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Location: Valley Drive NW from 41 Avenue NW to 50 Avenue NW

Goals: The primary goal is to decrease the speed in the neighborhood due to the high number of parked cars on the street and the presence of an S-curve road.

Concerns: The concerns revolve around drivers exceeding the speed limit while descending the hill or attempting to accelerate uphill, compounded by the presence of a curve on the road.

Upcoming Neighborhood Engagement: 

The first open house for this project is happening on January 24 from 6:45 - 8:00 pm. at Harriet Bishop Elementary School (406 36th Ave NW) 

Frequently asked Questions:

• Were traffic studies used to confirm the need for traffic calming in this area? Data was collected for a speed study as part of the process for the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program.
  
  

  Date Data Collected	Data Collection Location	Average Daily Traffic (ADT)	Average Speed (mph)	85th Percentile Speed (mph)
  7/11/2023	4204 Valley Drive NW	1785	29.9	35.8

  Click here to review the data. 

Location: 51 Street NW from 50 Avenue NW to 60 Avenue NW

Goals: Reduce speeds, increase safety for all road users and create a more pleasant neighborhood for residents.

Concerns: Excessive speeding vehicles and concerns for pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Upcoming Neighborhood Engagement: 

The first open house for this project is happening on November 1 from 6:45 - 8:00 pm. at Gibbs Elementary School (5525 56 Street NW) 

Frequently asked Questions:

• Were traffic studies used to confirm the need for traffic calming in this area? Data was collected for a speed study as part of the process for the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program.
  
  

  Date Data Collected	Data Collection Location	Average Daily Traffic (ADT)	Average Speed (mph)	85th Percentile Speed (mph)
  9/7/2022	5342 51st Street NW	1410	30.4	35.8
  9/7/2022	5116 51st Street NW	1846	29.1	33.9

  Click here to review the data

Location: 48 Street NW/Nottingham Drive NW from 31 Avenue NW to Members Parkway NW is the primary area being studied. Other streets within the neighborhood may be considered.

Goals: Reduce speeds, increase safety for all road users and create a more pleasant neighborhood for residents. Effectively address the conflicting public safety interests of calming neighborhood traffic while maintaining adequate emergency response access and reasonable routing for service vehicles such as school buses. Promote safe conditions for motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians on neighborhood streets.

Concerns: Excessive speeding vehicles, increasing traffic volumes, and concerns for pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Solution: Three options were presented to the neighborhood on August 10, 2023, that included combinations of pavement markings, curb extensions, median island, and boulevard trees. Based on feedback from the neighborhood, a fourth recommended option was created using elements of the original options. All four options include the relocation of a bus stop loading pad and several boulevard tree plantings. 

Estimated construction costs for the options are:

• Option 1: Striping ($21,000)
• Option 2: Bumpouts ($140,000)
• Option 3: Median Striping ($129,000)
• Option 4: Recommended option ($214,000)

Due to the high cost of the recommended option, the Public Works team began a pilot implementation of curb extensions and median islands using flexible delineators. This pilot, which was installed in October 2023, allowed for a trial period to measure the effectiveness and gauge public acceptance of the improvements prior to moving forward with the full design and construction. The cost for the temporary installation was approximately $14,000. A meeting with the neighborhood to discuss the results of the project is scheduled for December 2024. 

Upcoming Neighborhood Engagement: 

Thursday, December 5, 2024
6:45 to 8:00 p.m.
Gibbs Elementary School
5525 56 Street NW
Rochester, MN 55901

This is an open house event with no set presentation time. 

Past Neighborhood Engagement: 

• March 16, 2023 - Open House #1: An open house was held at Rochester Covenant Church. This event was for residents to share their perspectives on the traffic issues in the neighborhood.
• August 10, 2023 - Open House #2: Residents were invited to an open house at Gibbs Elementary School to provide feedback on three potential calming solutions. Potential solutions seeking feedback were options 1, 2 and 3 noted above. 

Couldn't make the meeting but have feedback you'd like to share? Email traffic@rochestermn.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• Has traffic calming been considered for this area before? In 2014, the Lincolnshire neighborhood voted down a traffic calming project due to cost share requirements. In recent years, the City has allocated a certain amount of funding to the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program to better support projects. With the opening of the Splash Pad scheduled for Summer 2023, traffic volumes may increase and impact the neighborhood. City teammates would like to meet with neighborhood residents to discuss traffic concerns and hear their ideas for traffic calming solutions.
  
  
• Were traffic studies used to confirm the need for traffic calming in this area? Data was collected for a speed study as part of the process for the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program. 
  
  

  Date Data Collected	Data Collection Location	Average Daily Traffic (ADT)	Average Speed (mph)	85thPercentile Speed (mph)
  2008 (Presented 2013)	48th St NW/Nottingham	1229	30.9	36.8
  08/21/2017–08/25/2017	3230 48th St NW	1679	30.6	34.5
  08/21/2017-08/25/2017	3675 Nottingham Dr NW	800	29.5	33.9
  09/20/2022- 09/22/2022	3230 48th NW	1880	30.1	34.4
  09/20/2022- 09/22/2022	3675 Nottingham	1592	30.0	34.5
  04/23/2024 - 04/25/2024	3230 48th NW	1959	28.6	32.7
  04/23/2024 - 04/25/2024	3675 Nottingham	2050	28.2	32.7

   
  • 2017 Data - 48 Street NW
  • 2017 Data - Nottingham Drive
  • 2022 Data - 48 Street NW
  • 2022 Data - Nottingham Drive
  • 2024 Data - 48 Street NW
  • 2024 Data - Nottingham Drive

Location: 22nd Ave NW from East Frontage Rd NW to 48th St NW is the primary area being studied but other streets with in the neighborhood may be considered. Click here for a map.

Goal: Reduce speeds, increase safety for all road users and create a more pleasant neighborhood for residents.

Concerns: Excessive speeding vehicles and aggressive driver behavior, high traffic volumes, overweight vehicles, and concerns for pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Solution: Temporary delineators were installed in October 2023 to simulate the proposed curb extensions (Option 3 below). In February 2024, a follow up speed study was conducted to measure the effectiveness of the traffic control measures. The delineators were removed after the study was completed.

Past Engagement Activities:

• April 24, 2024: City teammates hosted a neighborhood meeting to discuss the results of the February 2024 speed study and get feedback on whether there is support from the neighborhood to move forward with permanent construction of concrete curb extensions, or if something else is desired. 
   
• June 20, 2023: City teammates presented potential solutions and collected feedback on traffic calming options that improve safety for all users. The potential solutions were inspired by feedback heard at the previous open house event. The solutions presented were:
  • Option 1: Bike Lanes
  • Option 2: Center Turn Lane
  • Option 3: Curb Extensions
  • Couldn't make the meeting but have feedback you'd like to share? Call 507-328-2445 or email traffic@rochestermn.gov
    
    
• December 1, 2022: An open house for neighborhood residents was held at the City's DSIC building. This event was for residents to share their perspectives on the traffic issues in the neighborhood.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• Was a follow-up traffic study conducted to determine whether or not this solution was effective? Yes, the unseasonably warm weather in February allowed the traffic team to conduct a second speed study while the delineators were in place. 
  
  

  Date Data Collected	Data Collection Location	Average Daily Traffic (ADT)	Change (ADT)	Average Speed (mph)	Change (mph)	85th Percentile Speed (mph)	Change (mph)
  2/6/2024-2/7/2024	4230 22ndAve NW	3,517	+139	27	-2.8	31.1	-3.2
  2/6/2024-2/7/2024	4520 22ndAve NW	2,716	-96	25.4	-4.6	29.1	-6.9

  Click here to review the data. 

• Were traffic studies used to confirm the need for traffic calming in this area? Data was collected for a speed study as part of the process for the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program. 

  Date Data Collected	Data Collection Location	Average Daily Traffic (ADT)	Average Speed (mph)	85thPercentile Speed (mph)
  10/18/2022-10/20/2022	4230 22nd Ave NW	3378	29.8	34.3
  10/18/2022-10/19/2022	4520 22nd Ave NW	2812	30.0	36.0
  10/18/2022-10/19/2022	4916 22nd Ave NW	894	27.7	33.1
  5/17/2022-5/18/2022	2032 43rd St NW	305	25.6	30.8
  5/17/2022-5/18/2022	2068 48th St NW	595	28.9	34.2

  Click here to review the data. 

Location: Manor Park Drive NW, 3 Street NW and 36 Avenue NW are the primary areas under review, but other streets in the neighborhood may be considered.

Goal: Improve the safety for all road users and create a more pleasant neighborhood for residents.

Solution: The City will install curb extensions at four locations along the corridor. Approval of the construction contract will be considered at the September 7 council meeting. If City Council decides to proceed, construction will be substantial complete by the end of October 2022 and final site restoration will be completed in spring 2023. Click here for the construction plan set.

Neighborhood Engagement:

Residents of the Country Club Manor Neighborhood were invited to a neighborhood meeting on August 10, 2021 to share their perspectives on the traffic issues in the neighborhood. Over 40 community members attended the event and the following are the key comments and themes that were shared that evening:

• Primary concerns include: speeding driver inattentiveness, aggressive driving behaviors, difficulty timing vehicles when pulling out of the driveway, and sight lines.
• Support for traffic calming measures such as medians in designated areas, bump outs, and chicanes where appropriate.
• Support for increasing the number of pedestrian amenities and safety features (crosswalks, pedestrian ramps, signage and high-visibility markings).
• A desire for traffic calming features to create usable space while contributing to the safety of the roads. For example, wider boulevards that allow for boulevard trees to be planted.
• A desire for maintaining existing boulevard trees and adding more if possible.

A second set of neighborhood meetings to share and get feedback on potential traffic calming solutions was be held virtually on December 2, 2021. Click here to watch a recording of the December 2 morning presentation. City teammates shared potential traffic calming solutions at six locations in the neighborhood. Participants were able to ask questions and share their initial thoughts. Individuals that were unable to attend a December 2 session are encouraged to watch a session recording and/or review the potential solutions for each location (linked below). Feedback is being collected through December 17 via an online survey which is also linked below.

Alternatives Considered: The potential solutions below were identified after a meeting with neighborhood residents. These options were presented at the December 2 Virtual Open House (see recording above).

• Map of potential traffic calming locations
• Location 1
• Location 2
• Location 3
• Location 4
• Location 5
• Location 6

• Were traffic studies used to confirm the need for traffic calming in this area? Data was collected for a speed study as part of the process for the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program. 
  
  2023
  

  Date Data Collected	Data Collection Location	Average Daily Traffic (ADT)	Average Speed (MPH)	85th Percentile Speed (MPH)
  6/6/2023- 6/8/2023	3815 3 St NW	2934	30.6	35.8
  6/6/2023- 6/8/2023	4331 3rd St NW	1690	25.7	30.5
  6/6/2023- 6/8/2023	4609 Manor Park Dr NW	890	27.3	32.1
  6/6/2023- 6/8/2023	358 36th Ave NW	1323	24.6	28.7

  Click here to review the 2023 data
  
  2017
  

  Date Data Collected	Data Collection Location	Average Daily Traffic (ADT)	Average Speed (mph)	85thPercentile Speed (mph)
  9/19/2017-9/20/2017	3815 3rd St NW	2783	33.2	38.0
  9/19/2017-9/20/2017	4331 3rd St NW	1642	28.4	33.3
  9/19/2017-9/20/2017	4609 Manor Park Dr NW	732	29	33.3
  9/19/2017-9/20/2017	358 36th Ave NW	1648	28	33.3

  Click here to review the 2017 data 

• Can changes be made to 7 Street SW? 7 Street NW is not eligible for the program because it is classified as a Primary Collector. Only Local Streets and Local Collectors are eligible for this program. 
  
  
• Why can't more stop signs be placed along these roads? Unfortunately, adding stop signs usually does not solve speeding problems. In fact, adding stop signs can sometimes make the problem worse. 

Location: East River Road NE from 24 Street NE to Broadway Avenue North 

Concerns: Excessive cut-through traffic, high traffic volumes, speeding vehicles, overweight vehicles, poor sight lines and concerns for pedestrian and cyclist safety due to a lack of sidewalks. 

Goal: Improve the safety for all road users and create a more pleasant neighborhood for residents.

Solution: East River Road NE was permanently closed between East River Lane NE and 23 Street NE on June 21, 2021. Concrete jersey barriers were placed across East River Road NE just south of the intersection with 23 Street NE, thereby completely closing the roadway to automobile traffic (Alternative 3 below). Access for pedestrians and cyclists along East River Road NE is maintained. Click here for a map of the change. 

Neighborhood Engagement: A neighborhood meeting was held on February 6, 2020 to discuss the concerns and to brainstorm potential solutions that are feasible and would be supported by the neighborhood. A Virtual Open House to share and receive feedback on the first alternative was held in October 2020. Additionally, City teammates held two Virtual Open Houses on April 29, 2021 to present potential solutions and collect feedback on traffic calming options that improve safety for all users. Click here for a recording of the noon open house.

Frequently Asked Questions:

• How has the closure of East River Road NE between East River Lane NE and 23 Street NE on June 21, 2021 impacted traffic levels?
  The data from a follow up traffic study shows a reduction in both traffic and speeds.
  

  Date Data Collected	Data Collection Location	Average Daily Traffic (ADT)	Average Speed (mph)	85thPercentile Speed (mph)	Worst Time Period for Speed Violations
  8/32/21- 9/1/21	2530 East River Rd. NE	188	22.7	27.8	1-4 PM
  9/22/21- 9/23/21	2135 East River Rd. NE	74	23.5	27.8	3-6 PM
   Click here to review the data.
  

• Were traffic studies used to confirm the need for traffic calming in this area? 
  Data was collected for a speed study as part of the process for the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program. The study confirmed that high levels of traffic exceed the speed limit and use this Local Street as a shortcut between Broadway Avenue North and 37 Street NW.
  

  Date Data Collected	Data Collection Location	Average Daily Traffic (ADT)	Average Speed (mph)	85th Percentile Speed (mph)	Worst Time Period for Speed Violations
  6/5/19-6/7/19	2201 East River Rd. NE	1205	31.2	36.5	3-6 PM
  6/5/19-6/7/19	2433 East River Rd. NE	1182	29.1	33.9	3-6 PM

   Click here to review the data.
  
  
• Why wasn't a modification of East River Road closer to 37 Street NE made instead? 
  East River Road from 37 Street NE to 24 Street NE, as well as 24 Street NE from East River Road to Broadway, is a state aid route. State aid routes need to remain unobstructed in order to receive state aid funding. Modifications to East River Road north of 24 Street NE would have had a significant impact on the amount of state aid funding the City of Rochester receives. Click here to learn more about the state aid program.
  
  
• Why can't more stop signs be placed along these roads? 
  Unfortunately, adding stop signs usually does not solve speeding problems. In fact, adding stop signs can sometimes make the problem worse. 

Project Alternatives Considered:

• Alternative 1 ($70,000)
• Alternative 2 ($25,000)
• Alternative 3 ($5,000)
• Alternative 4 ($45,000)
• Original Alternative ($3,500): Four 10-foot, precast concrete barriers would be placed diagonally across the intersection of East River Road NE and 24 Street NE. The barriers would direct southbound traffic on East River Road NE onto eastbound 24 Street NE. Northbound traffic on East River Road NE would be directed westbound onto Riverside Lane NE. Gaps between the barriers would allow for pedestrian and cyclists to pass through. 
  • Aerial view of barrier placement
  • Diagram of layout and spacing
  • Example of a precast concrete barrier