a stop sign. Option Trade-Offs: The pros and cons with each option are described below. · Option 1: All-Way Stop o Pros: Eliminates driver confusion, improves safety of the pedestrian crossing, meets other criteria described in the MnMUTCD guidance for all-way stop control applications (need to control left-turn conflicts, need to control vehicle/pedestrian conflicts, and intersection of two residential streets where all-way stop control would improve traffic operational characteristics) o Cons: Leads to potential for drivers rolling through stop signs although this may be somewhat mitigated by geometry at this location (90 degree turns require vehicles to slow down) · Option 2: Side-Street Stop (Desoto St & School Access are stop controlled, Eli Rd is free) o Pros: Reduces driver confusion from existing conditions