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A speed study will be conducted on TH 371 to verify 65 miles per hour is the appropriate speed limit. <br /> Analysis of Alternatives <br /> Traific Signal <br /> A traffic signal warrant analysis was conducted and shown in the Appendix.The analysis concluded that a signal <br /> system is not warranted due to the low volumes on CSAH 29 and Wilderness Road. <br /> Further analysis of the roadway geometry suggests this location is a poor location for a traffic signal.The <br /> intersection is on a curve in super-elevation on TH 371.Stopped traffic on TH 371,due to a signal,would not be <br /> expected nor have good visibility which would lead to high speed rear end crashes and an increase in fatal <br /> and/or serious injuries. <br /> Roundabout <br /> Roundabouts can be used where volumes meet all-way STOP or signal warrants however work best when the <br /> entering roadways have similar volumes.Since CSAH 29 and Wilderness Road have much lower volumes than TH <br /> 371,a roundabout would cause significant delay to the intersection. <br /> Similar to the concern for a traffic signal,the slow moving or even stopped traffic on TH 371 due to a <br /> roundabout would lead to high speed rear end crashes. <br /> Reduced Conflict Intersection(RCI) <br /> There are currently no warrants available for the analysis of RCI intersections.To date RCI intersections have <br /> been installed at location were safety has been a concern especially where cross street traffic has difficulty <br /> entering or crossing the major roadway. <br /> RCIs can allow left turning traffic from the major road however if the mainline left turning traffic is low,the <br /> median can be closed entirely. Left turning vehicles without a median opening would use the turnaround areas. <br /> This configuration is being planned for TH 169 at Mille Lacs CSAH 12 and 13. <br /> MnDOT is using RCIs as a corridor approach to safety on TH 371. Currently RCIs have been installed on TH 371 at <br /> both north and south Patriot Ave intersections in Pequot lakes. RCIs are currently planned for installation on TH <br /> 371 at Crow Wing CSAH 125(Gull Dam Rd)and 126(Green Gables Rd). RCI would be a good safety strategy for <br /> this intersection. <br /> Two-way Stop Controlled <br /> Two-way Stop Controlled is the intersection of TH 371 at CSAH 29/Wilderness Rd's current configuration.The <br /> current crash rate is below the critical rate.There has not been a fatal or incapacitating/serious injury crash at <br /> this intersection. <br /> TH 371 at CSAH 29 Intersection Evaluation 8 <br />