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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-20-2016 Traffic Safety Minutes MEETING MINUTES TRAFFIC SAFETY July 20, 2016 10:00 AM D203-EOC (Lower Level Government Center) D203-EOC (Lower Level Government Center) - 1101 Carmichael Road, Hudson, Wisconsin CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL Attendee Name Organization Title Status Arrived Tim Ramberg St. Croix County Highway Commissioner Present William Peavey St. Croix County County Board Supervisor Present Eric Johnson St. Croix County Law, District Attorney Absent Jeff Klatt St. Croix County Chair Present Brian Erickson St. Croix County Sergeant Absent Greg Helgeson St. Croix County Traffic Safety Engineer Present JR Dachel St. Croix County Education Present Matt Melby St. Croix County Medical Services Absent Kristen Sailer St. Croix County Emergency Mangement Coordinator Present Scott L. Cox St. Croix County Law Absent Judy Achterhof St. Croix County County Board Supervisor Present Randy Wiessinger St. Croix County Regional Program Excused Robert J. Bott St. Croix County Regional Program Excused Also present: Aaron Schults, Wisconsin State Patrol; Mitch Schaeppi, Wisconsin State Patrol; Robert Unruh, Wisconsin State Patrol; and, Todd Rehnelt, Assistant Highway Commissioner. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Traffic Safety – Regular Meeting – October 21, 2015 10:00 AM Minutes were accepted as presented. RESULT: ACCEPTED PUBLIC COMMENT BUSINESS ITEMS 1. State Patrol Laws of the Month Randy Wiessinger was not present to review the January - March 2016 State Patrol Laws of the Month; see handout. Discussed the "Safety devices required when towing trailers" handout which will be added to the meeting packet. 2. Legislative Report Tim Ramberg informed the Committee that coming in October, cell phone use will not be allowed in work zones. 3. State Patrol Fatality & Traffic Report Wisconsin State Patrol, Robert Unruh reviewed and discussed the handout. 4. St. Croix County Crash Report / Review Jeff Klatt reported 4 fatalities for St. Croix County in 2016, handout provided. 5. 2016 State Highway Construction Projects - Update Greg Helgeson presented information on various projects in the County, with added discussion. - I-94 / CTH T interchange (3-week interchange closure set for July 25th) - I-94 / 200th Street (Bridge to be completed by end of July) - I-94 / 233rd Street (Bridge to be completed by end of July, may reopen to traffic this week) - I-94 / CTH BB (Bridge to be completed by end of November, will close to traffic once 233rd Street is reopened) - STH 64 (St. Croix Crossing work continues with no traffic impacts - awaiting a fall 2017 opening with the new St. Croix Crossing Bridge) - STH 65/64 to Star Prairie (August 5th tentative start date with flag operations) - USH 63 / STH 64 / STH 46 roundabout (freight mitigation retro-fit work, start time unknown) 6. Intersection STH 35 / CTH C / STH 64 WB exit ramp, east of Somerset Wisconsin State Patrol reviewed the information received from Sgt Brian D Erickson, who assessed the traffic control signage at STH 35/64 and CTH C in Somerset. The signage on the main line "yield to on-coming traffic while flashing yellow" is quite clear. The signage on CTH C "yield to on-coming traffic on green" is equally clear. There should be no confusion with traffic flow or conflict with this signage, but would like to review the crash data at the next meeting. Discussed. No changes are proposed for this year. 7. CTH E Houlton Hill to Stillwater Bridge - Update and Recommendations Tim Ramberg presented information concerning traffic flow in the Houlton area. Wisconsin State Patrol reviewed the information received from Sgt Brian D Erickson, who "would recommend closing off the westbound portion of CTH E on the Houlton hill. With traffic increasing there is frequent conflict with entering STH 35 from CTH E. Traffic should still be allowed to proceed up the hill. This will change once the new bridge is open." Recent changes and improvements include: - A section of CTH E has been re-striped - "Bike Route" signs placed on a section of CTH E during the 1970's will be removed - Police enforcement will be enhanced due to complaints of overweight trucks in that area This item will be discussed further at the October meeting. 8. One Bike & Pedestrian Highway Striping Lane Width Recommendations Discussed the information in the handouts; plans are in the early stages. Motion by William Peavey and seconded by Greg Helgeson to look for more recent data/research on lane width for both rural and urban areas before a formal position is taken. Motion passed unanimously. ANNOUNCEMENTS & CORRESPONDENCE Tim Ramberg spoke of a "Safety Plan" concerning freight routes for future use and another plan/program titled "Last Mile Traveled." Kristen Sailer indicated Emergency Management has information on Hazzard Material Routes and will supply same to Tim Ramberg. Judy Achterhof commented on the digital signs along the highways being a great aide to travelers. ADJOURN 11:02 a.m. DATE OF NEXT MEETING October 19, 2016 at 10:00 a.m.