HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2004-111 - Requesting MnDOT Investigate Safety Improvements on TH212 at CSAH 1 - 07/20/2004 CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-111
RESOLUTION REQUESTING MN/DOT INVESTIGATE
SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS ON TH 212 AT CSAH 1
WHEREAS, Trunk Highway 212 (TH 212) is under the jurisdiction of the Minnesota Department of
Transportation(MN/DOT); and
WHEREAS,T H 212 i s a n i mportant r egional c orridor that carries significant t raffic v olumes a t h igh
speeds; and
WHEREAS, Pioneer Trail (CSAH 1) intersects TH 212 and is an important transportation corridor that
carries significant traffic volumes; and
WHEREAS,the history and pattern of crashes at the traffic control device at the intersection of TH 212
and CSAH 1 includes a disturbing number of"red light violations"resulting in serious personal injuries;
and
WHEREAS, citizens of Eden Prairie have petitioned the Eden Prairie City Council requesting that action
be taken to improve the safety of the intersection; and
WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Eden Prairie places safety of our residents and the motoring
public at the highest level of importance; and
WHEREAS, safety improvement techniques are available—including but not limited to advance warning
devices—that can improve traffic safety for motorists traveling the TH 212/CSAH 1 corridor.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL:
That MN/DOT is respectfully requested to investigate the nature and cause of "red light
violations", including sight distances, grades and other physical attributes of the intersection and
identify safety improvements — including, but not limited to advance warning devices — for
implementation with best possible speed.
ADOPTED by the Eden Prairie City Council on July 20,2004.
N cy T -Luke ,May
ATTEST: SEAL
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Kat Teen Porta, City Clerk