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8 <br /> <br />CHAPTER 3: LOCAL AGENCY SURVEY <br /> A survey of Minnesota cities and counties was completed through the use of Survey Monkey, an online <br />survey development software. The survey was used to inform local agencies about the project and to <br />solicit information regarding their agencies practices and policies for crosswalks. In addition, the survey <br />examined local agencies practices and policies for removing existing marked crosswalks. <br />The survey was distributed to members of two organizations: The Minnesota County Engineers <br />Association (MCEA) and the City Engineers Association of Minnesota (CEAM). The survey questions are <br />provided in Appendix A; a summary of each questions is provided in Appendix B. <br />One-hundred and one (101) agencies completed the survey, all but two currently have marked <br />crosswalks on its system. Of the 101 respondents there was a good mix of agency types with 45 being <br />County agencies and 56 being City agencies. Key findings from all the local agencies responding to the <br />survey are summarized below in two categories: <br /> Administration Policy and Practice <br /> Field Policy and Practice <br />3.1 ADMINISTRATION POLICY AND PRACTICE SURVEY RESULTS <br />Below is the summary when asked if an agency had a policy that addresses how, when and where <br />pedestrian crosswalks are marked: <br /> <br />Figure 3-1 Type of Crosswalk Policy Respondents Currently Have