CITY OF WEST ST. PAUL 1616 HUMBOLDT AVENUE, WEST ST. PAUL, MN 55118 ______OPEN COUNCIL WORK SESSION
MUNICIPAL CENTER LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM FEBRUARY 25, 2019 5:00 P.M. 1. Roll Call
2. Review and Approve the OCWS Agenda
3. Review the Regular Meeting Consent Agenda
4. Agenda Item(s)
A. Appointment of Councilmember Eng-Sarne to Environmental Committee, Public Safety Committee and Thompson Park Advisory Board Documents:
COUNCIL REPORT - APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS.PDF
B. Update on House Bills Documents:
2019 BILL INTRODUCTIONS.PDF RESOLUTION - GRANTING BILL SUPPORT 022519.PDF
C. Debrief on the February 21, 2019 Listening Session (Neighborhood Meeting) Documents:
MINUTES - NEIGHBORHOOD MTG 2-21-19.PDF
D. Strategic Plan Update and Review Agenda Documents:
WEST ST. PAUL STRATEGIC INITIATIVES AGENDA (FINAL).PDF
E. Right of Way Obstruction Permit, No Parking Ordinance Language Addition Documents:
COUNCIL REPORT - RIGHT OF WAY OBSTRUCTION PERMIT.PDF
F. Sidewalk District/Funding Analysis Documents:
COUNCIL REPORT - OCWS SIDEWALK DISTRICT FUNDING ANALYSIS.PDF ATTACHMENT - PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE MASTER PLAN.PDF
5. Adjourn
If you need an accommodation to participate in the meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator at 651-552-4100, TDD 651-322-2323 at least 5 business days prior to the meeting www.wspmn.gov EOE/AA CITY OF WEST ST. PAUL 1616 HUMBOLDT AVENUE, WEST ST. PAUL, MN 55118 ______OPEN COUNCIL WORK SESSION
MUNICIPAL CENTER LOBBY CONFERENCE ROOM FEBRUARY 25, 2019 5:00 P.M. 1. Roll Call
2. Review and Approve the OCWS Agenda
3. Review the Regular Meeting Consent Agenda
4. Agenda Item(s)
A. Appointment of Councilmember Eng-Sarne to Environmental Committee, Public Safety Committee and Thompson Park Advisory Board Documents:
COUNCIL REPORT - APPOINTMENTS TO COMMITTEES AND COMMISSIONS.PDF
B. Update on House Bills Documents:
2019 BILL INTRODUCTIONS.PDF RESOLUTION - GRANTING BILL SUPPORT 022519.PDF
C. Debrief on the February 21, 2019 Listening Session (Neighborhood Meeting) Documents:
MINUTES - NEIGHBORHOOD MTG 2-21-19.PDF
D. Strategic Plan Update and Review Agenda Documents:
WEST ST. PAUL STRATEGIC INITIATIVES AGENDA (FINAL).PDF
E. Right of Way Obstruction Permit, No Parking Ordinance Language Addition Documents:
COUNCIL REPORT - RIGHT OF WAY OBSTRUCTION PERMIT.PDF
F. Sidewalk District/Funding Analysis Documents:
COUNCIL REPORT - OCWS SIDEWALK DISTRICT FUNDING ANALYSIS.PDF ATTACHMENT - PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE MASTER PLAN.PDF
5. Adjourn
If you need an accommodation to participate in the meeting, please contact the ADA Coordinator at 651-552-4100, TDD 651-322-2323 at least 5 business days prior to the meeting www.wspmn.gov EOE/AA
City Council Report
To: Mayor and City Council Through: Ryan Schroeder, City Manager From: Shirley Buecksler, City Clerk Date: February 25, 2019
Appointment of Councilmember Eng-Sarne to Environmental Committee, Public Safety Committee and Thompson Park Advisory Board
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: At their January 2, 2019 Organizational Meeting, Council approved appointments to committees, commissions and public agencies.
At this time, and with the appointment of Councilmember Lisa Eng-Sarne on January 28, 2019, Mayor Napier is proposing the following changes and additions to the assignments previously approved. These assignments are included on the City Council’s Consent Agenda for approval this evening:
Council Standing Committee
Public Safety Committee: Councilmember Anthony Fernandez (Chair) – appointed January 2, 2019 Councilmember Wendy Berry – appointed January 2, 2019 Councilmember Lisa Eng-Sarne – pending appointment February 25, 2019
Council Liaison to City Advisory Commission
Environmental Committee: Councilmember Lisa Eng-Sarne (replacing Councilmember Bob Pace) – pending appointment February 25, 2019
Council Appointment to Public Agencies
Thompson Park Advisory Board: Mayor Dave Napier – appointed January 2, 2019 Councilmember Bob Pace – appointed January 2, 2019 Councilmember Lisa Eng-Sarne – pending appointment February 25, 2019
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Appointments to Council Standing Committees are the Mayor’s prerogative, including appointment of the Committee Chair. Appointment of Council Liaisons to City Advisory Commissions and Public Agencies require Council approval. Discussion of the proposed appointments for Councilmember Eng-Sarne is recommended. 2019 Legislative Session
House Senate Addresses Status in House Status in Senate Bill Bill
HF461 SF771 One Time LGA in WSP Ref: Property and Local Tax Ref: Taxes
2/25 HF651 SF395 Local Option Sales Tax in WSP Ref: Property and Local Tax Ref: Taxes Hearing 50% Cost Share of Lift Station and Force Ref: Greater MN Jobs & Econ Dev. HF1308 NA Main Replacement Finance Ref: Environmental and Natural Resource HF582 SF700 $10M to Met Council for Public I&I Grants Ref: Capital Investment Finance $5M from Clean Water Funds for Private Ref: Environmental and Natural Resource Ref: Environment and Nat Resource Policy HF266 SF520 I&I Grants Finance and Legacy Finance Creates Local Cost Share Funds for HF846 Ref: Transportation Finance and Policy NA MNDOT Trunk Projects Authorizes Municipalities to Enter into a HF756 SF1161 Ref: Property & Local Tax Division Ref: Taxes Fire Protection District Authorizes the Creation of Fire Protection Ref: Vets and Military Affairs Finance and SF668 Ref: Taxes Special Taxing District Policy Provides Reimbursement for Firefighters on Ref: Vets and Military Affairs Finance HF325 SF305 Military Leaves Policy Prohibits Use of PFC's in Fire Fighting Ref: Commerce and Consumer Protection HF359 SF321 Ref: Health & Human Services Policy Foam Finance and Policy CITY OF WEST ST. PAUL DAKOTA COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 19-029
RESOLUTION GRANTING BILL SUPPORT OF HOUSE FILES 756, 325 AND 359 AND SENATE FILES 1161, 668, 305 AND 321
WHEREAS, the West St. Paul City Council has identified the need for Legislative action on a number of local and statewide initiatives; and
WHEREAS, the West St. Paul City Council desires to ensure clarity to all parties of its intent to support specific positive consideration of Bill submittals to the 2019 Minnesota State Legislature; and
WHEREAS, on February 11, 2019, the West St. Paul City Council adopted support of bills regarding Sales Tax, LGA, I&I and cost share assistance on State Transportation projects and further wishes to signal support for additional legislation; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the West St. Paul City Council that the following Bills submitted to the 2019 Minnesota State Legislature are hereby granted support:
HF756/SF1161 Authorizing Fire Protection Districts SF668 Authorizing Fire Protection Districts HF325/SF305 Providing Reimbursement for Firefighters on Military Leaves HF359/SF321 Prohibiting the Use of PFC’s in Firefighting Foam
Adopted by the City Council of the City of West St. Paul, Minnesota, this 25th day of February 2019. Attest:
Dave Napier, Mayor Shirley R Buecksler, City Clerk
City of West St. Paul Neighborhood Meeting St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church February 21, 2019, 6:00 p.m.
Mayor Napier welcomed everyone to the Neighborhood Meeting.
Present: Mayor Dave Napier Councilmembers Wendy Berry, Anthony Fernandez, John Justen and Dick Vitelli
Also Present: City Manager Ryan Schroeder Assistant Fire Chief Mark Juelfs Police Chief Bud Shaver Parks and Public Works Director/City Engineer Ross Beckwith Community Development Director Jim Hartshorn Finance Director Char Stark City Clerk Shirley Buecksler
Representative Rick Hansen
City Manager Schroeder introduced Council and Staff for the audience. He said the survey results and comments from tonight’s session, along with survey results and comments from the February 26 and 27 sessions will be brought to the Council’s Strategic Planning Meeting scheduled for March 2, 2019. City Manager Schroeder said there will be no presentation this year. Instead, Council and Staff will make a few comments as to where we are as a city, have an interactive survey with the audience, and listen to what our residents have to say.
City Manager Schroeder discussed the cost of Robert Street and how Staff is working to solve that debt. He said there are currently five or six bills that Representative Hansen and Senator Kline have introduced that could directly or indirectly solve issues in West St. Paul. He said that he and Mayor Napier were at the Capitol last week testifying in support of Bills for I&I. On Monday, Councilmember Berry will be at the Capitol to testify on the Local Option Sales Tax legislation.
City Manager Schroeder also discussed the City budget and said transparency is an important piece for the City. He said we encourage residents to participate in events like this. In addition, if residents have a question on any topic, they are welcome to email or call anyone at the City or stop in to City Hall. He said we encourage everyone to come in, ask questions, and let their opinions be known.
Question from the audience: With the fixing of Robert Street, it has brought in more business but how has that impacted the City’s tax revenues?
City Manager Schroeder answered and said there has been additional market value rated on individual parcels, some of which are buildings that were torn down to create new, so there
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is a lag in tax receipts. He said some have been TIF projects, which means the end user uses the money for development costs. He said there has been a positive increase.
Chief Shaver provided instructions and started the survey. He said we are hoping for comments and questions from the audience about the results.
Interactive Survey – Questions, Answers and Comments
Survey Question #1
My age is: A. 17 or under B. Between 18-24 C. Between 25-34 D. Between 35-44 E. Between 45-54 F. Between 55-64 G. 65 or over
Result: The majority answered G, 65 or over.
Survey Question #2
I have lived in West St. Paul for: A. Less than 5 years B. 5-10 years C. 11-15 years D. 16-20 years E. 21-25 years F. 26-30 years G. Over 30 years
Result: The majority answered G, Over 30 years, followed by A, Less than 5 years.
Chief Shaver said a lot of young families are moving into West St. Paul and asked the audience for some of the reasons why they have either moved here or have stayed in West St. Paul. The audience’s responses included:
Affordable housing Closest to work Streets plowed well Good location between west and east metro Bought house for walkability and biking
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Comment from audience: It would be useful to have basic demographics about West St. Paul at these sessions, including information on how the population has changed over the past five years.
Chief Shaver said the City relies on the Census, which is done every 10 years. The next Census will be conducted in 2020.
Survey Question #3
I live in Ward: A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. Don’t know
Result: The majority of the audience live in Wards 2 and 3.
Survey Question #4
How would you rate the overall quality of life in your neighborhood? A. Excellent B. Very good C. Good D. Average E. Fair F. Poor
Result: The majority of the audience answered B, Very Good.
Chief Shaver asked the audience what it would take to get that quality rating to excellent.
Comments from the audience included bike paths, sidewalks, and a better solution for sidewalk snow removal. One resident said their plow driver is the best and they love him for the work he does but sometimes the snow is taken from one side of the street to the other and their driveways and sidewalks get plowed in after they’ve cleaned them.
Another resident said a plan for sidewalks should be brought to the Strategic Planning Meeting. We are getting younger families in our community and we need to invest in what is going to make this city great. We need to make walkability better.
Councilmember Fernandez asked the audience if they think sidewalk assessments should be stretched to include the entire community. One resident responded and said when the new road and sidewalk was put in, they were assessed for it, they maintain it, and he said it’s all
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part of being a property owner. He added that he would rather have sidewalks and bike paths so kids can be kids and use them. He also suggested that everyone be a good neighbor and help their elderly neighbors. He suggested that if someone doesn’t shovel their sidewalk, that they be fined $100.
Another resident said sidewalks build a great community, especially with younger families. She said the sidewalk is why she has so many trick-or-treaters at Halloween.
Chief Shaver asked the audience what businesses they would like to see in their neighborhood or along Robert Street.
The audience responses included: Duluth Trading Kohl’s Keep the YMCA in West St. Paul Brew Pub Book Store Medical Clinic Good Employers Dog Park Hy-Vee; More Grocery Stores Move YMCA to Kmart Lot Continue Footgolf More Nature Preservation Areas
One resident said we don’t need another grocery store and added that Hy-Vee will be the fifth grocery store in a two-mile stretch. She said she would like to see more support of the YMCA and what they bring to the community. She added that it is a unique parcel of land.
City Manager Schroeder said the purchase agreement is only between the two parties, Hy-Vee and the YMCA.
Another resident said we need to advertise the amenities we have in our community and have events at different locations. She said many residents don’t know where our parks are located. She would also like to see more kid-oriented activities.
Survey Question #5
How would you rate the overall quality of life in West St. Paul (outside of your neighborhood)? A. Excellent B. Very good C. Good D. Average E. Fair F. Poor
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Result: The majority answered C, Good.
The next survey questions are weighted response questions and the audience could give three responses, the first being worth three points, the second worth two points, and the third response worth one point.
Survey Question #6
What is the most serious issue currently facing West St. Paul (top 3 in order)? A. Property/Housing Maintenance, neighborhood quality and stability B. Crime C. Property taxes D. Attracting jobs and employment E. Attracting shopping and restaurants F. Environmental issues G. Improving walkability, bike trails H. Improving parks and open space
Representative Hansen said he just came from the Capitol where they heard bills on public and private infrastructure for I&I. He said he feels confident about these bills. Representative Hansen said they will hear the bill on the Local Option Sales Tax on Monday, February 25. He said there is also a bill to pay down some of the debt from Robert Street. He said he is working on MNLARS right now and hopes to have something for Deputy Registrars in the next week. Representative Hansen said there is a program for a program called “No Child Left Inside” to get kids outdoors. He told everyone to feel free to contact him anytime. He also suggested that residents contact the Governor because it will make a difference and show public interest. Representative Hansen said Robert Street debt is his top priority and the key is to get some additional support for West St. Paul. Representative Hansen invited everyone to come to the Capitol and watch. He said they need public input when hearing bills and invites everyone to testify in support.
Mayor Napier thanked Representative Hansen for the hard work he has done for this community over the years.
Results: The results in order of priority were A, Property/Housing Maintenance, Neighborhood Quality and Stability, followed by G, Improving Walkability, Bike Trails, and C, Property Taxes.
Comments included maintenance of rental properties, reaching out to minority groups to create a better quality of life for them, and the quality of infrastructure.
Councilmember Justen noted that we need to realize that we cannot compare our community to a newer community such as Woodbury. Mayor Napier agreed and said we need to compare our community with other first ring suburbs.
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Councilmember Fernandez asked if the audience thinks the perception of West St. Paul is that homes here are deteriorating.
Comments included the need for grants for minor repairs or putting in a fence, abandoned homes in the community, and stability of knowing who your neighbors are and that they are going to stay and knowing who is on your block.
Mayor Napier acknowledged Community Development Director Hartshorn and his Staff for the work they have done in the community, compared to six or more years ago. Everyone applauded.
Chief Shaver said the City’s website includes “Report a Concern” where residents can submit comments or a photo of an issue in the community. He suggested they include their contact information if they want to be contacted by Staff with the progress on this issue.
Chief Shaver noted that the City could add links on the website with information on where homeowners can apply for grants for home improvements.
Survey Question #7
In what area(s) should the City commit more resources (top 3 in order)? A. Infrastructure replacement or maintenance B. Police C. Fire D. Parks maintenance E. Recreation programming F. Debt retirement G. Trails & sidewalks H. None I. Other
Results: The results in order of priority were A, Infrastructure Replacement or Maintenance, G, Trails & Sidewalks, and F, Debt Retirement.
Survey Question #8
What park or facility do you frequent most often (top 3 in order)? A. Sports dome (RAC) B. Ice arena (John V. Hoene) C. Outdoor swimming pool D. Marthaler Park E. Garlough Park F. Sports Complex (at Oakdale/Wentworth) G. Thompson County Park H. Harmon Park
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I. Trail System J. My neighborhood park (Orme, Kennedy, Oakdale, Dodd, Weschcke, Southview, Emerson, Mud Lake, Haskell)
Results: The results in order of priority were G, Thompson County Park, followed by a tie between E, Garlough Park, and H, Harmon Park.
Comments were that they like the playground, events, trails and tennis courts.
Survey Question #9
What is the most important when choosing a community to live (top 3 in order)? A. Quality of schools B. Low crime C. Proximity to shopping and restaurants D. Proximity to night life and entertainment E. Quality of parks and open space F. Walkability, trails and sidewalks G. Access to public transit H. Proximity to employment I. Neighborhood aesthetics and cleanliness
Results: The results in order of priority were A, Quality of Schools, followed by a tie between C, Proximity to Shopping and Restaurants, and I, Neighborhood Aesthetics and Cleanliness.
One resident commented that the Police Department does a great job. Chief Shaver said if residents have a feeling of being safe, no matter what is going on in the community, then the Police Department is doing their job right. He said it is a balance between Police, Fire and Public Works.
Mayor Napier said the responses show that we have a strong community.
Survey Question #10
How do you receive most of your information about West St. Paul (top 3 in order)? A. City newsletter (What’s Happening in West St. Paul) B. City website C. City Facebook/Twitter D. Other social media groups (WSP Neighbors, Conversations in WSP, etc.) E. St. Paul Pioneer Press F. Minneapolis Star Tribune G. Southwest Review H. Cable Television (NDC4) I. Word of mouth, friends, relatives
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Results: The results in order of priority were A, City Newsletter (What’s Happening in West St. Paul), D, Other Social Media Groups (WSP Neighbors, Conversations in WSP, etc.), and C, City Facebook/Twitter.
Chief Shaver said credit goes to Assistant City Manager Sherrie Le and Marketing & Communications Manager Dan Nowicki for the City newsletter.
Mayor Napier thanked Chief Shaver for conducting the survey.
Mayor Napier introduced Assistant Fire Chief Mark Juelfs and congratulated him on his promotion to replace Fire Chief Mike Pott.
One resident asked about clearing snow around fire hydrants. Assistant Chief Juelfs said they ask citizens to help out while they are out shoveling but that there is no requirement for residents to clear them. He said they sent out crews last week and this week but with the recent snow and more on the way, they will need to start all over again. He said if residents can help, they would appreciate it.
A resident asked about the animal ordinance and if the Council will be looking at removing the requirement for licensing pets. Chief Shaver said pet licenses are required so owners keep up on vaccinating their pets. He said they are looking at changing the term of the license to match the length of the vaccine.
A resident asked about the tunnel that will go under Robert Street and why it wasn’t done at the same time as Robert Street. Mayor Napier said this is a County project. City Manager Schroeder said the County is anticipating construction to begin in 2020.
Mayor Napier said the County did a study and found that there are about 100,000 users a year on the regional trail but the trail stops at Marthaler Park right after the tunnel at Dodge Nature Center. He said the tunnel will be a connective link to the trail in South St. Paul.
One resident asked about construction on Wentworth. City Engineer Beckwith said the project will start this summer and the bid opening is next week.
Mayor Napier said he has been challenged, along with Mayors in surrounding cities, to collect as much food as possible for Neighbors, Inc. He said Planning Commissioner Samantha Green is pushing hard to collect food from our community. He also noted that Neighbors, Inc. was recently at Cub Foods bagging food and collecting groceries and monetary donations. Mayor Napier said we need to come together as a community and help our neighbors.
Karen Vavreck said questions on the food drive can be sent to City Clerk Buecksler at [email protected] to be forwarded to her or Samantha Green.
Mayor Napier said there will be flyers about the food drive at City Hall.
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Mayor Napier said we need to plan for a vision that our Committee Members, Council and Staff can use. He said he would like to end up with a vision so everyone can see what will be happening in our community and said he’s excited to get this started. Mayor Napier said he will give a State of the City Address in mid-April to share the vision we just built.
Mayor Napier said he is proud to represent West St. Paul. He said we have great things to do with a Council that is completely on board and excited to get started.
Mayor Napier thanked Staff for the work they do and thanked all of the residents for coming to the Neighborhood Meeting this evening.
The meeting ended at 7:59 p.m.
Shirley Buecksler City Clerk/Recorder
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City of West St. Paul Setting 2019-2020 Strategic Priorities Annotated Meeting Agenda
Location: Harmon Park
Date: March 2, 2019
Time: 8:00 am
Agenda details:
I. 10:15 am – Introduction and Overview (Jim) a. Why we are here – affirm goals for today b. Ground rules
II. 10:30 am – Background for setting 2019-2020 Strategic Priorities a. Mission/Vision/Strategic Priorities i. Brief overview of concepts (Jim) ii. Are Mission/Vision still reflective of our values/priorities? (If not, discuss what needs to be changed) (All)
b. Review of 2018 City Council Strategic Priorities – including surprises, what went well and not so well, etc. (Ryan & staff)
c. Report on Neighborhood Meeting data (Ryan and staff)
d. Small group discussion (Three groups – mixed Council and staff) i. Strategic Priorities dealt with effectively during past year – (Why; any common reasons for success? Any important issues dealt with that were not Strategic Priorities?) ii. Strategic Priorities not as effectively dealt with during past year, if any – (Why and what did we learn?) iii. Implications for 2019-2020 – (Any Strategic Priorities or components to be carried over?)
e. Small group reports (Each group selects a reporter)
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III. 12:15 pm - Lunch
IV. 12:45 pm – Identifying Strategic Priorities for 2019-2020 a. Life cycle of city councils (Jim)
b. Small group discussion i. Is there a gap between what City currently provides and what citizens need? (Refer to Neighborhood Meeting data and other information sources) ii. Top five or six strategic priorities facing the City in 2019-2020, considering: 1. Importance (Contribute to long-term mission, goals) 2. Urgency (Requires “immediate” attention) 3. Resource availability (Can this be accomplished within current or programmed resources?) 4. Obstacles to success (In addition to financial resources, are there any other major obstacles? Can they realistically be addressed?)
c. Small group reports
d. Discussion i. How do these fit into Vision/Priorities? ii. Are revisions needed? iii. Have we missed anything?
V. 2:15 pm – Selection of 2019-2020 City Council Strategic Priorities a. Discussion – voting – agreement
b. Council expectations for each Strategic Priority i. What will be done? ii. Who will do it? iii. By when?
VI. 3:15 pm – Adjournment
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City Council Report
To: Mayor and City Council Through: Ryan Schroeder, City Manager From: Manila Shaver, Chief of Police Date: February 25, 2019
Parking Ordinance, Chapter 27, Modification, Right of Way Permits
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
For one reason or another, a West St. Paul resident may want to place a construction dumpster or storage unit in the roadway. Placing obstructions in the roadway may have consequences with parking, street repair or maintenance, driver sight lines, and other issues. As such, the City has an interest in knowing when an object will be placed in the right of way. The City does not have a system or software to track this activity, but instead, like most communities, relies on the County’s right of way software. For a $125 fee, West St. Paul residents can go onto the Dakota County website and apply for a Right of Way Obstruction Permit (click HERE). The software notifies City staff of the application and staff can mitigate any potential issue beforehand.
One potential issue with a Right of Way Obstruction Permit is the inability of a permit holder to place a dumpster or storage pod in a desirable location because of public parking on City streets. For example, a rubbish hauler is on site to place a dumpster in front of a home being repaired, but cannot due to vehicles being legally parked there. Likewise, once a dumpster is full and the rubbish hauler responds to retrieve it, the dumpster cannot be loaded due to a vehicle parked too close to it. It is anticipated permit holders would call for City staff to respond and solve these issues, but there is nothing in City Code providing staff with any type of authority.
While the engineering department has not found this to be an overwhelming issue, with the recent increase in parking issues and the growing number of vehicles being parked on City streets, this issue may occur with more frequency.
The police department has been requested to examine this issue and prepare a proposal to mitigate potential concerns. To accomplish this, police department staff will be working with the engineering department and the City Attorney to develop draft ordinance language to allow for a temporary no parking area. In general, the new language would allow for a resident, with an approved Right of Way Obstruction Permit, to purchase no parking signs from the City. If the no parking signs are posted as described and at the permit holder’s request, the police department would have the authority to tow any vehicles found in violation. Of course, the responding officer would attempt to resolve the matter without having to tow, but there might be the need to have the authority to do so. If a permit holder chooses or fails to purchase the no parking signs, the permit holder does so at their own risk of being able to use a particular right of way space.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
Staff Time and Material - The City would need to purchase an ample supply of signs ($3.00 to $5.00 each) to have on hand and City staff would have to conduct the sale of the signs and document which permit holder has purchased the signs.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Provide any feedback or suggestions to make the drafting of any ordinance language changes efficient and in line with what the Council would expect. It is anticipated to have a first reading at the Council’s March 11th meeting and a second reading at the March 25th Council meeting. With the construction season starting soon, this time line should work well.
City Council Report
To: Mayor and City Council Through: Ryan Schroeder, City Manager From: Ross Beckwith, Public Works & Parks Director/City Engineer Date: February 25, 2019 Sidewalk District Funding Analysis
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
The City’s Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan from 2011 (attached) includes a map which identifies priority projects (Sheet E-10). Many of these have been completed or are in the queue for construction and result in providing an off street connection from one end to the other (ex. sidewalk on one side). However, they may not be the total build (ex. trail on one side and sidewalk on the other) as stated in the plan. In order to identify a total cost and then how to fund it the first step is to re-examine the goals which are currently in the plan.
There are missing links in the priority project map which are needed to make a basic connection from A to B. Gaps in the system:
Livingston Ave. to Oakdale Ave. via grade separated crossing at Robert Street. o Dakota County looking to make this connection as part of the River to River Greenway Trail. City received $2.2M grant for the crossing and the County will provide remaining funding. Construction likely in 2020 or 2021.
Bidwell St. from Thompson Ave. to Butler Ave. o The City recently re-applied for Safe Routes to School Grant, but was unsuccessful. The project includes a concrete walk on the east side of Bidwell Street. This is about a $1M project.
Butler Ave. from Delaware Ave. to Smith Ave. and from Stassen Lane to Trunk Highway 52. There is no sidewalk along these two stretches, otherwise the link is connected. This is about $600k to $900k project depending on right of way needs and/or retaining walls and fencing. Keep in mind this only gets us a connection along that corridor. The plan states that the ultimate build on Butler Ave. should be a trail on the south side and a sidewalk on the north side. A trail on the south side would cost $3M-$4M due to the permanent and temporary right of way needs and/or retaining walls.
Thompson Avenue from Robert Street east should get the majority of a trail/walk installed with the redevelopment of the YMCA and golf course properties. The remaining 720 feet between the two would cost between $180k and 280k.
The River to River Trail through Garlough Park and Marthaler Park. The City received a Dakota County SHIP grant in 2017 to complete the feasibility study for this trail section. The segment through Garlough Park will cost about $250k and the segment in Marthaler from Kraft Rd to just west of the existing parking lot will cost about $150k. The final segment from the parking lot to the corner of Humboldt and Wentworth is part of the Marthaler Park master plan and estimated to cost about $300k. The master plan also calls for a trailhead building at a cost of $500k. Dakota County has pledged a $500k cost share for the Marthaler segment and trailhead building.
Other major segment gaps:
Delaware Ave. from Dodd Road to Marie Avenue. Dakota County will be looking at this project starting in about 5 years for a project likely in 8-10 years. A reconstructed Delaware Ave. would include trail on one or both sides; County standard is both sides.
2019 proves to be a big construction year for completing some major stretches of the plan.
Marie Ave. will get a 10-foot trail on the south side from Robert St. to Oakdale Avenue. Oakdale Ave. will get a 10-foot trail on the east side from Mendota Road to Wentworth Avenue. Livingston Ave. will get a 5-foot concrete walk between Mendota Road and Wentworth Avenue. Wentworth Avenue will get an 8-foot trial on the north side from Delaware Ave. to Humboldt Ave. and on the south side from Charlton St. to the City’s Sports Dome.
A few roadblocks to installing sidewalk/trail in established areas are the removal of boulevard trees, winter maintenance and relocation of private utilities.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Adding trail or sidewalk in established residential/commercial may be thought of as just excavating, adding gravel and paving. However there is also curb replacement, pedestrian ramps, turf restoration and replacement of a portion of every driveway you cross in order to meet ADA standards. Plus you have surveying, design, staking, inspection and materials testing. This assumes that we have adequate right of way and the slopes are flat behind the curb, two factors which are seldom true. Once we add right-of- way costs and/or retaining walls we’re seeing projects come in around $250-$400 per linear foot or $1.3M-$2.1M per mile.
Federal grants are a great way to offset costs, however they come with their own set of requirements for design, construction, materials testing and project administration which increases the overall project cost and delivery timeline.
The 2019 sidewalk and trail projects previously mentioned come with a price tag of over $4M. About $2M of that comes from federal grants, and the remainder is funded by Dakota County and the City.
The Livingston Ave. sidewalk from Mendota Rd. to Wentworth Ave. will cost approximately $190,000. The current assessment policy states that 100% of new sidewalk will be assessed to all properties along the street. There is no lighting or sidewalk proposed north of Wentworth Ave. and the assessment is $63/foot. In 2018 the Bernard St. assessments were $60/foot.
The current Livingston Ave. assessment between Mendota Road and Wentworth is $70/foot. Assessing 100% of sidewalk adds $19/foot Assessing 50% of sidewalk adds $10/foot and City finances an additional $95,000 Assessing 25% of sidewalk adds $5/foot and City finances an additional $142,500 Assessing 0% of the sidewalk means the City finances an additional $190,000
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff is looking for discussion on overall Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan priorities and funding options for the new Livingston Avenue sidewalk.
Attachment: Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan 2011 the City of WEST SAINT PAUL Pe d e s t r i a n a n d Bi c y c l e MASTER PLAN
12.05.11
Prepared by the City of WEST SAINT PAUL Hoisington Koegler Group For More Information:
Ben Boike City Planner/Zoning Administrator City of West St. Paul 651-552-4134 [email protected]
Maps: Regional Context Map 11 Existing Pedestrian and Bicycle Conditions Map 13 Needs Assessment Map 17 Pedestrian and Bicycle Framework Map 22 Pedestrian and Bicycle Treatment Map 26 Priority Project Map 48
Tables: Pedestrian and Cyclist User Profiles 21 Pedestrian and Bicycle Framework Table 23 Pedestrian and Bicycle Treatment Recommendations Table 27 Traffic Calming Devices 34-36 Priority Project List 49 Cost Considerations of Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements 52
CONTENTS
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1. Introduction...... 1 Background - 2 Plan Need - 2 Benefits of Walking and Biking - 4 Planning Context and Foundation Documents - 6 Planning Process - 8 2. Existing Conditions and needs...... 9 Existing Conditions - 10 Existing Travel Characteristics - 14 Needs - 15 3. the pedestrian and bicycle plan...... 19 Types of Pedestrian and Bicycle Trips and Facility Needs - 20 Walk-Bike Framework - 20 Walk-Bike Treatments - 24 Robert St. Corridor - 28 Best Practices - 29 Complete Streets - 29 Maintenance - 31 Road Diets - 32 Traffic Calming - 33 Safe Crossings - 37 Universal Design - 39 Safe Routes for Seniors and Safe Routes to School - 39 Connections to Transit - 41 Wayfinding - 42 Support Facilities - 43 Education, Programs, Marketing, and Promotion - 44 4. implementation...... 45 Priority Projects - 46 Measuring Success - 46 Tools for Success and On-Going Actions - 47 Funding and Partnerships - 51 Funding Options - 54 Appendix Public Input SUMmary...... 59 Executive summary Executive summary
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Executive Summary Planning Process The West St. Paul Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Planning Background process began in April 2011 and was completed in October 2011. Stakeholder and community involvement were key components The City of West St. Paul (population 19,540) is a developed of the planning process to better understand existing conditions, community located in northern Dakota County just south of partnership opportunities and community needs and desires. the City of Saint Paul. The City has been working with the The planning process included: Dakota County Active Living Partnership to assess active living conditions and suggest policy changes that would encourage • Information was gathered at the West St. Paul increased physical activity in daily routines. Community Open House held May 18, 2011.
This Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan is a tool to guide the • A Community Open House, held June 14, 2011, long-term efforts (25 years or more) to physical projects, programs where community members were invited to provide and policies that will support walking and biking in West St. Paul input on issues, needs and opportunities. to encourage healthy, active living and provide transportation • On-Line Pedestrian and Bicycle Questionnaire, choices. The goal of this plan is make recommendations to help available in May and June which had 127 respondents. to transform West St. Paul into a community where choosing • Updates to the Parks and Recreation Advisory walking and biking are safe, convenient and enjoyable recreation Committee throughout the planning process. and transportation options for all users. • City Council and Planning Commission provided Funding for this Master Plan was provided by a grant from the input on the working draft Master Plan August 22, Minnesota State Health Improvement Program (SHIP) through 2011. the Dakota County Active Living Partnership, the Dakota • A Community Open House was held September 13, County Public Health Department and a grant from Blue Cross 2011, to review the draft plan and to identify priority Blue Shield of Minnesota. projects.
Existing Conditions With its compact size (5 square miles) largely developed character, and close proximity to regional employment and entertainment destinations (less than 3 miles from downtown
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St. Paul and Eagan), West St. Paul has the potential to be a Safety haven for pedestrians and bicyclists. Though some areas of West There is a need for: St. Paul are friendly to walking and biking, the city lacks a city- wide connected pedestrian and bicycle network. The northern • Dedicated ped-bike facilities (sidewalks and bikeways) portion of the City has a traditional grid street network and on collector and arterial roads and bus routes. many of these streets have existing sidewalks. The central and • Traffic calming on ped-bike routes. southern portions have newer residential neighborhoods with • Better education and enforcement of traffic laws for all single family homes on larger lots and a less connected street users: vehicles, bicyclists and pedestrians. network with cul-de-sacs, dead-end streets and few sidewalks. • Safety improvements at intersections, particularly at Outside of trails in parks, and the North Urban Regional Trail, Robert St. there are few on or off-road facilities for bicyclists. The Robert • Safe bicycle and pedestrian facilities for the most St. commercial corridor is a community destination, but its vulnerable populations, the very young and very old. automobile orientation today makes it unsafe and unpleasant to access by walking or biking and crossing it poses a barrier to non- Convenience motorized transportation. There is a need for:
• Better connections to important community Benefits of Walking and Biking destinations. Today, communities across the United States face multiple • Making the Robert St. Corridor more pedestrian and challenges: increasing health care costs due to high obesity rates; bicycle tolerant with sidewalk connections on all major traffic congestion; decreasing municipal resources; and increasing streets leading to Robert St. and connections from concerns about the environment. Fortunately, promoting walking sidewalks on Robert St. to building entries. and biking can be part of the solution for all of these issues. • Connections to regional trails and routes.
Needs Enjoyment Pedestrian and Bicycle needs are based on analysis of existing There is a need for: conditions, input from City Council, Parks and Recreation • Education and enforcement of existing snow shoveling Advisory Committee, Planning Commission, Environmental ordinance for better clearance of sidewalks in winter. Committee, City Staff, and the community. • Way-finding signage to key destinations.
Executive summary E-3 sidewalk off-road trails
• Support facilities such as bike racks, secure bike • Other local streets also provide access but are low parking, showers and lockers at employment volume residential streets where bicycles and walking destinations. can be compatible with vehicles without special • Programs to encourage walking and biking. designation or treatments. Trails or sidewalks for walking are a priority for all designated The Pedestrian And Bicycle Plan routes. The Bike-Walk Framework Map summarizes the route Walk-Bike Framework hierarchy with definitions of route purpose, intended users, preferred treatments and support facilities that respond to the The walk-bike framework identifies pedestrian and bicycle route purpose, anticipated users, traffic conditions and available routes within the City of West St. Paul to create a comprehensive space. and connected walk-bike system. The framework is based on a hierarchy of routes: Regional, Main, Local, and Access. Each Walk-Bike Treatments type performs a specific function. The routes identified on the framework will use a combination • Regional routes provide long distance uninterrupted of treatments: sidewalks, off-road trails, and on-road bikeways travel for commuters and recreational users. Grade to create a comprehensive and connected walking and biking separated crossings and routing though scenic open network that is appropriate for all ages and abilities. Suggested spaces provide expedient, safe and enjoyable routes walk and bike treatments along all routes are shown in the Walk- through multiple communities. Bike Treatment Map and are listed on the Walk-Bike Treatment Recommendations. • Main routes facilitate long distance travel for commuters and recreation and create connections to Suggested treatments are based on a variety of factors including: regional trails, adjacent communities and regional route type, safety, traffic volumes, available right-of-way, available parks. road width, presence of existing facilities, etc. The suggested • Local routes allow for mobility within the city and treatments are considered ‘ideal’, flexibility and time will be provide connections to city destinations: schools, needed to implement the plan. parks and commercial areas. • Access routes connect Main and Local routes to the front door of a given destination.
E-4 West St Paul Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan 2011 bike lanes bike boulevards bike routes
Recommended Treatment Types: The Robert St. Corridor Sidewalk – An off-street concrete walking path, typically Robert St. is West St. Paul’s “Main Street,” but lacks pedestrian parallel to streets. accommodations needed to make it a pleasant place to walk. The Redevelopment Design Framework Plan (November 2000) Off-road Trails – A paved multi-use path parallel to the defines pedestrian friendly concepts to improve the walking street separated by a 5’ minimum boulevard. Used for walking, environment of the Robert St. District. Some key design strategies running, biking and in-line skating. from the plan that should be implemented with redevelopment Bike Route – On-road treatment, bicycles share the roadway include: with automobile traffic. May have a signing as sharrow (arrow • Gain easements to create a larger pedestrian zone. and bike symbol) or other pavement markings, bike route signs and/or a road shoulder that can be used for cycling. • Consolidate driveways (fewer curb-cuts).
Bike Lane – A striped on-road lane solely for bike use. • Create center medians and dedicated turn lanes for pedestrian crossing refuge and traffic control. Bike Boulevard - an on-street treatment where bicycles share the roadway with automobile traffic. The street is designed • Add streetscape amenities (trees, lighting, benches, etc.) for so bicycle travel is a comfortable and safe mode of transportation. traffic calming and pedestrian comfort. Heavy emphasis on traffic calming, signage and pavement • Create shared parking lots with landscaped pedestrian markings. Traffic calming techniques may include bump-outs, connections to/from building entries. median islands, diverters, small traffic circles and landscaping. Bicycle travel along Robert St. is constrained by lack of right-of- Works best on low traffic volume streets. way and very high traffic volumes. This plan recommends bicycle travel be routed on streets that parallel Robert St. with connections created along streets to key Robert St. intersections.
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"" " " " "" pedestrian and bicycle framework MAP " " " " " " CITY" OF ST PAUL " "" " To Smith " Kennedy Park "" Cherokee Bridge " Existing ped " " " Park " " bridge over 52
" " ANNAPOLIS ""ST "" " " S St. Michael’s " " ES & "" " " " Church Albert Park
SMITH AVE SMITH Haskell Park " BERNARD ST "" " "" " " " Harmon Field " Dodd Park " Emerson" Park " " Oakdale Park " "" " " " Heritage MS CITY OF LILYDALE OF CITY "" " " BUTLER AVE"" " " " " " "" " "" "" " " "" St. Joseph’s " " ES & Church Seek bikeway " " " "" " " " " parallel to " Moreland St. Croix " Orme Park Robert St w/ ES swimming pool Lutheran HS " redevelopment " "" " " MORELAND" AVE" " "" " " " " " " " " Thompson County OAKDALE AVE OAKDALE Park "" Mud Lake " Park " " Kaposia Park " EMERSON" AVE " " " " BIDWELL ST BIDWELL " " S NORTH URBAN "" REGIONAL TRAIL " " " " WSP Ice Arena THOMPSON" AVE " " " " "" " " S " " " " " " "" " " " " "" " " S "" " " " " " " " " " " " " REGIONAL TRAIL " " YMCA Thompson Oaks " " "" Alternate route " " " Golf Course " " " " " " Wescheke Park Existing Wentworth Library P Bike Lane WENTWORTH" AVE " " " "" "" " " " City P Hall k WSP Sports Dodge Nature Center " " Center " " SOUTH ST PAUL OF CITY Marthaler Park " "
DELAWARE AVE DELAWARE "" " " "" To ST CHARLTON Garlough REGIONAL TRAIL Mendota ES k Hts.City Alternate route A MARIE AVE "" " " " Trails Garlough Park " MARIE AVE " "" k " " " " " "" " " " " " "" " " ""AVE OAKDALE
" " " " " "" " " S " " Dodge Nature " " Southview Park Center " " " " Henry REGIONAL TRAIL " LIVINGSTON AVE LIVINGSTON Sibley " Alternate route B k HS "" Southview Country " S " " " Club (Private)
Northern Dakota County CORRIDOR ROBERT STREET COMMERCIAL " Service Center " MENDOTA RD "" " "" "" " " " "" " " " " 110 " Ped-Bike Framework Regional Route - NURT Major Employer NORTH URBAN " k REGIONAL TRAIL " Main Routes (ex. & proposed) Local Routes (ex. & proposed) S Senior Housing Access Routes (existing sidewalk) Park and Ride Access Routes (proposed) P Robert Street Corridor Bus Stop " "" CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MENDOTA OF CITY 0 0.25 0.5 Intersections F " Bus Stop " Miles Potential Separated" Crossing " " Existing Separated Crossing CITY OF SUNFISH LAKE Existing Traffic Signal
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"" " " Pedestrian and bicycle framework TABLE The walk-bike framework identifies pedestrian and bicycle routes within West St. Paul to create a comprehensive and connected walk-bike system. The framework is based on a hierarchy of routes: Regional, Main, Local, and Access. Each type preforms a specific function and has a range of suggested treatments, as described in the table below.
Pu r p o s e : Part of the regional trail system Us e r s : Walkers, all cyclists - novice to experienced Fo c u s : Shared transportation and recreation function, safety, experience, improved travel time, route continuity Bi k e Tr e a t m e n t s : Off-road: paved multi-use trail corridor Wa l k Tr e a t m e n t s : Off-road: paved multi-use trail corridor with shorter distance local loop trails connect to the regional trail Wa y f i n d i n g Si g n a g e : Informational kiosks, directional, route sign and bike button; consistent with regional standards
Regional Pr e f e r r e d St r e e t Cr o s s i n g s : Grade separated, high visibility crosswalk treatments at controlled at-grade crossings Su pp o r t Facilities: Trail-heads with vehicle parking, rest areas with benches and water, visible bike parking at destinations Ex a m p l e s : North Urban Regional Trail
Pu r p o s e : Provide connections between citywide, county or regional trail system and regional destinations Us e r s : Walkers, all cyclists - novice to experienced Fo c u s : Shared transportation and recreation function, safety, experience, improved travel time, route continuity Bi k e Tr e a t m e n t s : Off-road: paved multi-use trail; On-road: bike lane, bike route Wa l k Tr e a t m e n t s : Paved multi-use trail; sidewalks Wa y f i n d i n g Si g n a g e : Informational kiosks, directional, route sign and bike button Pr e f e r r e d St r e e t Cr o s s i n g s : Controlled intersections, high visibility crosswalk treatments at uncontrolled at-grade crossings
Main Routes Su pp o r t Facilities: Rest areas with benches and water, visible bike parking at destinations Ex a m p l e s : Marie Ave., Oakdale Ave., Wentworth Ave., Charlton St.
Pu r p o s e : To provide safe routes to significant city destinations such as Robert St., schools and library Us e r s : Walkers, all cyclists - novice to experienced Fo c u s : Transportation for shorter local trips, recreation loops, safety, user experience, route continuity Bi k e Tr e a t m e n t s : Off-road: paved multi-use trail; On-road: bike lane, bicycle boulevard, bike route
Wa l k Tr e a t m e n t s : Sidewalks and paved multi-use trail Wa y f i n d i n g Si g n a g e : Directional, route sign, bike button Pr e f e r r e d St r e e t Cr o s s i n g s : Controlled intersections, high visibility crosswalk treatments at uncontrolled at-grade crossings ocal Routes ocal
L Su pp o r t Facilities: Visible bike racks and benches at destinations Ex a m p l e s : Livingston Ave., Moreland Ave.
Pu r p o s e : Provide fine grain connections between residential areas and the City network Us e r s : Walkers; all cyclists - novice to experienced Fo c u s : Door to door connections between city-wide network and schools, parks and other city destinations, safety particularly for children and the elderly, experience Bi k e Tr e a t m e n t s : On-road: residential streets shared with vehicles (no special treatments)
Wa l k Tr e a t m e n t s : Sidewalks, short multi purpose trail links. Priority routes shown on Framework Plan, sidewalks on all other residential streets to be considered in conjunction with road-reconstruction projects
Wa y f i n d i n g Si g n a g e : Directional, route sign
ccess Routes Pr e f e r r e d St r e e t Cr o s s i n g s : High visibility crosswalk treatments where needed on school routes A Su pp o r t Facilities: Benches and visible bike racks at parks and schools Ex a m p l e s : Smith Ave., Bidwell St.
Executive summary E-7 pedestrian and bicycle TREATMENT MAP CITY OF ST PAUL
Cherokee Kennedy Park Park
Existing ped ANNAPOLIS ST bridge over 52 St. Michael’s ES & Church
Albert Park Haskell Park SMITH AVE SMITH BERNARD ST
Harmon Field Dodd Park Emerson Park Oakdale Park
Heritage MS BUTLER AVE
St. Joseph’s ES & Church
CITY OF LILYDALE OF CITY Seek bikeway Moreland swimming pool St. Croix Orme Park ES Lutheran HS parallel to MORELAND AVE Robert St w/ Thompson redevelopment County Park OAKDALE AVE OAKDALE Mud Lake Park Kaposia Park EMERSON AVE
NORTH URBAN REGIONAL TRAIL
WSP Ice Arena THOMPSON AVE NURT YMCA Thompson Oaks ROUTE Golf Course Wescheke Park Wentworth Library Existing P Bike Lane WENTWORTH AVE NURT P ALTERNATE City ROUTE Dodge Nature Hall WSP Sports Center Center Marthaler Park SOUTH ST PAUL OF CITY DELAWARE AVE DELAWARE
NURT ST CHARLTON Garlough ALTERNATE ROUTE A ES Garlough Park MARIE AVE
MARIE AVE OAKDALE AVE OAKDALE
NURT ROUTE Dodge Nature Southview Park Center Henry NURT Sibley ALTERNATE AVE LIVINGSTON
ROUTE B CORRIDOR COMMERCIAL STREET ROBERT HS Southview Country Club (Private)
Northern Dakota County CORRIDOR ROBERT STREET COMMERCIAL Service Center MENDOTA RD
Community Destinations Walk-Bike Facilities Commercial Off-Road NORTH URBAN Parks REGIONAL TRAIL Schools Existing Sidewalks (NURT) Public Buildings Proposed Sidewalk Bus Stop Existing Trail P Park and Ride Proposed Trail Intersections On-Road
CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MENDOTA OF CITY Potential Separated Crossing Proposed Bike Lane Existing Separated Crossing Proposed On-Road Bike Facility (sharrow, route, or blvd) Existing Traffic Signal CITY OF SUNFISH LAKE
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SEGMENT PREFERRED FRAMEWORK JUSTIFICATION / CONSIDERATIONS TREATMENT HIERARCHY North Urban Regional Trail Off-Road Trail Regional Follow regional trail standards. Coordinate with Dakota County planning. (NURT)
Butler Avenue Off-Road Trail Main Route High traffic volumes. Important link to park, schools, Robert St. on north side (Delaware Ave. to 52) Sidewalk one side of City. Coordinate with Dakota County (CSAH 4).
Oakdale Avenue Off-Road Trail Main Route Includes NURT segments. Bus route. Road profile varies. Coordination with (Butler Ave. to Mendota Rd.) Sidewalk one side NURT and Dakota County (CSAH 73).
Wentworth Avenue Off-Road Trail Main Route High traffic volumes. Identified Dakota County pedestrian gap. Coordination (Delaware Ave. to Highway Sidewalk one side with Dakota County (CSAH 8). Partial bus route. 52) Marie Avenue Off-Road Trail Main Route High traffic volumes. Partial Bus route. Short term: bike lanes. (Delaware Ave. to Robert St.) Sidewalk one side Potential road-diet.
Marie Avenue Off-Road Trail Local Route High traffic volumes. Bus route. Short term: bike lanes. (Robert St. to Oakdale Ave.) Sidewalk one side OFF ROAD TRAIL AND SIDEWALKS
Mendota Road Off-Road Trail Main Route Very high traffic volumes/speeds. Coordinate with Dakota County (CSAH 14 (Delaware Ave. to Highway - both sides / 110). 52)
Delaware Avenue Bike Lane Main Route Requires removal of the one sided parking. Long term: off-road trail. (Mendota Ave. to Annapolis Coordination with Mendota Hts., Lilydale, and Dakota County (CSAH 63). St.) Annapolis Street Link Bike Lane Local Route Requires removal of parking on one side. Coordination with St. Paul and (Delaware Ave. to Charlton Sidewalk both sides Dakota County (CSAH 2 / 41). St.)
Charlton Street Bike Lane Local Route Important north/south city wide. Requires removal of the one sided parking. (Mendota Rd. to Annapolis Sidewalk both sides Consider sharrows to keep parking. Partial bus route. St.) Trail from Marie Ave. to Mendota Rd. if chosen as NURT route
Oakdale Avenue Bike Lane Local Route Constrained conditions. Requires removal of parking for bike lane. Consider (Butler Ave. to Annapolis St.) Sidewalk both sides bike route to keep parking. Coordinate with Dakota County (CSAH 73).
Emerson Avenue Bike Lane Local Route Medium traffic volumes, requires removal of the one sided parking. Consider
BIKE LANE AND SIDEWALK (Charlton St. to NURT) Sidewalk both sides sharrow or bike route to keep parking.
Livingston Avenue Bike Lane Local Route Commercial destinations. Bus route. Requires removal of parking on one (Mendota Ave. to Thompson Sidewalk both sides side. Concerns about crossing major uncontrolled intersections. Ave.)
Thompson Avenue Bike Lane Local Route Commercial destinations. High volume traffic. Bus route. Coordinate (Livingston Ave. to Highway Sidewalk both sides treatment with final NURT route. 52)
Bernard Street Bike Blvd / Bike Route Local Route Local Route with constrained conditions. Treatment based on desire to calm (Smith Ave. to Sperl St.) Sidewalk both sides traffic, keep parking.
Sperl Street Sharrow / Bike Route Local Route Constrained conditions. Treatment based on desire to keep parking and low (Bernard St. to Haskell St.) Sidewalk both sides traffic volumes.
Haskell Street Sharrow / Bike Route Local Route Constrained conditions. Treatment based on desire to keep parking and low (Sperl St, to Ped. Bridge) Sidewalk both sides traffic volumes. Steep grades.
Smith Street Link Sharrow / Bike Route Local Route Constrained conditions. Treatment based on desire to keep parking. Bus (Bernard St. to Annapolis St.) Sidewalk both sides route.
Emerson Avenue Sharrow / Bike Route Local Route Constrained conditions. Treatment based on desire to keep parking and low (Delaware Ave. to Charlton Sidewalk both sides traffic volumes. St.) OTHER ON-ROAD AND SIDEWALKS
Typical Sidewalk both sides Access Considerations on a site by site bases. Consider road-diets, multi use off-road (in locations shown) Route trails that can function as sidewalks. OTHER SIDEWALKS
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"" " " " "" Priority Project Map " " " " " " CITY" OF ST PAUL " "" " To Smith " Kennedy Park "" Cherokee Bridge " Existing ped " " " Park " " bridge over 52
" " ANNAPOLIS ""ST "" " " S St. Michael’s
AVE " " ES & "" " " " Church Albert Park
S M ITH Haskell Park " BERNARD ST "" " "" " " " Harmon Field BUTLER " Dodd Park " OFF-ROAD Emerson" Park " " Oakdale Park OAKDALE TRAIL " "" " OFF-ROAD " TRAIL " Heritage MS CITY OF LILYDALE OF CITY "" " " BUTLER AVE"" " " " " " "" " "" "" " " "" St. Joseph’s " " ES & Church " Seek bikeway " "" "" " " " AVE parallel to " Moreland St. Croix " Orme Park Robert St w/ ES swimming pool Lutheran HS " redevelopment " "" " " MORELAND" AVE" " "" " " " " " " " " Thompson County OAKDALE ROBERT ST IMPROVEMENTS Park CHARLTON Mud Lake ST "" • INTERSECTIONS " BIKE LANE / " Park • CONNECTIONS " SIDEWALKS Kaposia Park " • TRANSIT EMERSON" AVE " " " " BIDWELL BIDWELL " " SIDEWALK S NORTH URBAN "" REGIONAL TRAIL " " " " WSP Ice Arena THO"MPSON AVE " " " " "" " " S " " " " " " "" " " " " "" " " S "" " " " " " " " " " " " " REGIONAL TRAIL " " YMCA Thompson Oaks Alternate route "" " "" " " " NURT " Golf Course " " " " Wescheke Park OVERPASS AND Existing TRAIL Wentworth Library P Bike Lane WENTWORTH" AVE " " " "" "" " "
AVE " City P Hall k WSP Sports Dodge Nature Center " " Center " " SOUTH ST PAUL OF CITY Marthaler Park " "
DELAWARE "" " " "" To ST C HARLTON Garlough COUNTY C ORRIDOR
REGIONAL TRAIL AVE Mendota ES k TE GRANT Hts.City Alternate route A MARIE AVE "" APPLICATION " " " Trails Garlough Park " MARIE AVE " "" k " " " " " "" " " " " " "" " " ""OAKDALE AVE
MARIE LIVINGSTON " " " " " TRAIL / BIKE LANE / "" " " S " " Dodge Nature SIDEWALKS SIDEWALKS " " Southview Park Center " " " " Henry REGIONAL TRAIL " LIVINGSTON Sibley " Alternate route B k HS "" Southview Country " S " " " Club (Private)
Northern Dakota County ROBERT STREET C O MM ER IAL " Service Center " MENDOTA RD "" " "" "" " " " "" " " " " 110 " Ped-Bike Framework NURT Regional Route - NURT Major Employer NORTH URBAN CROSSINGS & " k REGIONAL TRAIL TRAIL " Main Routes (ex. & proposed) Local Routes (ex. & proposed) S Senior Housing Access Routes (existing sidewalk) Park and Ride Access Routes (proposed) P Robert Street Corridor Bus Stop " "" CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MENDOTA OF CITY 0 0.25 0.5 Intersections F " Bus Stop Priority Project " Miles Potential Separated" Crossing " " Existing Separated Crossing CITY OF SUNFISH LAKE Existing Traffic Signal
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"" " " Priority PROJECTS RECOMMENDATIONS TABLE LOCATION TREATMENT NOTES PARTNERSHIPS & FUNDING Physical Projects NURT Multi-Use Trail. Complete the missing section of the NURT, - Partnership with Dakota County. North Urban Regional including the Robert St. overpass and other Trail grade separated crossings, off-road trail to follow Regional Trail standards, coordinate with County Planning. Robert Street Intersection Intersection and corridor improvements for - Implementation along with road (Annapolis St. to and corridor better pedestrian and bicycle crossings and reconstruction project. Mendota Rd.) improvements. movement, including the bike-ped overpass - Partner with developers during north of Wentworth, sidewalk connections redevelopment. within 1/4 mile, opportunities with - Partner with Dakota County for the ped- redevelopment. bike bridge. MarIe Avenue Long term - trail Main Route, high traffic volumes, Partial Bus - Dakota County. (Delaware Ave. to on north, side route. County has applied for a Transportation Oakdale Ave.) sidewalk on -Long term - trail and sidewalk. Enhancement Grant (TE) for a trail on the south. -Short-term, consider bike lanes. north side from Robert St. to Oakdale Ave. Short term - Bike -A ‘road diet’ where the vehicle drive space - Possible federal funding for remaining lane. is narrowed to capture space for walk-bike sections. facilities should be explored. - City funds.
Charlton Street Bike Lane. Local Route -Important North/South city - Safe routes to school funding may be (Annapolis St. to Marie Sidewalk both wide / requires removal of the one sided available for sidewalks near Moreland and Ave.) sides. parking, consider Sharrows to keep parking, Garlough Elementary Schools. partial bus route. -City funds. Oakdale Avenue Multi-Use Trail on Main Route: Important N/S on east side of City. - County Partnership for trail. (Bernard St. to Emerson one side. Consider bike lanes in addition to trail. Dakota County has applied for a TE Grant for Ave. and Thompson Ave. to Sidewalk on one a trail from Wentworth to Mendota. side. - Possible federal funding for remaining Mendota Rd.) sections. - City Funds. LIvingston Bike Lane. Local Route, commercial destinations, Bus - City funds. Avenue Sidewalk on route / requires removal of parking on one side, (Wentworth Ave. to both sides. concerns about crossing major uncontrolled Mendota Rd.) intersections. Bidwell Street Sidewalk on Access route, serves middle and elementary - Safe routes to school funding may be (Butler Ave. to Thompson both sides. schools. available for sidewalks near schools. Ave.) -City funds. Butler Avenue Trail on south Main route, serves 5 schools and Thompson -Partnership with Dakota County. (Delaware Ave. to side. County Park, is a major east-west connection. - Possible safe routes to school funding. Highway 52) Sidewalk on - Possible federal funding. north side. -City funds. Other Priorities Revise the Current Sidewalk Funding Policy creatE a walk-bike advisory group or sub committee of the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee to focus on walk-bike issues.
Executive summary E-11 Sidewalks make pedestrian connections and are neighborhood gathering places
implementation Priority Projects Recommended priority pedestrian and bicycle improvement Implementation of the Plan will occur as resources become projects and action items are shown on the Priority Project Map available and opportunities arise. The Plan will be used as a and listed in the Priority Table. The recommended priority guide when evaluating infrastructure and subdivision design to improvements are projects that will have the biggest impact for prioritize bicycle and pedestrian access in line with the goals and improving the pedestrian and bicycle environment. policies of the City Council. Exact timing of priority projects will depend on available staff Key for implementation will be: time, funding, as well as grant and partnership opportunities. • Assignment of Parks and Recreation Advisory Priorities and actions are not static; other projects in this plan not Committee, Planning Commission, and identified as priorities should be implemented as opportunities Environmental Committee as the advisory boards to arise. Likewise, inclusion in the priority list does not obligate the the City Council to help with Plan implementation. City to implementation. The priorities should be reviewed and • Assignment of the City staff in the planning updated annually as projects are completed, needs change or new department to implement the programs and projects in funding sources are identified. the pedestrian and bicycle plan. • Develop and maintain a dedicated funding source to design, build and maintain the walk-bike system. • Revise the current assessment policy for funding new sidewalks.
E-12 West St Paul Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan 2011 On-going Actions • Detailed design of routes. • Construct sidewalks, trails and bikeways identified on the treatment plan as funding allows and opportunities arise. • Build for pedestrians and bicyclists in conjunction with new streets and street reconstruction projects. • Require sidewalks, bicycle connections, and bike racks along with redevelopment. • Install bike racks at public buildings and in city parks. • Consider developing a bike rack cost share program to encourage existing businesses to install bike racks. • Consider developing a volunteer program to assist the elderly and disabled with sidewalk clearing. Bike lane on Highway 52 Frontage Road Potential Funding Sources for improvements include: • City of West St. Paul general fund. • State Aid funding. • Developer improvements. • Park and trail dedication. • Partnerships with public and private organizations. • Grants. • Donations.
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one - Introduction 1 Library Introduction Plan Need With its compact size (5 square miles) and development pattern Background and close proximity to regional employment and entertainment destinations (less than 3 miles from downtown St. Paul and This Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan is a tool to guide Eagan), West St. Paul has the potential to be a haven for the long-term efforts (25 years or more) to physical projects, pedestrians and bicyclists. But today, though some areas of West programs and policies that will support walking and biking in St. Paul are friendly to walking and biking, the city lacks a city- West St. Paul to encourage healthy, active living and provide wide connected pedestrian and bicycle network. The northern transportation choices. portion of the City has a traditional grid street network and Funding for this project was provided by a grant from the many of these streets have existing sidewalks. The central and Minnesota State Health Improvement Program (SHIP) through southern portions have newer residential neighborhoods with the Dakota County Active Living Partnership and the Dakota single family homes on larger lots and a less connected street County Public Health Department and a grant from Blue Cross network with cul-de-sacs, dead-end streets and few sidewalks. Blue Shield of Minnesota. Outside of trails in parks, and the North Urban Regional trail, there are few on or off-road facilities for bicyclists. The Robert St. commercial corridor is a major community destination, but its automobile orientation today makes it unsafe and unpleasant to access by walking or biking and crossing it poses a barrier to non-motorized transportation.
2 West St Paul Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan 2011 Off-road trail Controlled crossings
A comprehensive and long term plan is needed to make biking Convenience and walking safer, more convenient and more enjoyable in West The current transportation network provides fast, direct, door St. Paul. The goal of this plan is make recommendations to help to door connections with ample parking for vehicle use but is to transform West St. Paul into a community where choosing not as developed for walking and biking. Many destinations walking and biking are safe, convenient and enjoyable recreation within West St. Paul and beyond are within walking (1 mile and transportation options for all users. /20 minute walk) or biking range (3-5miles/20 minutes) but gaps in the system, indirect routes, and a lack bike parking make Safety biking and walking less convenient than driving. This plan makes Creating an environment where people feel safe walking and recommendations and outlines best practices to: biking is key to encouraging use. If people do not feel safe, they will not walk or bike. Gaps in the trail and sidewalk system that • Connect walk and bike routes to local and regional force people on to roads for portions of their routes, the amount destinations. of traffic, traffic speeds, crossing distances, and a lack of lighting • Complete existing sidewalk and trail gaps. all contribute to real and perceived safety. This plan makes • Link people to places they want to go (businesses, recommendations and outlines best practices to: entertainment, shopping, schools, parks and civic • Minimize conflicts between travel modes (walk, bike, uses). and car). • Raise awareness of pedestrian and bicycle • Improve crossing safety. opportunities.
• Provide facilities for all types of walking and levels of Enjoyment cyclists. Equally important to safety and convenience is making walking and biking enjoyable. Reducing conflicts with other travel modes, attractiveness of the environment, the presence of shade, lighting, water and public restrooms and making the walk-bike system legible all contribute to making walking and biking more enjoyable. This plan makes recommendations and outlines best practices to:
• Create an attractive and comfortable environment. • Make biking and walking more fun.
one - Introduction 3 Active youth Trails sell
amount of physical activity they should be attaining each week Benefits of Walking and Biking (at least 150 minutes of moderate level activity). For people Today, communities across the United States face multiple who did engage in physical activity, walking, running and biking challenges: increasing health care costs due to high obesity rates, were the most popular activities (2007 Dakota County Active traffic congestion, decreasing municipal resources and increasing Living Survey). concerns about the environment. Fortunately, promoting walking and biking can be part of the solution for all of these Walking and biking to school is one way for youth to increase issues. daily physical activity. Yet most West St. Paul elementary school students do not walk to school. Distance to school, speed of Promote Healthy Active Living traffic, amount of traffic, and safety of intersections were among Walking and biking are two of the simplest and most popular the top reasons that children did not walk to school (2011 Dakota ways to integrate regular physical activity into daily routines, County Safe Routes to School Plans for Garlough and Moreland which is referred to as Active Living. Communities that have Elementary Schools). the physical infrastructure and programs to promote walking and biking tend to have more physically active and healthier Increase Transportation Options and Mobility populations. Physical activity can help prevent: heart disease, Walking and biking can help reduce roadway congestion, obesity, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and pollution, and driver frustration. Many trips are short enough to mental health problems which can reduce health care costs and be accomplished by walking or biking. West St. Paul is roughly improve quality of life. 2 miles by 2.5 miles, making local destinations within walking or biking distance. West St. Paul is also less than 3 miles from As of 2009, 64.3% of adults in Dakota County were either St. Paul and Eagan, regional employment and entertainment overweight or obese. These figures are in line with the state and destinations. national data. If the current trend continues, the rate is expected to be 76% by 2020. Nationally over the past 30 years the rate Providing facilities for pedestrians and bicyclists also increases has tripled where about 20% of school age children are now too affordable travel options and reduces dependency on automobile heavy, and this trend appears to be continuing as well. ownership. The cost of owning and operating a car is currently estimated at $8,485 a year (AAA) compared with the $120 Among Dakota County adults (2009), almost half of the operating cost of owning a bicycle (League of American Bicyclists) population (43.6%) does not meet the recommendation for the or the free cost of walking. Sidewalks and trails are crucial options for the 1/3rd of the population that do not drive.
4 West St Paul Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan 2011 Walk – Bike Infrastructure is a Community Investment
Improving biking and walking conditions in West St. Paul isn’t just a ‘want’ it is an investment in the community. In Minnesota, the number of people walking or biking to work has increased by nearly 30% from 2001 to 2009 spurred by investments to support safe biking and walking. A few of the benefits include avoided gasoline costs, less wear and tear on roads, avoided car ownership costs, avoided health care costs, reduced air pollution and carbon emission. Walkable development These benefits translate into monetary value and, when taken together far outweigh the infrastructure costs. A study by Rails to Trails compared spending on bike infrastructure in Portland to fuel and health care Encourage Economic Development savings and found the return on investment (ROI) to Facilities for pedestrians and bicyclists and compact development be over $8 for each $1 invested. These are benefits patterns that support walking and biking can have a positive not only for those who walk or bike, but lower costs to impact on attracting residents, businesses and workers. Compact, taxpayers, insurance payers and employers. walkable developments provide economic development benefits through increased property values, enhanced marketability and a short, four-mile round trip by bicycle keeps about 15 pounds of faster sales than conventional developments. A survey from pollutants out of the air we breathe. the National Association of Realtors found that 58 percent of Americans think a walkable neighborhood is an important Walking and biking also allow people to connect with nature, consideration. something that is becoming difficult as more people move to urban areas. Connection to nature can help people become Walking and biking is also big business. Minnesota Business better environmental stewards. magazine estimates that the Twin Cities bicycle industry contributes $315 to the local economy. Minnesota’s trails tourism Promoting Quality of Life industry generates about $2.2 billion annually related to walking Walking and biking also bring intangible benefits including and biking and supports about 24,000 jobs around the state. improved quality of life. Facilities for walking and biking can In addition, when residents are able to live without a car, they promote independence and improve quality of life for segments save between $3,000 and $12,000 annually. That savings can of the population who cannot drive: youth, elderly, those who translate into increased spending to support the local economy. cannot afford a car and people with certain disabilities. Marketing campaigns, such as “Live Local - Work Local”, can encourage Provide Environmental Benefits people to work and shop within walking and biking distance of According to the EPA, transportation is responsible for nearly home while supporting local businesses. 80% of carbon monoxide and 55% of nitrogen oxide emissions When a community commits to providing for pedestrians and in the U.S. If automobile use continues to grow, air quality will bicyclists, it often results in safer streets, more vibrant business continue to decline. In addition, automobile use depends on oil, districts and increased social interaction between residents. This which is a non-renewable resource. Fortunately, replacing short can strengthen the sense of community and place in West St. trips with walking or biking can help reduce energy consumption Paul. and harmful emissions. According to the WorldWatch Institute,
one - Introduction 5 ROBERT STREET IMPROVEMENTS ROBERT STREET IMPROVEMENTS- GRADE SEPARATED TRAIL CROSSING FEASIBILITY STUDY PEDESTRIAN CONNECTIVITY STUDY
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Planning Context and Foundation 12. Encourage the development and use of alternative methods of transportation. Documents The Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan coordinates sidewalk 5.11 Bicycle/Pedestrian Systems and trail goals and policies outlined in the 2030 Comprehensive Goal: Manage and enhance existing sidewalk and trails systems Plan. In addition, this Plan coordinates and builds on other so as to improve accessibility and the quality of life for all West pedestrian and bicycle planning efforts completed by the City of St. Paul residents. West St. Paul and Dakota County. Policies: The City of West St. Paul 2030 Comprehensive Plan (Updated 2008) 1. Develop a city-wide system of bike and pedestrian trails/ sidewalk and facilities that are functional, attractive, safe and The Comprehensive Plan outlines the City’s Vision as well as accessible. land use, transportation, and parks, vision, goals and policies to guide the City through 2030. This pedestrian and bicycle master 2. Encourage sidewalks and trails along arterials to enhance safety plan directly supports the community’s vision to “Encourage for pedestrians and bicyclists. the conservation of energy resources and the reduction of air 3. Continue to work with Dakota County in developing the emissions through the support of transit and other alternate forms county wide Regional Trail Plan. of transportation to the automobile.” Other goals and policies that support pedestrian and bicycle improvements include: Redevelopment Design Framework - A Strategy for South Robert Street’s Renaissance (November 2000) 5.10 Transportation This plan provides a community vision to reinforce Robert Goal: Emphasize and encourage alternate forms of Street’s historic role as the main street of West St. Paul. transportation Recommendations and concepts are presented to move from a relatively unpleasant environment for walking and biking to Policies: more of a pedestrian place with compact, mixed use development, 9. Provide for a range of transportation modes and opportunities and enhancements to the streetscape in favor of pedestrians and including transit, auto, pedestrian and bicycles. bicyclists. These include: connections to a city-wide bicycle
6 West St Paul Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan 2011 Safe Routes to School Comprehensive Plan
Garlough Environmental Magnet School Dakota Coun ty 2030
City of West St. Paul Dakota County, MN Park System Plan:
Great Places December 2010 Connected Places Protected Places
Prepared by: Adopted April 2008, Dakota County Board of Commissioners
network; wider sidewalks on Robert St. with trees, landscaping sidewalk/trail connection from Charlton St. to the front of and pedestrian scale lighting; gateways, open space and plazas to the school; Continue to plan, design, and pursue funding be incorporated with redevelopment. opportunities for construction of the NURT trail near Charlton St. and Marie Ave.; add sidewalks on city streets along Marie Robert St. Improvements - Pedestrian Connectivity Study Ave., Kraft Rd. and Wentworth Ave.; construction of pedestrian (April 2011) ramps at Kraft Rd./ Charlton St. intersection. This study was conducted to determine critical connections that would support the Robert St. corridor and enhance its relationship Moreland Arts and Health Sciences Magnet School Safe to the surrounding neighborhood. Sidewalk gaps were identified Routes to School Comprehensive Plan (2011) and prioritized to guide which improvements could logically This plan makes recommendations for programs and physical be constructed as part of the Robert St. Reconstruction Project projects to increase walking and biking to Moreland Elementary and which should be part of other future roadway improvement School. Specific project recommendations include: Sign the projects (or stand-alone projects). Charlton St./Moreland Ave. and Charlton St./Butler Ave. intersections as designated school crossings; construct sidewalk Robert St. Improvements - Grade Separated Trail connection along Charlton St. north of Butler Ave.; add sidewalks Crossing Feasibility Study (April 2011) on city streets along the north/south streets south of Butler Ave. This report assesses the feasibility of constructing a grade separated trail at Robert St. to connect local trails, a planned Dakota County 2030 Park System Plan (2008) regional trail, public and recreational facilities, local businesses, Dakota County envisions regional greenways with trails public transportation, surrounding residential neighborhoods, connecting Dakota County’s parks and natural resources. The and provide an alternative to the at-grade crossing at Wentworth North Urban Regional Trail travels through West St. Paul and Ave. that exists today. The report presents an analysis of several when complete, will connect the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers. different options and configurations with recommendations. Garlough Elementary Magnet School Safe Routes to School Comprehensive Plan ( 2010) This plan makes recommendations for programs and physical projects to increase walking and biking to Garlough Elementary School. Specific project recommendations include: Construct
one - Introduction 7 Planning Process The planning process began in April 2011 and was completed in October 2011. Stakeholder and community involvement were key components of the planning process to further the public dialog on active living as well as to better understand existing 2. Existing Conditions and needs conditions, partnership opportunities and community needs and desires. The planning process included:
• Information at the West St. Paul Community Open House held May 18, 201. • A Community Open House, held June 14, 2011, where community members were invited to provide input on issues, needs and opportunities. • On-Line Pedestrian and Bicycle Questionnaire, available in May and June which had 127 respondents. • A Community Open House, held September 13, 2011, to review components of the draft plan. • Updates to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee throughout the planning process. • Presentations to the West St. Paul City Council in May, August (included the Planning Commission) and October 2011.
8 West St Paul Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan 2011 2. Existing Conditions and needs
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Existing Conditions and Land Use Patterns Much of West St. Paul developed in the 1950’s and 1960’s Needs when automobile travel was dominant, and land use patterns reflect that. Today, the northern portion of the City developed Existing Conditions before 1940 and has a traditional, connected grid street network With its compact size (5 square miles), largely developed with sidewalks. The central and southern portions of the City character, and close proximity to regional employment and developed later and have newer residential neighborhoods with entertainment destinations, West St. Paul has the potential to be single family homes on larger lots and a less connected street a haven for pedestrians and bicyclists. Today, though some areas network with cul-de-sacs, dead-end streets and few sidewalks. of West St. Paul are friendly to walking and biking, the city lacks Large blocks of employment/industrial uses between Wentworth, a city-wide connected pedestrian and bicycle network. Thompson Oaks Golf Course and Southview Country Club, Regional Destinations Dodge Nature Center, Garlough Park and Marthaler Park are all barriers to street connectivity. West St. Paul has several West St. Paul is located less than 3 miles to Downtown St. Paul senior housing complexes and, for the most part, these are not and employment destinations in Eagan. Cherokee Regional connected to the existing sidewalk network. Park and Lilydale Regional Park, located in St. Paul are within ½ mile of the City Boundary. The North Urban Regional Trail Parks, schools, churches are distributed throughout the city (NURT) travels through West St. Paul and, when complete, will and integrated into residential neighborhoods. Though some connect the Minnesota and Mississippi Rivers and, according to students live close enough to walk or bike to schools, lack of Metropolitan Council ridership projections, will attract 33,900 sidewalks, trails and busy street crossings make walking and riders yearly. biking unsafe.
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The Robert St. commercial corridor is a community destination, Existing Walk-Bike Network but its automobile orientation makes it unsafe and unpleasant Today there are 50 miles of sidewalks, primarily located in the to access by walking or biking and crossing it poses a barrier to northern portion of the City. There are 5 miles of paved trails. non-motorized transportation. Though there are sidewalks, Trails are limited to the Dakota County’s North Urban Regional they are not well connected to the adjacent neighborhoods Trail and trail loops in parks. and large parking lots are located between the sidewalk and Some roads are designated bike routes, notably Wentworth the front door of businesses. There are no accommodations for Ave., Delaware Ave., Dodd Rd., Oakdale Ave. and Mendota Rd. bicyclists. Pedestrians and bicyclists do not feel safe at signalized These routes have wide shoulders and bike route signage but high intersections on the corridor, making it a barrier to east/west vehicle speeds, traffic volumes and inconsistent treatments limit movement. use by average and novice cyclists. There are smaller neighborhood oriented commercial nodes The current bikeway and sidewalk system has significant gaps, along Smith Ave. at Dodd Rd. and Annapolis St. These areas particularly in the southern portion of the city where there are are connected to adjacent neighborhoods by sidewalks and larger blocks and a less connected street grid. There are sidewalk have good pedestrian access but complicated intersections make gaps on many bus routes. This forces transit users to walk on the biking daunting. road shoulder or grass and is unsafe, particularly in winter when Employment destinations are located south of Wentworth. There snow storage may force users on to the street. are several larger employers east of Robert St. Dakota County’s Busy roads and intersections are also barriers to greater pedestrian Northern Service Center on Mendota Rd. west of Robert St. is and bicycle use. The City is bound by Highway 52 to the east also a significant employment destination. and Highway 110 to the south. These major roadways, as well as Robert St., Butler Ave., Wentworth Ave. and Mendota Rd. act as barriers. In addition, residents do not feel safe crossing some intersections.
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two - EXISTING CONDITIONS 13 Existing Travel Characteristics Sciences Magnet School, 50% of students live in the neighborhoods immediately around the school Because of land use patterns, distance to work, school and other yet only 10% walk. At Garlough Environmental destinations, and the lack of a connected pedestrian and bicycle Magnet School, less than 10% of students live in the network, West St. Paul residents travel by vehicle for most trips. neighborhoods immediately around the school and Improving the City’s walk-bike system would enable residents to 26% of students live within one mile of the school but make more trips by walking and biking. Based on available data, only 1% walk. The disconnected sidewalk network, the following observations can be made about existing travel traffic speeds and the need to cross Wentworth Ave. patterns: and Robert St. are barriers to greater walking (Safe • 22% of West St. Paul’s population is under 18, so Routes to School Comprehensive Plans for Garlough providing safe routes to schools, parks, the YMCA and Environmental Magnet School, May 2010 and the library is a priority. Moreland Arts and Health Sciences Magnet School, • 17% of West St. Paul’s population is over 65. May 2011). Nationally, 1/3 of the people in this age group do not POPULATION/AGE drive. In the next 15 years, this age group will increase TOTAL POPULATION 19,540 by 60%. For seniors, walking is the second most UNDER 18 YEARS 22% popular travel mode (after driving). Providing safe 18-64 YEARS 61% walking and biking routes within the community will 65 YEARS AND OLDER 17% become more important to as the baby-boomers age. 2010 US CENSUS Vehicle Ownership • Nationally, 3.0% of trips to work are by walking and by Household 1.9% of trips to work are by biking (2009 National Household Survey). In West St. Paul commuting by biking and walking is slightly lower than national patterns; 2.5% of residents currently commute to work by walking, and 1% by “other means”, which includes biking. Providing trails, sidewalks, and on-road bikeways to nearby employment centers and programs to encourage bike and walk commuting would support active living and has economic benefits. Reducing the number of cars a household needs can save between $3,000 and $12,000 per year. That is money that can be spent at local businesses. In addition, less car trips Travel to Work means less wear and tear on roads. This translates into road maintenance savings for cities. • 6% of residents use transit to travel to work and 11% of households do not own vehicles. Sidewalks to and along bus routes would improve safety for transit users and a city-wide sidewalk and bikeway network would provide active transportation options for residents. • While many students live within walking distance of West St. Paul’s elementary schools, most students are provided bus transportation because of traffic volumes and road crossings. At Moreland Arts and Health
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two - EXISTING CONDITIONS 15 Convenience Residents and Businesses consider There is a need for: sidewalk and bikeways when • Better connections to important destinations: commercial areas, parks, schools, the YMCA, bus stops relocating and the library. • Making the Robert St. Corridor more pedestrian “Our family is considering a move to WSP, in part because and bicycle tolerant with sidewalk connections on all our children attend/have attended/will attend Dodge major streets leading to Robert St.; connections from Nature Center Preschool, and other area school options are sidewalks on Robert St. to building entries; better very appealing to us. However, we currently live in a city bicycle access to Robert St. businesses; wider sidewalks neighborhood with a terrific community feel, and when and separation between walks and the street; building we look at homes in WSP, I worry about safety for the kids entries oriented to the street; and higher density because of the lack of sidewalks. How do small children learn development; pedestrian scale lighting. to ride bikes in an area with no sidewalks? Where do people push strollers/ walk dogs? Most of the streets in WSP seem • Connections to regional trails and routes: key routes like “thru streets” designed for quick car travel, but kids, for connections are the North Urban Regional Trial, dog walkers, and exercisers are forced to walk in the street. Mendota’s trail system, the planned Cherokee Park Drivers are so inattentive these days that I can see that people Regional Trail, the Smith Ave. Bridge connection to would simple stay home, or drive elsewhere for exercise. In our Downtown St. Paul. current neighborhood, the sidewalk provides a buffer between Specific routes where ped-bike improvements are needed are: our family life and the cars. And people are more inclined Marie Ave., Wentworth Ave., Smith Ave., Delaware Ave., Oakdale to go for walks after dinner, stop and chat with neighbors, Ave., Butler Ave., Charlton St., Emerson Ave., Livingston Ave., push strollers, walk to errands, etc. To me, sidewalks are an Dodd Rd., Thompson Ave., Imperial Dr. essential part of community-building. Enjoyment So I was delighted to see that WSP is investing in sidewalks There is a need for: and bike trails/lanes. That makes the city immensely more appealing to us. We are bicyclists and any plan that includes • Education and enforcement of existing snow shoveling more bike trails is fantastic. I just wanted to let you know ordinance for better clearance of sidewalks in winter. that if your city wants to attract young families like mine, • Bike racks at destinations. green space, pedestrian-friendliness, and infrastructure that • Way-finding signage to key destinations (as the system generates real community connections is super important. develops). There is a huge generation of people with young children in • Support facilities such as secure bike parking at park the core cities that are eyeing suburbs like yours because of and rides and employment destinations. Showers the positives of suburban living, but the negatives, like car and lockers at key employment destinations would dependance, are daunting. There is a real loss of quality encourage bike commuting. of life. That’s something you can change. I’d love to seea greener WSP with families and neighbors out walking and • Programs to encourage walking and biking. connecting.”
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18 West St Paul Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan 2011 3. the pedestrian and bicycle plan
THREE - The plan 19 Roadway shoulders are often used as bike lanes
The Plan cyclists differs from pedestrian planning in that bicyclists often have very different facility needs according to their skill and This chapter outlines a pedestrian and bicycle network, support experience level. An experienced cyclist will feel comfortable facilities and programs to encourage healthy, active living and riding on the road with traffic, while less advanced cyclists will provide non-motorized transportation alternatives for West St. feel more comfortable with a physical separation from traffic. Paul’s residents. The pedestrian and cyclist user profiles table identifies the major The first part of this chapter, the walk-bike plan, identifies walk- walk-bike user group’s needs. bike routes and specific treatments for each route to create a safe, convenient and complete walk-bike network. The latter half of Walk-Bike Framework this chapter addresses the best practices to make walking and The walk-bike framework identifies pedestrian and bicycle biking in West St. Paul safer and more enjoyable. routes within the City of West St. Paul to create a comprehensive and connected walk-bike system. The framework is based on a Types of Pedestrian and Bicycle hierarchy of routes: Regional, Main, Local, and Access. Each type performs a specific function. Main routes facilitate long distance Trips & Facility Needs travel for commuters and recreation and create connections to The goal of this plan is to increase walking and biking in West regional trails, adjacent communities and regional parks. Local St. Paul, therefore this plan focuses on improving walking and routes allow for mobility within the city and provide connections biking trips for residents of all ages and abilities and supports to city destinations: schools, parks and commercial areas. Access two major types of walking and biking trips: routes connect Main and Local routes to the front door of a • Utilitarian - to get to destinations such as work, school, given destination. Other local streets also provide access but or errands. are low volume residential streets where bicycles and walking can be compatible with vehicles without special designation or • Recreational - for exercise or entertainment. treatments. Trails or sidewalks for walking are a priority for all Sidewalks, trails and safe, convenient street crossings are the designated routes. The Framework Table, which follows identifies primary facilities needed for walking. These facilities can be route hierarchy with definitions of route purpose, intended users, used for all types of walking trips and all abilities. Planning for
20 West St Paul Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan 2011 pedestrian and cyclist user profile table GROUP NEEDS FACILITIES DISTANCE
Pe d e s t r i a n s Fine grain connected network with ‘door- Sidewalks Short loops for exercise (1-3 All abilities to-door’ connections between home and Trails miles) destinations. Safe Road Crossings ¼ to ½ mile for utilitarian trips. Particularly important on high traffic roads, on bus routes, near schools and senior housing.
Ex p e r i e n c e d Are comfortable riding with no special facilities Off-road trails 10 miles or more for commuting Cy c l i s t s for cyclists. On road bikeways Longer loops and connections to (Group A) Safe Road Crossings county and regional trails
Av e r a g e Casual riders who are less confident of their Off-road trails 1-3 miles for errands Cy c l i s t s ability to operate in traffic without special On-road bikeways with well- 3-5 miles for commuting (Group B) provisions for bicycles. defined separation between Longer recreational loops bicyclist and motor vehicles Safe Road Crossings
No v i c e Pre-teen cyclists who typically ride under close Off-road trails Short trips close to home Cy c l i s t s parental supervision. Safe Road Crossings (Group C) preferred treatments and support facilities that respond to the route purpose, anticipated users, traffic conditions and available • Improves access to the Robert St. corridor by creating space. viable parallel bicycle routes on Livingston Ave. and Stryker Ave. to the west and Oakdale Ave. to the east. The framework: East-west connections from these streets provide access • Identifies the Dakota County North Urban Regional to Robert St. Trail (NURT) connecting the Minnesota and • Creates connections to neighborhood commercial Mississippi Rivers. areas on Smith Ave. in the northern part of the City. • Locates main routes to make connections to adjacent cities, regional parks, and regional trails. • Creates a ½ to 1 mile grid of bicycle routes within the city that facilitate shorter trips within the city. This grid adds to the existing trail and sidewalks to make it more complete. • Provides fine grain walking connections from the city route network to the neighborhoods and destinations on Access routes. • Improves access to schools, senior housing, and higher density residential areas.
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22 "" West St Paul Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan 2011 "" " " pedestrian and bicycle Framework table The walk-bike framework identifies pedestrian and bicycle routes within West St. Paul to create a comprehensive and connected walk-bike system. The framework is based on a hierarchy of routes: Regional, Main, Local, and Access. Each type preforms a specific function and has a range of suggested treatments, as described in the table below.
Pu r p o s e : Part of the regional trail system Us e r s : Walkers, all cyclists - novice to experienced Fo c u s : Shared transportation and recreation function, safety, experience, improved travel time, route continuity Bi k e Tr e a t m e n t s : Off-road: paved multi-use trail corridor Wa l k Tr e a t m e n t s : Off-road: paved multi-use trail corridor with shorter distance local loop trails connect to the regional trail Wa y f i n d i n g Si g n a g e : Informational kiosks, directional, route sign and bike button; consistent with regional standards
Regional Pr e f e r r e d St r e e t Cr o s s i n g s : Grade separated, high visibility crosswalk treatments at controlled at-grade crossings Su pp o r t Facilities: Trail-heads with vehicle parking, rest areas with benches and water, visible bike parking at destinations Ex a m p l e s : North Urban Regional Trail
Pu r p o s e : Provide connections between citywide, county or regional trail system and regional destinations Us e r s : Walkers, all cyclists - novice to experienced Fo c u s : Shared transportation and recreation function, safety, experience, improved travel time, route continuity Bi k e Tr e a t m e n t s : Off-road: paved multi-use trail; On-road: bike lane, bike route Wa l k Tr e a t m e n t s : Paved multi-use trail; sidewalks Wa y f i n d i n g Si g n a g e : Informational kiosks, directional, route sign and bike button Pr e f e r r e d St r e e t Cr o s s i n g s : Controlled intersections, high visibility crosswalk treatments at uncontrolled at-grade crossings
Main Routes Su pp o r t Facilities: Rest areas with benches and water, visible bike parking at destinations Ex a m p l e s : Marie Ave., Oakdale Ave., Wentworth Ave., Charlton St.
Pu r p o s e : To provide safe routes to significant city destinations such as Robert St., schools and library Us e r s : Walkers, all cyclists - novice to experienced Fo c u s : Transportation for shorter local trips, recreation loops, safety, user experience, route continuity Bi k e Tr e a t m e n t s : Off-road: paved multi-use trail; On-road: bike lane, bicycle boulevard, bike route
Wa l k Tr e a t m e n t s : Sidewalks and paved multi-use trail Wa y f i n d i n g Si g n a g e : Directional, route sign, bike button Pr e f e r r e d St r e e t Cr o s s i n g s : Controlled intersections, high visibility crosswalk treatments at uncontrolled at-grade crossings ocal Routes ocal
L Su pp o r t Facilities: Visible bike racks and benches at destinations Ex a m p l e s : Livingston Ave., Moreland Ave.
Pu r p o s e : Provide fine grain connections between residential areas and the City network Us e r s : Walkers; all cyclists - novice to experienced Fo c u s : Door to door connections between city-wide network and schools, parks and other city destinations, safety particularly for children and the elderly, experience Bi k e Tr e a t m e n t s : On-road: residential streets shared with vehicles (no special treatments)
Wa l k Tr e a t m e n t s : Sidewalks, short multi purpose trail links. Priority routes shown on Framework Plan, sidewalks on all other residential streets to be considered in conjunction with road-reconstruction projects
Wa y f i n d i n g Si g n a g e : Directional, route sign
ccess Routes Pr e f e r r e d St r e e t Cr o s s i n g s : High visibility crosswalk treatments where needed on school routes A Su pp o r t Facilities: Benches and visible bike racks at parks and schools Ex a m p l e s : Smith Ave., Bidwell St.
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Walk-Bike Treatments bicycle lanes within the existing pavement width, reducing travel lane widths and removing parking from one or both sides of the The routes identified on the framework will use a combination street may be necessary. Where on-street parking is deemed of treatments: sidewalks, off-road trails, and on-road bikeways indispensable, on street treatments such as bike routes with to create a comprehensive and connected walking and biking sharrows pavement markings or striped shoulders and bicycle network that is appropriate for all ages and abilities. Suggested boulevards can be considered. When roads are reconstructed, walk and bike treatments along all routes are shown in the the roadway width can be adjusted to accommodate desired Walk-Bike Treatment Map and are listed on the Treatment uses. For example, the road could narrowed to make room for Recommendation Table. sidewalks or widened to accommodate parking, bike lanes, and Suggested treatments are based on a variety of factors including: travel lanes, etc. route type, safety, traffic volumes, available right-of-way, available road width, presence of existing facilities, etc. The suggested SIDEWALK treatments are considered ‘ideal’; flexibility and time will be Description: needed to implement the plan and considerations and issues for • Off-street treatment. implementation are noted in the treatment table. • Paved walking path. In some cases there is right-of-way and/or space within the • 5’ min. width in residential areas, wider in commercial existing roadway to accommodate desired treatments. In other areas.- separated by a 5’ minimum Boulevard or area situations, the street alignment, width, and parking needs will for street furnishings (lights, trash, benches, etc.). need to be evaluated to accommodate walk and bike facilities. In Uses: walking, running. West St. Paul, many roadways are two lanes (one travel lane in each direction) with parking on one or both sides. To accommodate OFF-ROAD TRAIL Description: • Off-street treatment. • Paved multi-use path parallel to the street - separated by a 5’ minimum Boulevard. • Where feasible, may follow natural resources, railroad corridors or other utility corridors. • 8’-10’ minimum width, two-way travel. Uses: walking, running. biking, in-line skating. Typical Cross Section for bike lanes and sidewalks
24 West St Paul Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan 2011 bike lane bike boulevard bike route
BIKE LANE • Safe intersection crossings for cyclists. Description: • High impact pavement markings to increase awareness. • On-street treatment. • Bike boulevard-specific signage to give identity to • Road lane solely for bike use. neighborhoods and boulevards. • Bike lane striping, pavement markings and signage • Differs from a bike route in that there is a heavy increases motorist awareness. emphasis on traffic calming, pavement markings, • One-way travel. landscaping and signage. • 4 – 7 feet wide, depending on the traffic volume, • Further study of the safety of this concept should be available space and presence of on-street parking. examined if implementation is proposed. • Differs from a bike route or bike boulevard in that Uses: biking. there is a designated lane solely for bike use. BIKE ROUTE Uses: biking. Description: BIKE BOULEVARD • On-street treatment. Description: • Shared travel lanes for vehicles and bicycles with • On-street treatment. signage and/or SHARROW or other pavement markings. • A technique used to better accommodate bicyclists and vehicles on low traffic volume streets. The intent is to • On low volume, local streets share the road with design a bike route in a manner that emphasizes the automobile traffic. presence of bicyclist. • On high volume streets utilizes the road shoulder. • Innovative approach that incorporates complete streets • Significantly less investment in signage, traffic calming design standards and traffic calming techniques. and landscaping than a bike boulevard. • Traffic volumes typically less than 3,000 ADT. Types:
• On-street environment is designed so bicycle travel is • Shared lane (if drive lane 12ft or less). the prominent mode of transportation. • Wide outside lane (drive lane 14ft-16ft) with or • Heavy emphasis on traffic calming. Traffic calming without SHARROW pavement markings. techniques may include bump-outs, median islands, • Paved shoulder (shoulder 4ft or more). diverters, roundabouts and landscaping. Uses: biking; often used in conjunction with sidewalks for pedestrian travel.
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WSP Ice Arena THOMPSON AVE NURT YMCA Thompson Oaks ROUTE Golf Course Wescheke Park Wentworth Library Existing P Bike Lane WENTWORTH AVE NURT P ALTERNATE City ROUTE Dodge Nature Hall WSP Sports Center Center Marthaler Park SOUTH ST PAUL OF CITY DELAWARE AVE DELAWARE
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CITY OF MENDOTA HEIGHTS MENDOTA OF CITY Potential Separated Crossing Proposed Bike Lane Existing Separated Crossing Proposed On-Road Bike Facility (sharrow, route, or blvd) Existing Traffic Signal CITY OF SUNFISH LAKE
26TREATMENT - DRAFT West St Paul Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan 2011 TREATMENT recommendations table SEGMENT PREFERRED FRAMEWORK JUSTIFICATION / CONSIDERATIONS TREATMENT HIERARCHY North Urban Regional Trail Off-Road Trail Regional Follow regional trail standards. Coordinate with Dakota County planning. (NURT)
Butler Avenue Off-Road Trail Main Route High traffic volumes. Important link to park, schools, Robert St. on north side (Delaware Ave. to 52) Sidewalk one side of City. Coordinate with Dakota County (CSAH 4).
Oakdale Avenue Off-Road Trail Main Route Includes NURT segments. Bus route. Road profile varies. Coordination with (Butler Ave. to Mendota Rd.) Sidewalk one side NURT and Dakota County (CSAH 73).
Wentworth Avenue Off-Road Trail Main Route High traffic volumes. Identified Dakota County pedestrian gap. Coordination (Delaware Ave. to Highway Sidewalk one side with Dakota County (CSAH 8). Partial bus route. 52) Marie Avenue Off-Road Trail Main Route High traffic volumes. Partial Bus route. Short term: bike lanes. (Delaware Ave. to Robert St.) Sidewalk one side Potential road-diet.
Marie Avenue Off-Road Trail Local Route High traffic volumes. Bus route. Short term: bike lanes. (Robert St. to Oakdale Ave.) Sidewalk one side OFF ROAD TRAIL AND SIDEWALKS
Mendota Road Off-Road Trail Main Route Very high traffic volumes/speeds. Coordinate with Dakota County (CSAH 14 (Delaware Ave. to Highway - both sides / 110). 52)
Delaware Avenue Bike Lane Main Route Requires removal of the one sided parking. Long term: off-road trail. (Mendota Ave. to Annapolis Coordination with Mendota Hts., Lilydale, and Dakota County (CSAH 63). St.) Annapolis Street Link Bike Lane Local Route Requires removal of parking on one side. Coordination with St. Paul and (Delaware Ave. to Charlton Sidewalk both sides Dakota County (CSAH 2 / 41). St.)
Charlton Street Bike Lane Local Route Important north/south city wide. Requires removal of the one sided parking. (Mendota Rd. to Annapolis Sidewalk both sides Consider sharrows to keep parking. Partial bus route. St.) Trail from Marie Ave. to Mendota Rd. if chosen as NURT route
Oakdale Avenue Bike Lane Local Route Constrained conditions. Requires removal of parking for bike lane. Consider (Butler Ave. to Annapolis St.) Sidewalk both sides bike route to keep parking. Coordinate with Dakota County (CSAH 73).
Emerson Avenue Bike Lane Local Route Medium traffic volumes, requires removal of the one sided parking. Consider
BIKE LANE AND SIDEWALK (Charlton St. to NURT) Sidewalk both sides sharrow or bike route to keep parking.
Livingston Avenue Bike Lane Local Route Commercial destinations. Bus route. Requires removal of parking on one (Mendota Ave. to Thompson Sidewalk both sides side. Concerns about crossing major uncontrolled intersections. Ave.)
Thompson Avenue Bike Lane Local Route Commercial destinations. High volume traffic. Bus route. Coordinate (Livingston Ave. to Highway Sidewalk both sides treatment with final NURT route. 52)
Bernard Street Bike Blvd / Bike Route Local Route Local Route with constrained conditions. Treatment based on desire to calm (Smith Ave. to Sperl St.) Sidewalk both sides traffic, keep parking.
Sperl Street Sharrow / Bike Route Local Route Constrained conditions. Treatment based on desire to keep parking and low (Bernard St. to Haskell St.) Sidewalk both sides traffic volumes.
Haskell Street Sharrow / Bike Route Local Route Constrained conditions. Treatment based on desire to keep parking and low (Sperl St, to Ped. Bridge) Sidewalk both sides traffic volumes. Steep grades.
Smith Street Link Sharrow / Bike Route Local Route Constrained conditions. Treatment based on desire to keep parking. Bus (Bernard St. to Annapolis St.) Sidewalk both sides route.
Emerson Avenue Sharrow / Bike Route Local Route Constrained conditions. Treatment based on desire to keep parking and low (Delaware Ave. to Charlton Sidewalk both sides traffic volumes. St.) OTHER ON-ROAD AND SIDEWALKS
Typical Sidewalk both sides Access Considerations on a site by site bases. Consider road-diets, multi use off-road (in locations shown) Route trails that can function as sidewalks. OTHER SIDEWALKS
three - THE PLAN 27 • Create clear and comfortable pedestrian and bicycle connections to business front doors. Bicycle travel along Robert St. is constrained by lack of right-of- way and high traffic volumes. This plan recommends bicycle travel be routed on streets that parallel Robert St. (Oakdale Ave. and Livingston Ave.) with connections created along perpendicular streets to key Robert St. intersections.
There are many gaps in the sidewalk system on streets leading to Robert St. Many of these gaps are at existing bus stops. Robert St. will continue to be a major transit corridor and fixing these gaps should be a high priority. Pedestrian connectivity gaps have been identified in the Robert Street Improvements - Pedestrian Amenity Zone Concepts from the Redevelopment Design Framework Plan (2000) Pedestrian Connectivity Study (April 2011). Sidewalk gaps were identified in the study and prioritized to guide which Robert Street Corridor improvements could logically be constructed as part of the Robert St. is West St. Paul’s “Main Street,” but is presently Robert St. reconstruction project and which should be part of dominated by automobiles. Pedestrian facilities are limited to a other future roadway improvement projects (or stand-alone uncomfortable sidewalk behind the curb. There are no bicycle projects). Those recommendations have been incorporated into accommodations and cyclists ride in traffic or on sidewalks. this plan. Sidewalks connections leading to Robert St. are lacking in many places and transit riders are often left to walk on the grass or in Robert St. is a major barrier to east/west pedestrian and bicycle the street (when winter snow piles up). Crossing Robert St. on movement. The high traffic volumes, the high speeds, and free foot or bike is so difficult and dangerous that residents consider right turns on red make crossing four lanes of traffic difficult. West St. Paul as two communities (the west side and east side - of The following improvements should be considered to improve Robert St.). intersection safety on Robert St.:
The City should continue to use the principles in the • Medians for pedestrian refuge. Redevelopment Design Framework Plan (2000) as a guide to • No free right turns on red. improving the pedestrian environment as Robert St. redevelops. • Increased pedestrian crossing times. Key design strategies that would improve the walking • Tighter turning radius at corners for a shorter environment outlined in the above mentioned plan that should crosswalk. be implemented with redevelopment include: • Grade separated crossing.
• Gain easements to create a pedestrian amenity zone. The Grade Separated Trail Crossing Feasibility Study 2011 • Consolidate driveways (fewer curb-cuts). assessed constructing a grade separated trail at Robert St. The • Create center medians and dedicated turn lanes for report presents several different options and configurations pedestrian crossing refuge and traffic control. (both tunnel and bridge). • Add streetscape amenities (trees, lighting, benches, As Robert St. continues to evolve and redevelop, accommodating etc.) for traffic calming and pedestrian comfort. pedestrian and bicycle users should continue to be a high • Create shared parking lots with landscaped pedestrian priority. connections to/from building entries.
28 West St Paul Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan 2011 Best Practices including providing safer streets and business districts, creating more predictable non-motorized and motorized interactions, The previous section outlined a walk-bike route network to make reducing air pollution, creating vibrant neighborhoods and biking and walking convenient. Equally important to increasing lessening transportation costs for families. and encouraging walking and biking is making the system safe Mn/DOT’s Complete Streets Report, published in December and pleasant; if it is not fun, people will not use the system. This 2009, found that although there are incremental costs associated section outlines best practices that can move the West St. Paul’s with implementing Complete Streets, the benefits and end bike and walk network beyond functional to enjoyable. product provided a better long-term value. Potential additional costs include the purchase of additional right-of-way, increased Complete Streets travel time for motor vehicles, shifting of traffic to other routes Adoption of a Complete Streets Policy is one way for a in the network and additional infrastructure to maintain and city to formally encourage multi-modal street access. The operate. For urban projects with spatial constraints, the primary emerging Complete Streets movement strives to plan streets to issue is not cost but the allocation of available space among the accommodate pedestrians, transit riders, bicyclists and all other various transportation modes. The report also notes that costs users regardless of age or ability instead of focusing solely on can be reduced by changes in the planning and design process optimizing automobile travel. The movement recognizes that that integrate transportation and land use planning across as many as 30% of residents in a community may not or cannot all jurisdictions early in the process. Nevertheless, detailed drive due to age (young or old), physical limitations or economic engineering analysis will be necessary when evaluating Complete challenges. Complete Street policies do not prescribe that all Streets projects to insure each project balances these potential modes be equally accommodated on all streets but that the overall additional costs with the City’s other transportation and transportation network be a safe and accessible environment for economic development goals. foot, bike or transit. It is important to note that having a Complete Streets policy does Instituting a Complete Streets policy ensures transportation not necessitate the redirection of funds to retrofit projects. Instead, agencies design and operate the entire right-of-way to enable safe a typical Complete Streets process focuses on new construction access for all users. As with other practices that support walking and reconstruction to be most cost-efficient. Opportunities do and biking, Complete Streets are beneficial in numerous ways, exist to implement Complete Streets on existing facilities, such as through restriping. BEFORE
AFTER
Creating a Complete Street within existing road widths and ROW
three - THE PLAN 29 Photo Credit:Photo pedbikeimgaes.org- Jennifer Compos Photo Credit:Photo pedbikeimgaes.org- Dan Burden A complete street network accommodates vehicles, bicycles and Complete street pedestrians.
The number of Complete Streets policies in the United States is • Applies to both new and retrofit projects, including rapidly increasing. According to the National Complete Streets design, planning, maintenance, and operations, for the Coalition, by mid-2010 there were nearly 150 jurisdictions that entire right of way. have adopted policies or have written commitments to do so. The • Makes any exceptions specific and sets a clear State of Minnesota passed a Complete Streets bill in May 2010 procedure that requires high-level approval of (Sec. 52 MN Statutes 2010 Section 174.75 Complete Streets). exceptions. Complete Streets policies exist at every governmental level. • Directs the use of the latest and best design criteria and Several Minnesota cities and counties, including Albert Lea, guidelines while recognizing the need for flexibility in Duluth, Independence, Rochester, St. Paul and Hennepin balancing user needs. County, have adopted policies or ordinances. West St. Paul • Directs complete streets solutions to complement the should explore adopting a Complete Streets ordinance/policy to context of the community. assure that as streets and bridges are rebuilt either by the City, • Establishes performance standards with measurable County or State, provisions are made to accommodate all modes outcomes. of movement safely and conveniently. • Includes specific next steps for implementation of the According to the National Complete Streets Coalition (NCSC), policy. an ideal policy has the following elements:
• Vision for how and why the community wants to complete its streets. • Specifies that “all users” includes pedestrians, bicyclists, trucks, buses, and automobiles. • Encourages street connectivity and aims to create a comprehensive, integrated, connected network for all modes. • Is adoptable by all agencies to cover all roads.
30 West St Paul Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan 2011 Photo Credit:Photo pedbikeimgaes.org- Dan Burden Keeping sidewalks and trails clear in winter is important for year Walking in winter round use.
MAINTENANCE Sweeping Routine maintenance is essential for trails, sidewalks and Loose sand and debris on the surface of designated bicycle lanes, bikeways. paved shoulders, and paved sections of shared use paths should be removed at least once a year, normally in the spring. Sand Winter Use of Trail and Bikeways - Maintenance and debris will tend to accumulate on bicycle lanes because Snow removal is a critical component of sidewalk, trail and automobile traffic will sweep these materials from the automobile bikeway safety. Winter walking, running and hiking on cleared portions of the roadway. This is especially true for bicycle lanes trails and sidewalks is an increasing popular activity. In addition, that are located directly adjacent to a curb, where debris collects many people ride bicycles throughout the winter. When streets already. are cleared, snow should be stored on the boulevard or removed. Plowing street snow onto sidewalks makes snow clearing difficult Surface repairs for residents and businesses. A smooth surface, free of potholes and other major surface Efforts to regularly maintain trails, bike lanes and walks can be irregularities, should be provided and maintained on off-road done with a combination of enhanced public and private efforts. trails and on-road bikeways. Care should be taken to eliminate The City has the following ordinances and policies that support other physical problems. winter use currently in place: Vegetation • Plowing the street fully from curb to curb, wherever Vegetation encroaching into and under the trail or bikeway possible, to maximize bike and vehicle travel. (Loss can create a nuisance and a hazard for users. The management of three to four feet of travel space is especially of vegetation is generally considered the responsibility of detrimental to winter bike travel). maintenance staff. To provide long-term control of vegetation, • Seasonal sweeping to remove debris. the management of vegetation should be considered during design and construction. Vegetation management helps to maintain • A snow shoveling ordinance to ensure that sidewalks smooth pavement surface, as well as clear zones, sightlines, and are clear in winter. sight corners to promote trail and bikeway safety. • Plowing paved trails in parks.
In addition, the City should consider creating a volunteer program to help seniors and people with disabilities shovel their sidewalks.
three - THE PLAN 31 Road Diets One way to achieve the dual goals of creating a complete street and calming traffic within in the existing right-of-way and/or road pavement is “a road diet”. The purpose of a road diet is to “slim down” it’s existing footprint by reducing lane widths and/ or eliminating lanes to improve safety, mobility and access for all modes of transportation, including biking and walking.
A typical road diet would: • Reclaim street space for bikeway treatments or sidewalks. • Reduce the number of lanes of traffic & conflict points. Marie Ave. - Existing Conditions • Reduce motorized vehicle speeds. • Improve bicycle and pedestrian safety. • Increase visibility and sight distance. • Encourage an active streetscape and support the pedestrian realm. • Improve the roadways aesthetics and visual qualities.
Potential Streets for Road Diets: Butler Ave., Oakdale Ave., Charlton Ave., Emerson Ave., Wentworth Ave., Livingston Ave., and Marie Ave.
4 lane road
Marie Ave. - re-striped with bike lanes Travel Travel Travel Travel Lane Lane Lane Lane
3 Lanes with Bike lanes- New Lane Configuration
Bike Travel Turn Travel Bike Lane Lane Lane Lane Lane Marie Ave. - Road Diet - Off-road trail
Road diet example: 4 lane to 3 lane conversion
32 West St Paul Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan 2011 Traffic Calming The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) defines traffic A key element of bicycle and pedestrian friendly routes and calming as a combination of mainly physical measures that reduce bicyclist’s safety is lower traffic speeds. Lowering speeds should the negative effects of motor vehicle use and improve conditions be considered along all routes identified in the framework plan. for non-motorized street users. For the purpose of bike and walk Lower traffic speeds can be accomplished through use of proven planning, the objective is to provide physical improvements that traffic calming measures. Techniques include: will create safe and pleasant conditions for motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians. Some successful traffic-calming techniques are • Lowering and enforcing speed limits. included in the table on the following page. • Physical devices. In West St. Paul, traffic calming would be beneficial to pedestrians • “Road diets” where lanes widths are reduced or lanes and cyclists on all suggested routes where speed limits exceed 30 are eliminated create space for bike lanes and slow MPH. Detailed engineering study that closely examines traffic traffic. patterns, pedestrian and bicycle needs as well as coordination with each road’s jurisdictional agency is recommended to determine appropriate traffic calming devices.
Vehicle speed and pedestrian survival rates
Reducing vehicle speeds is key to pedestrian safety. One way to do this is to lower and enforce vehicle speed limits. According to Minnesota Statute 160.263 Bicycle Lanes and Ways, local units of government may: • By Subdivision 2, designate any roadway or shoulder or portion thereof under its jurisdiction as a bicycle lane or bicycle route; and • By Subdivision 4: Speed on street with bicycle lane: “Notwithstanding section 169.14, subdivision 5 , the governing body of any political subdivision, by resolution or ordinance and without an engineering or traffic investigation, may designate a safe speed for any street or highway under its authority upon which it has established a bicycle lane; provided that such safe speed shall not be lower than 25 miles per hour. The ordinance or resolution designating a safe speed is effective when appropriate signs designating the speed are erected along the street or highway, as provided by the governing body.”
Vehicle Speed (MPH) Pedestrian Survival Rate 20 95% 30 55% 40 15%
three - THE PLAN 33 Traffic Calming Devices (adapted from Federal Highway Administration - FHWA information)
Device Descriptions Pictures
Bulbouts/ Curb extensions at Neckdowns/ intersections that reduce Chokers curb-to-curb roadway travel lane widths. Photo Credit:Photo pedbikeimgaes.org- Dan Burden Bulbout used in conjunction with a neighborhood-scale traffic circle.
Medians / Raised islands located along Center the centerline of a roadway Islands that narrow the width at that location. Photo Credit:Photo pedbikeimgaes.org- Dan Burden This planted median slows traffic and creates a pedestrian refuge.
Chicanes/ Curb extensions that Lateral Shifts alternate from one side of the roadway to the other, forming s-shaped curves. Photo Credit:Photo pedbikeimgaes.org- Dan Burden Chicanes can be used to slow traffic on local streets.
34 West St Paul Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan 2011 Traffic Calming Devices (adapted from Federal Highway Administration - FHWA information)
Device Descriptions Pictures
Diagonal Barriers placed diagonally Diverters across an intersection, blocking certain movements. Photo Credit:Photo steetswikii.com burden
Diverters can be used to block vehicle through traffic but allow pedestrian and bicycle through movements.
Forced Raised islands located on Turn Lanes approaches to an intersection that block certain movements. Photo Credit:Photo pedbikeimgaes.org- Dan Burden.
Raised islands, like the one on the far left of this photo, direct traffic movements and can be used to block through movements for vehicles. For traffic calming, these are best used in conjunction with high visibility crosswalks.
Median Raised islands located along Barriers the center-line of a roadway and continuing through an intersection to block cross traffic. Photo Credit:Photo pedbikeimgaes.org- Adam Fukushima
This median barrier requires cars to turn but allows bicycles to travel through the intersection.
three - THE PLAN 35 Traffic Calming Devices (adapted from Federal Highway Administration - FHWA information)
Device Descriptions Pictures
Roundabouts Circular barriers placed /Traffic in the middle of an Circles intersection, directing all traffic in the same direction. Photo Credit:Photo pedbikeimgaes.org- Fukushima Adam Cyclist in a roundabout. Photo Credit:Photo pedbikeimgaes. Fukushima org- Adam Small traffic circles can be used on local streets to slow traffic and strengthen neighborhood identity.
Speed Tables/ Flat-topped speed humps Textured often constructed with a Pavement/ brick or other textured Raised material to slow traffic Crossings Photo Credit:Photo pedbikeimgaes.org- Dan Burden.
Speed tables slow traffic and create high visibility crosswalks.
36 West St Paul Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan 2011 Photo Credit:Photo pedbikeimgaes.org- Dan Burden Boulder, CO Underpass Bike lane continues to crosswalk Triple Four Crosswalk
Safe Crossings Though detailed design and engineering is needed to balance vehicle and bicycle movement needs, the following techniques The safest place for pedestrians to cross is at intersections with can be considered to reduce crossing distances, increase walk- stop signs or traffic signals. Perceived safety is equally important bike crossing times, slow vehicle speeds and make drivers more to actual safety. If people do not feel that a crossing is safe they aware of pedestrians and cyclists: may choose not to bike or walk at all. According to surveys done in West St. Paul Elementary Schools as part of the Dakota County • High visibility pavement markings such as zebra, Safe Routes to School Comprehensive Plan and the questionnaire ladder, continental or triple four. done as part of this planning effort, safety of intersections is one • Increase signal time for pedestrians and separate vehicle the top factors which affects the decision to walk or bike and is movements from pedestrian-cyclist crossings. the one of important improvements that would increase walking • Pedestrian countdown signals. and biking. Speed of traffic, amount of traffic, sight-lines, amount of lighting and vehicle awareness of pedestrians and cyclists all • Where bicycle lanes exist, extend them to the contribute to actual and perceived safety. When pedestrians crosswalk. and cyclists do not feel safe crossing streets, it makes biking and • Bicycle signal. walking less convenient and enjoyable, affecting the decision • Adequate driver visibility through proper sight to walk or bike. The following strategies are recommended for distance triangles. consideration in improving crossing conditions. • Design for slow vehicle right turn movements (tighter Grade Separated Crossings turning radii: 5-25 ft). Grade separated crossings are recommended on the North Urban • Eliminate right-turn on red. Regional Trail at major road crossings. Grade separated crossing • Break up complex intersections with pedestrian refuge are currently being planned in partnership with Dakota County islands. at Marie Ave., Charlton Ave., Wentworth Ave., Robert St., and • Adequate lighting. Thompson Ave. Improvements at uncontrolled intersections Improvements to signalized intersections Uncontrolled crosswalks can be used where distances to Improvements for pedestrians and bicyclists at signalized controlled intersections are too far to be convenient for intersections are needed. Long crossing distances, free right turns pedestrians and cyclists to reach desired destinations. New on red, vehicle speeds, crossing time, lighting and sight-lines all uncontrolled crosswalks can be used to concentrate crossings contribute to real and perceived safety at signalized intercessions. at the safest locations, where there is a high level of pedestrian
three - THE PLAN 37 Photo Credit:Photo pedbikeimgaes.org- Dan Burden Photo Credit:Photo pedbikeimgaes.org- Dan Burden Photo Credit:Photo pedbikeimgaes.org- Dan Burden Pedestrian safe crossing reminders In-street crossing signs Refuge island
activity or a history of conflict. Crosswalks should be designed in Marked crosswalks at uncontrolled intersections alone are accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices not always sufficient without traffic calming treatments, traffic (MUTCD). Key to making these crossings safe is slowing traffic signals or pedestrian signals and should not be used alone under and making pedestrians more visible to drivers. the following conditions:
The following guidelines are recommended for consideration of • Where the speed limit exceeds 40 mph. placement of unsignalized or mid-block crosswalks: • On roadways with four our more lanes without a raised • Crossings in designated school zones. Use of adult median or crossing island that has an ADT of 12, 000 crossing guards, school signal and markings, and /or or greater. traffic signals with pedestrian signals (when warranted) • On roadways with four or more lanes with a raised should be used in conjunction with the marked median or crossing island that as an ADT of 15,000 or crosswalks, when needed. greater.
• At non-signalized locations where engineering Where a marked crosswalk alone is insufficient to provide judgment dictates the number of vehicle lanes, pedestrian safety, the following treatments can be considered to pedestrian exposure, average daily traffic (ADT), reduce vehicle speeds, shorten crossing distance, or increase the posted speed limit and geometry of the location likelihood of motorists stopping and yielding: would make the use of specially designated crosswalks desirable for traffic and pedestrian safety and mobility. • Pedestrian activated flashing lights. Locations to be considered include: • In-street crossing signs. »» Locations where a marked crosswalk can concentrate • Refuge islands. pedestrian crossings. • Split pedestrian crossover. »» Crossings at a park. • Overhead signs. »» Crossings to a bus stop. • Speed limit reduction. »» Other locations with high numbers of pedestrian/ cyclist crossings and/or pedestrian/vehicle conflicts. • Speed limit enforcement. A higher priority should be placed on locations • Dynamic driver feedback signs. with a minimum of 20 pedestrian crossings per peak • Roundabouts – to reduce vehicle speeds and improve hour or 15 or more elderly and/or child pedestrians pedestrian safety. per peak hour. • Street narrowing measures, such as curb extensions. • Providing adequate lighting for night visibility.
38 West St Paul Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan 2011 Walking can be a social activity Universal Design strives to make walk-bike network usable by all. Universal Design Strategies for Seniors Universal design means designing the walk-bike network to be • Increase the walk time at signals for slower pedestrians usable by all people, regardless of age or ability to the greatest to make it across the street and prohibiting right turn extent possible. Good pedestrian and bicycle system design must on red or prohibit turning during the first 10 seconds account for the needs of all ages, including the young and old of a traffic signal. and those with physical or mental limitations. If the system is • Sidewalk design, repair and maintenance must be a designed for the most vulnerable populations, it will better meet priority. Uneven surfaces and unexpected obstacles of the needs of all users. Universal Design goes beyond meeting any kind can cause serious falls. the requirements of the American’s with Disabilities Act. • Ice and snow removal is critical. • Curb ramps allow access for individuals with less Safe Routes for Seniors and Safe mobility, as well as scooters and wheel chairs. Routes to School • Turning vehicles fail to yield. Nineteen percent of West St. Paul’s population is under 16 • Median refuge islands at large streets. years of age. In addition, 17 percent of the population is over • All bus stops near senior centers should have shelters 65. Together these groups represent over 1/3 of West St. Paul and benches. residents that either cannot legally drive or choose to drive less and less as they age. The AARP notes that the older population • Drivers should be prohibited from turning during the will balloon between 2010 and 2030, when the baby boom first 10 seconds of a traffic signal phase. This time is generation reaches the age of 65 and the number of Americans needed by seniors to ascend the curb and begin a safe aged 80 or over will rise sharply. A pedestrian friendly crossing unobstructed by turning vehicles. community keep seniors in their homes longer and improve • Advanced stop bars 15 feet before a junction. This quality of life. requires moving the stop bar back away from the crosswalk and placing a tactile surface on the stop bar. On busy commercial streets and bus routes, all curbs
three - THE PLAN 39 Safe Routes encourage walking and biking to school
should be extended into the crosswalk to create better Park and Marthaler Park. The crossing already had sightlines for pedestrians and drivers. advance warning signs, but does not have any signing at the crosswalk. Safe Routes to School Recommendations • Construct sidewalk/trail connection from Charlton St. Safe routes to schools are also essential to encourage walking. to the front of the school. Joint school district-city projects are recommended in existing Safe Routes to School plans for West St. Paul elementary schools. • Continue to plan, design, and pursue funding West St. Paul Safe Routes to School projects include: opportunities for construction of the NURT trail and grade separated crossings. Moreland Arts and Health Sciences Magnet School • Explore opportunities for construction of sidewalks on • Sign the Charlton St./Moreland Ave. and Charlton Marie Ave., Kraft Rd., and Wentworth Ave. (County St./Butler Ave. intersections as designated school Road 8). crossings. • Install pedestrian ramps and sidewalks at west side of • Construct sidewalk connection along Charlton St. Charlton Ave. and Kraft Rd. north of Butler Ave. Heritage Middle School and Henry Sibley High School • Construct sidewalk along Emerson Ave. west of Robert Though safe routes to school plans have not been done for these St. schools, additional trail, sidewalk and bikeway connections will • Explore opportunities to construct sidewalks along improve access to the schools. Recommended improvement the north/south streets south of Butler Ave. to provide include: routes from the neighborhoods to the sidewalks on the collector roadways like Moreland Ave. Bidwell St. is a • Sidewalks and bikeways on Bernard St., Bidwell St., priority. and Charlton St. and a pedestrian connection through the school campus would facilitate walking to Heritage • Construct trail and sidewalk on Butler Ave. Middle School. Garlough Environmental Magnet School • A trail along Marie Ave. would also improve access to • Install pedestrian or trail crossing signing at the current the High School from West St. Paul. marked trail crossing on Kraft Rd. between Garlough • A trail on Butler Ave. is important for connectivity to Heritage Middle School.
40 West St Paul Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan 2011 Connections to Transit Transits stops are a major source of pedestrian and bicycle trips. Providing a safe connection from transit stops to commercial and residential areas can increase ridership and reduce dependence on the automobile. More Support facilities at transit stops for pedestrians andiNforMAtioN bicyclists also encourage use. Facilities include: Sam o’Connell, Project Manager Dakota County
14955 galaxie Avenue
• Showers. Apple Valley, MN 55124
Phone: 952.891.7105 • Secure bike parking. [email protected] • Food and water. • Lighiting.
The Robert Street Transit Corridor has been identified as trANSitWAy an important transit line between downtown ViSioN St. Paul and Rosemount/Umore Park. Presently the Robert St.• Increase Transitway transit services Alternatives Analysis is underway to study transitand facilities modes, on Robert alignments and services within this corridor, withStreet a vision to enhance transit services and support facilities alongIncrease Robert east/west St. connections on 110, Any City planning for pedestrian and bicycle facilities along Yankee Doodle Road and Robert St. should coordinate with present and future Robert St. CSAH 42
Transitway efforts. Connect Rosemount /
UMore Park to downtown
St. Paul with a rapid
service
Robert St. Transit Corridor Long Term Vision Map from 2008 Feasibility Study
Wentworth Ave. - Sidewalks on bus routes are needed
West St. Paul Metro Transit Bus Service Map
three - THE PLAN 41 Wayfinding Wayfinding is the way in which people orient themselves and Wayfinding signs for pedestrians and bicyclists typically show navigate from place to place and is a vital component of an destination, direction and distance. Signs are placed where effective bicycle and walkway system. People need to be able to routes change or there is a change of direction and periodically easily understand and navigate bikeways and walkways in order along the route. For cyclists, pavement markings can be easier to to conveniently and safely get to their destination. see and can be used to supplement signage. Types of wayfinding signs are described below.
Si g n e x a m p l e Si g n Ty p e Ro l e Pl a c e m e n t
Route maps and additional Trail heads on Main and information about the In f o r m a t i o n a l Local routes and destinations destination such as nearby Ki o s k such as community parks and businesses or historic Downtown. interpretation.
Route intersections and Identify turns, route decision points along Di r e c t i o n a l destination choices and main and local routes Si g n distance. and destinations such as Downtown.
Every 1/2 mile along on-road Identify route name and major Rou t e Si g n bike routes and at major destination. intersections.
On existing street signs along Bu t t o n Identify bikeways. bikeway routes.
Pa v e m e n t Identify on-road bike routes, in Pavement. m a r k i n g s addition to route signs.
42 West St Paul Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan 2011 Photo Credit:Photo pedbikeimgaes.org- Dan Burden Bike Parking Trailhead kiosk Rest area
Support Facilities Trailhead Pedestrian and bicycle support facilities such as trailheads, A trailhead in West St. Paul should be developed in Partnership benches, showers, and bicycle parking are recommended to with Dakota County along the North Urban Regional Trail. enhance the walk-bike experience. Adequate pedestrian scale Potential locations are on the west side of the proposed pedestrian lighting is also essential for safety and visibility. bridge over Robert St. (in conjunction with support facilities for transit riders) or at Marthaler Park. Bicycle Parking and Support Facilities Amenities at trailheads include: Safe, secure bike parking and support facilities such as showers supports increased bicycle use. Short-term parking (1-4 • Vehicle parking. hours) should be provided in bike racks near the front door of • Bike parking. destinations. Long-term bike parking for commuters, employees • Kiosk with trail information. and residents can occur in bike lockers or inside of buildings. Potential strategies: • Benches. • Wat er. • Develop an ordinance requiring bicycle route connections, parking and shower facilities for new • Restrooms. construction. Rest stops are smaller-scale than trailheads and typically include • Install bike racks at all parks and public buildings. benches, water, bike parking, and landscaping. Installation of • Provide bike lockers at the Park and Ride. benches along walk-bike routes at parks is recommended. • Install bicycle parking in conjunction with new transit Lighting stop/ped-bike overpass on Robert St. Consider adding Pedestrian-cyclist scale lighting is essential to creating a safe public restrooms at this location as well. and pleasant environment. Lighting is recommended along • Develop a cost-share program to encourage existing the NURT trail through Garlough, Marthaler, and Thompson businesses to install bike racks. Parks.
three - THE PLAN 43 4. implementation
Mapping input at community events Celebrating transportation options
Education, Programs, Marketing and Promotion Improvements to the physical environment are most effective if coupled with on-going marketing, promotion and awareness efforts. Walk-bike information should be provided in digital format on the City’s website. The City should also create and widely distribute walk-bike maps with existing routes, safety information and events.
Programs and events to generate local enthusiasm and support and can be an important component attracting visitors. Community biking events
Ideas for potential programs and activities include:
• Hold walk/bike with the Mayor/City Council days. • School and community education classes. • Classes for bike safety, bike commuting, bike maintenance and bike purchasing. • Hold weekly/monthly rides through local walk and bike clubs. • Coordinate events with non-profit groups. • Hold annual bike events. Events could include: Rides with the Mayor, National Bike Month, and Credit:Photo pedbikeimgaes.org- Dan Burden International Walk to School day. Community walking events and acknowledgments • Hold walk/bike rodeos/carnivals – theme contests, art/costumed bikes, tricycle racing, bike light/ pedometer giveaways, bike parade, walking parade, dog walking parade.
44 West St Paul Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan 2011 4. implementation
45 FOUR - IMPLEMENTATION IMPLEMENTATION • Enhances safety. • Connects residents to key destinations (schools, parks, The pedestrian and bicycle plan outlines the long term (25 years commercial areas, transit, regional trail network). or more) goals for the walk-bike network in the City. This section • Connects existing trails and sidewalks. focuses on moving from plan to reality. It first recommends priorities to be undertaken in the near term (1-10 years) and • Is feasible (cost effective, political will, has available ways to measure progress and then identifies on-going actions right-of-way, can be coordinated with road and tools needed to implement the plan. Lastly, it identifies improvements). potential funding sources and partnership opportunities. Exact timing of priority projects will depend on available staff Implementation of this Plan will occur as resources become time, funding, as well as grant and partnership opportunities. available and opportunities arise. The Plan is to be used as a guide Priorities and actions are not static; other projects in this plan not when evaluating infrastructure improvements, redevelopment identified as priorities should be implemented as opportunities and subdivision design to prioritize bicycle and pedestrian access arise. Likewise, inclusion in the priority list does not obligate the in line with the goals and policies of the City Council. City to implementation. The priorities should be reviewed and updated annually as projects are completed, needs change or new Keys to successful implementation include: funding sources are identified. • City recognition and commitment to the importance of safe and convenient pedestrian and bicycle Measuring Success movement and as part of a vital healthy and prosperous Measuring progress towards the goals of this plan is also community. important to maintain enthusiasm and support for walk-bike • Use of the West St. Paul Parks and Recreation projects. Each year an annual update, or report card of walk- Advisory Committee, Planning Commission, and bike improvements and successes can be created to publicly Environmental Committee as the advisory boards to acknowledge progress. In addition the City of West St. Paul the City Council to help with Plan implementation. should consider pursuing Bicycle Friendly Community Status • City staff in the Planning department working to from the League of American Bicyclists. This program provides implement the recommended programs and projects in incentives, hands–on assistance and recognition for communities the pedestrian and bicycle plan. that support bicycling. The application process requires an in- depth assessment of bicycling in West St. Paul compared to peer • Developing funding sources to design, build and cities across the nation and establishes an independent baseline maintain the walk-bike system. for measuring future progress. Priority Projects Quantifiable measures of progress should be instituted by the Identifying priorities and demonstrating visible, measurable Parks and Advisory Recreation Commission as facilities and progress is essential to implement the plan to maintain programs are put into place. Potential measures include: enthusiasm, generate political support and obtain funding. • Annual or biannual pedestrian counts (as measured by Recommended priority pedestrian and bicycle improvement volunteers or trail detectors/counters). projects and action items are shown on the Priority Project Map • Vehicle-bike-pedestrian crash rates. (p. 48) and listed in the Priority Table (p 49). The recommended • Number of participants at walk-bike events. priority improvements are projects that will have the biggest • Number of participants in walk-bike classes. impact for improving the pedestrian and bicycle environment. Where appropriate, short and long term recommendations are • Miles/numbers of pedestrian-bicycle facilities: on-road made for priority routes. Criteria for identifying priorities are: bicycle facilities, trails, sidewalks, bike racks, benches, etc.
46 West St Paul Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan 2011 Want more information on walk-bike investments, research, reports and advocacy? Try these resources:
• League of American Bicyclists - http://www.bikeleague.org/index.php • The Pedestrian and Bicycle information Center - http://www.pedbikeinfo.org/ • A host of resources including case studies of how real communities have dealt with specific issues. • http://www.bicyclinginfo.org/case_studies/ • http://www.walkinginfo.org/case_studies/ • Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota - http://bikemn.org/ • National Center for Biking and Walking - http://www.bikewalk.org • Transit for Livable Communities - http://www.tlcminnesota.org
Tools for Success and On-going Plan Oversight The existing Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee, the Actions Planning Commission, and the Environmental Committee Priority projects and actions will go a long way to creating a walk should be the advisory boards to the City Council that would and bike friendly community, but on-going actions need to occur help with the implementation of the walk-bike network. Other as well. Essential to successful implementation is: commitment pedestrian and bicycle functions of the advisory boards may to the importance of creating a pedestrian and bicycle friendly include: city; dedicating staff time to pedestrian and bicycle issues; having citizen oversight; and acquiring/developing adequate funding. • Provide recommendations on pedestrian and bicycle improvement projects and dedication of land from Pedestrian- Bicycle Coordination developers for trails and sidewalks. Coordination of pedestrian and bicycle responsibilities should be • Provide advice on local needs for safe and convenient assigned to the planning department. It will be the responsibility walking and bicycling. of this department to coordinate with engineering and parks and • Encourage and support walking and bicycling as recreation departs to implement the programs and projects in transportation. the pedestrian and bicycle plan. Other duties may include: • Assist in promotion of walk-bike events. • Reviewing redevelopment and road improvement • Instituting an annual walk-bike count program to track proposals to ensure that local bicycle/pedestrian progress. requirements are incorporated. • Developing and implementing programs. Walk-Bike Champions • Securing grant and city funding. Local walk-bike champions can help generate enthusiasm for local projects and can be a volunteer resource for planning and • Serving as the public contact for walk-bike issues and promoting walk-bike events. The City should consider creating ideas. a walk-bike advisory group or sub committee of the Park and • Coordinating the walk-bike projects across city Recreation Advisory Committee to focus on and champion departments and with partners. walk-bike issues. • Coordinating with adjacent cities, other jurisdictions and support groups. • Organize and Maximize local champions, etc.
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"" 48 West St Paul Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan 2011 "" " " Priority PROJECTS RECOMMENDATIONS TABLE LOCATION TREATMENT NOTES PARTNERSHIPS & FUNDING Physical Projects NURT Multi-Use Trail. Complete the missing section of the NURT, - Partnership with Dakota County. North Urban Regional including the Robert St. overpass and other Trail grade separated crossings, off-road trail to follow Regional Trail standards, coordinate with County Planning. Robert Street Intersection Intersection and corridor improvements for - Implementation along with road (Annapolis St. to and corridor better pedestrian and bicycle crossings and reconstruction project. Mendota Rd.) improvements. movement, including the bike-ped overpass - Partner with developers during north of Wentworth, sidewalk connections redevelopment. within 1/4 mile, opportunities with - Partner with Dakota County for the ped- redevelopment. bike bridge. MarIe Avenue Long term - trail Main Route, high traffic volumes, Partial Bus - Dakota County. (Delaware Ave. to on north, side route. County has applied for a Transportation Oakdale Ave.) sidewalk on -Long term - trail and sidewalk. Enhancement Grant (TE) for a trail on the south. -Short-term, consider bike lanes. north side from Robert St. to Oakdale Ave. Short term - Bike -A ‘road diet’ where the vehicle drive space - Possible Federal funding for remaining lane. is narrowed to capture space for walk-bike sections. facilities should be explored. - City funds.
Charlton Street Bike Lane. Local Route -Important North/South city - Safe routes to school funding may be (Annapolis St. to Marie Sidewalk both wide / requires removal of the one sided available for sidewalks near Moreland and Ave.) sides. parking, consider Sharrows to keep parking, Garlough Elementary Schools. partial bus route. -City funds. Oakdale Avenue Multi-Use Trail on Main Route: Important N/S on east side of City. - County Partnership for trail. (Bernard St. to Emerson one side. Consider bike lanes in addition to trail. Dakota County has applied for a TE Grant for Ave. and Thompson Ave. to Sidewalk on one a trail from Wentworth to Mendota. side. - Possible federal funding for remaining Mendota Rd.) sections. - City Funds. LIvingston Bike Lane. Local Route, commercial destinations, Bus - City funds. Avenue Sidewalk on route / requires removal of parking on one side, (Wentworth Ave. to both sides. concerns about crossing major uncontrolled Mendota Rd.) intersections. Bidwell Street Sidewalk on Access route, serves middle and elementary - Safe routes to school funding may be (Butler Ave. to Thompson both sides. schools. available for sidewalks near schools. Ave.) -City funds. Butler Avenue Trail on south Main route, serves 5 schools and County Park, -Partnership with Dakota County. (Delaware Ave. to side. is a major east-west connection. - Possible safe routes to school funding. Highway 52) Sidewalk on - Possible federal funding. north side. -City funds. Other Priorities Revise the Current Sidewalk Funding Policy creatE a walk-bike advisory group or sub committee of the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee to focus on walk-bike issues.
four - implementation 49 Improve Sidewalk Snow Removal Sidewalk Funding Raise awareness of and increase compliance with the sidewalk Today, current city policy for funding new sidewalks is to assess snow removal ordinance is essential for year round walking. adjacent property owners 100% of the cost. In cases where This may include a public relations campaign with information there are existing sidewalks the City shares 50% of the cost for about the importance and requirements of snow removal on reconstruction and repair. In the recent past, the policy for sidewalks. new sidewalks has contributed to difficulties gaining resident approval for new sidewalks when roads are reconstructed. This Consider developing a volunteer program to assist the elderly plan recommends the City revise the current sidewalk policy and and disabled with sidewalk clearing. After the media/awareness take on a greater share of the cost in recognition that sidewalks, campaign it may be necessary to enforce the ordinance initially particularly those identified on the Framework and Treatment with door tag warnings to violators and later with citations for plans benefit the entire community, not just the adjacent continued non-compliance. Continue to remove the snow from property owners. While revision of the sidewalk policy would be the walks of non-complying properties and add the removal fee a separate process after adoption of this plan, possible approaches to the properties tax bill. to explore include: Policy Actions A. City-wide funding by sidewalk purpose - The City To accomplish a pedestrian and bicycle network envisioned in contribute a percentage of the cost based on the route this Plan, a mix of funding sources are needed to design, build, type identified in the framework plan. For example, and maintain the system. For more significant improvements the City would pay 100% of its cost on Regional and envisioned in the plan, such as grade separated crossings, complete Main Routes (it is anticipated that some of these routes streets reconstruction, or State and County Road intersection will be eligible for outside funding); City pay 75% of improvements, additional funds outside of the City’s operating the cost and property owners 25% on Local Routes; budget would need to be identified. In most instances, it is and the City and property owners would split the cost anticipated that partnerships and grant opportunities will allow 50%/50% on Access Routes. for these installations. B. City-wide sidewalk assessment - All property owners In some situations, it may be necessary to remove existing parking in the entire city are assessed by lineal foot of right- spaces to create room for on-street bike lanes or off-street multi- of-way frontage to start a sidewalk/bikeway fund to use trails. Removing parking can be a difficult political issue, cover annual improvements city-wide. For example, so a parking utilization study/count is recommended before each year a property owner would pay $1 per lineal proposals to remove parking are initiated. In most cases, the foot of right-of-way frontage. This would spread the streets where this Plan recommends parking be removed have cost across the city and lessen the on-time burden on low use for parking and adequate parking would be available off- individual property owners. street and on the opposite side of the street. C. 50/50 share - The City fund 50% of new sidewalks for Along with funding for capital projects like trails, sidewalks all new sidewalks. Homeowners are assessed for the and bike lanes, implementation of the Plan will also require on- remaining 50%. going funding for operations and long-term maintenance. Prior This city-wide approach would encourage more sidewalk to implementation of individual recommendations in this plan, construction, make the city safer, improve livability and lessen analysis of development, capital, maintenance and operation the sometimes contentious and time consuming assessment costs should be conducted and compared to available funding. hearings.
50 West St Paul Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan 2011 Detailed Design Create Complete Streets with Road Reconstruction The plan outlines priority routes and the vision for a complete Complete streets are roadways designed and operated to enable walk-bike system. It is largely a guiding framework and individual safe, attractive, and comfortable access and travel for all users. routes will need more detailed planning and design prior to Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and public transport users of all implementation and construction. ages and abilities are able to safely and comfortably move along and across a complete street. It is important for West St. Paul to Create Door to Door Connections include pedestrians and bicyclists facilities, as identified in this Bicycle and pedestrian circulation within private development Plan in conjunction with street reconstruction and resurfacing should not only be safe, but as direct and convenient as vehicle projects. Not all streets need to be complete streets but there circulation; large parking lots that separate the bicyclist and needs to be a sufficient network of streets which accommodate pedestrian from business front doors do not encourage active all users within the City. transportation. The City should continue to analyze the door-to- door pedestrian and bicycle movement in all new development and redevelopment proposals. Building front doors should be Funding and Partnerships located as close to the walk-bike network as possible, internal The City should develop funding for pedestrian and bicycle sidewalks and safe space for bicycle movement should be improvements through the annual CIP (Capital Improvement provided and entrances and site circulation should minimize Programs), park dedication, grants and partnerships. There interaction between vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists. The City are many partners who may be interested in helping to fund or should install bike racks at public buildings and in city parks and otherwise support improvement projects. Potential partners should consider requiring bicycle racks/bike parking with new include, but are not limited to, local businesses, bicycle or fitness development/redevelopment. or visitor oriented businesses, civic organizations, neighborhood groups, schools, youth groups, senior citizen organizations, other Zoning Code Changes in Favor of Pedestrians and units of government and others. Bicyclists Potential funding sources for pedestrian and bicycle improvements The West St. Paul Zoning Code does not currently include include: specific policy relating to pedestrian and bicycling infrastructure. However, in recent years City Staff has been encouraging • City of West St. Paul general fund. developers to include facilities to accommodate pedestrians and • State Aid funding. bicyclists with redevelopment. In addition, the Environmental • Developer improvements. Committee is currently working on developing recommendations focusing on sustainable design and development. Initial • Park and trail dedication. recommendations include specific policies that would require • Partnerships with public and private organizations. pedestrian and bicycle access with redevelopment as well as • Grants. bicycle parking. • Donations.
See the Funding Options for more information about potential Approximately 10% of all trips in West St. funding sources for bike-walk implementation. Paul are made by walking or bicycling so roughly 10% of the transportation/road improvement budget could equitably go to sidewalk, trail and bikeway improvements.
four - implementation 51 Cost considerations of typical Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements Improvement Factors Impacting Cost Cost Potential Funding Sources Tr a i l s Land acquisition costs, new structures needed, the type of $100,000 - Grants trail surface, the width of the trail, and the facilities that are $300,000/mile Park Dedication provided for trail users. Partnerships Donations
City General Fund
New Development
State Aid Si d e w a l k Availability of right-of-way, topography, soil conditions, Sidewalk $10/ State Aid utilities. square foot New Development
City General Fund Bi c y c l e Condition of the pavement, the need to remove and $10,000 to Grants repaint the lane lines, the need to adjust signalization. It $50,000/mile La n e s Developer / New is most cost efficient to install improvements during street Construction reconstruction, street resurfacing, or at the time of original construction. State Aid (when eligible) City General Fund Cr o s s w a l k Size of intersection (linear feet) and number of crossing Stripping $100- State Aid (when eligible) legs. $300/leg City General Fund Patterned concrete $20,000/leg Pe d e s t r i a n Utilities, solar powered signals are available. $20,000 to State Aid $40,000 Si g n a l s ; Grants Mid-b l o c k Cr o s s i n g Partnerships Donations
City General Fund Di r e c t i o n a l Number of signs, design. $50 to $300 per Grants sign a n d Partnerships Wa y f i n d i n g Si g n s Donations City General Fund Cr o s s i n g Size of island, materials (concrete or asphalt), utilities. $4,000 to $30,000 Grants Is l a n d Partnerships
State Aid (when eligible)
City General Fund
52 West St Paul Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan 2011 Charlton St. - Bus stop with good sidewalk connection
General Improvement Costs sources. Information should include features such as segment The table on the previous page outlines general costs for pedestrian location, type, length, property ownership status, preliminary and bicycle improvements. While many factors contribute to costs, and related environmental improvements. Recognizing cost, these rule of thumb costs are useful when budgeting for that available external sources may not always align with the specific improvements and applying for grants. community’s top priorities, this type of information should be gathered about many segments rather than just the community’s Funding and Grant Strategy favorites. The quality of a city’s walk-bike system is a reflection of the Once the list of potential segments is identified, it is helpful to community’s ability to strategically leverage existing internal identify potential funding sources. Selecting appropriate projects and external resources. Similar to roads, a long-term funding for each funding source is one of the factors that contribute to strategy that is updated annually is needed to design, build and a community’s success in securing non-city funding. In linking maintain the pedestrian and bicycle system. Creating a multi- projects to funding consideration should be given not only to year funding strategy can be useful in identifying when funding the types of projects the funder seeks, but being aware of the should be solicited so it is available when the West St. Paul would maximum grant award, amount of match required, and preferred like to do the project. As most grant awards are made more than project size. For example, one grant may seek to fund trails as part four months after the date of application, it is too late to seek of a park experience getting people connected to nature rather funding if one is already in the construction year or must be than trails that connect people from place to place. That same actively conducting engineering for it. For example, if the City grant may have a maximum grant award of $200,000 with a 50% is envisioning a trail improvement project that is tied to a road match. Since many funders are concerned if there is a significant reconstruction, then one would want to apply for grant funding gap in funding that the City must contribute, it would be more a year in advance of the construction commencing to have the appropriate to select a project with a cost ranging from $400,000 funds in place in time. Most grant programs will not allow costs to $500,000 than one costing $1 million if no other funds are expended prior to the grant award to be considered for either available. However, if the City is able to secure other funding to reimbursement or part of the needed match. reduce the gap, then the $1 million may be an appropriate fit for The development of a funding strategy begins with the the grant. identification and prioritization of trail, bikeway or sidewalk When exploring funding sources it is also important to consider segments. Gathering information about desired segments in grant program requirements. Some grants, particularly ones with one location will ease future analysis and sequencing of funding federal funds, have specific design or reporting requirements that
four - implementation 53 Safe Routes to School is a way to partnership with schools for improving walking facilities in the community
can raise project costs or add extra administrative costs. Care State Aid Funds should be taken in selecting projects where the extra design State aid funds are available for pedestrian and bicycle requirements are not an issue or the extra reporting requirements improvements on state aid streets. This funding source is are reasonable because of the large piece of funding the grant particularly useful at the time of street construction or re- program provides. For example, in considering an application construction. for a state grant with federal funds, it may make more sense to submit a grant for a $1 million overpass then a $300,000 trail Trails and Sidewalks Built Along with Redevelopment project. Developers can be required to provide trails and sidewalks at the time of development. This requirement can be negotiated Another key to success in securing non-city funding for the during the site review process or formalized through the City’s trail, bikeway and sidewalk systems is developing a persuasive subdivision and zoning code. statement of need that fits the characteristics of the funding program. For some funders, the project should address a Park and Trail Dedication significant safety issue such as getting children across a busy road Minnesota Statutes allow local governments to require dedication to school. For others, it is about having a large number of users of land or cash in-lieu of land for parks and trails from new and connecting those users to transit, shopping, or employment. subdivisions. The dedication must be reasonable and rationally Demonstrating the public need for the project is one of the most related to the recreation demand created by the development. important components of any grant application. Where possible, Cities can also require dedication of right-of-way or easements this need should be demonstrated through letters of support and for sidewalks or trails. Park and trail dedication is a frequently community partnerships. used tool to help pay for recreation facilities. Some cities, such as Chanhassen, MN, have adopted a separate trail fee or dedication Funding Options requirement. General Funds Partnerships General funds can be used to develop the walk-bike system. These Partnerships with both public and private organizations are an funds are best used for projects such as completing sidewalk essential component to achieve individual projects outlined in or trail gaps on local streets that may not be eligible for grants. the plan. Organizations with partner funding can also provide General funds are the primary funding source for on-going assistance with design, outreach and maintenance. Local trail maintenance cost such as crosswalk painting, snow plowing, clubs can be used to help maintain trails. Partnerships and street sweeping and trail and sidewalk reconstruction. relationships with private businesses can also result in easements and use agreements for trails across private land.
54 West St Paul Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan 2011 Potential partnership organizations include: Grants • Dakota County. Grants are a way to make the City’s dollars go further. Below is a sample of some grant opportunities that may be available along • Watershed District. with websites to visit for more information. • Dakota County Active Living Partnership. • School District. Minnesota DNR • Northern Dakota County Regional Chamber of Website: www.dnr.state.mn.us/grants/index.html Commerce. The Minnesota DNR is one of the most comprehensive resources • Friends of Dakota County Parks. when it comes to state funding for trail programs. They offer • Area Businesses. a variety of grant programs and technical assistance. Current • Rotary Club. programs provide assistance for cross country skiing trails, all- terrain vehicle trails, snowmobile trails, mountain biking trails, • Lions Club. horseback riding trails and recreational trails. Some programs also • Railroads. offer assistance for the development of parks or for trail amenities Dakota County Transportation Safety & Management such as restrooms, lightning, benches, etc. It is important to note Set-aside Funds that none of the current programs covers sidewalk construction. In the interest of eliminating trail gaps along county roads, Any program with the word “Legacy” in its title is funded Dakota County has $250,000 each year available for trail through the Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment. construction projects that are not part of road projects identified Each of the Minnesota DNR grant programs is unique. While in the county’s 5-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP). many have an annual application window in the first quarter, To be eligible, the City must agree to pay 45% of the projects some are available more frequently and others only once every costs in accordance to County policy, as well as lead the project, few years. The DNR should be consulted before pursuing a grant including design, acquiring of right-of-way, and awarding of the to clarify funding availability and qualifications. contract. The County compiles a list of potential projects each summer. Dakota County has developed a trail gap map which is Minnesota DOT used to prioritize requests. The priorities are based on factors such Website: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/grants/ as the roadway design and surrounding land uses/need for the pedestrian facility (such as schools, parks, etc.). It is important Most trail or sidewalk improvement projects funded through to note that while the trail gap map is used to prioritize requests, Minnesota DOT also have a portion which is federal dollars. segments not on the gap map may be eligible for funding. Since June 9, 1998 we have seen three federal bills (TEA-21, ISTEA & SAFETEA-LU) enacted to fund the bulk of our Donations transportation improvements. The current program in place Private donations are another potential funding source. These today, SAFETEA-LU expired on September 30, 2009. The may be financial donations from individuals or area corporations reauthorization of this bill will likely occur in some form and or donations of labor from recreation clubs or use agreements fashion and will fund transportation improvements across or trail easements from landowners. Programs such as “adopt-a- the United States for the next six years. Examples of programs trail” by an organization, business, or individuals have successfully typically funding trail or sidewalk improvement projects include been used in many communities to help with maintenance tasks Transportation Enhancements or Safe Routes to Schools. While and raise awareness. the essence of these bills has primarily supported roadway and safety improvements, roadway projects that have integrated trails have faired better than others during the solicitation process. The City should begin collaborating with other roadway jurisdictions
four - implementation 55 to prioritize projects for the next round of federal transportation only to protect, enhance, and restore water quality in dollars. Building early support across multiple jurisdictions will lakes, rivers, streams and groundwater, with at least 5% better position the City in obtaining federal dollars. of the fund spent to protect drinking water sources. • 19.75% to a newly created Arts and Cultural Heritage Dakota County State Health Improvement Project (SHIP) Fund to be spent only for arts, arts education, and arts Website: http://www.co.dakota.mn.us/Departments/ access, and to preserve Minnesota’s history and cultural PublicHealth/Projects/SHIP heritage. In the recent past, the State Health Improvement Program Funding from the Legacy Amendment is administered by a (SHIP) provided funds to reduce the burden of chronic diseases variety of agencies such as the Department of Natural Resources, through increasing physical activity, improving nutrition, and Pollution Control Agency, Department of Health, Historical reducing tobacco use. These funds are administered by the Society, and regional art councils. A number of new grant Dakota County Public Health Department. In the past, grant programs were created, including the Parks and Trail Legacy requests associated with increasing physical activity are most Grant Programs, Solar Energy Legacy Grant Program, Lessard- closely related to this funding source and must focus on policy Sams Conservation Partners Legacy Program and Minnesota (laws or regulations), system (organizations or institutions Historical and Cultural Grants. Information about grant operation) or environmental (land use, zoning or community opportunities can be found on individual state department and design) changes. Examples of related projects funded through organization websites. SHIP include pedestrian/bike master plans, wayfinding signs, NPS Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program bike racks, and trail master plans, as well as Safe Routes to School (SRTS) comprehensive plans for local schools and funds for Website: www.nps.gov/ncrc/programs/rtca/ events to promote walking and biking to school. While SHIP The National Parks Service’s (NPS) “Rivers, Trails and funds cannot be used for construction projects, Dakota County Conservation Assistance Program” (RTCA) is designed to has contracted with a local firm to seek and write grants for provide communities technical assistance to conserve rivers, projects that meet the goals of Active Living and SHIP. preserve open space, and develop trails and greenways. The RTCA Currently funding for this program is unavailable to Dakota program also implements the natural resource conservation County. The program may be funded in the future. and outdoor recreation mission of the National Park Service in communities across America. The NPS highly encourages Clean Water, Land and Legacy Amendment communities to contact them before submitting an application On Nov. 4 2008, Minnesota voters approved the Clean for assistance. Water, Land and Legacy Amendment to the Minnesota State Recovery and Reinvestment Act Constitution which increased the general sales and use tax rate by three-eighths of one percentage point (0.375%) to 6.875% Website: www.recovery.gov and dedicated the additional proceeds as follows: The Recovery and Reinvestment Act was signed on February • 14.25% to a newly created Parks and Trails Fund 17, 2009 and infused our government with a number of new to support parks and trails of regional or statewide grants and technical assistance programs. These programs and significance. others are a great opportunity for local governments to fulfill • 33% to a newly created Outdoor Heritage Fund to be the funding gaps they’ve seen with the economic downturn. spent only to restore, protect, and enhance wetlands, These funding sources have a small window of opportunity and prairies, forests and habitat for game, fish and wildlife. require quick action. These opportunities are focused heavily on energy efficiencies and job growth, but trail projects may also be • 33% to a newly-created Clean Water Fund to be spent eligible.
56 West St Paul Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan 2011 Marthaler Park - Multi-Use trails offer safe and enjoyable commuting and recreational opportunities.
Environment & Natural Resources Trust Fund FTA Federal Transportation Funds
Website: www.lottery.state.mn.us/etf.html Website:http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2011-08-19/ pdf/2011-21273.pdf The Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund is a program funded through the Minnesota State Lottery proceeds. Between Funding opportunities through the Robert Street Transitway 2003 and 2008 the Trust Fund has shown a strong support for project. A new policy enacted by the Federal Transit trail projects. Administration allow for consideration of pedestrian improvements within a half mile of a transit station and bicycling CURA – University of Minnesota improvements with three miles of a transit station to be included Website: www.cura.mn.edu as part of capital projects funded through the FTS’s major capital funding programs, including the Section 5309 “New Starts” The Center for Urban and Regional Affairs (CURA) is an all- program that the Robert Street Transitway planning process is University applied research and technical assistance center. The currently working under. program is designed to connect the University with nonprofit organizations, businesses, neighborhoods, local governments, Foundations & Non-Profits and state agencies in Minnesota by providing grants and technical There are foundations and non-profits throughout the State assistance programs. and Country that are interested in fulfilling their missions by One program in particular, Center for Community and supporting local projects. Identifying these sources can be an Regional Research is located on the University of Minnesota overwhelming task. There are a number of on-line tools that can Duluth Campus. The program is designed to provide research assist with this process. The Minnesota Council of Foundations and technical assistance to local agencies on community projects is a great starting point for identifying local foundations. that serve a local importance. The community is linked with Another good starting point is to consider the businesses within faculty and staff and typically requires a cost sharing agreement. your community and using their websites to see if they have a This program and others offered through CURA offer a unique foundation or charitable giving department. In addition to opportunity to partner with the academics for further planning retailers and manufacturers, be sure to consider businesses such as initiatives. the railroad, energy providers and communications companies.
four - implementation 57 Before pursuing a foundation, it is important to recognize that each one operates differently. An applicant should be cognizant of the foundation’s mission and be sure the proposed project aligns with the foundation’s priorities. It is important to contact a Appendix foundation early-on in the solicitation process to clarify whether Public Input Summary a project would be considered. It is also important to recognize that most funders do not want to be the sole source of funding for a project. Rather they want to see that community members, businesses and organization are actively supporting the project and have committed some of their own funds, however small. A funding strategy for an individual trail project would be to engage the community and foster some small amounts of financial support and then start writing funding requests to foundations and non-profits.
One challenge for local governments in pursuing foundation and non-profit funding is that many require the applicant to be non-profit with federal 501(c) designation. Opportunities to partner with local non-profits should be considered and relationships built so these partnerships are ready when there is a funding opportunity to pursue. Starting a new nonprofit, such as a “Friends of Rosemount Parks and Trail” may be an option. However, starting a nonprofit is neither easy nor quick. The Minnesota Council on Foundations provides a 15 step process on their website, www.mncn.org, that includes steps such as determining the organization’s mission, recruiting board members, adopting articles of incorporation and bylaws and state and federal filings and registrations.
58 West St Paul Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan 2011 Appendix Public Input Summary
Appendix 59 West St. Paul Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan
Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. Input Summary CITY OF WEST ST. PAUL
A number of public involvement methods were used IMPORTANT DESTINATIONS to gather input on needs, opportunities and ideas for the West St. Paul Pedestrian and Bicycle Master (Walking & Biking) Plan. The following is a summary of the input What destinations do you feel should be easily accessible by walking and biking? (Check all that apply) received through June 23, 2011.
The input is based on comments from the June community open house meeting, the on-line W. St. Paul Bike/Walk Questionnaire (127 responses) and from meetings with the West St. Paul City Council and Parks and Recreation Commission. Community input is summarized by major themes and includes priorities based on the frequency of public comments.
EXISTING HABITS Walking
how often do you participate in outside walking activites? What are the purposes of your walking trips? (Check all that apply)
Walk for commuting/errands
About once a week
More than once a week About once a month Walk to use bus service Less than once a month Never
Walk for exercise
Biking how often do you participate in bicycling activities? What are the purposes of your bicycling trips? (Check (Check all that apply) all that apply)
Never Bike for Commuting/errands About once a week (in good weather) About once a month (in good weather) Bike with children under age 10 Less than once a month
Also in winter months Bike to use bus service
More than once a Bike for exercise week
60 West St Paul Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan 2011 West St. Paul Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan Input Summary Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. CITY OF WEST ST. PAUL
IMPROVING CONDITIONS Walking Biking In your opinion how important are the following to improving walking In your opinion how important are the following to improving biking conditions in West St. Paul? conditions in West St. Paul?
On-street bike lanes (on- street with lane striping bike Additional sidewalks stencils etc. Intersection and street crossing safety Street crossing safety improvements improvements Paved shoulders (on-street striping) More pleasant walking environment City map of trails and routes (on-line and on kiosks) Better trail way-finding and Better lighting directional signage More bicycle parking Trail/sidewalk signage Better trail lighting A walking route map Signed bike routes (on- street with no lane striping)
Not Very Not Very Important Averaged Results Important Important Averaged Results Important PRIORITIES COMMENTS Very High Priority – High Priority - • Improve the bike and walk environment along • Add bike racks at Doddway Center and major Robert Street and crossing Robert Street. Create retail destinations. a safe bike route paralleling Robert St. • Emerson – Add sidewalks. • Add traffic calming, have driver education/ • Sidewalks on major streets that lead to Robert awareness of walkers and bicyclists, better speed Street. limit and stop sign/signal enforcement, better • Crosswalks to Dodge Nature Center. crosswalks. • Loop walking trails around parks. • Create a city-wide connected sidewalk and bikeway network. Medium Priority – • Marie - Add a multi-use off-road trail or bike • Dodd Road – Add striped bike lanes. lanes and sidewalks. • Livingston – Add a sidewalk. • Wentworth – Add sidewalks and a bike lane. • Thompson Ave. – add a bike lanes and sidewalk. • Smith - Add striped bike lanes and sidewalks. • Imperial Drive – Add sidewalks. • Delaware – Add striped bike lanes and sidewalks. • Need safer crossing of TH 52 south of Wentworth. • Oakdale Avenue – Add an off road multi-use • Improve safety in parks like Marthaler and trail for walking and biking (North-South trail Thompson (lighting, enforce off-leash dog “spine”). regulations). • Butler - Add striped bike lanes. • Add trail connections to regional trails and trails • Charlton – Add striped bike lanes and sidewalks. in neighboring cities. • Enforce snow shoveling requirements. • Safer walking and biking routes to schools, especially elementary schools.
Appendix 61 West St. Paul Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan
Input Summary Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. CITY OF WEST ST. PAUL BARRIERS TO WALKING AND BIKING
COMMENTS
• High levels of vehicle traffic in some areas and motorists driving too fast, vehicles not stopping at stop signs prevented many people from walking or biking.
• Robert Street is pedestrian unfriendly and dangerous for bicyclists. It is a significant barrier to pedestrian and bicycle movement and feeling of community. Sidewalks are too close to traffic and not well shoveled in winter.
• There is a lack of off-road trails, sidewalks and on-road bike lanes.
• Sidewalk and trail system is patchwork, not connected.
• People do not feel safe crossing some intersections - Robert Street and major street crossings, TH 110/Charlton, TH 52/Southview, Dodd/Smith, Butler/Oakdale, Butler at Thompson Park.
• There is a need for better snow shoveling of sidewalks in the winter.
62 West St Paul Pedestrian & Bicycle Master Plan 2011 Draft Plan: Public Input Summary Input on the Draft West St. Paul Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan included:
• An open house to review the draft plan, held September 13, 2011. • The draft plan was posted on the project website for the Month of September with the ability to comment on-line via Survey Monkey or email. • Presentations at City Council work sessions August 22, 2011 and October 24, 2011. • Review by the Park and Recreation Advisory Committee September 13, 2011 and October 11, 2011. • Review by the Planning Commission October 18, 2011. • Review by the Environmental Committee. • Review by Dakota County.
People addressed a wide variety of interests and concerns. The majority of comments showed interest or support for making pedestrian and bike improvements in West St. Paul. Concerns At the Community Open House, attendees were asked to place a centered around economic feasibility, space feasibility (wide green dot on improvements that they felt should be a priority and a red dot on improvements they were not supportive of. Meeting enough ROW to implement sidewalks on both sides or the attendees are supportive of a grade separated crossing at Robert St. addition of a bike lane) and concerns of negative side effects and improvements to Charlton St. and Livingston Ave.. While for homeowners. Specific routes that solicited concerns from some attendees would like to improvements to Oakdale Ave. and property owners included: Marie Ave, Oakdale Ave., and Marie Ave., property owners are concerned as to how improvements Emerson Ave. would affect their them.
Appendix 63 the City of WEST SAINT PAUL Pe d e s t r i a n a n d Bi c y c l e MASTER PLAN 12.05.11