HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolution 2003-371CITY OF PLYMOUTH
RESOLUTION NO. 2003-371
REQUESTING THE COMMISSIONER OF MN/DOT TO
CONDUCT A SPEED ZONING STUDY
FERNDALE ROAD FROM COUNTY ROAD 6 TO
THE PLYMOUTH CITY LIMITS
WHEREAS, the reconstruction of this roadway has changed the character of Ferndale
Road; and
WHEREAS, a speed zoning study has not been completed on this roadway since the
reconstruction was completed in 1999; and
WHEREAS, the design speed for the reconstruction of Ferndale Road was 30 miles per
hour; and
WHEREAS, the residential nature of this roadway with driveways located directly on
Ferndale Road lends itself to a suggested lower speed limit; and
WHEREAS, residents living along this roadway have safety concerns associated with high
vehicle speeds along this roadway; and
WHEREAS, many residents currently use the trail system on the east side of Ferndale
Road, which connects County Road 6 to the regional Luce Line Trail;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PLYMOUTH, MINNESOTA: That the City request that the Commissioner of
the Minnesota Department of Transportation undertake an engineering study to determine
the safe and reasonable speed on Ferndale Road from County Road 6 to the Plymouth City
Limits.
Adopted by the City Council on August 26, 2003.