HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015.01.06 CC PowerPoint Fiona SpeedsSpeed Limit Request
125th St./Fiona Avenue
Hugo City Council Meeting
January 6, 2015
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How are Speed limits set?
State Statutes govern speed limits — Chapter 169
Roadways that do not meet definitions in statute have
a 55 mph speed limit by default
Commissioner of Transportation can review and set
specific speed limits upon formal request
City Council has limited authority to set speed limits
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Analysis
30 mph in "Urban District"
Access spacing averaging 100 feet or less
— Criteria not met
35 mph in "Rural Residential District"
— Access spacing averaging 300 feet or less
Criteria met on 125th and Fiona in this case
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Options
Motion to request Speed study to be conducted by
MnDOT
Define 125th and Fiona a "Rural Residential District"
— Set speed limit at 35 mph
— Public Works Director to install signage as soon as
practical
— Place Resolution on January 20, 2015 agenda
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