Link Crash Analysis. Private Driveways & Alleyways. North Corridor Termini - 5th Ave N University Ave N - 2nd Ave N

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1 Link Crash Analysis 43 crashes (62.3% of all link crashes) attributed to access or egress into or out of private driveways or alleyways Corridor Segment Private Driveways & Alleyways Inactive Driveways Access & Egress Crashes¹ Total Injuries² North Corridor Termini - 5th Ave N th Ave N - University Ave N³ University Ave N - 2nd Ave N nd Ave N - DeMers Ave³ DeMers Ave - 13th Ave S th Ave S - 17th Ave S ¹Access or Egress Crashes Into or Out of a Private Driveway or Alleyway. ²Assumes Injury Class C ("Possible Injury") in Fact Resulted in Injury ³Includes All Crashes Associated with the Valley Dairy Located on the NE Corner of the University and North Washington Intersection.

2 Driveway and Alleyway Crashes Establishment Total Crashes McDonalds 8 Valley Dairy 6 KFC 4 Starbucks 4 Sinclair 3 Paradiso 3 Dairy Queen 3 Blockbuster 2

3 Driveway and Alleyway Crashes Crashes resulting from motorists access or egress into private driveways or alleways: 12 Right Angle + Angle Not Specified Crashes 4 Left-Turn Crashes 2 Head-On Crashes 2 crashes caused by motorists swerving to avoid vehicles exiting private driveways No pedestrian or bicycle crashes occurred at driveways or alleyways

4 Driveway and Alleyway Crashes 19 Rear-End crashes resulted from motorists slowing down to enter driveway or alleyway or entering Washington at a slower speed than mainline traffic

5 Access Management Location of Driveways Source: Access Management in the Vicinity of Intersection: FHWA, 2002

6 Access Management Raised Medians Source: Access Management in the Vicinity of Intersection: FHWA, 2002

7 Access Management Proper Design of Driveways Source: Access Management in the Vicinity of Intersection: FHWA, 2002

8 Access Management Roadway and driveway alignment Source: Access Management in the Vicinity of Intersection: FHWA, 2002

9 Traffic Volumes and Capacity Analysis Traffic volume data comparison between 2010 turning movements counts at DeMers and 17 th Avenue Intersections and historic counts reveal significant disparities. Utilized 2009 Traffic Data 29 Lane Groups with LOS worse than D During PM Peak Hour 8 at DeMers Avenue Intersection 6 at 17 th Avenue South Intersection 4 at University Avenue South Intersection

10 Washington-DeMers Intersection Highest level of traffic and delay in the metropolitan area Current LRTP forecasts increased delay and traffic volumes Existing Configuration and PM Peak-Hour Count

11 2035 Traffic Forecast ¹Existing Daily Traffic Count is One-Direction Only. Two Directional Daily Traffic Was Estimated Based Upon the D-Value Calculated from a Recent Turning Movement Count..

12 Prior Studies & Improvement Options Majority of Studies Focused on Washington Street and DeMers Avenue Intersection Highest level of traffic and delay in the metropolitan area Current LRTP forecasts increased traffic & delay Nominal traffic growth since the 1970s. Limited ROW Available BNSF, fire station, and private businesses.

13 Existing Configuration Right-of-Way Constraints N BNSF, fire station, Parks and Recreation, and private businesses. BNSF Central Fire Station Parks & Recreation Purpur Arena B & N Auto Plaza Mi Mexico

14 Prior Studies Washington and DeMers Intersection Numerous interchange configurations considered Only option consistently achieving LOS C Considerable impact to adjacent businesses Significant Funding Requirements Improvements to nearby corridors unable to improve LOS at the intersection

15 Prior Studies Washington and DeMers Intersection 32 nd Avenue River Crossing Approved in previous two LRTP Estimated to divert 3,000 vpd from the intersection Source: Long Range Transportation Plan Update Street and Highway Element

16 Prior Studies Washington and DeMers Intersection Several At-Grade Improvements Considered Current LRTP Recommends: Additional EB and WB through lanes Additional NB and SB left-turn lanes Achieves LOS D Source: Long Range Transportation Plan Update Street and Highway Element

17 LRTP Recommendations Source: Long Range Transportation Plan Update Street and Highway Element

18 LRTP Recommendations Pros Additional lanes provide improved capacity at the intersection. Nominal impacts to adjacent properties compared to grade separated interchange. Potential decrease in rear-end crashes due to reduction of stop-and-go traffic conditions and long queues Cons Additional lanes increase pedestrian crossing distances (increase pedestrian exposure and increase pedestrian clearance interval). Impacts to adjacent properties Does not address high volume left-turning movements on DeMers Avenue.

19 Washington Street Underpass Provides continuous flow for Washington Street over DeMers Avenue. DeMers turning movements are provided at new intersections upstream and downstream of the underpass structure. Washington Street turning movements are maintained via off-ramps located on the SE and SW quadrants of the intersection.

20 Washington Street Overpass

21 Additional Alternatives DeMers Avenue underpass alternative eliminated from further analysis due to significant impacts to adjacent properties. Upon further review, several alternatives were eliminated from further analysis due to similar impacts to adjacent properties. Interchange Diverging Diamond Split Diamond Single-Point Urban Interchange Jughandle Near-side Jughandle Far-side Jughandle Flyover

22 Roundabout DeMers-Washington intersection is converted into a multi-lane roundabout. Approach lanes are consolidated into roundabout entry and exit lanes. Source: Roundabout An Informational Guide: FHWA, 2000

23 Roundabout N Washington St Inside Radius = 150 feet Outside Radius = 180 feet

24 Roundabout Pros Potential for reduced motorist delay. Potential decrease in rear-end crashes due to reduction of stop-and-go traffic conditions and long queues Cons Potential for increased delay during peak hours. Potential concerns for snow plow operation. Impacts to adjacent businesses. Potential delay for emergency vehicles.

25 Continuous Flow Intersection Provides two additional partial signals upstream of the intersection of DeMers-Washington to separate left-turning movements from mainline traffic. Signals are coordinated with the central intersection to prohibit conflicting movements from entering the partial intersections at the same time. Allows DeMers Avenue WB and EB left-turn and through movements to enter the intersection at the same time.

26 Partial Continuous Flow Intersection Continuous flow intersections have been implemented in New Jersey, New York, Maryland, Louisiana, Utah, Missouri, Ohio, Mississippi, and Colorado. 11 currently implemented in the United States Partial Continuous Flow Intersection Fenton Missouri Source: Continuous Flow Intersection: MoDOT, 2007

27 DeMers Ave. CFI N Washington St

28 DeMers Ave. CFI Washington St

29 Partial Continuous Flow Intersection Pros Potential for reduced delay. Potential for improve safety by removing left-turn movements from main intersection. Potential decrease in rear-end crashes due to reduction of stop-and-go traffic conditions and long queues Nominal impacts to adjacent properties compared to grade separated interchange. Provides additional green time for through movements. Increased pedestrian safety through pedestrian refuge islands.

30 Partial Continuous Flow Intersection Cons Potential initial motorist confusion (requires public education). Potential for increased delay for the left-turn movements.

31 Capacity Analysis Existing Intersection Configuration during PM Peak Hour 74.6 seconds of delay per vehicle (Level of Service E ) 92.6 gallons of gas used Yearly Cost of $584,100 Based upon loss of productivity and cost of fuel 1,130 foot maximum NB/SB queue length 375 foot maximum EB/WB queue length 21,730 (g) of Carbon Monoxide Emissions 2,614 (g) of Nitrogen Oxides Emissions

32 Capacity Analysis Long Range Transportation Plan Option versus Existing Configuration for Existing PM Peak-Hour 50.2 seconds of delay per vehicle (Level of Service D ) Reduction of 24.4 seconds/vehicle 84.4 gallons of gas used Reduction of 8.2 gallons Yearly Cost of $416,000 Reduction of $168, foot maximum NB/SB queue length Reduction of 749 feet 240 foot maximum EB/WB queue length Reduction of 135 feet 26,444 (g) of Carbon Monoxide Emissions Addition of 4714 (g) 2,433 (g) of Nitrogen Oxides Emissions Reduction of 181 (g)

33 Capacity Analysis Continuous Flow Intersection Option (Maintaining the Existing Number of Lanes) versus Existing Configuration for Existing PM Peak-Hour 35.9 seconds of delay per vehicle (Level of Service D ) Reduction of 42.1 seconds/vehicle 42.1 gallons of gas used Reduction of 50.5 gallons Yearly Cost of $247,719 Reduction of $305, foot maximum NB/SB queue length Reduction of 704 feet 325 foot maximum EB/WB queue length Reduction of 50 feet 19,334 (g) of Carbon Monoxide Emissions Addition of 2396 (g) 1615 (g) of Nitrogen Oxides Emissions Reduction of 999 (g)

34 Next Steps Determine Opportunities for Increased Roadway Capacity Resulting from Underpass Reconstruction Options Identify Corridor Access Management Strategies Select Alternative Improvement Options for Further Analysis

35 Washington St. Corridor Study Appendix B.3 Public Input Meeting 3 1. NEWS ADVERTISEMENT 2. PRESS RELEASE 3. POSTCARDS 4. ATTENDEES 5. PRESENTATION 6. WRITTEN AND SUBMITTED COMMENTS Appendix B.3 Public Input Meeting 3

36 PUBLIC INPUT MEETING WHY? To identify public issues and discuss potential improvements to be considered in the Washington Street Corridor Study in Grand Forks, ND. The study area includes Washington Street from 17 th Ave. S. to 8 th Ave. N. including improvement alternatives for the railroad underpass and the intersection of Washington St. & Demers Ave. WHEN? September 20, 2011 Open House: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (CDT) Formal Presentation at 6:30 p.m. WHERE? Grand Forks City Hall Council Chambers 255 North Fourth Street Grand Forks, ND OPEN HOUSE CONDUCTED BY Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson, Inc. Grand Forks-East Grand Forks Metropolitan Planning Organization (GF-EGFMPO), and the City of Grand Forks Representatives from Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson, Inc., the GF-EGFMPO, and the City of Grand Forks will be on hand to answer your questions and discuss your concerns. WRITTEN STATEMENTS or comments about this project must be mailed or ed by October 5, 2011 to: Jon Markusen, PE Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson, Inc Gateway Drive Suite F Grand Forks, ND jon.markusen@kljeng.com Note Public Input Meeting in subject heading. Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson, Inc. and the GF-EGFMPO will make every reasonable accommodation to provide an accessible meeting facility for all persons. Appropriate provisions for the hearing and visually challenged or persons with limited English Proficiency (LEP) will be made if the meeting conductors are notified 5 days prior to the meeting date, if possible. To request language interpretation, an auxiliary aid or service (i.e., sign language interpreter, accessible parking, or materials in alternative format) contact Earl Haugen of GF-EGFMPO at TTY users may use Relay North Dakota 711 or Materials can be provided in alternative formats: large print, Braille, cassette tape, or on computer disk for people with disabilities or with LEP by Earl Haugen of GF-EGFMPO at TTY users may use Relay North Dakota 711 or

37 For more information contact: Jon Markusen, P.E. Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson, Inc Public Input Meeting to be held on September 20, 2011 to discuss Washington Street Corridor Study in Grand Forks, ND. A Public Input Meeting will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. (CDT) on September 20, 2011 at the Grand Forks City Hall Council Chambers Room, 255 North 4th Street. The Public Input Meeting will utilize an open house format with a formal presentation at 6:30 p.m. (CDT). The purpose of the Public Input Meeting is to present concepts on how to improve facilities for transit, bicyclists and pedestrians along the corridor. In addition, concepts on how to improve safety by altering current road alignments, possibly closing some streets, implementing medians to restrict turning movements, closing driveways or consolidating driveways will be presented. The study area includes Washington Street from 17th Ave South to 8th Ave North. The Public Input Meeting will provide the opportunity for public input. Representatives from Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson, Inc., Grand Forks-East Grand Forks Metropolitan Planning Organization (GF-EGFMPO), NDDOT and the City of Grand Forks will be on hand to answer your questions and discuss your concerns. If unable to attend the Public Input Meeting, written statements or comments must be mailed by October 5, 2011 to Jon Markusen, P.E., Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson, Inc., 2750 Gateway Drive Suite F, Grand Forks, ND or jon.markusen@kljeng.com with Public Input Meeting in the subject heading. Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson, Inc. and GF-EGFMPO will make every reasonable accommodation to provide an accessible meeting facility for all persons. Appropriate provisions for the hearing and visually challenged or persons with limited English proficiency (LEP) will be made if the Department is notified 5 days prior to the meeting date, if possible. To request language interpretation, an auxiliary aid or service (i.e., sign language interpreter, accessible parking, or materials in alternative format) contact Earl Haugen of GF-EGFMPO, at TTY users may use Relay North Dakota 711 or Materials can be provided in alternative formats: large print, Braille, cassette tape, or on

38 computer disk for people with disabilities or with LEP by contacting Earl Haugen of GF- EGFMPO, at TTY users may use Relay North Dakota 711 or ###

39 North End Adjacent Landowner M eeting Washington Street Corridor Study and Underpass Evaluation Report Why? To identify public issues and discuss potential improvements to be considered in the Washington Street Corridor Study in Grand Forks, ND. The study area includes Washington Street from 17th Ave. S. to 8th Ave. N. including improvement alternatives for the railroad underpass and the intersection of Washington St. and Demers Ave. The meeting provides an opportunity for landowners adjacent to Washington St. to visit with the project team about potential changes or impacts to their driveways/individual property. If you are unable to attend at the time indicated below, a public meeting will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm on September 20 at the Grand Forks Council Chambers. When and Where? Tuesday, September 20, 2011 Open House: 9:30 am to 12:00 pm (CDT) Blockbuster Building 1302 University Drive Grand Forks, ND North End Adjacent Landowner M eeting Washington Street Corridor Study and Underpass Evaluation Report Why? To identify public issues and discuss potential improvements to be considered in the Washington Street Corridor Study in Grand Forks, ND. The study area includes Washington Street from 17th Ave. S. to 8th Ave. N. including improvement alternatives for the railroad underpass and the intersection of Washington St. and Demers Ave. The meeting provides an opportunity for landowners adjacent to Washington St. to visit with the project team about potential changes or impacts to their driveways/individual property. If you are unable to attend at the time indicated below, a public meeting will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm on September 20 at the Grand Forks Council Chambers. When and Where? Tuesday, September 20, 2011 Open House: 9:30 am to 12:00 pm (CDT) Blockbuster Building 1302 University Drive Grand Forks, ND North End Adjacent Landowner M eeting Washington Street Corridor Study and Underpass Evaluation Report Why? To identify public issues and discuss potential improvements to be considered in the Washington Street Corridor Study in Grand Forks, ND. The study area includes Washington Street from 17th Ave. S. to 8th Ave. N. including improvement alternatives for the railroad underpass and the intersection of Washington St. and Demers Ave. The meeting provides an opportunity for landowners adjacent to Washington St. to visit with the project team about potential changes or impacts to their driveways/individual property. If you are unable to attend at the time indicated below, a public meeting will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm on September 20 at the Grand Forks Council Chambers. When and Where? Tuesday, September 20, 2011 Open House: 9:30 am to 12:00 pm (CDT) Blockbuster Building 1302 University Drive Grand Forks, ND North End Adjacent Landowner M eeting Washington Street Corridor Study and Underpass Evaluation Report Why? To identify public issues and discuss potential improvements to be considered in the Washington Street Corridor Study in Grand Forks, ND. The study area includes Washington Street from 17th Ave. S. to 8th Ave. N. including improvement alternatives for the railroad underpass and the intersection of Washington St. and Demers Ave. The meeting provides an opportunity for landowners adjacent to Washington St. to visit with the project team about potential changes or impacts to their driveways/individual property. If you are unable to attend at the time indicated below, a public meeting will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm on September 20 at the Grand Forks Council Chambers. When and Where? Tuesday, September 20, 2011 Open House: 9:30 am to 12:00 pm (CDT) Blockbuster Building 1302 University Drive Grand Forks, ND

40 Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson 2750 Gateway Drive Suite F, Grand Forks, ND Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson and the GF-EGFMPO will make every reasonable accommodation to provide an accessible meeting facility for all persons. Appropriate provisions for the hearing and visually challenged or persons with limited English proficiency will be made if notification is provided five days prior to the meeting date, if possible. To request language interpretation, an auxiliary aid or service (i.e., sign language interpreter, accessible parking, or materials in alternative format) contact Earl Haugen of GF-EGFMPO, at TTY users may use Relay North Dakota 711 or If unable to attend the meeting, written statements or comments about this project must be mailed or ed by October 5, 2011 to Jon Markusen, PE, Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson, Inc., 2750 Gateway Drive Suite F, Grand Forks, ND or Jon at com, note North End Adjacent Landowner Meeting in subject heading. Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson 2750 Gateway Drive Suite F, Grand Forks, ND Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson and the GF-EGFMPO will make every reasonable accommodation to provide an accessible meeting facility for all persons. Appropriate provisions for the hearing and visually challenged or persons with limited English proficiency will be made if notification is provided five days prior to the meeting date, if possible. To request language interpretation, an auxiliary aid or service (i.e., sign language interpreter, accessible parking, or materials in alternative format) contact Earl Haugen of GF-EGFMPO, at TTY users may use Relay North Dakota 711 or If unable to attend the meeting, written statements or comments about this project must be mailed or ed by October 5, 2011 to Jon Markusen, PE, Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson, Inc., 2750 Gateway Drive Suite F, Grand Forks, ND or Jon at com, note North End Adjacent Landowner Meeting in subject heading. Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson 2750 Gateway Drive Suite F, Grand Forks, ND Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson and the GF-EGFMPO will make every reasonable accommodation to provide an accessible meeting facility for all persons. Appropriate provisions for the hearing and visually challenged or persons with limited English proficiency will be made if notification is provided five days prior to the meeting date, if possible. To request language interpretation, an auxiliary aid or service (i.e., sign language interpreter, accessible parking, or materials in alternative format) contact Earl Haugen of GF-EGFMPO, at TTY users may use Relay North Dakota 711 or If unable to attend the meeting, written statements or comments about this project must be mailed or ed by October 5, 2011 to Jon Markusen, PE, Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson, Inc., 2750 Gateway Drive Suite F, Grand Forks, ND or Jon at com, note North End Adjacent Landowner Meeting in subject heading. Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson 2750 Gateway Drive Suite F, Grand Forks, ND Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson and the GF-EGFMPO will make every reasonable accommodation to provide an accessible meeting facility for all persons. Appropriate provisions for the hearing and visually challenged or persons with limited English proficiency will be made if notification is provided five days prior to the meeting date, if possible. To request language interpretation, an auxiliary aid or service (i.e., sign language interpreter, accessible parking, or materials in alternative format) contact Earl Haugen of GF-EGFMPO, at TTY users may use Relay North Dakota 711 or If unable to attend the meeting, written statements or comments about this project must be mailed or ed by October 5, 2011 to Jon Markusen, PE, Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson, Inc., 2750 Gateway Drive Suite F, Grand Forks, ND or Jon at com, note North End Adjacent Landowner Meeting in subject heading.

41 South End Adjacent Landowner M eeting Washington Street Corridor Study and Underpass Evaluation Report Why? To identify public issues and discuss potential improvements to be considered in the Washington Street Corridor Study in Grand Forks, ND. The study area includes Washington Street from 17th Ave. S. to 8th Ave. N. including improvement alternatives for the railroad underpass and the intersection of Washington St. and Demers Ave. The meeting provides an opportunity for landowners adjacent to Washington St. to visit with the project team about potential changes or impacts to their driveways/individual property. If you are unable to attend at the time indicated below, a public meeting will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm on September 20 at the Grand Forks Council Chambers. When and Where? Tuesday, September 20, 2011 Open House: 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm (CDT) Italian Moon Restaurant 810 South Washington Street Grand Forks, ND South End Adjacent Landowner M eeting Washington Street Corridor Study and Underpass Evaluation Report Why? To identify public issues and discuss potential improvements to be considered in the Washington Street Corridor Study in Grand Forks, ND. The study area includes Washington Street from 17th Ave. S. to 8th Ave. N. including improvement alternatives for the railroad underpass and the intersection of Washington St. and Demers Ave. The meeting provides an opportunity for landowners adjacent to Washington St. to visit with the project team about potential changes or impacts to their driveways/individual property. If you are unable to attend at the time indicated below, a public meeting will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm on September 20 at the Grand Forks Council Chambers. When and Where? Tuesday, September 20, 2011 Open House: 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm (CDT) Italian Moon Restaurant 810 South Washington Street Grand Forks, ND South End Adjacent Landowner M eeting Washington Street Corridor Study and Underpass Evaluation Report Why? To identify public issues and discuss potential improvements to be considered in the Washington Street Corridor Study in Grand Forks, ND. The study area includes Washington Street from 17th Ave. S. to 8th Ave. N. including improvement alternatives for the railroad underpass and the intersection of Washington St. and Demers Ave. The meeting provides an opportunity for landowners adjacent to Washington St. to visit with the project team about potential changes or impacts to their driveways/individual property. If you are unable to attend at the time indicated below, a public meeting will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm on September 20 at the Grand Forks Council Chambers. When and Where? Tuesday, September 20, 2011 Open House: 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm (CDT) Italian Moon Restaurant 810 South Washington Street Grand Forks, ND South End Adjacent Landowner M eeting Washington Street Corridor Study and Underpass Evaluation Report Why? To identify public issues and discuss potential improvements to be considered in the Washington Street Corridor Study in Grand Forks, ND. The study area includes Washington Street from 17th Ave. S. to 8th Ave. N. including improvement alternatives for the railroad underpass and the intersection of Washington St. and Demers Ave. The meeting provides an opportunity for landowners adjacent to Washington St. to visit with the project team about potential changes or impacts to their driveways/individual property. If you are unable to attend at the time indicated below, a public meeting will be held from 6:00-8:00 pm on September 20 at the Grand Forks Council Chambers. When and Where? Tuesday, September 20, 2011 Open House: 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm (CDT) Italian Moon Restaurant 810 South Washington Street Grand Forks, ND

42 Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson 2750 Gateway Drive Suite F, Grand Forks, ND Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson and the GF-EGFMPO will make every reasonable accommodation to provide an accessible meeting facility for all persons. Appropriate provisions for the hearing and visually challenged or persons with limited English proficiency will be made if notification is provided five days prior to the meeting date, if possible. To request language interpretation, an auxiliary aid or service (i.e., sign language interpreter, accessible parking, or materials in alternative format) contact Earl Haugen of GF-EGFMPO, at TTY users may use Relay North Dakota 711 or If unable to attend the meeting, written statements or comments about this project must be mailed or ed by October 5, 2011 to Jon Markusen, PE, Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson, Inc., 2750 Gateway Drive Suite F, Grand Forks, ND or Jon at com, note South End Adjacent Landowner Meeting in subject heading. Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson 2750 Gateway Drive Suite F, Grand Forks, ND Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson and the GF-EGFMPO will make every reasonable accommodation to provide an accessible meeting facility for all persons. Appropriate provisions for the hearing and visually challenged or persons with limited English proficiency will be made if notification is provided five days prior to the meeting date, if possible. To request language interpretation, an auxiliary aid or service (i.e., sign language interpreter, accessible parking, or materials in alternative format) contact Earl Haugen of GF-EGFMPO, at TTY users may use Relay North Dakota 711 or If unable to attend the meeting, written statements or comments about this project must be mailed or ed by October 5, 2011 to Jon Markusen, PE, Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson, Inc., 2750 Gateway Drive Suite F, Grand Forks, ND or Jon at com, note South End Adjacent Landowner Meeting in subject heading. Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson 2750 Gateway Drive Suite F, Grand Forks, ND Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson and the GF-EGFMPO will make every reasonable accommodation to provide an accessible meeting facility for all persons. Appropriate provisions for the hearing and visually challenged or persons with limited English proficiency will be made if notification is provided five days prior to the meeting date, if possible. To request language interpretation, an auxiliary aid or service (i.e., sign language interpreter, accessible parking, or materials in alternative format) contact Earl Haugen of GF-EGFMPO, at TTY users may use Relay North Dakota 711 or If unable to attend the meeting, written statements or comments about this project must be mailed or ed by October 5, 2011 to Jon Markusen, PE, Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson, Inc., 2750 Gateway Drive Suite F, Grand Forks, ND or Jon at com, note South End Adjacent Landowner Meeting in subject heading. Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson 2750 Gateway Drive Suite F, Grand Forks, ND Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson and the GF-EGFMPO will make every reasonable accommodation to provide an accessible meeting facility for all persons. Appropriate provisions for the hearing and visually challenged or persons with limited English proficiency will be made if notification is provided five days prior to the meeting date, if possible. To request language interpretation, an auxiliary aid or service (i.e., sign language interpreter, accessible parking, or materials in alternative format) contact Earl Haugen of GF-EGFMPO, at TTY users may use Relay North Dakota 711 or If unable to attend the meeting, written statements or comments about this project must be mailed or ed by October 5, 2011 to Jon Markusen, PE, Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson, Inc., 2750 Gateway Drive Suite F, Grand Forks, ND or Jon at com, note South End Adjacent Landowner Meeting in subject heading.

43 Public Input M eeting Washington Street Corridor Study and Underpass Evaluation Report Why? To identify public issues and discuss potential improvements to be considered in the Washington Street Corridor Study in Grand Forks, ND. The study area includes Washington Street from 17th Ave. S. to 8th Ave. N. including improvement alternatives for the railroad underpass and the intersection of Washington St. and Demers Ave. Public Input M eeting Washington Street Corridor Study and Underpass Evaluation Report Why? To identify public issues and discuss potential improvements to be considered in the Washington Street Corridor Study in Grand Forks, ND. The study area includes Washington Street from 17th Ave. S. to 8th Ave. N. including improvement alternatives for the railroad underpass and the intersection of Washington St. and Demers Ave. When and Where? Tuesday, September 20, 2011 Open House: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (CDT) Formal Presentation at 6:30 pm Grand Forks City Hall - Council Chambers 255 North Fourth Street Grand Forks, ND When and Where? Tuesday, September 20, 2011 Open House: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (CDT) Formal Presentation at 6:30 pm Grand Forks City Hall - Council Chambers 255 North Fourth Street Grand Forks, ND Public Input M eeting Washington Street Corridor Study and Underpass Evaluation Report Why? To identify public issues and discuss potential improvements to be considered in the Washington Street Corridor Study in Grand Forks, ND. The study area includes Washington Street from 17th Ave. S. to 8th Ave. N. including improvement alternatives for the railroad underpass and the intersection of Washington St. and Demers Ave. Public Input M eeting Washington Street Corridor Study and Underpass Evaluation Report Why? To identify public issues and discuss potential improvements to be considered in the Washington Street Corridor Study in Grand Forks, ND. The study area includes Washington Street from 17th Ave. S. to 8th Ave. N. including improvement alternatives for the railroad underpass and the intersection of Washington St. and Demers Ave. When and Where? Tuesday, September 20, 2011 Open House: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (CDT) Formal Presentation at 6:30 pm Grand Forks City Hall - Council Chambers 255 North Fourth Street Grand Forks, ND When and Where? Tuesday, September 20, 2011 Open House: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (CDT) Formal Presentation at 6:30 pm Grand Forks City Hall - Council Chambers 255 North Fourth Street Grand Forks, ND

44 Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson 2750 Gateway Drive Suite F, Grand Forks, ND Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson and the GF-EGFMPO will make every reasonable accommodation to provide an accessible meeting facility for all persons. Appropriate provisions for the hearing and visually challenged or persons with limited English proficiency will be made if notification is provided five days prior to the meeting date, if possible. To request language interpretation, an auxiliary aid or service (i.e., sign language interpreter, accessible parking, or materials in alternative format) contact Earl Haugen of GF-EGFMPO, at TTY users may use Relay North Dakota 711 or If unable to attend the meeting, written statements or comments about this project must be mailed or ed by October 5, 2011 to Jon Markusen, PE, Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson, Inc., 2750 Gateway Drive Suite F, Grand Forks, ND or Jon at note Public Input Meeting in subject heading. Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson 2750 Gateway Drive Suite F, Grand Forks, ND Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson and the GF-EGFMPO will make every reasonable accommodation to provide an accessible meeting facility for all persons. Appropriate provisions for the hearing and visually challenged or persons with limited English proficiency will be made if notification is provided five days prior to the meeting date, if possible. To request language interpretation, an auxiliary aid or service (i.e., sign language interpreter, accessible parking, or materials in alternative format) contact Earl Haugen of GF-EGFMPO, at TTY users may use Relay North Dakota 711 or If unable to attend the meeting, written statements or comments about this project must be mailed or ed by October 5, 2011 to Jon Markusen, PE, Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson, Inc., 2750 Gateway Drive Suite F, Grand Forks, ND or Jon at note Public Input Meeting in subject heading. Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson 2750 Gateway Drive Suite F, Grand Forks, ND Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson and the GF-EGFMPO will make every reasonable accommodation to provide an accessible meeting facility for all persons. Appropriate provisions for the hearing and visually challenged or persons with limited English proficiency will be made if notification is provided five days prior to the meeting date, if possible. To request language interpretation, an auxiliary aid or service (i.e., sign language interpreter, accessible parking, or materials in alternative format) contact Earl Haugen of GF-EGFMPO, at TTY users may use Relay North Dakota 711 or If unable to attend the meeting, written statements or comments about this project must be mailed or ed by October 5, 2011 to Jon Markusen, PE, Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson, Inc., 2750 Gateway Drive Suite F, Grand Forks, ND or Jon at note Public Input Meeting in subject heading. Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson 2750 Gateway Drive Suite F, Grand Forks, ND Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson and the GF-EGFMPO will make every reasonable accommodation to provide an accessible meeting facility for all persons. Appropriate provisions for the hearing and visually challenged or persons with limited English proficiency will be made if notification is provided five days prior to the meeting date, if possible. To request language interpretation, an auxiliary aid or service (i.e., sign language interpreter, accessible parking, or materials in alternative format) contact Earl Haugen of GF-EGFMPO, at TTY users may use Relay North Dakota 711 or If unable to attend the meeting, written statements or comments about this project must be mailed or ed by October 5, 2011 to Jon Markusen, PE, Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson, Inc., 2750 Gateway Drive Suite F, Grand Forks, ND or Jon at note Public Input Meeting in subject heading.

45 Attendee Bob Shannon Brad Westrum Chris Leevers Cliff and Marilyn Coss Craig Amiot Dan Sampson Greg Nelson Greg Nelson Jane Williams JoAnne Flaten Jon Markusen Karal Knudson Kevin Ritterman Mike Bittner Mike Marcotte Shannon Schauer Title/Representing Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson Gerrells Sports Center Did Not Specify Twin City Motors 5-Star Collision Center Omega Property B&N Oil Company B&N Oil Company City of Grand Forks - Engineering Dairy Queen/Orange Julius Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson Art and Learn Dakota Commercial Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson Valley Auto Sales Northern Motors

46 Washington Street Corridor Study & Underpass Evaluation Report Grand Forks-East Grand Forks Metropolitan Planning Organization Public Input Meeting #3 September 20, 2011

47 Presentation Outline Bicycle Accommodations Pedestrian Accommodations Transit Accommodations Access Management DeMers Avenue Intersection Update

48 Bicycle Accommodations A shared use path along Washington Street would impact 10 buildings Bike Lanes were ruled out due to Right-Of- Way requirements Recommend bike route on 14 th Street (1 block west of Washington Street) Connects shared use path south of Hammerling Avenue and north of 8 th Avenue North

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50 Bicycle Accommodations Barriers for an alternate route along 14 th Street South included: Railroad tracks north of DeMers Avenue Bicyclists would be rerouted under Washington Street Bridge Currently routed on sidewalks as one-ways Could be accommodated by widening path when the west half or entire bridge is replaced Widening may impact 2 buildings between the bridge and 1 st Avenue North

51 Bicycle Accommodations Barriers for an alternate route along 14 th Street South included: High Traffic Volumes on University Avenue Option 1: Reroute bicyclists to Washington Street Zero (0) building impacted Option 2: Relocate flashing beacon on 15 th Street South to 14 th Street South Flashing beacon intended for Winship Elementary School pedestrian traffic» Winship Elementary School is located between 14 th and 15 th Street North» Would require revisions to existing safe route to school map

52 Bicycle Accommodations 14 th Street South Options: Shared Use Path Bike Lanes Shared Lanes (Shared Roadways) Shared use path would require some tree removal Bike lanes and shared lanes would require road widening along some of 14 th Street

53 Pedestrian Accommodations The majority of pedestrian facilities do not meet American with Disabilities Act (ADA) standards for side-slope and passing distance at utilities or NDDOT standards for driveway design.

54 Pedestrian Accommodations Two (2) pedestrian options identified: Option 1: No Boulevards: includes 5 feet of sidewalk with a 2 foot stamped concrete buffer space. Also included two lighting options: Lighting option 1: In sidewalk with 3 feet of wheelchair passing distance Lighting option 2: outside of sidewalk at individual ROW easements Option 2: Boulevards: includes a 6 foot boulevard for sign and lighting placement with 5 feet of sidewalk

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59 Transit Accommodations Continue stopping as demanded versus fixed stop locations Two (2) fixed stop options identified: Option 1: Bus turn-outs at highest use locations identified by Cities Area Transit (CAT) Based upon current rates Adjustments were made based upon the functional area of the intersection, driveway and business impacts and motorist confusion concerns Option 2: Bus turn-outs based upon balancing current demand with business impacts and proximity to safe pedestrian crossings

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63 Access Management 43 crashes related to driveways or alleyways

64 Access Management Relocate Driveways to minor streets or backage roads if possible Eliminate un-needed driveways Consolidate Driveways where possible Move driveways away from intersections

65 Access Management Raised Medians Reduced conflict points to improve safety

66 Access Management Negatively Offset Intersections Option 1: Median Control

67 Access Management Negatively Offset Intersections Option 2: Realignment of 8 th Avenue South

68 Access Management Negatively Offset Intersections Option 2: Realignment of 10 th Avenue South

69 Access Management Negatively Offset Intersections Option 2: Realignment of 14 th Avenue South

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76 DeMers Avenue Intersection Recommend Continuous Flow Intersection Only acceptable option in terms of capacity other than an interchange Additional safety and vehicle emissions benefits versus existing configuration Additional safety, vehicle emissions, and building impact benefits versus long range transportation plan recommended configuration

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78 DeMers Avenue Intersection Continuous Flow Intersection Would require Central Fire Station to be remodeled to maintain operation Pull through garage bays Would require 5 th Avenue South access relocation on the NE quadrant to maintain full access to Xcel Energy, Central Fire Station, Newman Signs and residential apartment building Access relocation requires ROW acquisition from Xcel Energy

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80 Next Steps Steering Committee and Public Input Meeting to Address Corridor Capacity Needs Present Corridor Improvement Alternatives to North Dakota Department of Transportation Prepare Construction Cost Estimates Prepare Draft Report for Final Steering Committee Meeting

81 From: To: Subject: Date: Brad Westrum Mike Bittner Washington Corridor Study Wednesday, September 21, :15:15 PM Mike, Thanks for helping to organize the meeting at the Italian Moon, yesterday. It was helpful to be able to look at the overhead maps and discuss possible changes to the South Washington Street corridor. I certainly understand the safety issues surrounding traffic proceeding north and south on Washington and vehicles entering and exiting from businesses along the street, however, I'm quite concerned about the prospect of our customers losing direct access to our parking lot. I know that patrons would still be able to enter our lot via the alley or 10th street, yet I question the convenience factor. Therefore, I would oppose any plan to limit access to our business lot. Doing business on South Washington has been a challenge for many merchants on Washington as much of the retail has moved to Columbia Road and 32nd Ave. South. Eliminating access to existing South Washington retailers would simply push more of our customers to other locations in our city. I'm also concerned about possible plans to use medians to divide traffic on South Washington. Once again, I understand that this plan is intended to eliminate left turns against traffic into parking lots, however, this plan also eliminates access to businesses. I would oppose the use of medians on South Washington Street. I would be in favor of moving curbs, widening the sidewalks, and slightly narrowing the corridor itself. I would also support a reduced speed on South Washington Street. Currently the speed limit is 35 mph. I believe a reduced speed limit of 25 mph north of 17th Ave. S would reduce traffic accidents. Thanks, again, for the opportunity to share my views and opinions regarding this project. Brad Westrum Gerrells Sports Center

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85 November 22, 2011 Greg Nelson B & N Auto Plaza 604 South Washington Grand Forks, ND Re: Washington Street Corridor Study Comments Dear Mr. Nelson: We appreciate your input and understand your concerns. Public input is a crucial part of the planning process. All of the public input we have received regarding this study has been documented in the report which will be available to the public soon. There is a considerable balancing act between limiting business impacts and promoting safe and efficient traffic flow. Although, it is highly unlikely that nothing will change along the corridor, we are fully confident that a solution that is satisfactory at meeting both goals can be achieved during the project development phase. The purpose of this study is to provide insight into the possible impacts related to an access management plan when/if a project proceeds. In regards to your concern over losing your northern-most Washington Street access: if it is determined during project development that your business could not properly function without this access, several provisions could be made. Examples of provisions could be; revising this access to right-in only, financial considerations to improve internal circulation within your property that would allow your business to function without this access point, providing a new driveway access or even potentially leaving this access undisturbed. In regards to your second concern regarding raised medians, the access management plan we have developed has limited the number of non-intersection access locations to the point that a median has been deemed unnecessary. If a relaxed access management plan is ultimately implemented, a raised median concept may be reanalyzed during project development nd AveSSuite201 PO Box 9767 Fargo, ND Fax kljeng.com Finally, we would like to thank you for your input. We encourage you to stay involved with this study and into project development. We will inform the responsible agencies to continue to involve businesses along the Washington Street corridor as any projects are programmed and developed.

86 Sincerely, Kadrmas, Lee & Jackson, Inc. Jon Markusen, PE Project Manager CC: Earl Haugen Executive Director Grand Forks East Grand Forks MPO Major Michael Brown City of Grand Forks Page 2 of 2

87 Washington St. Corridor Study Appendix B.4 Public Input Meeting 4 1. NEWS ADVERTISEMENT 2. PRESS RELEASE 3. POSTCARDS 4. ATTENDEES 5. PRESENTATION 6. WRITTEN AND SUBMITTED COMMENTS Appendix B.4 Public Input Meeting 4