09-059CITY OF S EW
RESOLUTION NO. -059
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WHEREAS, Three Rivers Park District (Park District) operates the Lake Minnetonka
LRT Trail (LRT Trail) extending through several communities between Hopkins and the Carver
Park Reserve; and
WHEREAS, the LRT Trail serves as a valuable recreational and transportation facility
connecting communities in the southwest portion of the Metropolitan region; and
WHEREAS, the LRT Trail includes numerous at -grade intersections with local and
regional roadways; and
WHEREAS, at -grade street and trail intersections present numerous potential conflicts
between motorists and trail users; and
WHEREAS, there is apparent confusion among motorists and trail users as to the issue
of right of way, some of which confusion is compounded by inconsistent signage at trail
crossings; and
WHEREAS, the City of Shorewood believes that safety at trail /roadway crossings would
be greatly enhanced by improved and consistent signage at crossings, as well as by concerted
educational efforts by County, State and local agencies;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of
Shorewood hereby requests:
That Three Rivers Park District and the Hennepin County Department of
Transportation adopt the recommendations for trail and roadway signage
contained in Guidance for the Installation of Pedestrian Crossing Facilities, dated
28 January 2009, prepared by the City Engineers Association of Minnesota.
2. That Three Rivers Park District develop educational handouts addressing the issue
of right of way at trail /roadway crossings and differentiating trail crossings from
crosswalks. Educational materials should be readily available to the public at trail
crossings and trail information kiosks.
3. That the Mimnesota Department of Transportation develop an educational
campaign using all types of media including, but not limited to, print, internet,
television and radio, to educate the public as to issues of right of way at
trail /roadway crossings and distinguishing between trail crossings and crosswalks.
4, That other municipalities join in. support of these requests by adopting this or a
similar resolution and forwarding it to Three Rivers Park District, Hennepin
County Department of Transportation and the Minnesota Department of
Transportation, with copies sent to the Hennepin County Board and State
Legislators,
Remove the painted trail crossing markings from the roadways where the trail
crosses those roadways in Shorewood.
ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHOREWOOD this 9th day of
November 200• .
Christine Lizee, Mayor
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HeekXiWAdministrator/Clerk
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