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Independent School District <br />ADMINISTRATION OFFICES <br />400 School Street DAVID M. FLANNERY <br />Elk River, MN 55330 Superintendent of Schools <br /> <br />(612) 241-3400 Fax (612) 241-3407 <br /> <br /> = __- <br />__- _ <br /> <br />December 6, 1996 <br /> <br />Mr. Tom Dumont <br />Minnesota Department of Transportation <br />P.O. Box 370 <br />St. Cloud, MN 56302 <br /> <br />Dear Mr. Dumont: <br /> <br />School District administrators, along with countless others, are concerned about the hazards <br />of crossing Highway #! 69 in Elk River. The recent traffic deaths in Elk River, more <br />poignantly than our words, underscore the need for action. <br /> <br />A concerted effort to improve pedestrian crossings for our children is a crucial first step. <br />We propose the following: <br /> <br />1. Install eight foot fencing bordering both sides of #169 from Main Street to 193rd. <br /> <br />Make the crosswalk at Main Street, School Street, Jackson Street more pedestrian <br />friendly. A study should be conducted that would examine how safe those crosswalks <br />are for children. Are the signals regulated for pedestrians? Are there safety islands for <br />foot traffic? Are the crosswalks signed properly? Are sidewalks constructed for proper <br />student traffic? After the study the recommendations need to be implemented. <br /> <br />Finally, traffic goes too fast on the #169 corridor. Reducing the speed limit north of <br />School Street to 45 might help. in addition, flashing yellow warning lights prior to each <br />intersection timed to the change might help. <br /> <br />Thank you for listening. I would be willing to meet with you at any time if we could help <br />with any safety issue. <br /> <br />Sincerely, <br /> <br />David Flannery \ <br />Superintendent of Schools <br /> <br />c: Pat Klaers, Administrator <br /> City of Elk River <br /> <br /> <br />