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UMD-CSS Transportation Study
The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of UMD and CSS growth and projected growth on the transportation network and identify methods to improve access, safety and modal choice. To view a more detailed study description click here.
The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of UMD and CSS growth and projected growth on the transportation network and identify methods to improve access, safety and modal choice. To view a more detailed study description click here.
| Public Meetings
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| We are holding public meetings at UMD on Tuesday May 5 at 6pm in Kirby Ballroom C and at CSS on Thursday May 7 at 6pm in Burns Wellness Commons 249. The purpose of these meetings is to present the findings of the study and the proposed recommendations. To view the presentation click here. We held two public meetings in April 2008 to get initial input from campus stakeholders, area businesses and residents. The initial set of public meetings covered the same information with one held at UMD and the other at CSS. The two meetings were: The meetings were facilitated as "issues identification meetings" which are designed to get stakeholder input identifying what the transportation concerns and issues are. To view a summary of the public input from the two April meetings click here. |
| Study Committee
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| To view a list of study committee members click here. |
| Online Survey
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| A link to an online survey was sent to all faculty, staff and students at both UMD and CSS. The survey was designed to obtain information on travel to and from the UMD and CSS campuses. The survey results will help us better understand how and when campus populations are using the adjacent transportation network. To view preliminary results click here. |
| Crash Analysis
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| A standard procedure in most corridor and sub area transportation plans is crash analysis of the corridor or area roads. MIC staff worked with our study committee to identify intersections and road segments to be analyzed in this study process. To view methodology and results click here. |
| Neighborhood Cut Through Traffic Counts
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| The neighborhood directly south of the UMD campus had cut through traffic analysis conducted on it in the spring of 2008. Observers documented the amount of vehicles entering and exiting the neighborhood at predetermined locations. Partial license plate numbers were taken and a match analysis was done to determine the percent of vehicles passing through the neighborhood in less than three minutes. Click here to see detailed methodology and results. |
| Sidewalk Snow Removal Analysis and Ordinance Comparison
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| The purpose of conducting the sidewalk snow removal analysis and ordinance comparison is to first see if snow is being removed from sidewalks to provide pedestrians a safe means to walk to the two campuses and to identify ideas to improve the snow removal ordinance. More people will walk if they have a safe and easy route to their destination. Forcing pedestrians to walk in the street during the snow season is a safety hazard and deters commuters from walking. Sidewalk Snow Removal Analysis To view the results of the snow removal analysis, click here. Sidewalk Snow Removal Ordinance Comparison In order to get a better idea of how other cities handle snow removal, a comparison was done of snow removal ordinances. MIC staff looked at a range of cities with somewhat similar populations that had colleges or universities located within them. Cities were contacted by email and phone and asked to send us their ordinance. Click here to see a summary of the sidewalk snow removal ordinances. |
| For More Information
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| Contact MIC Principal Planner Andy McDonald by phone at (218) 529-7514 or send a message by email. |
Quick Links
| Meeting Information
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| Click here to view current MIC meeting materials. Click here to view calendar of all upcoming committee meetings. |
| MIC Staff
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| Click here for list of MIC staff members, their current projects and email contact information. |
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| We Need Your Input!
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| We are seeking public review and comment on the following planning initiatives: DRAFT 2011-2014 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the Superior Metro Area |
| Featured Planning Project
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| Long Range Transportation Plan - Directions 2035 |
| Current Planning Initiatives
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| Click on a project link, below, for information about current MIC planning efforts: Bike-Ped Advisory Committee (BPAC) 2011-2014 Duluth Urbanized Area TIP |
| Recent Plans and Studies
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| Study Shows Arrowhead Region Rich in Transportation Assets
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| A recent study released by the National Association of Development Organizations (NADO), Arrowhead Region's Transportation Assets: A Case Study of the Twin Ports Region of Duluth, Minnesota and Superior, Wisconsin, highlights the assets and opportunities related to multi-modal transportation systems in the Twin Ports area of Duluth, Minnesota and Superior, Wisconsin. |