08-01-16 Bike and Ped Task Force Agenda MEETING AGENDA
Golden Valley Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Task Force
G ♦ 2�40 Meeting#1 - August 1, 2o�b
Council Conference Room
Monday, August �, 20�6
bpm - 8pm
1. INTRODUCTIONS 15 MINUTES
2. PROJECT TIMELINE 5 MINUTES
3. TASK FORCE CHARTER �REQUIRES ACTION� 15 MINUTES
4. REVIEW BACKGROUND INFORMATION 15 MINUTES
5. COMMUNITY INPUT OPPORTUNITIES 10 MINUTES
6. GROUP EXERCISE 60 MINUTES
7. ADJOURNMENT
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�`� „ STAFF MEMORANDUM
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�`V2�4,� Meeting#� - August�, 2o�b
Summary
The following information will prepare Task Force members for the first of four meetings that will take place
over the next eight months. The role of this Task Force is to bring a community voice to the Bicycle and
Pedestrian planning process as part of the City's update to the Comprehensive Plan.The work of the Task
Force, in coordination with City staff, will result in a report to City Council that includes the recommended
text for the Bicycle and Pedestrian section of the Transportation Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan. It is
anticipated that the report will be complete in April 20�7 and presented to Planning Commission and City
Council in May and June of 20�7. The text will specifically include 3o-year goals for the bicycle and
pedestrian network, a set of recommended network connections, and an implementation plan. The attached
timeline was created in conjunction with the overall timeline for the update to the Comprehensive Plan,
which will be completed in 20�8. This document will be provided at each meeting and more detail is
expected to be added as the process continues.
Materials for Review
Since time is limited within each Task Force meeting, members are asked to review background information
prior to each meeting in order to reduce staff presentation time. Please come prepared so that we can
better utilize the time in the Task Force to gather input and have constructive conversations with Task
Force members. All materials will be provided in the mail as well as by email. Large documents (generally
longer than �5 pages) will not be printed. Rather, a link to an electronic version will be supplied.
Task Force Charter
The Charter summarizes the roles and responsibilities of the Task Force and staff inembers, as well as
communication policies and practices. Please review this document prior to the meeting. Any changes to
the document should be made prior to the formal adoption of the document at the August� Task Force
meeting
203o Comprehensive Plan
An abbreviated version of the Transportation Chapter that is relevant to bicycles and pedestrians is
attached. The full chapter (5o pages including appendix) is available on the 203o Com�rehensive Plan pa�e
of the City website.
Humphrey Student Report
Graduate Students in the Masters of Urban and Regional Planning Program at the Numphrey School of
Public Affairs created report on how to produce a bike plan for Golden Valley based on interviews with
community members and staff. The project centers its recommendations around three key aspects:
connectivity, safety, and vitality. Recommended policies and actions are separated into these three key
aspects of the plan. The first recommendation that staff has responded to is the creation of a task force for
the planning process. Attached is a summary of the recommendations from this report, which will act as a
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jumping off point for this Task Force. Please review the full report on the 2o4o_Comprehensive Plan page
of the City website.
Goal-Setting Worksheet Utilizing Local Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans
Many other cities have worked strategically to implement bicycle and pedestrian plans in their communities.
Staff has summarized the goals set forth in several local bicycle and pedestrian plans. Please complete the
attached worksheet and come prepared to answer the following questions:
• What goals do you like from other plans? Why? Could they work in Golden Valley?
• Do you see any emerging themes from other cities' goals?
Adopted Plans that Influence this Process
Since these documents are very large, they have not been provided as an attachment to this memorandum.
Rather, please follow the links to learn more about these plans. It is not necessary to read them in their
entirety.
• Nenne�in Coun�Bottineau Bike Study
• Metropolitan Council 2o4o_Transportation Policy Plan, Chapter 7
• Nennepin Count�2o4o Bicycle Transportation.Plan
• Bassett Creek Regional Trail_Feasibility Study
• Wa�rzata Boulevard Bikeway Study
Attachments
• Estimated Timeline for Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Process
• Draft Task Force Charter
• Abbreviated Transportation Chapter of 203o Comprehensive Plan
• Summary Numphrey Student Recommendations
• List of Local Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans in Comparable Communities
• Goals Worksheet Utilizing Local Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans
• Map of Existing Sidewalks, Trails, and Bikeways
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4� k� TASK FORCE CHARTER �DRAFT�
�_ Golden Valley Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Task Force
GV2040 Meeting#� - August�, 2016
Purpose of Task Force
The role of this Task Force is to bring a community voice to the Bicycle and Pedestrian planning process as
part of the City's update to the Comprehensive Plan. The Task Force is an essential connection between
residents and stakeholders in the project area and the planning process. The membership of the Task Force
is drawn from people with clear and demonstrated connections to the many other people in the city.
Members will be asked to connect with various community-based organizations and carry forward the
perspectives of the full community, their neighborhoods, and their colleagues as well as their own views in
Task Force discussions. Members are also asked to provide input on broader community engagement
initiatives and strategies to reach residents and businesses.
Final Product
The work of the Task Force, in coordination with City staff, will result in a report to City Council that
includes the recommended text for the Bicycle and Pedestrian section of the Transportation Chapter of the
Comprehensive Plan. It is anticipated that the report will be complete in April 20�7 and presented to
Planning Commission and City Council in May and June of 20�7. The text will specifically include 3o-year
goals for the bicycle and pedestrian network, a set of recommended network connections, and an
implementation plan.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Chair/Co-Facilitator: Steve Schmidgall, Council Member
Co-Facilitator/Timekeeper: Marc Nevinski, Physical Development Director
Technical Experts: Jeff Oliver, City Engineer
Eric Eckman, Public Works Specialist
Jason Zimmerman, Planning Manager
Mike Kotila, Project Manager, Transportation Engineering, SEN, Inc.
Project Coordinator: Emily Goellner, Associate Planner/Grant Writer
Mapping: I-leather Negi, GIS Technician
Secretary: Chloe McGuire Brigl, Planning Intern
Other Staff: Dave Kuhnly, Police Sergeant
Cheryl Weiler, Communications Manager
Rick Birno, Parks and Recreation Director
Task Force Members: Billy Binder Robert Mattison
Kelly Grissman Paula Pentel
Dawn Nill Dawn Peterson
Nubert Numphrey III Laura Pugh
Paul Klass Wendy Rubinyi
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Each member of the Task Force agrees to:
�. Attend four scheduled Task Force meetings. If a member cannot attend a task force meeting, the
member should inform staff prior to the meeting and follow up with the Chair or with staff after the
meeting to understand what was discussed.
2. Actively participate in discussions and advance the interests of the community as well as the
particular group they represent
3. Provide a balanced point of view that represents the community and the City's overall mission and
goals
4. Make key decisions through group consensus; a majority vote will be required if there is a major
difference in opinions
5. Report back to the group they represent as applicable in order to serve as a conduit between
community groups and City staff
6. Provide feedback on the community engagement efforts made by City staff
7. Listen to the viewpoints of others with respect and allow all members the same opportunity to
contribute to the discussions
Staff agrees to:
�. Prepare agendas for all task force meetings and send 5 days prior to each meeting
2. Provide background information and facilitate discussion among task force members
3. Solicit feedback on the community engagement efforts made by City staff
4. Listen to the viewpoints of others with respect
Meetings
Required Meetings:
Monday, August 1, 2016 Optional Meetin�
Monday, October 3, 2o�b Comprehensive Plan Kick-Off Open Nouse:
Wednesday, January��, 2o�b Monday, September 19, 2016, 6:30-8:3o pm.
Wednesday, March 8, 20�6
All meetings will take place from 6 pm to 8 pm in the Council Conference Room at City Nall. The meetings
are open to the public. Agendas and meeting summaries will be posted on the city website. Meetings will not
be recorded using audio/visual equipment. Attendance is expected at four task force meetings and
members are expected to read all materials provided in agenda packet prior to the meeting. An agenda
packet will be provided via email and US postal mail 5 days prior to each meeting. In order to maximize the
ability to solicit input from Task Force Members during meetings, background research materials will be
provided prior to meetings or in between meetings and the summary of those materials will be written rather
than presented during meetings. If a Task Force member cannot attend a meeting, staff requests that the
member send an email to the project coordinator Emily Goellner with any feedback on the materials
provided for that meeting. If a member is not able to provide all comments during the meeting, written
comments can be submitted to staff at any time. If there is not clear consensus on an issue, the chair may
utilize Robert's Rules of Order in order to reach a decision.
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Communication Guidelines
All Task Force meetings must be open to the public and proper notice shall be given to the public in
accordance with Minnesota's Open Meeting Law. There can be no such thing as a "closed", "private", or
"executive" meeting. This applies to a meeting in which the entire ��-Member Task Force is present as well as
situations in which a quorum is present, which includes b or more Task Force Members. A social gathering of
Task Force Members in which city business is not discussed would likely not be considered a violation of the
Open Meeting Law. If a Member is not sure whether an action could violate Open Meeting Law, it is
recommended that Members err on the side of caution. Any questions regarding this topic should be
directed to City staff.
Term of Service
The term for each Task Force member begins August�, 20�7 and continues through March 20�7. If a member
cannot fulfill their commitment to the task force, the member must inform staff of their resignation from the
Task Force and the position will be filled using the list of applicants generated in May 20�6.
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i.Introduction and Authority..............................................................�-i
2.Background and Purpose.................................................................�-3
g.Goals,Objectives,and Policies
Goal i:Preserve and Enhance the Transportation System.......................................�-5
Goa12: Improve the Functionality and Safety of the'h�ansportation System.........�-6
Goal g:Implement Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Improvements..........................�-6
Goa14: Improve Community Connectivity...............................................................�-�
Goa15: Enhance Transit Usage..................................................................................�-8
Goal 6:Visually Integrate the'I�ansportation System..............................................�-8
4.Issue Analysis and Needs Assessment
Issues and Needs Assessment....................................................................................�-9
Existing Functional Classification and Current Traffic Volumes.............................�-i2
203oTraffic Forecasts................................................................................................�-i�
Capacity Assessment..................................................................................................�-i8
Safety Assessment......................................................................................................�-22
'h�ansit System............................................................................................................�-24
Bicycle and Pedestrian System..................................................................................�-24
Railroads ....................................................................................................................�-30
Airport/Heliport/Seaplane Facilities........................................................................�-gi
Freight and Heavy Commercial Vehicle Analysis.....................................................�-32
5. Future Transportation System Plan
Pavement Management Program...............................................................................7-33
Future Functional Classification...............................................................................�-34
SafetyImprovements.................................................................................................7-35
Access Management Plan...........................................................................................�-36
TY�ansit Plan................................................................................................................7-37
Sub-area Plans............................................................................................................�-38
'h�affic Impact Plan.....................................................................................................�-40
6.Implementation
Improvement Projects and Priorities........................................................................�-43
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A-2.General Mills Blvd and Wayzata Blvd
A-3. Duluth St and Douglas Dr
A-4.Douglas Dr,Plymouth Ave to Duluth St
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sure impacts and assess mitigation needs for redevelop-
Policies ment projects.
i. As the greatest investment priority, the City will pre- 6. The City will continue to work with regional roadway
serve its existing transportation system in the highest partners and private property owners on access man-
order of operating condition. agement solutions along principal and minor arterial
2. The City will continue to maintain pavement and per- corridors.
manent right-of-way fixtures associated with the local �, The City will integrate state-of-the-art safety features in
roadway, bridge, trail, and sidewalk system using rou- pedestrian and bicycle facility improvements,especially
tine inspections and maintenance and improvement at street crossings and in non-exclusive lanes.
programs.
2. The City will coordinate regional roadway preservation
improvements with other transportation system partners ��� -�• ��11�l�1 I I�I I C �I C,y(.le d I 1 t.1
in the community, including MnDOT, Hennepin County,
Metro Transit, and school transit providers in the com-
munity. Objectives
3. The City will work with its local permitting partners to • Encourage healthy lifestyles by providing appropriately
develop environmentally-sound practices for construct- sized and located facilities that connect recreational and
ing public roadway infrastructure, including innovative other congregating centers.
drainage design and contaminant protection. • Recognize changing modal choices, environmental con-
servation, and the growth of bicycle-to-work commut-
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• Analyze the current transportation system and assess
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• Identify system deficiencies by examining trend data,
including safety (crashes), forecast traffic volumes (ca- : -_ _
pacity),and accessibility(mobility). -
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Policies � _
i. The City will conduct vehicle speed audits to assess loca-
tions where enforcement is an issue and consideration "�`
could be given to infrastructure or traffic control chang-
es.
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Politles duce construction costs, maintenance issues, and pri-
i. The City will assess the condition, safety, and improve- vate property impacts.
ment needs of current bicycle and pedestrian facilities. '7. The City will partner with other agencies to study bicycle
2. The City will work with residents,businesses,and part- commuter needs through the community and coordinate
nering agencies to improve the connectivity of existing commuter improvements with these agencies (eg, Three
facilities by providing links through gap areas that war- Rivers Parks District, Minneapolis Park and Recreation
rant new facilities. Board,and neighboring local jurisdictions).
3. The City will assess the greatest potential generators for
pedestrian and bicycle trips(eg,downtown Golden Valley)
and implement designs that consider safe year-round ac-
cessibility for these modes.
4. The City will work with members of the public to develop ObjeCtives
safe and maintainable pedestrian and bicycle system • Assess the current transportation system for connectiv-
improvement plans designed in context with the adja- ity issues and develop potential solutions.
cent land uses.
• Anticipate consequences of potential connectivity im-
5. The City will coordinate implementation plans with re- provements.
gional trail partners (eg, Three Rivers Parks District,
Minneapolis Park Board,and Hennepin County)and de- ' Provide solutions for all modes of travel that demon-
termine efficiencies between local and regional sys- strate connectivity concerns.
tems.
Policies
6. The City will,if appropriate,integrate future pedestrian
and bicycle facilities with roadway improvements to re- 1. The City will work with residents,businesses,and part-
nering agencies to provide linkages for logical connec-
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_ 2. The City will continue to integrate transit-friendly infra-
�"� . = structure in redevelopment areas,along existing and fu-
' �'"• � �ji ^ ture transit corridors, and hub locations, such as the
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� ' " • - ` � I-394 Corridor, Downtown Golden Valley, and also em-
�,` ployment centers (eg, General Mills, Honeywell, Ten-
nant,United Health Care,etc).
� � T ` '���' 3. The City will provide improved multimodal accessibility
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��s� �"'��`�_���' and connections between roadways, bicycle and pedes-
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.. - , trian facilities, and local/regional transit services, and
�,.� ��`�, work with local employers to improve facilities that will
°�`' � ' ry � ��.�, support improved accessibility and connections(eg,bike
�� lockers,registered walk-to-work programs,etc).
tions that currently represent local and regional system
�;�iat ti: V 15ualty ii it��i at�� �.i i�
�t^����r'�r�-t;���i{.,3� �•.,,�4pr�r•,
gaps, especially to help reduce crashes, relieve regional
system demands,and maintain local system continuous
travel to minimize unnecessary freeway/expressway ObjeCtives:
trips. • Unify community themes in public rights-of-way and
2. The City will assess and improve the connectivity of ma- Work with local and regional transportation system
jor community facilities, including the downtown area, partners and business community to incorporate the
parks,and employment and institutional centers. community's identity.
3. The City will look for opportunities with neighboring ju- ' provide aesthetic treatments in public rights-of-way
risdictions to enhance local street connectivity between that are appropriate for the scale of the area, conform
communities and reduce the demand on regional facili- With selected community themes, and can be main-
ties. tained within the City's financial resources.
Policies:
i. The City will assess the condition of existing landscap-
ing,aesthetic,and lighting treatments of roadway,bicy-
ObjeCtiveS cle,and pedestrian facilities and determine maintenance
• Support local and regional transit provider plans and needs and opportunities for improvements.
programs that benefit residents and visitors in the com- 2, The City will apply uniform landscaping,safety/identifi-
munity. cation signage, and lighting treatments for use in new
• Continually assess and report the changing transit needs construction areas and as replacements are warranted
of area residents and visitors by implementing commu- elsewhere in the community.
nity outreach surveys to supplement the outreach efforts 3, The City will work with regional transportation partners
of local and regional providers. to incorporate local design and aesthetic treatment
• Ensure that existing high transit user areas and planned themes chosen by the community.
redevelopment projects are served with optimal transit 4. The City will incorporate public art, architecture, seat-
facilities and services. ing, monuments, and seasonal foliage in appropriate
public boulevard or median areas visually and/or physi-
Po1lCies: cally accessible by roadway,bicycle,and pedestrian facil-
i. The City will coordinate with Metro 'h�ansit and other ity users.
transit service providers to continually assess the exist-
ing transit system and adapt to changing needs.
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days. Crash frequencies on Mondays Metro T�ansit currently operates sev- the Metro Mobility program adminis-
through Thursdays were similar to eral bus routes along Golden Valley's tered by the Metropolitan Council.
one another. principal and minor arterial routes.
Current(200�)routes include�,9, 14, Other providers offer the general pop-
The majority of crash types were rear- 643, 652, 675� 755� 756, and 758. Bus ulation specialized transit services
end collisions,followed by right angle with donated fares. The Five Cities
service is more frequent during the
crashes, and then sideswipes. There morning and afternoon peak com- Transportation Program provides se-
were six fatal crashes in the five-year mute times. nior citizen with demand response
period of crash data reviewed, two of transit services from personal dwell-
which involved pedestrians. Decem- Metro Transit operates two park and ing units to shopping,social activities,
ber experienced the most crashes,fol- ride facilities in Golden Valley. One is and senior program events. PRISM
lowed by January. May, on average, located at Wayzata Blvd and General Express offers bus,van, and car rides
had the fewest crashes.The remaining Mills Blvd and served by bus routes to the general public residing in Gold-
months have fairly comparable crash 652 and 675. The parking lot has 1ii en Valley for various destinations
frequencies. spaces and is filled to capacity on an within Hennepin County,with priori-
average weekday (2004 Metropolitan ty for medical and dental appoint-
More than 5o percent of all the crash- Council Park and Ride Survey).A sec- ments.
es within Golden Valley city limits oc- ond park and ride facility is located
cur on the principal arterial road- along Duluth St,just west of Hwy ioo, Figure �.� illustrates current transit
ways. system routes, stops, and support fa-
and is served by bus routes 758 and
Table 7.4 highlights general crash
i4.The parking lot has 5o spaces and cilities in Golden Valley.
trend issues and needs for principal is filled to roughly 5o percent capacity
and minor arterial roadways in Gold- on an average weekday, according to
en Valley. the Metropolitan Council Park and
Ride Survey.
Golden Valley has i29 miles of con-
Unique transit needs in the commu- structed local and regional trails and
Golden Valley is located within the nity are presented by populations sidewalks, including those located in
Metropolitan 'h�ansit Taxing District housed in group quarters and facili- Wirth Park. These facilities are for
and is classified as Market Area II. ties that offer specialty care services non-motorized vehicle and pedestrian
Service options for Market Area II for temporarily or permanently dis- use. Some sidewalks are denoted for
include regular-route local service, abled populations, such as patients at pedestrian only use. Many local side-
all-day express service, small vehicle the Courage Center.The varied transit walks and trails connect to the Min-
circulators, special needs paratran- needs of these populations are typi- neapolis Park and Recreation Board's
sit (Americans with Disabilities Act- cally provided by specialized para- trails in Wirth Park and Three Riv-
compliant and for Senior Citizens), transit providers that offer express or ers Park District regional trails in the
and ridesharing. demand-response services, such as community. Hennepin County has
also designated a series of primary
and secondary regional bikeways(on/
- z off roadway)in Golden Valley.
_ _
�� � ��� - Figure �.8 identifies current and pro-
z.ci4^'��- • "�� ' -�-�'_� posed pedestrian and bicycle facilities
z, .���- -
��`"���"����� 4 �� �� in Golden Valley. It also illustrates a
� �_�
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�� � �°�� `� ' � -=�: ���;^��'�,��` � � � current and previous planning studies
-� "' ' ' �'�x� X by Golden Valley and its regional trail
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partners.
The City is studying a detailed inven-
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Intersection
Principal Arterial Crashes*
Corridor/Intersection 2002-2006 Crash Issues/Analysis Indications/Needs
• High-volume driveways are Opportunities to relocate access points and
operating in close proximity to add capacity to Market St should be
Louisiana Ave/Market St 15 the intersection, adding to considered as new land uses are evaluated.
congestion and safety issues in
the area.
• This intersection is planned for Signal operation and lane geometry im-
reconstruction in 2008 in provements are planned to accommodate
Xenia Ave/Laurel Ave 15 conjunction with capacity more intense redevelopment projects in the
improvements on Xenia Ave and area.
Golden Hills Dr.
Observed ' Pedestrian conflicts (sight Concept design solution appears in Appen-
General Mills Blvd/ distance on Wayzata Btvd crossing dix A, induding westbound right turn lane
Wayzata Blvd conflicts and between transit stop and park and pedestrian safety crossing improve-
complaints and ride lot) ments.
*Crash frequency alone is not a meaningful indicator to compare intersection safety.Intersections listed haue crash rates(number
of crashes per million entering uehicles that haue been above auerage for the specific type of intersection traffic control).See Figure
�6.
tory of these bicycle and pedestrian the Golden Valley Planning Commis- 6� � ..
facilities and long-range planning for sion, Open Space Commission, Envi- � y,�i y,` � �I � _
them in relationship to the communi- ronmental Commission.The City will " -
ty's recreational assets. Results of the continue to prioritize future sidewalk � ;;a -�,, ; �
inventory,and findings related to con- expansion locations based on input r� � °"
dition, ADA compliance, and safety, from the Sidewalk Committee, City ;���� "`'��� � �'•�'' '4
,��,.�_o i tr.�" 1 .,
will be maintained by the City and Council,City staff,and residents. ��
�°'.' µ�- .. i a.�i..
used to prioritize maintenance and r°
improvement planning. Regional Trails and Bikeways �
Existing off-street regional trails in
Local Sidewalks and Trails Golden Valley are maintained by the
Paved local sidewalks and paved/ City of Golden Valley, Three Rivers
unpaved trails are located within or Parks District, and the Minneapolis r�
¢.w.
adjacent to each of the community's Park and Recreation Board (for trails ` �r
parks and recreation areas. There are located in Theodore Wirth Regional '����x R�,S �,
generally limited trail connections to Park). Off-road trails in Wirth Park - � ��'' �
these facilities via local paved side- enter Golden Valley at the north end of �
r �
walks and regional trails. Paved trails
and sidewalks also typically adjoin
the city's minor arterial and collector -
roadways. -
;
Golden Valley's Sidewalk Committee �_�� �'�' '`�����`���,,���� , � '•� � � �`��� '�
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Periodicall review the network of i � }��"�`E" `�" �° � •�-�",f�' ' ,
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sidewalks and trails within the com- � ' �h'���t� .��-�;,,�
x;4rk,y.'4�, .
munity and to make recommenda- ' �` `�`��"�
tions to the City Council regarding lo- � `"`""°
cations of new sidewalks.The Sidewalk �; �'
v
Committee consists of Public Works ��'� "" �°`
staff and members assembled from
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; Bassett Creek Regional T�ail, and an
� additional north-south trail corridor
� ` through Golden Valley.
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�; � � ��� ���#* east-west regional trail crossing
��. .� 'q�r ��.
'`�^� ';+. a �,� '}'�� : , ,��� Golden Valley. The existing (built)
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.�
q�,��*.�.x �=$_ �,, w � ..;� �1 at Hwy i69. It follows segments of
* �.a � �, ' ��' Plymouth Ave, Boone Ave, the
� � �``'y ��' Union Pacific/Canadian Pacific
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�_ "y ���N`' �� Rhode Island Ave N,Country Club
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*�_� - Dr, and Douglas Dr N. Extension
"; * �" of this trail to the east of Douglas
� �� � � a� �qp���, ���� Dr, along the UP/CP RR corridor
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•� , � ,." through Golden Valley s Schaper
Park and beyond to Theodore
Wirth Regional Park, is scheduled
for completion by 2oio.
Wirth Park near Golden Valley Rd and provements in conjunction with . Three Rivers Park District has a
follow Theodore Wirth Parkway street narrowing for traffic calm- long-range goal of completing the
through the park.A new off-road trail ing. proposed Bassett Creek Regional
connects to a pedestrian bridge over . Glenwood Ave from Theodore Trail through Golden Valley. The
Hwy ioo adjacent to Unity Ave near Wirth Regional Park westerly to City and the Parks District have
Briarwood Nature Area.This regional
trail connects west and north from the H�'�'55�then northerly across Hwy had preliminary discussions re-
55 along Glenwood Ave, joining garding the trail but have not de-
pedestrian bridge to the trail system with a segment of the Luce Line termined final alignment. In gen-
in Bassett Creek Park and adjacent �ail and continuing along a route eral, the trail corridor within
residential neighborhoods in Crystal. that generally follows Pennsylvania Golden Valley begins on the east
Hennepin County has identified sev- Ave to the north city limit at Medi- side of the Hwy 10o pedestrian
eral routes through Golden Valley as cine Lake Rd bridge, travels southerly along
planned on- or off-road bikeway cor- • Golden Valley Rd from Minneapo- Unity and Scott Aves, southeaster-
ridors,including: lis and Theodore Wirth Regional ly along Westbend Rd to Regent
� Park 'I�ails westerly along Golden Ave,continues southerly along Re-
Wayzata Blvd (south I-394 front- gent Ave to County Rd 66, then
age road). The bike route would Valley Rd and Duluth St to Doug-
las Dr easterly along County Rd 66 to
emanate from the Cedar Lake Trail Theodore Wirth Parkway.The City
and Theodore Wirth Parkway Trail • Douglas Dr from the Luce Line needs additional discussion with
system (east of the Golden Valley trail northerly to Medicine Lake the Park District before it endorses
city limits) westerly along the Rd this trail proposal.
frontage road through Golden Val- . Medicine Lake Rd from Douglas Dr .
ley and St Louis Park to the west Three Rivers Park District is inter-
westerly to Hwy i69 ested in the feasibility of an addi-
city limits and under Hwy i69 into
Minnetonka.The segment of Wayz- The Three Rivers Parks District is plan- tional north-south trail corridor
ata Blvd between Theodore Wirth ning and managing the following re- following the Canadian Pacific
Parkway and Hwy ioo has been gional trail routes through Golden Val- Railroad line through Golden Val-
considered for off-street trail im- ley: the Luce Line Trail, the proposed ley. The corridor crosses I-394
westerly of Xenia Ave and contin-
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Existing Trails&Walks Proposed Hennepin County Trails
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Unpaued
Bikeway(on/off roadway)
� f ■ Secondary System
•��••� Proposed Trail
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Proposed On-Street Pedestrian/Bike Route Minneapolis Park&Recreation Board T�ails
"SHARETHEROAD" �� "Grand Rounds"—Theodore Wirth Byway District
Potential North/South Corridor —�-4� Local Trails
Three Riuers Park District T'rails Parks and Open Space
E.zisting Water
Proposed Creek
. . . Potential North/South Regional Corridor --- City Limits
(feasi6ility study underway,responsi6ility for
implementation not determined)
Date:July 30,2009
Sources:SEH for proposed trail layer,MnDOT for neighboring city streets,Hennepin County Surveyors Office for Property Lines(2006),City of
Golden Valley for all other layers
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��'� LOCAL BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN PLANS
�_ Golden Valley Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Task Force
G ♦ 204CJ Meeting#� - August�, 2o�b
Summary
Staff has reviewed the following list of local bicycle and pedestrian plans in order to better understand how
to design the planning process for Golden Valley, what can be expected as a final work product, and which
community engagement techniques were successful. Please follow the weblink to each plan to read more.
Minneapolis Bicycle Master Plan completed by City staff in 2on. Protected Bikeways Updated June
2015.
St. Paul St. Paul Bicycle Plan written by City staff and adopted as addendum to Comp Plan in
March 20�5.
Alternative Transportation Plan prepared by Brauer&Associates Ltd. and approved in
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Bloomington July 2008 and includes transit. Update published in 20�5(no formal approval yet if at
all).
Richfield Richfield Bicycle Master_Plan written by staff and NRGreen. Approved in June 20�2.
Safe Routes to School Comp Plan prepared by Kimley-Norn in April 20�4.
Edina Com�rehensiye Bicycle__T_ran�ortation _Plan completed by Community Design Group in
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2007 and it is within the Transportation chapter of the Comprehensive Plan.
Eden Prairie pedestrian and Bicycle Plan was completed by Community Design Group and Alta.
Adopted in December 20�4.
Minnetonka '�' gicycle and Trail S�em Plan and Sidewalk System Plan are in the Transportation
Chapter of the Comprehensive Plan
St. Louis Park Active Livin�Sidewalks and Trails Pla_n created by SRF in January 2008. Includes Bike,
Pedestrian, and Transit Plans.
Robbinsdale Robbinsdale Pedestrian and Bicyc_le Plan completed by Community Design Group and
Alta in September 20�4
Brooklyn Park Brooklyn Park Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan was completed in November 20�5 and filed
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by City Council.
Roseville Incorporated minimally into Comprehensive Plan
Maplewood Incorporated minimally into Comprehensive Plan
Woodbury Incorporated minimally into Comprehensive Plan
�"``�valley
GOALS WORKSHEET
Golden Valley Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Task Force
�V2 V4O Meeting#1 - August 1, 2016
Instructions: Circle the goals from any other city that you think best fit Golden Valley. A weblink is
provided within the title of each City's plan in this document in case you would like to read the plan in
further detail.This worksheet will help prepare Task Force members for a group exercise in Meeting#�.
Golden Vall_ey
• Implement bike and pedestrian improvements
• Improve functionality and safety of system
Eden Prairie
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• Improve comfort and safety
• Connect to local and regional destinations
• Leverage future light rai) Investment
• Comfortable and convenient routes
• Walking and biking as a base for community health and active living
• Walking and biking as a useful transportation option in Eden Prairie
Robbinsdale
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• Improve comfort and safety
• Connect to local and regional destinations
• Leverage future light rail Investment
• Comfortable and convenient routes
• Walking and biking as a base for community health and active living
• Walking and bking as a useful transportation option
St. Paul
• Develop and maintain a complete and connected street, trail and bikeway system
• Add facilities and amenities supportive of active living principles
• Promote "bicycle boulevards"
• Provide functional, accessible, and secure bike racks to increase bicycling trips
• Provide better public information on getting to parks and recreation facilities on foot and bike
• Connect the Saint Paul and Minneapolis Grand Rounds Parkways, build a complete parkway
• Ensure seamless connections for bicycles and pedestrians of all ages and abilities
• Create pedestrian and bicycle connections between parks, recreation centers, schools, major
facilities, and special events
• Create new and upgrade existing off-road trails to make cycling and walking more convenient, safe,
and pleasant
• Add facilities and amenities to improve the experience of using Saint Paul's trails
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valley
Goals Worksheet - Meeting #� - August �, 20�6
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Minnea olis
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• Increase the number of bicyclists and increase bicycle mode share
• Safety and the quality/comfort of trips
• Ensure all locations within the city can be easily and conveniently reached by bicycle
• Ensure bicycling in Minneapolis is safe and comfortable
• Ensure destinations in Minneapolis are reasonably accessible by bicycle
Richfield
• Link destinations
• Improve safety
• Community awareness
Edina
• Maintain and enhance mobility for residents and businesses through a balanced system of
transportation alternatives
• Implement a fully multi-modal system that supports the land use vision and plan for managing and
shaping future growth
• Minimize the impacts of the transportation system on Edina's environment and neighborhood
quality of life
• Reduce the dependence on and use of single-occupant vehicles by promoting land use patterns that
allow for shorter vehicle trips and the use of alternative travel options
• Ensure that all residents, workers, and visitors, including those with transportation disadvantages,
have viable travel options
• Promote a travel demand management program and a provision of alternative travel options
• Provide multiple travel options for transit users, pedestrians, bicyclists, rideshare users, and drivers
of private automobiles
• Support attractive and high performance transit service and connections
• Manage parking provision to encouragejoint, shared use of facilities, ride-sharing, bicycle parking,
and increased transit use
• Provide for efficient movement of goods within Edina, while minimizing the impacts of freight traffic
on other trips
Minnetonka
• Fill gaps in this existing sidewalk network
• Install new sidewalks as roadways are reconstructed or redevelopment occurs
• Locate sidewalks where they will have the least impact on adjacent property owners, but provide the
most efficient connectivity and system continuity
• Locate sidewalks to connect major recreation, shopping and institutional uses
• Attempt to minimize adjacent sidewalk spacing(avoid sidewalk to nowhere trap)
• Enhance the transportation system through provisions for multiple modes of travel and intermodal
connections
• Encourage pedestrian travel for local trips and the use of transit facilities
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Goals Worksheet - Meeting #� - August �, 20�6
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• Provide direct and continuous access for destination-oriented pedestrian and bicycle trips
• Provide improvements that overcome natural and man-made barriers and promote neighborhood
connectivity
• Provide safe, attractive and convenient pedestrian-oriented improvements which recognize the
differing needs of bicyclists and pedestrian, especially the needs of the elderly, disabled and
children
• Integration of street and park systems, to support the transportation, park and land-use elements of
the Comprehensive Plan
St. Louis Park
• Improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety
• Establish a citywide grid-system of sidewalks every • mile
• Establish a citywide grid-system of bicycle facilities every • mile
• Close gaps in neighborhoods' existing sidewalk networks
• Improve citizens' transportation and recreation choices
• Provide an accessible, convenient, inviting, and easily understood system
Bloomington
• Safety and security: The regional transportation system is safe and secure for all users
• Access to Destinations: People and businesses prosper by using a reliable, affordable, and efficient
multimodal transportation system that connects them to destinations throughout the region and
beyond
• Competitive Economy: Regional system supports the economic competitiveness,vitality, &
prosperity of the region & state
• Nealthy Environment: The regional transportation system advances equity and contributes to
communities' livability and sustainability while protecting the natural, cultural, and developed
environments
• Leveraging Transportation Investment to Guide Land Use: The region leverages transportation
investments to guide land use and development patterns that advance the regional vision of
stewardship, prosperity, livability, equity,and sustainability
Brooklyn Park
• People of all ages and abilities enjoy walking and biking for transportation, recreation, and fitness
• Healthy and active living in the city; easy to walking to transit, biking to school, run errands
• Increase walking and biking
• Expand the existing network
• Focus on safety and comfort
• Support year-round active living
• Sustainability
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