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10.2 SR 09-18-2023Request for Action To Item Number Ma Tor and CinT Council 10.2 Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by Work Session September 18, 2023 Ryan SandhoefneY P.E., EngineeY 1 Item Description Reviewed by Crosswalk Discussion ustin Femrite P.E., Public Works Director Reviewed by Cal Portner, Ci r Administrator Action Requested Discuss policies regarding pedestrian crosswalk locations and conspicuity enhancements. Background/Discussion Many of ouY crosswalks are located at controlled inteYsections such as stop signs oY traffic signals because they allow pedestrian movements across streets in the safest location possible where vehicles are traveling at lower speeds or to a stopped condition. We have other crossings that are not near a controlled intersection and currently utilize mid- block cross`valks `vith varyTing levels of conspicuinT improvements in place. A number of engineering guidance documents e�st to assist in selecting the best locations for different cross�valks and appropriate treatments for each situation. Financial Impact N/A Mission/Policy/Goal OpportunityT to live, work, and p1a�T. Attachments Local Road Research Board — Uncontrolled Pedestrian Crosswalk Quick Reference Guide Elk River Technology Enhanced Traffic Control Policy The Elk River Vision A 2a�elcolning co�nlnunity 2a�ith T evolutiona� y and spizzted T esou� cefulness, exceptional se�vice, and coln�nunity engagelnent that encou�ages and ins�iz•es pTo�pe�zty. rowEREo ar �I'1 �� Up�iited.• August 2020 � � �� ■ auick ��f�i :; y w r �� r�ii�� r � Autht�rs: Kate Miner and Tim ArVidson, Stonebrc�oke Engineering Produced for the Minnesata Lo�al Road Research Board May 2020 �02(IRI�C01 G Irrb.arg �.i N '�- � �� j;�� w ■ � �� LOC:AL RC}AD RE5EARCH 6�JARD The following twelve coun'termeasures are identi�ied, along with their benefits and design, cost, �nd location consideratians: � Ad�ance 5top Here far Pedestrians sign and stop line • Curb extens�on � Crosswalk lighting • In-street pedestrnan erossing s�gn � Crosswalk pavement marking • Parking restrictions on erasswalk approach • Crosswalk wa�ning signs • Pedestrian h�yl�rid beacan Exarr�ples are prorrided for various roadway segments based on the following criteria: � Nurnber of lanes in each dire�tion - Twa lanes - Three lanes with raised medoan - Three lanes withaut raised median - Four or more lanes with raised median - Four or mare lanes witV�out raised median • Average ar�nual daily traf�ic {AA�T] - �e�s tn��, �,oaa - g,00f} to 1 S,O[l0 - Greater than 15,OOfl • Pedestrian refuge island � Raised crosswalks � Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Bea�on • 4- to 3- lane con�ersion • 5peed - Less than or equal to 30 mph - 35 t�aph - Greater than or equal to 40 mph Each �xample lis�s the coun�erm�asures that should always be considered, those that should alsfl be considered and those that should be used anly in canjunction with o�her countermeasure5. Nc��e: Treatments in �he"always cansider"and "alsa cansider"categories are nat mandated ar requir�d. Agencies should alsfl reWiew safety i�sues, surrour�ding lar�d de�elopment, pedestrian travel patterns, countermeasure effectivermess and cos�ts when considerin� appropria�e cauntermeasure5 for the cr�ssing. This guide wa� d��reloped based on guidan�e fram the F�deral Highway Administration (FHWAJ and the PedestriQr� Crass�wa�kPo�icy Development Guidelines (Repflrt 2f]20RIC01}, � Local Raad Research Board study that airns to impro�e pedestrian safety at uncflntroll�d crosswalks. Th� report is a�ailable along with this quick referenc� guide at Irrrb.org !� I,RRB Best Locations: - 3 c�r more lanes - 5peed� greater thar� 35 mph • Inadequate vi�ibility of ped�strians Planning Level Cost (2(�19j: - $1,50fl per lo�ation De�Mgn Cansiderations: • Se� also MnMIJTCD Section 2B.11 and 3B.1 �i • Accessibility: AQA-compli�nt ramps ��Ay:lTi�l•_1 �� '� � C=.._�. � . � �� R Best La�atian: • Inadequat� wisibility of pedestrians Planning Le�el Cost �2Q� 9): • Less than $1,0(�0 per lacatifln Saurce: FHWA Design Considerations: • Parking resolution may be needed from local agency • 5tate law prc�hif�its parking within 20 feet of a crosswalk • Agencies are encouraged to de�elop a policy on curb colflr use if coloring is desired Best Lo�ation: -�. •� ,� _�: • Nighttime �isibility af pedestrians is a concern Planning Level Cost �2019}: •$10,000 to 42,0[}� per crosswa I k aesign Considerations: • Place lights befarethe crossing to a�oid creating a silhouett� • Use uniform lighting le�els within crosswalk area Sauree: FHWA Sc�li�i Standard Continenta� � � � - _ _ _ _ _ _ Best Locations: • Con�enient for pedestrian access � Law-�ol u me roadways • Low-spe�d raadways CJa shed i ■ ■ ■ a ■ 1 ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ �l ■ ! ■ ■ ■ ■ Planning Le�rel Cast (2�19): • $�i00 to $5,7(l(], A�erag� $2,500 -► . , � � � ...- � _ � � � Qesi�n Cansideration5: • High-visif�ility crosswalks preferred over parallel lin� crosswalks • Accessibility: ADA-compliant ramps • Pa�ement marking materiafs �i�11ZiAy:l'�i�l•_1 �. 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Best Location: • Pedestrian crassing not expected by mt�torists Planning Le�el Cost �2�19}: • Less than $1,00(} per crossing 5ouree: FHWA Desic�n Considerations: • Design must camply with �n1MlJTCD • 5igns must praWide adequate retror�flecti�ity • Crosswalkwarning signs must fit with the location of other signs �� Be�t Lo�ations: • Inadequate �isibility of ped�strians • Vehicfe spe�ds causing problems • C]n-stre�t parking or shoulders �xist � ��.� Planning Le�el Cost �2019): • Range $2,aaa - $2o,00a, Awerage $13,aaa Design Considerations: • Mus� not blc�ck bicycle lanes • Must facilitate drainag� • Mlust not ext�nd into firavel lanes • Must me�t turning ma��ment needs af larger vehicles • Accessik�ility: ADA-compliant ramps �'i+itf�a[7`.I�ir►► � ��,..- _ Best Locations: • 3 lanes or fewer - 5peeds less than 3[} mph - Driwers nat yielding to ped�strians in the crosswalk = Vehicle speeds causing probl�ms Planning Le�rel Cost �2�J19): = Less than $1,fl00 per location �T,. _ `- - � _ — �._ _ .� - -�-°''�_•� .. .,.� Design �onsiderations: - Must maintain and promptly replace damaged signs • 6ecome less efFecti�� o�ertim� as dri�ers become us�d to signs - 5ee also MnMIJTCD S�ctic�n 26.12 • Must camply with AA5HT0 breakaway requirem�nts if placed within roadway - Acces�ibility: Signs must nflt be plae�d in middle of crosswalk 5ource: FHINA Best Lo�ations: � �A � �� .�' • AADT gr�at�r than 9,aaa • 3 ar mare lan�s • Spe�ds greater than 40 mph • Traffic signal warrants nflt being met • Midblock cro�sings (most cc�mmon}; also succ�ssful at intersections • Dri�rers not yielding to pedestrians in the �rosswafk • Ir�adequate �isif�ility af pedestrians • Traffic volumes not pro�iding adequat� safe gaps far ped�strians ta enter the cros�walk DeSign Co�siderations: • Proxir�ity of closest si�nalized inters�ction • �ost compared to a signal • Pawer source ar sc�lar pawer required • Impact can traffic during aperation • Accessibility: ADA �ampliant ramps, push button� and audibfe cflmponer�t Planning Le�el Cos� ��D19}: • Rang� $21,004] - �128,00[}, Awerage $57,74](] Source: FHWA - 'da a� _ �, � � �:� .�: Best Locations: • �Vlultipl�-lane rt�adways • High-�olume raadways • High-speed roadways • Inadequate visibility t�f p�destrians • Vehicfe speed5 causing problems Planning Le�el CoSt (ZD19}: • $2,14(] - $41,170, AWerage $13,52fl 5aurce: FHWA � � �� Design Consid�rations: • Island width: minimum af 4 feet • Preferred island width: 8 feet • Must facilitate drainage • Accessibility: ADA-compliant ramps � � 4i _ � _: '� .T'� ;� il . 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'3.—' � +�� — � > .. ,�'s._.t_� . �. � Y Best LDcatic�n�: • Local and �all�ctor streets • 2- ar 3- lane roadways • 5p��ds of 30 mph or I�ss • AADT less than 9,0(l0 • Regianal trail crossing • Dri�ers not yielding tfl pedestri�ns in the crasswalk • Vehicle sp�eds causing prablems • Inadequate �isik�ility of pedestrians Planning Le�e� Cost �2fl19]: - $7,1 10 - $3{],880 {Average $8,17{]} Design Consideratic�ns: • A�oid truck rQutes, bus transit rout�s, emergency routes and arterial streets • Ensure appropriate width {typically10 feet to alfow front and r�ar wh��ls af a passenger �ehicle to f�� on the taf�le at the same tim�} • Consider snowplawing needs • N1ust facilitate drainag� • Ac�essibility: ADA-compliant ramps Saurce: FHWA �--- --..— ` - - -- —�^�� _�� . . . .._ ._ .� _ _.� N �-_` ''`.a-,. .-.. i �� S �.. �� ^l .,"e.'S+ b{ �� G N�' �� . �� K�� * l ' �.F , .j,•�� }A �� K� � '� •. � ' 4 +�,� <,�_ ` r ��' * i u� h ��,�y" t�'�'4� i� t� f�� S � ��,'�� t ��- _ t t,i�.. �-tC;, \''�F�� He�,�c.� ryi�,. � - .'.�� '�y°�w.� � '4. �� .. ��:� ,r�� t��*. 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'�� . �v�k s,I: 1° � � �cv�� y1j�.` �'`�' � �"`�� . a � 'r � "1' � s y � r 1�;q�� r #�''Wr M'a�� ,,,,� ( r �',� _ �; � � * �,<v9� �i.'. d'.�'�-_�t,., � i� '�� ,��y i �.sw* �• � � ��r _ �_ � � .�.�. ii�"�..�d� . .�. �+�` . i.1�G'., '14I` , 4 I I -� - � a�'�� l . � � � � � Best Locations: • Multilane rt�adways • Two-lane, ane-way streets • Pasted speeds I�ss than 4� mph • Driuers nat yielding to pec�estrians in the crosswalk • Inadequate �isibility af pedestrians Planning Le�el Cost (��19}: • $4,5{]� to $52,000, AWerage $22,25(] Design Considerations: • Power sau rce or sol� r power requ i red • FHWA int�rim appro�al for us�; Minn�sota has submitted a request for statewide ap�aro�al • Rccessibifity: ADA-compliant ramps, push buttc�ns and audik�le components Saurce: FHWA � � ,� �.�i '��i�► r .� - � •� - .... �� r � + -- � Ft�c�c�8zforz �---- BeSt LQCdtIQllS: • Rflads that have4 or more lanes without a raised m�dian • AADT I�s� than 20,aaa tmo�t ��.,��u�, but can also be succ�ssful where AADT is greater than 2�,00�]} • Inadequate visik�ility crf p�destrians Planni�ng Le�el Cost ��19}: • Sz5,400 - $40,aao�m�� 4�%� ❑25I�n CQC151CIe1`atlDl'15: • Current and future �ehicle operations • Roadside stops {mail, trash, transit, etc.) • Corridarwid� considerations I.'fitl�':ZI�:ITi'►1_► 7�� - 'y��--- " _ � � � Lar�es AA��r: � �,�ao {1 lane in each �i�ect�vn} �3fl mph • Parking restrictlans an crosswalk approach • Crosswalk lighting • Cros�walk pavement marking • Crosswalk warning �Igns 35 mph � Parkfn� restrictians on crc�s�+valk approach • Cr�sswalk Ifght�ng � Crosswalk pav�ment marking � Crt�sswalkwarr�ing signs �4fl m;ph • Parking restrictians on crasswalk approach � Crosswalk Ifghting ► Rectangular Rapid-Flashing 8escan � Pedestrian hybrld beacon • Ralsed crnsswalk • Curb extensian • Curb �xtensfon • Pedestrlan refug� island � Pedestr�an ref�.�ge island • Pedestrian refuge Islsnd • In-street pedestr�an crossing sign • Rectangular Rapid-Fl�shing Beacon • Curh extension * P�destrian hybrfd beacon • Crosswalk pavement marking • Crosswalkwarning signs � La n es AADT: �,oao-� �,000 �1 lane ir� eacl� directian} �3D mph • Parking restrlctlons on �rtu�walk appraach 155 • Cr�sswalk IPghting s Crosswalk pavement markfng * Crosswalkwarning signs 35 mph • Parking re5trictlons an crasswalk approach • Crasswalk lighting • Crosswalk pavement marking • CroSswalk warning ��gns �4D mph • Parking r�ricCions an crasswalk approach • �rosswalk lighting • Rectangular Rapld-Flashing Beacan • Pede�trlan hybrid beacon • In-street pedestrian cro�sing slgn • Curb e�ctensian = Curb extenslon • Curb extensian • Pedestrlan refuge lsland � P�destrlan refuge island • Pede�trlan refuge Island • Rectangul�r Rapld-Flashing Beacon • Pedestrlan hybrid beacan • Crosswalk pavement marking • Crosswalk warning sfgns � Lan�s AAQT: � 15,+DQ� �1 lane in each direc�ion} �34 mph • Parking restrictlans an crosswalk approach • Crosswalk lighting • Cros�walk pavement marking • Crosswalk warning �Igns • In-street pede�trlan crossing sign • Curb exten�la�n • Pedestrian r�fuge island • Rectangular Rapldflashing Beacan � Pedestrlan hybrld beact�n 35 mph � Parking restrictlons on crass�walk approach assw � Crasswalk Ilghting • Curb extension • Pedestrlan refuge fsland • Rectangular aapid-Flashing Be�con • Pedestrlan hybrld beacon • Crosswalk pavement marking • Crosswalk warning slgns �4� mph • Parking restric�ians on cros�vvalk appraach � Crosswalk Ifghting • P�destrian hybrid beacon • Curb extension • Pedestrlan refuge lsland � Crosswalk pavement marking • Crosswalkwarnfng signs 3 Lan�s With Raised Nledian AAC�T: � 9,n0�3 t1 lane in each dir�ctic�n} �3� mph • Parking restrlcdons an crasswalk appraach • Crasswalk Ilghdng • Crasswalk pavement marking • Crosswalk warning signs • Raised crosswalk � Advanre 5top Here for Redestrians sign and st�p Ilne • In-street pedestrian crossing slgn • Curb eactension �� 35 mph • Parking restrictions an cra�4walk approach • Crosswalk lighting • Crosswalk pavement rnarkirt�g • Crosswalk warNng slgn5 • Advance 5top Here for Pedestrians sfgn and �top line • Curb extension • RectangularRapldflashfng Beacon • Pedestrlan hybrid �eacon z4� mph � Parking restrictilans on crosswalkapproach • Crtasswalk Ilghting • Advanee 5top Here far Pedestrlans �lgn and stnp IPne • Rect�n�ular Rapid-Flashing Beacon � Redestrian hybrld beacon • Curb e�ctensfon • Crosswafk pavement marking • Crosswalkwarning sign5 3 Lanes �ith Raised Median A�ar; g,000- � �,000 �� lane in each direction} �3D mph � Parkfng resfricdans on cro�walk approa�h � Crnsswalk Ilghting � Advanre 5top Here for Redestrians sign and st�p Ilne • In-street pedestrian crossing slgn • Curb eactensi�n • Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacan • Pedestrian hybrid b�acon � 35 mph • Parking res7lcdons fln cros5walk approach • Crosswalk lighting • Advance 5top Here for Pedestrians sign and stop Ilne • Curb extension �4D mph • Parking restrl�ctians an �rosswalk appraa�h • Crasswalk Ilghting • Advance 5top Here far Pedestrians �ign and stap Ilne - Rectangular Rapid-�lashing Beac�n • Pedestrlan hybrid beacan • Curh exten�ian • Cros�walk pav+em�nt marking • Crosswalk pavement marking • Crasswalk pavement marking • Crosswalk warning slgns • Crosswalk warn(ng �Igns � Crasswalk warning signs 3 Lan�s `Nith Raised Median AAQT: � 15,voa {1 lane in ea�h direction} �3{l mph • Parking restri�tian5 on crosswalkappraach • Crt�ssw�lk lighting - A�vance 5tt�p Here for Reclestrians sfgn and stop Ilne 35 mph • Parkfng restrictians on ��walk approach • Crosswalk lighting • Curb extension �40 mph • Parking restric�ions on crasswalkapproach • Crosswalk lighting • Curb extenslon • Crasswalk pavement markin� • Crosswalk pavernent marking • Crosswafk pavem�nt marking • Crasswalk warning signs • Crosswalk warning signs • Crosswalk warning slgns 3 Lane�ll�ithout Raised Median �ADT: � �9,��0 �1 la�ne in each directivn with a twv-way left-turn lane} �3a mph • Parking reshric�ons an cro�swalk approach • �rasswalk lighting • Crosswalk pavement marking • Crosswalk warning signs • Raised crns�walk • Advance Stop Here far Redestrians �Ign and �top Ilne • In-street pedestrian crossing sfgn • Curb extensian • PedestrPan refuge Islan� * Rec#angular Rapld-Flashing Beacan • �edestrian hybrld beacon 35 mph � ParkPn� restrPcdons an crosswalk approach * Crasswalk Ilghting • Crasswalk pavement markfng • �rasswalk►n�arning signs • Advan� Stop Here for Pedestrians �ign and stop Ilne • Curb e�cter�sion • Pedestrlan refuge lsland • Rectangular Rapldflashing Beacon • Pedestrlan hyhrid beacon �4D mph • Parking restrlcdons an crcusw�alk appraach • Crasswalk 1lghting • Ativance 5top Here for Ped�strians sign and stop Ilne • Pedestrl�n hybrld beacon • Curka e�rtensian • F�edestrian refuge Island • Gnsswalk pavernent marking � CrasswalkwarNng siqns 3 Lanesll�ithout Raised Median ��or. �,000-� s,voo �1 lane in each directivn writh a twv-way left-turn lane} S3D mph • Park�ng restrfcdans rm crc�sswalk appraa�h • Crasswalk lighting � Advance 5tnp Here far Redestrians sign and st�p Ilne • In-street pedestrian crossfng slgn • Curb eactensi�n • Pede�trlan refuge fsland « Rectangular Rapld-Flashing Beacan • Pedestrlan hybrld �e�con 35 mph • Parking resh�lctions on crasswalk approach • Crosswalk lighting • Advanre 5tap Here for Pedestrians slgn and stop line • Rectangular Rapid-Flashing Beacon • Pedestrian hybrid beacon • Curh extension • Pedestrlan refuge Island �4a mph � Parking eestrlcdons on cr�sswalk appraach � Crosswalk Ilghting • Advance Stop Here for P'edestrlans sign and stap Ifne = Pedestrian hybrfd beacan - Curb extenslgn * Pe+destrian refuge island • Crass�wwalk par►ement marking • Crasswalk par►ement marking • Crosswalk pavement marking • Crosswalk warning sfgns • Cro�swalk warning sfgns • Crosswalk warnPng 51gns 3 Lanesl�ithout Raised Median AA�T: � 15,+��1� �1 lane in each direct�on with a two-way left-turn �ane} �3fl �mph • Parking r�trict�ons on cra�swalk appraach • Crosswalk lighting • Advanre 5top Here far Pedestrlans slgn and sta�p line • In-street pedestrian crassing sign • Curb extension • Pede�trlan refuge lsland • Rectangular Rapldflash�ng Beacan • Pede�trlan hybrid beaeon 35 mph • Parking restrictlans on crtresswalk apprc�ach 5W • Crosswalk lightin� • Advance 5top Here for Pedestrlsns sfgn and stop line • Pedestrian hybrid beacon • Curb extensian • Pedestrlan refuge lsland �4� mph • Parking restrlctions an cross�uwalk approach • Crosswalk lighting • Advanre 5top Here for Redestrians sign and st�p Ilne • Pedestrian hybrld beacon • Curb extension i Redestrian refiage island i Crosswalk pavement marking • Crosswalk pavement marking • Crt�sswalk pavement marking • Crosswalkwarr�ing �Igns • Crosswalk warning slgns � Crosswalkwarning sign5 4�- Lan€s� VUith Rai�ed Nledian �IADT: ��9,�QQ �� vr rrvr�e lanes in eaeh di�eeti�n} �3D mph • ParkPng restrlcdans on crosswalk appraach • Crasswalk Ilghting � Crnsswalk pavement marking • Crasswalkwarning si�ns = Advance 5top Here fnr RedesMans sign and stap Ifne 35 mph • Parking resMctlans on crasswalk �pproach • Cro�walk lighting • Cro�swalk pavement marking • Crosswalk w�rning slgns • Advance 5tap H�re for Pedestrlans slgn and stop line � �4o mpn • Parkln� restrlcdons an crosswalk appro�ch • Cr�sswalk Ilghting • Advance 5top Here for Pedestrians sign and �top Ilne • Pedestrian hybrld be�con • Curb extensian • Curb extension • Curb e�ension = Reetangular R�pid-Flashing Beacon • Rectangular Rapidflashing Beacnn • 4-ta-3 Lane Conver�ion • 4-tn-3 Lane Conver�sion • 4-ta-3 Lane Converslan • Pedestrian hybrfd beacnn • Pedestrian hybrld beacon • Crossv+►alk pavement marking • Crosswalkwarningsfgns 4+ L�nes ��th Raised �Vledia� AADT: �,ovv-15,ovo �� or more lanes in ea�h dire�tivn} �30 mph • Parking restrictions an cra�4walk approach • Crosswalk lighting • Advance 5top Here fnr Pedestrlans sfgn and stop line • Curb extension • RectangularRapldflashing B+eacnn • 4-to-3 Lane Conversian • Pedestrian hybrid beaean 35 mph • Parking re�tric�ons an cro�swalk approach • Cro�swalk lighting • Advan�e 5top Here fnr Pedestrians si�n t and stap Ilne • Rect�angular Rapid-Flashi�t� Beacon • Pedestr�an hybrid beacon • Curb extenslfln • 4-to-3 Lane Conversion � `. �40 mph • Parking restricNons an crasswalk approach • Crosswalk lighting • Advance 5tnp H+ere far Pedestrfans sfgn and stop line • Pedestrlan hybrid beacon • Curb extension • 4-to-3 Lane Canverslan • Crosswalk pavement marking • Crasswalk pavement marking • Cra�sswalk pavement marking • Crosswalk warning slgns • Crasswralk warning signs • Crosswalk warning slgn� 4�- L�n�s'�IUit� ��aised �Me�ia�n AADTi �" � ��QO �2 or mare lanes in e�aeh �directian} 530 mph • Parkfng restrictians on ��walk approach • Crasswalk lighting � Advance Stop Here for Pedestrians �ign and �top Ifne - Rectangular Rapid-Flashfng Beacan • Pede�tri�n hybrid beacan • Curb extensian � 4-to-3 Lane Conversion 35 mph • Rarking restrirtions an crnsswalkapprt�ach • Crnsswalk lighting • Advance 5tap Here for Pedestrfans slgn and stop fine • Pedestrian hybrid beac�n • Curb extenslon • 4-to-3 Lane Conversion � � z4fl mph * Parkln� restrfctlons on crosswalk approach • Crossw�lk lighting • Advanr.� Stop Here f�r Pedestrlans �ign and stop Ilne � Pedestrian hybrfd beacan • Curb extension • 4-to-3 Lane Conversion • Crosswalk pavement m�rking • Crosswalk paVement rnarking � Crosswalk pavement marking � Crosswalk warnfng slgns • Crosswalk warnin� sfgns • Crc�sswalk warnPng slgns 4+ Lanesll�ithout Raised Median AADT: �9,�a+D {� ar more lanes in each directivn} �30 mph • Parking r�trictlons on cr�swalk approach • [rosswalk lighting • Crnsswalk pavement rnarking • Crasswalk warning �Igns • Advance 5tap Here for Pedestrians s�gn an� stop line • Curb extension • Pede�trian refuge Island • Rect�ngularRapldflashing BeaEon • 4 to-3 Lane Canver5ion • Pedestrlan h�rhrid beacon 35 mph • ParWng resM�tlons on crnsswalk approach • Crosswalk lighting • Adwance 5tap H�re f�r Pedestrlans slgn and stop line • Redestrian refuge island • Curb extensian • Rectangular Rapid-�lashing Beacon • 4-ta-3 Lane Converslon • Pedestrfan hybrid beacon • Crosswalk pavement marking • �rnssrn►alk warning sfgns = z4fl mpl� � Parking restrictlans on tr�s�v+►alkapproach • Crossv+�alk Ilghting • Rdvance 5top Here for Pede�+trlans �ign and stnp Ilne • Pedestrian refuge island • Ped�strian hybrfd beacon • Curb extension • 4-tfl-3 Lane Conversfon • Cras�walk pavement marking * Crosswalkwarnfng slgns 4+ Lanes�lithout Raised Median AADT: �,voa � �,00v �Z or m�re lane� in eaeh directivn} �3� mph • Parking restrictians on crasswalkapproach • Crosswalk lighting • Advance 5top Here far P+edestrlans sl�n and stap line � Redestrian refuge island • Curb extension « Rectangular Rapld-Flsshing Beacon • 4-ta-3 Lane Conver�lfln • Pedestrian hybrid b��con 35 mph • Parking reshrfcdanson cro�walk approach • Crasswalk Ilghting • Advance Stop Here far Pedestrians sign and stop Ilne • Rectangular Rapid-Ffashing Beacon • Pedestrian refuge fsland • Pedestrian hybrid beacan = Curl� extenslan • 4-tfl-3 Lane Conversfon � z4� mph • Parking restrfcdons an crosswalk approach � Crosswalk Ilghting • Advance 5top Here far Redestrlans sign and stop IPne • Pedestrian r�fuge island � Pedestrian l�ybrid beacan • Curb extensian = 4-to-3 Lane Conversion • Crosswalk pavement marking s Crosswralk pavement markfng • Crosswalk pavement marking • Crosswalk warning s�gns • Crosswalkwarning signs i Crosswalkwarnfng slgns �+ Lanes ll�ithout Raised Median AAD�: � 15,�QQ {z vr more lanes in each directNvn) s3fl mph • Farking resttrirtions an crnsswalkapproach r • Crosswalk ffghting � Advance 5top Here for Pedestrfans sign and stnp line • R�destrian refiage island • Rectangular Rap�d-Flashing Beaflon • Pedestrian hybrid beacon • Curb extensfon � 4-to-3 Lane Cnn�ersion • �Crosswalk pavement rnarking • Crosswalk warning slgns 35 mph * Parking restrictlons on crosswalkapproach • Crasswalk light�ng • Advanc� 5top Here for Pedestrlans 51gn and stop I�ne • R�destrian refuge islsnd • Redestrian hybrid bea�fln • Curb extenslan s 4-to-3 Lane Conv�rsion • Crosswalk pavement marking • Cro�walk warnPng slgn� �� 4a mp� • RarWng resMctlons an crasswalkappraach • Crosswalk lighting • Advance Stop Here far Pedestrlans �lgn and stnp line • Redestrian refuge island • Pedestrian hybrid beacon • Curb extension • 4-tn-3 Lane Conversfon • Crosswalk pavement marking • Cro�walk warning signs :; y w r _� Published by the Mie�nesata Local I�oa�d Research �oard Minneso#a Department ofTransportation, �ffic� of Research & Innorration, 395 John Ireland Baule�ard, �ViS 33Q St. P�ul, flltiinnesota 55155 Irrb.org �� r' � 1� ��F, � -� .. �Y ■ - -4 Technology Enhanced Traffic Control Policy Purpose The CinT of Elk River seeks to optimize its existing traffic control measures in locations �uhere unique situations e�st. With evolving Technology Enhanced Traffic Control devices, it is cYucial to analyze the effectiveness of each device and determine whether their use factuallyT increases the safetyT and well-being of the public. This policyT defines how devices are evaluated and recommended for application. Devices failing to meet the guidelines established by this policy will not be considered foY installation unless theyT are a replacement to a previouslyT installed, older technology system (standard flashing beacons, etc.). Po�icy Devices considered for use include: flashing LED regulator�T (stop and yTield) and warning (curve ahead, etc.) signs, digital speed feedback signs, and rectangular rapid-flashing beacons at pedestrian crosswalks. Ne`v devices, as developed, `vill be considered for addition to the policyT. The cinr will follo`v guidance for appropriate use as provided b�T the iVlinnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MN iVIUTCD). Flashing LED Signs (Regulatory and Warning) Light Emitting Diode (LED) units may be used individually within the legend of a sign and/or the border of a sign to improve the conspicuityT or to increase the legibilityT of sign legends and borders. Prior to implementing a flashing LED sign, the following conspicuityT improvement alternatives shall first be consideYed: ■ Install an advanced `varning sign on approach to the intersection or warning condition. ■ Increase the size of the e�sting signage. ■ Install a second sign of equal or lesseY size on the left-hand side of the Yoad (if allo`ved byT MN iVIUTCD). ■ Add one or more red or orange flags (cloth or retroreflective sheeting) above a standaYd sign, with flags oriented at 45 degYees to the vertical. ■ Add a strip of retroreflective material to the sign support. Flashing regulatoryT and warning signs shall on1yT be considered for installation in situations necessitating enhanced visibilityT of the sign not accomplished byT the above treatment techniques. The cityT will follow the MnDOT Traffic Engineering Manual to create premises for use. For local road situations the manual provides instruction that use of these devices should be ]imited to locations where both of the following conditions e�st: � ■ Limited visibilityT on approach to an intersection or roadwayT condition requiring warning, as determined by the sight distance criteria foY Warrant 1 in Section 9- 4.02.012 in the Traffic Engineering Manual. ■ A historyT of crashes documented to be caused by a failure to stop or adherence to warning, and deemed preventable byT implementation of conspicuity improvements. Speed Feedback Signs These signs provide a real-time dynamic display of the driver's vehicular speed at the location wheYe speeding and safet�r has been documented as a pYoblem. When considering use of these signs, at least fouY (4) of the following conditions must be met: ■ The 85`i' peYcentile speed exceeds the posted speed limit by at least 5 MPH during the time period of concerri. ■ A speed transition aYea e�sts. ■ The area of interest is within the vicinityT of a school or other high pedestrian traffic area. ■ The posted speed is 40 MPH or less. ■ The road is under cityT jurisdiction. Installation may be considered when three (3) of the above five (5) conditions are met, and cYash data and documented repeat lane depaYtuYes can clearly be linked to excessive speed in the area of interest. Speed Feedback Signs shall also meet the following technical specifications when implemented: ■ Installation must be used in conjunction with the traditional speed limit sign. ■ When activated, the sign displa�T shall give drivers immediate feedback on their individual driving speed. ■ When traveling above the posted speed limit, the sign shall rapidly flash or have other dynamic elements. ■ When installed in association `vith school speed zones, the Speed Feedback Signs shall operate onlyT when the school speed zone is in effect. ■ The installation shall not interfere with the visibilityT and general effectiveness of anyT other signs in the area. Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs) RRFBs are user-actuated LEDs that supplement warning signs to increase awareness of a pedestrian crossing location. TheyT are activated byT a push button `vhich triggers the LEDs to displayT an irregular flash pattern which can help alert drivers of the approaching crosswalk. Prior to implementing RRFBs, the following conspicuityT improvement alternatives shall first be considered: ■ Add crosswalk pavement markings. ■ Install an advanced warning sign on approach to the crosswalk. ■ Increase the size of the e�sting signage. ■ Install a second sign of equal or lesseY size on the left-hand side of the Yoad (if allowed byT �IN MUTCD). � ■ Add one or moYe red oY orange flags (cloth oY retroreflective sheeting) above a standard sign, with flags oriented at 45 degYees to the vertical. ■ Add a strip of retroreflective material to the sign support. ■ Add an In-street Pedestrian Crossing sign. RRFBs shall on1yT be considered for installation in situarions necessitating enhanced visibilityT of the crosswalk not accomplished byT the above treatment techniques. The analyTsis for determining if RRFBs shall be used is specified in figures 4F-1 and 4F-2 from Part 4 of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices as sho`vn belo`v. Variables that influence the pYopeY pYocedure include the numbeY of pedestrians crossing at a location, the volume and speed of crossing vehicular traffic and the length of the cross�valk. Figur� 4F-1. �uidelines f�ar th� Ynsta�l�#ion of P�des#rian Mybrid Beacons+n� Low-Sp�eci R�adways sa� 440 TCIik�L OF ALL 3op PEDESTRIANS G�OSStlNG THE MA�G�Fi STREET - PE�EST�iIAh#� PER HC)lJR (PPH} zao 'GD Speeds of 35 m�sh Qr IBSS Figure 4F-2. G�aidelin�s f�r the Ir�stallatian of R��#ri�n Fiytarir� B�acons on Hi�h-Spe�d Roadways soo 404 T{]TAL OF ALL � PEE�ESTR�,4N� �RC�SSStlhF� �HE MfiJ�R �TR��T - P�OESTRIAh9� PER H(jUFP ��'PH} 24� �� peeds �i mvr� than 3�5 rnph 4 d 25P 6Q0 759 104�0 �23C1 150D 175� �4d0 MAJL�R STREET—TOT�,LO� BC�TH APRR�DR�HES— VEHICLES PER HDUR (VPW} ° Nsate: 2Q pph applies as the Icv�.�er Chreshold vol��me d 250 540 7a0 1[7Q0 125C 15C1D SiSD 2pf)p MA,7C5R STFi�ET —T[7TAL C�F E3OTW APPRQ�.CH�S — V�HI�GLES PER HDUFt {'UPH� ' N�te; � pph �.p�lies as Ih� lavrer th reshol�d v�vlume RRFBs shall be limited in use to cross`valk locations that exist at non-controlled intersections or other midblock locations where vehicular traffic would othenvise not be required to stop. Costs Annual budgets are prepared without including installation of anyT ne`v Technolog�T Enhanced Traffic Control devices due to the large and variable costs for each individual system. Requests for TechnologyT Enhanced Traffic Control devices, found to meet the guidelines established in this polic�T, shall be considered for inclusion in the follo`ving year's budget or Capital Improvement Plan. Requests for installarion within the current budget yTear found to meet the guidelines established by this policy may be consideYed if they aYe accompanied with a donation of all costs associated with the purchase, installation and maintenance of the system. Acceptance of the donation `vill be byT the CityT Council and shall not obligate the cit�T to future Yeplacement costs. Technology Enhanced Traffic Control Policy Policy History Ado ted b�r: On date Item # �