final larpenteur avenue presentation
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April 3, 2019
Larpenteur Avenue Resurfacing and Bike Lanes
Agenda• Welcome and Introductions• Resurfacing • Proposed project elements
o pedestrian improvementso bike laneso changes to parking
• Questions• Visit with staff and review layout
Project Location
2019 ‐ Resurfacing ‐ Hazel to Highway 120 (in yellow)
Future Reconstruction ‐White Bear to Hazel (in orange, 2021 at the soonest)
What is being done?
• Replace corner curb ramps• Grind pavement• Repave• New pavement markings (lane lines, bike
lanes)
When will the work be done?
Summer of 2019.
Date has not been set yet.Info posted on websiteSigns will be posted on site
How long will it take?
Ped ramps – 2 to 4 weeks(minimal traffic disruption)
Paving work – about 4 weeks(road open to local traffic, service and emergency vehicles)
How is the project paid for?
Gas tax and wheelage tax
No assessments to property owners
Marshall Avenue, 2014 project
Why are bike lanes proposed?
• Traffic calming• Provides a dedicated space to ride • Improves safety for both bikes and cars• Narrow travel lanes improves safety• Identified in city and county bike plans
Hazel to Beebe
Beebe to McKnight
What if I want to have people over for a holiday or graduation party?
• Get an exception• Call Ramsey County Public Works
• 651‐266‐7100• Ask for the Traffic Engineer• Call at least one week ahead of the event
Next Steps
• Leave written comments and discuss with staff• Staff will review your comments• Staff may update the proposal based on comments
• Cities will pass No Parking Resolutions• Letters will be mailed with city council schedules
