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VABRUM Wr city that works Rw yriu Memo To: City Council From: Brad Martens, Recreation Sup or -F Operations Subject: Long Lake Road, bike lane Date: May 8, 2008 Background: In February of 2008 the Trails Committee was informed of proposed street reconstruction projects scheduled to take place in New Brighton for 2008. Included in the plan is the reconstruction of Long Lake Rd from 1-694 to 19th St. NW. The • construction project on Long Lake Road was viewed as an important opportunity to increase north/south pedestrian traffic flow in the New Brighton community. Trails Committee members made a recommendation that staff initiate contact with Ramsey County in order to understand the feasibility of installing a bike lane on Long Lake Rd. Due to the importance of this opportunity, the committee recommended that the bike lane be extended beyond 19th St. NW and continue northward to County Rd. H. Over the last two months, Parks and Recreation staff have worked collaboratively with New Brighton and Ramsey County Public Works staff to develop a bike lane design proposal that abides by the Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Ramsey County staff have offered their support for the project along with a share of the costs involved. Design: Attached to this document you will find the design proposals for the striping of Long Lake Rd. The 50' design is designated for the portion of Long Lake Rd. between 1-694 and 14th St. NW. The 40' design is designated for the portion of Long Lake Rd between 14th St. NW and County Rd. H. (See attachment). MNDOT guidelines for a bike lane with Long Lake Road's Average Daily Traffic (ADT) require a six foot designated lane for bicycles. The addition of bike lanes on Long Lake Road are included while keeping the width of traffic lanes at 12 feet. Signage for the • bike lane will be installed on "no parking" signs that already exist on Long Lake Rd. I�OU CUREPORTb12008\P s R re ionTii Lane Wmo.dx