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Council sets reduced speed limits, enhanced crossing for new Emerald Trail Elementary
Summary
Rosemount approved school speed zones and parking restrictions connected to the new Emerald Trail Elementary: Bonaire Path speed reduced (50→30) in the corridor with the main entrance limit reduced to 20 mph; an enhanced crossing with pedestrian refuge and RRFB will be installed; Ardmore crossing to receive standard signage and markings.
The Rosemount City Council adopted a resolution Aug. 4, 2025, implementing school speed zones on County Road (Bonaire) Path and Ardmore Avenue and approving parking restrictions near the new Emerald Trail Elementary School.
Deputy Public Works Director Charlie Fredericks presented staff’s recommendation under state statute that gives local jurisdictions authority to establish school zones and reduce speed limits. Fredericks said the recommended change would reduce the Bonaire Path segment in the shaded corridor from 50 mph to 30 mph, and lower the existing 30 mph limit at the school’s primary entrance to 20 mph. He described an enhanced crossing to be installed on Bonaire that includes a pedestrian refuge island, rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB), advanced warning signage and pavement markings so pedestrians cross one lane at a time.
Fredericks said the crossing at Ardmore (Ardrow/Ardmore) will be a standard marked crossing with advanced signing and pavement markings; parking restrictions on Ardmore were included in the recommendation. Councilmember Tyson confirmed that the school district will staff crossings during pick‑up and drop‑off periods as is done at other local schools.
Council approved the resolution 5‑0. Staff said the city has been coordinating with the school district and the county on the design, and that final installation is already underway at the proposed crossing location.
