Traffic

Contact traffic@rochestermn.gov for a request to install an Impaired Child Sign in the City Right-of-Way,  in accordance with section 9-11-5 of the Code of City Ordinances related to Special Signs.

View a video explaining which warning signs are necessary and effective and which may be counterproductive

Slower road speeds are safer for all users, including motorists. Additionally, slower speeds promote neighborhood vitality and livability. Reducing posted speeds creates opportunities for safer street designs and supports the safe movement of people and goods.

The speed limit on all city streets is 25 mph unless a sign posts otherwise.

Educational yard signs are available at no charge for Rochester residents and businesses to display on their property. Signs can be picked up at City Hall (201 4 Street SE) or the DSIC (4001 West River Parkway NW). Supplies are limited and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Gaabinta ayaa ka ammaan badan
• 25 magaalada oo dhan
• Más despacio es más seguro
• 25 en toda la ciudad

Location

9 Ave SE from 16 St SE to 20 St SE

Goals

Reduce vehicle speeds, improve safety for all road users, and create a safer and more comfortable neighborhood corridor for residents and people walking/biking.

Concerns

Concerns include excessive speeding, loud exhaust/noise, and pedestrian safety, including people walking to/from nearby schools.

Upcoming Neighborhood Engagement

The first open house for this project is scheduled for Tuesday, March 24, from 6:45 to 8:00 p.m. at Ben Franklin Elementary School (1801 9 Ave SE). City staff will share information about the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program process, listen to neighborhood concerns, and gather input on potential traffic calming options for 9th Ave SE between 16 St SE and 20 St SE. 

Frequently Asked Questions

• Were traffic studies used to confirm the need for traffic calming in this area? Data was collected for a speed study as part of the process for the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program.
  
  • Data Point 1:
    • Date Data Collected: 11/20/2024
    • Data Collection Location: 1641 9 Ave SE
    • Average Daily Traffic (ADT): 1426
    • Average Speed (mph): 29.0
    • 85th Percentile Speed (mph): 33.9
  • Data Point 2:
    • Date Data Collected: 11/20/2024
    • Data Collection Location: 1754 9 Ave SE
    • Average Daily Traffic (ADT): 1169
    • Average Speed (mph): 24.5
    • 85th Percentile Speed (mph): 30.1

Location

Valley Drive NW from 41 Avenue NW to 50 Avenue NW

Goals

The primary goal is to decrease the speed in the neighborhood due to the high number of parked cars on the street and the presence of an S-curve road.

Concerns

The concerns revolve around drivers exceeding the speed limit while descending the hill or attempting to accelerate uphill, compounded by the presence of a curve on the road.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Were traffic studies used to confirm the need for traffic calming in this area? Data was collected for a speed study as part of the process for the Neighborhood Traffic Management Program.
  
  • Data Point 1:
    • Date Data Collected: 7/11/2023
    • Data Collection Location: 4202 Valley Drive NW
    • Average Daily Traffic (ADT): 1784
    • Average Speed (mph): 29.9
    • 85th Percentile Speed (mph): 35.8

Location

51 Street NW from 50 Avenue NW to 60 Avenue NW

Goals

Reduce speeds, increase safety for all road users and create a more pleasant neighborhood for residents.

Concerns

Excessive speeding vehicles and concerns for pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Location

48 Street NW/Nottingham Drive NW from 31 Avenue NW to Members Parkway NW is the primary area being studied. Other streets within the neighborhood may be considered.

Goals

Reduce speeds, increase safety for all road users and create a more pleasant neighborhood for residents. Effectively address the conflicting public safety interests of calming neighborhood traffic while maintaining adequate emergency response access and reasonable routing for service vehicles such as school buses. Promote safe conditions for motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians on neighborhood streets.

Concerns

Excessive speeding vehicles, increasing traffic volumes, and concerns for pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Solution

1. Curb extensions between 3699 and 3705 Nottingham Dr NW, on both sides of Nottingham Dr NW.
2. Curb extensions on the west leg of the intersection of Nottingham Dr NW/48th St NW and Common Pl NW.
3. Curb extensions in all quadrants of the intersection of 48th St NW and 35th Ave NW.
4. A median on 48th St NW between 3230 and 3236 48th St NW.

Location

22nd Ave NW from East Frontage Rd NW to 48th St NW is the primary area being studied, but other streets within the neighborhood may be considered.

Goal

Reduce speeds, increase safety for all road users and create a more pleasant neighborhood for residents.

Concerns

Excessive speeding vehicles and aggressive driver behavior, high traffic volumes, overweight vehicles, and concerns for pedestrian and cyclist safety.

Solution

Following the April 2024 neighborhood meeting, a painted double yellow centerline and a permanent radar speed feedback sign in both directions were recommended for the corridor. City Council approved the implementation of this preferred option on October 7. These calming measures were installed in fall 2024.

Temporary delineators were installed in October 2023 to simulate the proposed curb extensions (Option 3 below). In February 2024, a follow-up speed study was conducted to measure the effectiveness of the traffic control measures. The delineators were removed after the study was completed.

Location

Manor Park Drive NW, 3 Street NW and 36 Avenue NW are the primary areas under review, but other streets in the neighborhood may be considered.

Goal

Improve the safety for all road users and create a more pleasant neighborhood for residents.

Solution

The City installed curb extensions at four locations along the corridor.

Location

East River Road NE from 24 Street NE to Broadway Avenue North 

Concerns

Excessive cut-through traffic, high traffic volumes, speeding vehicles, overweight vehicles, poor sight lines and concerns for pedestrian and cyclist safety due to a lack of sidewalks. 

Goal

Improve the safety for all road users and create a more pleasant neighborhood for residents.

Solution

East River Road NE was permanently closed between East River Lane NE and 23 Street NE on June 21, 2021. Concrete jersey barriers were placed across East River Road NE just south of the intersection with 23 Street NE, thereby completely closing the roadway to automobile traffic (Alternative 3 below). Access for pedestrians and cyclists along East River Road NE is maintained.