HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.h. Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan, 10-03-PLN4ROSEMOUNT EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
CITY COUNCIL
City Council Meeting: September 20, 2011
AGENDA ITEM: 10- 03 -PLN: Pedestrian and Bicycle
AGENDA SECTION:
Master Plan.
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PREPARED BY: Jason Lindahl, AICP
AGENDA NO.
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ATTACHMENTS: Resolution, Framework Map, Walk -Bike
Routes and Treatments Table,
Resolution 2010 -79 Accepting the
APPROVED BY:
Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan
Dated October 28, 2010.
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Motion to Adopt Resolution Designating Seven Bicycle
Routes within Rosemount.
SUMMARY
Staff requests the City Council formally recognize designation of certain bicycle routes throughout the city.
Potential bicycle routes and treatments are identified in the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan.
Designation and signing these bicycle routes is important because it can help cyclists of all levels navigate
within and between varieties of destinations throughout the community. Staff anticipates signing bicycle
routes with excess SHIP (State Health Improvement Program) grant funds upon concurrence of staff's
recommendation.
BACKGROUND
On November 1, 2010, the City Council formally accepted the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan.
At the time the Council accepted the plan, a primary area of discussion related to financing of individual
plan components. As a result, staff has worked to implement the plan when either development or grant
opportunities arise.
In late 2010, staff sought and received two SHIP grants to begin implementing the Pedestrian and Bicycle
Master Plan. A grant was received for $25,000 for wayfinding signs to guide pedestrians to destination in
and around downtown. Favorable bids for the pedestrian wayfmding signs resulted in extra funds from
this grant. The County has approved the use of these extra funds to purchase signs to designate the major
bicycle routes illustrated in the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan.
ISSUE ANALYSIS
The Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan includes a Framework Map illustrating potential Access, Local and
Main bicycle routes throughout the community (see attached). Components for each type of route are
detailed in Figure 3.1: Walk -Bike Routes and Treatments (see attached). According to this table, bike route
treatments can be paved multi -use paths, on -street bike lanes, bicycle boulevards or bicycle routes. Adding
bicycle route signage to those routes that currently include either a multi -use path or striped shoulder
would require minimal expense to officially designate these routes.
Standards for the BIKE ROUTE signs and their placement are detailed in the the Manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). An example of this sign is provided below. These signs are intended
to be seen by both motorists and cyclists and will be located in the boulevard along the side of the road
similar to the BIKE LANE signs currently in place along Shannon Parkway between 145 Street and
McAndrews Road (County Road 38).
CONCLUSION
Based on available grant funds, full implementation of the bicycle routes illustrated in the Framework Map
from the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan is not practical at this time. Given the City's existing bike
lane on Shannon Parkway, the Dakota County bicycle routes along County Roads 42 and 46 and the State
of Minnesota route along Highway 3, an alternative strategy would be to designate and sign a limited
number of Local and Main Routes to create the start of a bicycle route network on which the City could
build. The recommended routes are detailed in the table below.
Initial Bi cle Routes
Street
Segment
Shannon Parkway
145 to Co. Road 46
145t Street
Diamond Path to Co. Road 42
Connemara Trail
Diamond Path to Bloomfield Path
Bloomfield Path
145 to Connemara Trail
Auburn Path
Connemara Tail to County Road 42
Chippendale Avenue
145 Street to County Road 46
Evermoor Parkway
Diamond Path to Connemara Trail
Staff requests adoption of the attached Resolution designating seven bicycle routes within Rosemount.
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CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2011-
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING SEVEN
BICYCLE ROUTES WITHIN THE
CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemount applied for and received a grant in December, 2009, in the
amount of $25,000 from the Minnesota State Health Improvement Program (SHIP) through the
Dakota County Active Living Partnership and the Dakota County Public Health Department to
develop a pedestrian and bicycle master plan to support the community's active living vision; and
WHEREAS, on November 1, 2010, the City of Rosemount City of Rosemount accepted the
Rosemount Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan dated October 28, 2010; and
WHEREAS, on July 1, 2010, the City of Rosemount was awarded SHIP (State Health
Improvement Program) grant funds through Dakota County for $25,000 for wayfinding signs to
guide pedestrians to destination in and around downtown; and
WHEREAS, favorable bids for the pedestrian wayfinding signs resulted in extra funds from this
grant. The County has approved the use of these extra funds to purchase signs to designate the
major bicycle routes illustrated in the Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, on September 20, 2011, the City of Rosemount City Council reviewed staff's
recommended routes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Council of the City of Rosemount hereby
approves the following designated seven bicycle routes within the City of Rosemount:
Initial Bic cle Routes
Street
Segment
Shannon Parkway
145 to Co. Road 46
145th Street
Diamond Path to Co. Road 42
Connemara Trail
Diamond Path to Bloomfield Path
Bloomfield Path
145th to Connemara Trail
Auburn Path
Connemara Tail to County Road 42
Chippendale Avenue
145 Street to County Road 46
Evermoor Parkway
Diamond Path to Connemara Trail
ADOPTED this 20th day of September, 2011, by the City Council of the City of Rosemount.
William H. Droste, Mayor
ATTEST:
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
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PLAN
PURPOSE:
Provide connections between citywide or regional trail system and regional destinations
Trail -heads with vehicle parking, rest areas with benches and water, visible bike racks at destinations
145th Street West, Chippendale Avenue -Chili Way, Bloomfield Path
USERS:
Walkers, all cyclists - novice to experienced
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Focus:
Shared transportation and recreation function, safety, experience, improved travel time, route
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BIKE TREATMENTS:
continuity
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TREATMENTS:
Off -road: bike lane, bike route, On -road: paved multi -use trail (side -path or trail corridor)
Door -to -door connections between residential areas and destinations, route continuity, user experience,
WALK TREATMENTS:
Sidewalks and paved multi -use trail (side -path ortrail corridor)
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WALK TREATMENTS:
Paved multi -use trail (side -path or trail corridor)
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WAYFINDING SIGNAGE:
Informational kiosks, directional, route sign and bike button (see pg .50 )
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Controlled intersections, underpasses, high visibility crosswalk treatments at uncontrolled at -grade
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SUPPORT FACILITIES:
Trail -heads with vehicle parking, rest areas with benches and water, visible bike parking at destinations
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EXAMPLES:
Shannon Parkway, Connemara Trail, Rosemount Interpretive Trail
PURPOSE:
To provide safe routes to significant city destinations such as Downtown, schools and community center
Trail -heads with vehicle parking, rest areas with benches and water, visible bike racks at destinations
145th Street West, Chippendale Avenue -Chili Way, Bloomfield Path
USERS:
Walkers, all cyclists - novice to experienced
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Focus:
Transportation for shorter local trips, recreation loops, safety, user experience, route continuity
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BIKE TREATMENTS:
Off -road: paved multi -use trail (side -path or trail corridor), On -road: bike lane, bicycle boulevard, bike
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Door -to -door connections between residential areas and destinations, route continuity, user experience,
WALK TREATMENTS:
Sidewalks and paved multi -use trail (side -path ortrail corridor)
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WAYFINDING SIGNAGE:
Informational kiosks, directional, route sign, bike button (see pg. 50)
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STREET CROSSINGS:
Controlled Intersections, underpasses, high visibility crosswalk treatments at uncontrolled at -grade
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SUPPORT FACILITIES:
EXAMPLES:
Trail -heads with vehicle parking, rest areas with benches and water, visible bike racks at destinations
145th Street West, Chippendale Avenue -Chili Way, Bloomfield Path
PURPOSE:
Provide designated quiet routes to connect to city -wide and greater community network
USERS:
Walkers; all cyclists - novice to experienced
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Focus:
Door -to -door connections between residential areas and destinations, route continuity, user experience,
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BIKE TREATMENTS:
Off -road: paved multi -use trail (side -path or short trail link), On -road: bike lane, bicycle boulevard, bike
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WALK TREATMENTS:
Sidewalks, Paved multi-use trails within the road right -of -way or short multi - purpose trail links
F WAYFINDING
SIGNAGE:
Directional, route sign, bike button (see pg. 50)
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STREET CRossmGs:
Safe crossings of collector roads or higher at least every 1/2 mile
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SUPPORT FACILITIES:
Benches, visible bike racks at destinations
EXAMPLES:
155th Street West, trails in the Rosemount High - Middle- Elementary School Complex, Bonaire Path
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PURPOSE:
Provide fine grain connections to residential areas
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Walkers, novice cyclists
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Door -to -door connections to residential areas, user experience
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BIKE TREATMENTS:
Biking on sidewalks for novice cyclists, particularly young children
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WALK TREATMENTS:
Off road: sidewalks, short multi-use trail links
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WAYFINDING SIGNAGE:
None
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PREFERRED STREET CROSSINGS:
High visibility crosswalk treatments where needed on school routes
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SUPPORT FACILITIES:
None
EXAMPLES:
153rd Street West, Brockway Ave, 144th Street West
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`39 THE AN SECTION 3
CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2010 -79
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE
PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE MASTER PLAN
DATED OCTOBER 28, 2010
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemount applied for and received a grant in December, 2009, in the
amount of $25,000 from the Minnesota State Health Improvement Program (SHIP) through the
Dakota County Active Living Partnership and the Dakota County Public Health Department to
develop a pedestrian and bicycle master plan to support the community's active living vision; and
WHEREAS, the City of Rosemount entered into a contract with Hoisington Koegler Group,
Inc. (HKGi) on February 23, 2010, for preparation of a pedestrian and bicycle master plan; and
WHEREAS, on March 31, 2010, the City of Rosemount held a stakeholders meeting to gather
information on the walking and bicycling challenges within and around the City of Rosemount;
and
WHEREAS, on April 7, 2010, the City of Rosemount held a public open house to gather public
comments on existing sidewalk and trail system, facilities and destinations; and
WHEREAS, on June 2, 2010, the City of Rosemount held a second public open house to
present the draft plan for review and comment; and
WHEREAS, the Rosemount Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan seeks to build on existing
infrastructure to create a community where choosing to walk or bike is a safe, convenient and
enjoyable recreation and transportation option for all users; and
WHEREAS, on August 11, 2010, the City of Rosemount City Council reviewed the draft plan at
a work session; and
WHEREAS, on August 24, 2010, the City of Rosemount Planning Commission reviewed the
draft plan and agreed with the comments made by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, on April 26, 2010 and May 24, 2010, June 28, 2010, and September 27, 2010 the
City of Rosemount Parks Commission reviewed a draft plan as prepared by HKGi
recommending adoption of the Plan at their September meeting; and
RESOLUTION 2010-
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Plan will serve as a framework
for Curtner development of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure within the community which
will be implemented as deemed appropriate recognizing fiscal constraints.
ADOPTED this 1st day of November, 2010, by the City Council of the C' of osemount.
William H. Droste, Mayor
ATTEST:
- aU�VJAP
Amy Domeier, City Clerk
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