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UI Report Number N}!�W Agenda Section Report Date the city that wows for you Council Meeting Date &EQUEST FOR COUNCIL CONSIDERATION 08-140 VI -6 May 8, 2008 May 13, 2008 ITEM DESCRIPTION: AUTHORIZE RAMSEY COUNTY TO INSTALL A BIKE LANE ON LONG LAKE ROAD FROM I-694 TO COUNTY RD. H. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF SIGNAGE AND PAINT MATERIALS TO BE INSTALLED FOR THE ABOVE BHS LANE. DEPARTMENT HEAD'S APPROVAL: Sandy BrWr; Director of Parks and Recreation CITY MANAGER'S APPROVAL: No Recommendation: Authorize Ramsey County to install a bike lane on Long Lake Road from I-694 to County Road H. Authorize the purchase of signage and paint materials to be installed for the above bike lane. Legislative History: None Financial Impact: The City of New Brighton would be responsible for the cost of signage for the bike lane. The city would also be responsible for the painting of bike lane symbols and directional markings. Ramsey County has agreed to install Ak bike lane signage purchased by the city, and to perform any future maintenance as needed to the striping and materials. Explanation: In February of 2008, the Trails Committee was informed of the proposed street reconstruction projects in New Brighton for 2008. The construction project on Long Lake Road was viewed as an important opportunity to increase pedestrian traffic flow from north to south in the New Brighton community. The Trails Committee made a recommendation to Parks and Recreation staff to initiate contact with Ramsey County to understand the feasibility of installing a bike lane on Long Lake Road from County Road H to I-694. Parks and Recreation staff have worked collaboratively with Public Works staff to develop a proposal that abides by the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Ramsey County Parks and Recreation and Public Works have offered their support for the project along with the New Brighton Parks and Recreation Department and Public Works Department. The Bike Lane project was presented to the Public Safety Commission on April 30, 2008 and at the Parks, Recreation and Environmental Commission on May 7, 2008. Both Commissions unanimously approved the project and recommended that the City Council approve the recommendation. This is an exciting opportunity as New Brighton would be the first suburban community in Ramsey County with a designated bike lane. Costs and Funding: The estimated cost to the City for bike lane symbols and signage is approximately $2,500. It is recommended that 40 funding for this project be paid for with Park Dedication fees. Brad Martens, Recreation Supervisor Attachment: Memo I\COUNCMWt R25�Wuk and Re honk ik Lane Recd ndaion.doc