86th Street Signal Removal and Ped Signal

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The City of Bloomington is re-paving 86th Street from Portland Avenue to Bloomington Avenue this summer (2024), and there will be some traffic control changes resulting from that project.

This page is to provide information about the traffic signal removal at E. 86th Street at 12th Avenue S., as well as the modifications to the Cedarcrest Park pedestrian crosswalk.

86th Street at 12th Avenue Signal Removal – Summary
Intersections are required to meet specific conditions for the placement and operation of a traffic signal. These conditions are summarized in a series of 9 warrants.

The 86th Street at 12th Avenue intersection met those warrants in the past, but a recent evaluation conducted by engineers shows that traffic volumes at the intersection have declined over time, and so it no longer meets the necessary conditions for signalized control (read that analysis HERE ). The City is planning to disconnect the power and remove the signal this summer as part of repaving 86th Street.

5/10/24 update - The traffic signal is currently in all-way flash due to a vehicle collision with one of the signal poles. The traffic signal will remain in all-way flash until it is removed with the upcoming re-paving project in mid-summer. Once the traffic signal is removed, the new intersection control will be a two-way stop (stop signs on the north and south approaches).

Read the FAQ's.

Image showing current and future intersection drawings.

Cedarcrest Park Pedestrian Crossing – Summary
The signal that has served the pedestrian crosswalk to Cedarcrest Park for many years has reached the end of its life, and is being removed when the roadway is repaved this summer. Pedestrian signals of this type are no longer used for a crosswalk like this, and have been eclipsed by other types of safety treatments.

The crosswalk will remain in its current location and be replaced after paving. Instead of having the overhead red, yellow and green indications, the new crosswalk will have high visibility signs and pavement markings, as well as a raised pedestrian island in the center of the roadway in the area of the current two-way left turn lane, as shown below.

Read the FAQ's.

Image show current and future pedestrian refuge island images.

The City of Bloomington is re-paving 86th Street from Portland Avenue to Bloomington Avenue this summer (2024), and there will be some traffic control changes resulting from that project.

This page is to provide information about the traffic signal removal at E. 86th Street at 12th Avenue S., as well as the modifications to the Cedarcrest Park pedestrian crosswalk.

86th Street at 12th Avenue Signal Removal – Summary
Intersections are required to meet specific conditions for the placement and operation of a traffic signal. These conditions are summarized in a series of 9 warrants.

The 86th Street at 12th Avenue intersection met those warrants in the past, but a recent evaluation conducted by engineers shows that traffic volumes at the intersection have declined over time, and so it no longer meets the necessary conditions for signalized control (read that analysis HERE ). The City is planning to disconnect the power and remove the signal this summer as part of repaving 86th Street.

5/10/24 update - The traffic signal is currently in all-way flash due to a vehicle collision with one of the signal poles. The traffic signal will remain in all-way flash until it is removed with the upcoming re-paving project in mid-summer. Once the traffic signal is removed, the new intersection control will be a two-way stop (stop signs on the north and south approaches).

Read the FAQ's.

Image showing current and future intersection drawings.

Cedarcrest Park Pedestrian Crossing – Summary
The signal that has served the pedestrian crosswalk to Cedarcrest Park for many years has reached the end of its life, and is being removed when the roadway is repaved this summer. Pedestrian signals of this type are no longer used for a crosswalk like this, and have been eclipsed by other types of safety treatments.

The crosswalk will remain in its current location and be replaced after paving. Instead of having the overhead red, yellow and green indications, the new crosswalk will have high visibility signs and pavement markings, as well as a raised pedestrian island in the center of the roadway in the area of the current two-way left turn lane, as shown below.

Read the FAQ's.

Image show current and future pedestrian refuge island images.

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  • Share Will the crossing be bike accessible? on Facebook Share Will the crossing be bike accessible? on Twitter Share Will the crossing be bike accessible? on Linkedin Email Will the crossing be bike accessible? link

    Will the crossing be bike accessible?

    WingedMolotov asked 6 months ago

    Yes, bicyclists will be able to utilize the crossings

  • Share If we're going to take the traffic control element out of this intersection, can we pair it with a fence or another barrier between the park and the street? Children have run away from teh playground towards teh street, and I've witnessed cars stopped at the light helping with safety for that situation. Given the splash pad and playground together, often there are kids running around that parents may not be concerned about until it is too late. Some sort of barrier to slow kids down, even if just a hedge, can make the pairing of the park and the road safer. An all way stop is less of an alert to drivers than a light or flashing light. is it possible to put a barrier between the park and the street to help? on Facebook Share If we're going to take the traffic control element out of this intersection, can we pair it with a fence or another barrier between the park and the street? Children have run away from teh playground towards teh street, and I've witnessed cars stopped at the light helping with safety for that situation. Given the splash pad and playground together, often there are kids running around that parents may not be concerned about until it is too late. Some sort of barrier to slow kids down, even if just a hedge, can make the pairing of the park and the road safer. An all way stop is less of an alert to drivers than a light or flashing light. is it possible to put a barrier between the park and the street to help? on Twitter Share If we're going to take the traffic control element out of this intersection, can we pair it with a fence or another barrier between the park and the street? Children have run away from teh playground towards teh street, and I've witnessed cars stopped at the light helping with safety for that situation. Given the splash pad and playground together, often there are kids running around that parents may not be concerned about until it is too late. Some sort of barrier to slow kids down, even if just a hedge, can make the pairing of the park and the road safer. An all way stop is less of an alert to drivers than a light or flashing light. is it possible to put a barrier between the park and the street to help? on Linkedin Email If we're going to take the traffic control element out of this intersection, can we pair it with a fence or another barrier between the park and the street? Children have run away from teh playground towards teh street, and I've witnessed cars stopped at the light helping with safety for that situation. Given the splash pad and playground together, often there are kids running around that parents may not be concerned about until it is too late. Some sort of barrier to slow kids down, even if just a hedge, can make the pairing of the park and the road safer. An all way stop is less of an alert to drivers than a light or flashing light. is it possible to put a barrier between the park and the street to help? link

    If we're going to take the traffic control element out of this intersection, can we pair it with a fence or another barrier between the park and the street? Children have run away from teh playground towards teh street, and I've witnessed cars stopped at the light helping with safety for that situation. Given the splash pad and playground together, often there are kids running around that parents may not be concerned about until it is too late. Some sort of barrier to slow kids down, even if just a hedge, can make the pairing of the park and the road safer. An all way stop is less of an alert to drivers than a light or flashing light. is it possible to put a barrier between the park and the street to help?

    dindovino asked 6 months ago

    Cedarcrest park is on privately owned land, so the City will reach out to the landowners of this park to see if there are any items that they may consider that could be added to contain children within the park.  As you mentioned, the pedestrian signal will be removed with an upcoming construction project this summer.  The marked crosswalk will remain in the same location and a pedestrian refuge island will be installed in the middle of the roadway to help protect pedestrians who are crossing 86th Street.  

  • Share Why isn't Bloomington putting in round abouts? I often will sit at a stop light with no traffic and have to make myself sit there even though no one is around. Thank you for your time. Clara Emma on Facebook Share Why isn't Bloomington putting in round abouts? I often will sit at a stop light with no traffic and have to make myself sit there even though no one is around. Thank you for your time. Clara Emma on Twitter Share Why isn't Bloomington putting in round abouts? I often will sit at a stop light with no traffic and have to make myself sit there even though no one is around. Thank you for your time. Clara Emma on Linkedin Email Why isn't Bloomington putting in round abouts? I often will sit at a stop light with no traffic and have to make myself sit there even though no one is around. Thank you for your time. Clara Emma link

    Why isn't Bloomington putting in round abouts? I often will sit at a stop light with no traffic and have to make myself sit there even though no one is around. Thank you for your time. Clara Emma

    Clara Emma asked 9 months ago

    The City has several roundabouts, and uses them when conditions are suitable. If you'd like to see some examples, visit Lindau Lane at Winstead Way, or the ring road around the TH-169 at I-494 Interchange.  

    Constructing a roundabout in a developed area like 86th Avenue at 12th Street would require purchasing significant portions of property from nearby homeowners, and in some cases purchasing some residences outright and tearing down those homes to make a modern roundabout fit. Based on current and future traffic conditions at this location, there are other alternatives available that can be constructed for significantly less cost, which will serve the community effectively.  

    Thanks for your question!

Page last updated: 09 Jul 2024, 02:08 PM