THE GOAL: ADD TRAFFIC LIGHTS TO WOODDALE BRIDGE OVER 7 TO IMPROVE TRAFFIC FLOW, CALM TRAFFIC, AND IMPROVE SAFE TURNS ON AND OFF THE BRIDGE.
The Background:
Between 2011-2014, since the opening of the Wooddale Bridge, the number of accidents on the ramps was 13 westbound, and 17 eastbound.
In 2014-15, there were 29 accidents in the first two months of Minnetonka Blvd being closed.
This is TRIPLE the number of accidents.
THE ISSUE IS TWOFOLD: TIME and SAFETY
First, there are two schools within 100 yards of this bridge. Walker Street is home to 29 buses daily. The current setup of the bridge is causing students who use busing to be delayed and late for school on an average of 23 minutes per day.
Second, it's a safety issue. From school buses, to passenger vehicles, to bikes and pedestrians, it's an unsafe area all around.
It's not just a bridge, it's a main thoroughfare for north, south, east and west travel.
The closing of Minnetonka Boulevard has made this area uncontrollable. The 19,100 vehicles that normally travel Mtka to get onto Hwy 100 have been diverted through this area. When Minnetonka re-opens and Hwy 7 closes, the number of diverted/detoured vehicles will more than double. We know that Wooddale Bridge will be a player in this detour. Which is why we need traffic calming.
WHAT DO WE PROPOSE?
When the bridge, which is owned by MnDOT, was opened in 2011, it was built with conduit in it. What we are proposing is that MnDOT fish the wires and place traffic lights to help the traffic and congestion of the Bridge. (Estimated cost: $700,000 - but with the basic infrastructure already in place.)
The traffic backs up from Lake Street to 36th Street. The bridge is the center of the problem.
SIGN ON NOW to let MnDOT we need them to take action to make Wooddale Bridge a safer area to drive, bike and walk - NOW.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
July 30, 2021
July 28, 2021
we are almost at 250 signatures and hitting that goal will really help us get attention from the city. if everyone here sends the link to a couple neighbors right now we will cross that line today.
March 5, 2020
we just hit 100 signatures and i am honestly blown away. thanks for helping me get the word out about how bad the bridge traffic actually is.
Reached 100 supporters
March 2, 2020
February 29, 2020
we are almost at 100 signatures which is a huge deal for the mndot meeting. if everyone sends the link to a few neighbors right now we can hit that mark before the day is over.
361 Comments
thought Hwy 7 and Woodale was dangerous when there was no bridge. Now it's just as dangerouts 20 feet up and a million dollars later. The bike crossing is a death just waiting to happen. Too many activities in too short a distance. Please help.
I live just blocks from the Wooddale exit but routinely drive about 2 miles out of my way to avoid that intersection. It is an absolute death trap--blind corners, too-fast cross traffic, and constant congestion. I cannot believe it has been allowed to stand as is for 4 years now!!
The current traffic control situation over the Wooddale/Hwy 7 bridge is disturbing. Poor visibility, multiple entrances and exits, the nature trail, and high usage make this a dangerous area for both pedestrians and drivers. The future light rail will add to the problem. Clear traffic control must be imposed in this area.
We all know the bridge design fits in the SNAFU category. Since we are stuck with the structure, let's try to make it safe! It's not safe today! I bike, run and drive through 'malfunction junction' and find it super dangerous no matter the means of transport that I take. I say YES to traffic lights!
I absolutely agree the bridge has too much congestion - 4 ramps / bike path / RR tracks / stoplight / detour / schools. I take this bridge 6 days a week to Edina & it is like playing "Russian Roulette" every day! I do not understand what you are proposing? Another stoplight? Stoplights at the end of the ramps from Highway 7? If I am going to sign a petition, I'd like to know what I am signing... Thanks in advance.
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THE GOAL: ADD TRAFFIC LIGHTS TO WOODDALE BRIDGE OVER 7 TO IMPROVE TRAFFIC FLOW, CALM TRAFFIC, AND IMPROVE SAFE TURNS ON AND OFF THE BRIDGE.
The Background:
Between 2011-2014, since the opening of the Wooddale Bridge, the number of accidents on the ramps was 13 westbound, and 17 eastbound.
In 2014-15, there were 29 accidents in the first two months of Minnetonka Blvd being closed.
This is TRIPLE the number of accidents.
THE ISSUE IS TWOFOLD: TIME and SAFETY
First, there are two schools within 100 yards of this bridge. Walker Street is home to 29 buses daily. The current setup of the bridge is causing students who use busing to be delayed and late for school on an average of 23 minutes per day.
Second, it's a safety issue. From school buses, to passenger vehicles, to bikes and pedestrians, it's an unsafe area all around.
It's not just a bridge, it's a main thoroughfare for north, south, east and west travel.
The closing of Minnetonka Boulevard has made this area uncontrollable. The 19,100 vehicles that normally travel Mtka to get onto Hwy 100 have been diverted through this area. When Minnetonka re-opens and Hwy 7 closes, the number of diverted/detoured vehicles will more than double. We know that Wooddale Bridge will be a player in this detour. Which is why we need traffic calming.
WHAT DO WE PROPOSE?
When the bridge, which is owned by MnDOT, was opened in 2011, it was built with conduit in it. What we are proposing is that MnDOT fish the wires and place traffic lights to help the traffic and congestion of the Bridge. (Estimated cost: $700,000 - but with the basic infrastructure already in place.)
The traffic backs up from Lake Street to 36th Street. The bridge is the center of the problem.
SIGN ON NOW to let MnDOT we need them to take action to make Wooddale Bridge a safer area to drive, bike and walk - NOW.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
July 30, 2021
July 28, 2021
we are almost at 250 signatures and hitting that goal will really help us get attention from the city. if everyone here sends the link to a couple neighbors right now we will cross that line today.
March 5, 2020
we just hit 100 signatures and i am honestly blown away. thanks for helping me get the word out about how bad the bridge traffic actually is.
Reached 100 supporters
March 2, 2020
February 29, 2020
we are almost at 100 signatures which is a huge deal for the mndot meeting. if everyone sends the link to a few neighbors right now we can hit that mark before the day is over.
361 Comments
Living on Brunswick, turning left onto Wooddale from Hwy 7 ramp has been not only extremely difficult but dangerous, and I stopped using ramp even before 7 was closed. Lights are seriously needed on the bridge!
thought Hwy 7 and Woodale was dangerous when there was no bridge. Now it's just as dangerouts 20 feet up and a million dollars later. The bike crossing is a death just waiting to happen. Too many activities in too short a distance. Please help.
I live just blocks from the Wooddale exit but routinely drive about 2 miles out of my way to avoid that intersection. It is an absolute death trap--blind corners, too-fast cross traffic, and constant congestion. I cannot believe it has been allowed to stand as is for 4 years now!!
The current traffic control situation over the Wooddale/Hwy 7 bridge is disturbing. Poor visibility, multiple entrances and exits, the nature trail, and high usage make this a dangerous area for both pedestrians and drivers. The future light rail will add to the problem. Clear traffic control must be imposed in this area.
We all know the bridge design fits in the SNAFU category. Since we are stuck with the structure, let's try to make it safe! It's not safe today! I bike, run and drive through 'malfunction junction' and find it super dangerous no matter the means of transport that I take. I say YES to traffic lights!
I absolutely agree the bridge has too much congestion - 4 ramps / bike path / RR tracks / stoplight / detour / schools. I take this bridge 6 days a week to Edina & it is like playing "Russian Roulette" every day! I do not understand what you are proposing? Another stoplight? Stoplights at the end of the ramps from Highway 7? If I am going to sign a petition, I'd like to know what I am signing... Thanks in advance.
tempora
Walk
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Living on Brunswick, turning left onto Wooddale from Hwy 7 ramp has been not only extremely difficult but dangerous, and I stopped using ramp even before 7 was closed. Lights are seriously needed on the bridge!