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A Resolution Calling For the Commissioner of Transportation
to Address the Traffic Problems Caused -
by the Restrictions Placed on the Use of the I-394 HOV Lane
by Single Passenger Vehicles During Off-Peak Hours, and by Reverse Commuters
WHEREAS, the I394 HOV Lane has, since its inception,been open to single passenger
vehicles during non-peak hours, and for reverse commuting; and
WHEREAS,when the HOV Lane was restructured as a toll lane,the lane was closed to
single passenger vehicles during off-peak hours and for reverse commuting, unless a toll is paid;
and
WHEREAS, this change is resulting in traffic delays in off-peak hours, and for reverse
• commuters, due to only two of the three lanes on I394 being available without the payment of a
toll; and ,
WHEREAS,providing the same access to single passenger vehicles as prior to the
restructuring would not negatively impact the primary purpose and functioning of the toll lane;
and
WHEREAS, there was a lack of communication with the City of Orono and other cities
west of I-494 regarding the restrictions related to single passenger vehicles during off-peak
times, and related to reverse commuters; and
WHEREAS,through its experience worlcing through the Highway 12 Bypass project,the
City has found that on-going communication with Mn/DOT has been the key to anticipating and
resolving problems; and
WHEREAS, through recent discussions with Mn/DOT staff, we understand that
Mn/DOT would prefer the existing toll lane restrictions remain in place while Mn/DOT
completes a number of engineering adjustments to address the bottleneck areas.
NOW,THEREFORE, B�IT RESOLVED, that the Orono City Council does hereby
strongly urge the Commissioner of Transportation to expeditiously address the traffic problems
that have resulted from the restrictions placed on the use of the HOV Lane by single passenger
vehicles during off-peak hours, and by reverse commuters; and does also request the
� Commissioner of Transportation provide a response regarding the plans related to addressing the
HOV Lane bottlenecks, and regarding on-going communication with all affected cities.
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. Adopted by the City Council of the City of Orono, Minnesota at a regular meeting held
this 23rd day of May, 2005.
ATTEST:
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Lind S. Vee, City Clerk Barbara A. Peterson, Mayor
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