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• <br />• <br />• <br />WS — Item 8 <br />WORK SESSION STAFF REPORT <br />Work Session Item 8 <br />Date: February 6, 2011 <br />To: City Council <br />From: Michael Grochala <br />Re: Lake Drive Speed Study <br />Background <br />The development of the Marshan Meadows and Grandview residential developments coupled <br />with the YMCA and regional trail improvements have led to increased pedestrian and bicycle <br />traffic along Lake Drive. City staff has recently been in contact with a resident concerned with <br />the existing speed limit on Lake Drive, south of Town Center Parkway. The resident requested <br />consideration of lowering the speed limit on Lake Drive citing frequent use of the should by <br />bikes and pedestrians. The speed limit heading southbound on Lake varies from 45 at the 35W <br />interchange, to 55 mph south of Marshan Lane, and then transitions to 50 mph just north of 2nd <br />Avenue. <br />Speed limits are set by the Commissioner of Transportation (MnDOT) based on a thorough <br />engineering and traffic investigation. The most recent traffic study along Lake Drive was <br />completed in 2004 and resulted in the 45 mph posting north of Marshan Lane. Speed postings <br />south of Marshan Lane date back to 1997. <br />Anoka County is the road authority for Lake Drive. After conferring with county staff we <br />believe that study of the roadway from Hodgson Road to Marshan Lane may be of merit. Since <br />the studies can sometimes lead to an increase in speed limits we are typically hesitant to <br />recommend a new study without some informal data collection. However, given that the <br />majority of the proposed study corridor is already 55 mph there is little risk in requesting the <br />study. <br />Requested Council Direction <br />Direct staff to prepare letter to Anoka County supporting speed study. <br />Attachments <br />1. Mn/DOT Speed Limit Brochure <br />