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Forest Lake council pauses Greenway-to-230th trail work, approves narrower lanes and safety features for remaining stretch
Summary
The Forest Lake City Council voted to remove the Greenway–230th section from this year’s North Shore Trail scope and approved a final design approach for the remainder of the corridor: 11-foot travel lanes, 4-foot paved shoulders, wider 6-inch fog lines and solar-powered speed signs.
Forest Lake City Council on a split motion agreed to pause planning and construction for the North Shore Trail segment between Greenway Avenue and 230th Street while approving design standards for the remaining portion from 230th Street to Highway 97.
The pause and the design direction came during a lengthy staff presentation and council discussion about lane widths, shoulder widths, crown, striping and safety features. Ryan (city staff) recommended 11-foot travel lanes with 4-foot paved shoulders and keeping the road crown centered; the council approved that recommendation, the use of 6-inch fog lines and installation of solar-powered speed limit signs.
Ryan, the city’s presenter, said the recommendation balances safety for bicyclists and pedestrians and…
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