City staff received a request from the Minnesota Valley Transit Authority (MVTA) to add a no parking zone on Shenandoah Drive to accommodate bus turning movements. The MVTA has multiple daily bus routes that turn right from Suzanne's Way onto Shenandoah Drive. Their drivers reported issues making that turn because of vehicles parked too close to the intersection.

The Traffic Safety Committee reviewed the complaint and determined that a no parking zone is a reasonable way to accommodate bus turning movements.

In addition, staff has monitored on-street parking along Shenandoah Drive at various times of day and noticed that vehicles have also been parking in close proximity to the intersection of Schenian Street.

The no parking zones will set a clear boundary when enforcement action is required and are expected to increase safety at the intersections by improving intersection sight distance. The Traffic Safety Committee recommends a no parking zone be implemented along the south side of Shenandoah Drive for fifty (50) feet on both sides of Suzanne's Way and Schenian Street.

An exhibit depicting the locations is attached.