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Mr. Donald L. Raisanen <br />October 29, 1996 <br />Page Two <br /> <br />2. Speed Limit <br /> <br />Again by City Council motion, we are asking that the 45 mph speed zone along <br />TH 169 be extended to north of the signals at the intersection of Jackson Avenue/ <br />193rd Avenue. The City's commercial and urban residential areas have grown <br />well north of School Street in recent years. We believe this growth certainly <br />justifies an extension of the 45 mph speed limit. <br /> <br />3. Pedestrian Overhead Crossing of TH 169 <br /> <br />The third thing the City Council took action on was to authorize a study to analyze <br />the feasibility of the construction of an overhead pedestrian crossing of TH 169. <br />In this regard, we would appreciate any information you could provide about <br />MnDOT design criteria for such an installation, any information about potential <br />funding that could be used, or any other useful information about these types of <br />installations you can provide. <br /> <br />4. Length of Yellow Lights <br /> <br />The police chief has heard from several citizens, specifically truck drivers, that <br />they feel the yellow lights on the TH 169 corridor signals are relatively short <br />compared to other areas around the metro area. Could you please have this <br />checked and lengthen the yellow light if appropriate. <br /> <br />5. Lighting <br /> <br />We would request that MnDOT look at the possibility of providing more lighting <br />on the TH 169 corridor through Elk River, specifically, between School Street and <br />JacksonI197th Avenues, but also south to Main Street and north to 197th Avenue. <br /> <br />e <br /> <br />Fencing <br /> <br />We are wondering if the installation of fencing along the east right-of-way <br />between School Street and Jackson/193rd Avenues might provide some added <br />deterrent to crossing TH 169 outside of signalized intersections. Please let us <br />know how to officially get this type of request initiated. <br /> <br />At-Grade Pedestrian Crossing <br /> <br />There have been many complaints that it is impossible for a pedestrian to cross <br />TH 169 during one cycle of the green light. Is there anything that can be done to <br />lengthen the green light time for these pedestrian movements? <br /> <br /> <br />