Larpenteur Avenue Resurfacing and Bike Lanes April 3, 2019 Agenda - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

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Larpenteur Avenue Resurfacing and Bike Lanes April 3, 2019 Agenda Welcome and Introductions Resurfacing Proposed project elements pedestrian improvements o bike lanes o changes to parking o Questions Visit with staff and


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April 3, 2019

Larpenteur Avenue Resurfacing and Bike Lanes

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Agenda

  • Welcome and Introductions
  • Resurfacing
  • Proposed project elements
  • pedestrian improvements
  • bike lanes
  • changes to parking
  • Questions
  • Visit with staff and review layout
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Project Location

2019 ‐ Resurfacing ‐ Hazel to Highway 120 (in yellow) Future Reconstruction ‐ White Bear to Hazel (in orange, 2021 at the soonest)

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What is being done?

  • Replace corner curb ramps
  • Grind pavement
  • Repave
  • New pavement markings (lane lines, bike

lanes)

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When will the work be done? Summer of 2019. Date has not been set yet. Info posted on website Signs will be posted on site

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How long will it take? Ped ramps – 2 to 4 weeks (minimal traffic disruption) Paving work – about 4 weeks (road open to local traffic, service and emergency vehicles)

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How is the project paid for? Gas tax and wheelage tax No assessments to property owners

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Marshall Avenue, 2014 project

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Why are bike lanes proposed?

  • Traffic calming
  • Provides a dedicated space to ride
  • Improves safety for both bikes and cars
  • Narrow travel lanes improves safety
  • Identified in city and county bike plans
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Hazel to Beebe

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Beebe to McKnight

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What if I want to have people over for a holiday or graduation party?

  • Get an exception
  • Call Ramsey County Public Works
  • 651‐266‐7100
  • Ask for the Traffic Engineer
  • Call at least one week ahead of the event
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Next Steps

  • Leave written comments and discuss with staff
  • Staff will review your comments
  • Staff may update the proposal based on

comments

  • Cities will pass No Parking Resolutions
  • Letters will be mailed with city council

schedules

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Questions?

Contact: Kathy Jaschke 651-271-2172 kathy.jaschke@co.ramsey.mn.us