Traffic Signal for Unsafe Co. Rd. 81 and Territorial Road in Dayton

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#2

This intersection is highly dangerous and a fatality is imminent.

Jennifer Beaudette (Dayton, 2021-10-27)

#4

Safety of all citizens at that intersection

Justin Herbert (Dayton, 2021-10-27)

#10

This is s critical issue of safety in this area. The increase of traffic has magnified the necessity of drivers being able to safely enter and exit highway 81. With continued development in Dayton and surrounding areas, it is anticipated that this condition will continue to worsen and it’s only a matter of time that a fatal accident will occur. Let’s get ahead of this now and avoid unnecessary loss of life, and provide residents and drivers along this route with a safe environment.

Suzanne Wolf (Dayton, 2021-10-27)

#11

I live in the Territorial Trail neighorhood and it already is very unsafe to turn onto 81 for Territorial road. With the addition of the new townhouses at that intersection it is only going to get worse and something needs to be done to keep everyone safe!

Claire Schneider (Dayton, 2021-10-27)

#12

The intersection is unsafe and has been for at least 2 years. It is only getting worse as construction increases

Cathy Boespflug (Dayton, 2021-10-27)

#15

I want to be able to turn left on Highway 81 safely. Right now that is almost impossible.

Terri Samuel (Dayton, 2021-10-27)

#18

I live in the territorial trail community and feel this intersection is very unsafe for me and my family to use. we rarely use this intersection as it is now.

Anthony peruzzo (Dayton, 2021-10-27)

#19

I have to use this intersections multiple times each week.

William Roisum (Maple Grove, 2021-10-27)

#22

On numerous occasions I have waited nearly 15 minutes to turn left off of Territorial Road on to County Rd 81, ultimately, speeding into a tight space with my 2 year old and infant. This intersection is the worst I have encountered within the Maple Grove area and it without immediate intervention I fear there will undoubtedly he accidents in the near term

Whitney Young (Dayton, 2021-10-27)

#23

I get so nervous using this intersection if there’s any traffic, and there usually is quite a bit as highway 81 is busy. There are many semi trucks and large delivery trucks that use 81, which makes the traffic more dangerous and concerning. I actually change my route and drive farther to avoid using this intersection if I have my kids in the car. It seems like it’s just too risky to pull out in front of busy traffic or stay stopped on 81 to turn onto territorial because I could easily be rear ended. I stop light would slow traffic down on 81, but it would increase safety which is really the most important thing. These roads never used to be this busy, but because of all the development in the area, and the planned future development, its only going to get busier! Please consider a stop light for this intersection!

Sahr Samantha (Maple Grove, 2021-10-27)

#25

This intersection is so dangerous and takes so long to turn left on from territorial road.

Krol Ella (Dayton, 2021-10-27)

#26

Its odd that the worry is speeding and wear on a frontage road but not even be slightly concerned about a fatality.

Derrick Nordskog (Dayton, 2021-10-27)

#29

I’m signing because that intersection is a death trap. It’s extremely dangerous, and as the mother of teen drivers I feel strongly it needs a light.

Renna Ziemke (Maple Grove, 2021-10-27)

#30

The Intersection at 81 and Territorial is extremely dangerous for all people turning at all times of day. It also takes about 15 minutes to turn out onto it or off of it during any sort of high traffic situation. It has almost killed me, my family, and my girlfriend numerous times it’s extremely sketchy.

Micah Ziemke (Maple Grove, 2021-10-27)

#32

This intersection is so dangerous at almost all times of the day. With more homes being built right near it, it will only get worse.

Stacey Sutkowski (Maple Grove, 2021-10-27)

#38

I live in this neighborhood and it is a very dangerous intersection. I have seen multiple people almost get hit here.

Danielle Scharber (Dayton, 2021-10-27)

#39

Intersection is becoming very dangerous with the growth of the area.

Ryan Bonnema (Dayton, 2021-10-27)

#42

I agree that this intersection has become very unsafe and unbelievably congested, especially given the fact that most turns off of Territorial Road onto 81 are left (southeast) and thus have to cross over traffic on 81 heading northwest, and given the fact that traffic on 81 is routinely going 60mph. This is an absolute no brainer; please listen to the public on this one because it truly is a major safety issue.

Sam Jacobsen (Dayton, 2021-10-27)

#46

This intersection is dangerous!! Trying to take a left turn from or onto Territorial Road & County Rd 81 with cars going 50-60 mph is dangerous!

Kimberly Stallman (Dayton, MN 55369, 2021-10-27)

#48

I often take and avoid this intersection for the exact reasons stated here. Let’s hope a signal can be put in before it costs someone their life.

Kenneth Stephens (Dayton, 2021-10-27)

#49

This is an extremely dangerous intersection, and I fear for my own life and the life of my daughter.

Leah Rubin (Maple Grove, 2021-10-27)

#51

It is a dangerous angle to pull out onto 81. Especially with all the new homes and rising traffic

Shannon Gabrielson (Dayton, 2021-10-27)

#55

I have lived in this area for years and it is a death defying act getting out of this intersection or turning on to territorial when heading east.

Hung Heidi (Maple Grove, 2021-10-27)

#58

With the new housing developments continually being added in the neighborhood, we need a safe entry and exit.

Stefani Otness (Dayton, 2021-10-27)

#60

This intersection is extremely unsafe. It is not fit for the amount of traffic passing through.

Joe Gruhn (Maple Grove, 2021-10-27)

#63

That intersection is in terrible need of help. Turning in and out is going to take someone's life.

Krista Showalter (Dayton, 2021-10-27)

#64

This is a dangerous intersection and speed is definitely a factor. Many high school aged kids (inexperienced drivers) are in that area because of the proximity to MGHS.

Jennifer Bussier (Dayton, 2021-10-27)

#66

I use this intersection regularly and have many close calls. Traffic going east or west bound will not decrease speed causing several fast accelerations from the intersection and twice cars going over the speed limit have had to swerve to miss us. This intersection has been dangerous for some time and has only gotten worse as this area grows.

Dane Andreasen (Dayton, 2021-10-27)

#69

I am signing because the intersection is unsafe to pull out of and onto. Traffic doesn’t have enogh time to stop when you are Turing on to Territorial Road. It should not have to take a loss of someone’s life to get a much needed traffic light!

Debbie Rogers (Dayton, 2021-10-27)

#70

I agree, it is not a safe intersection due to increased traffic.

Andy Johnson (Dayton, 2021-10-27)

#71

Safety of friends who live here

Liz Glock (Rogers, 2021-10-27)

#72

Intersection is dangerous and you sit for 15-20mins to be able to turn.

Melissa Yemma (Dayton, 2021-10-27)

#74

Need one in several areas. This would be a start.

Strom Bobbi (Dayton, 2021-10-27)

#76

Totally necessary! With the new development, high speeds, and new drivers in these young neighborhoods, it is needed. Growing construction on surrounding streets detours to that intersection and is dangerous pulling from territorial to 81. School bus drivers deserve a traffic light, at a minimum, to keep our kids safe.

Bergstrom Kendra (Dayton, 2021-10-27)

#79

That intersection is not safe!!

Kelsey Copley (Maple grove, 2021-10-27)

#80

Taking a left here is impossible!!

Unhjem David (Maple Grove, 2021-10-27)

#84

Taking a left from Territorial to 81 is nearly impossible at peak times and is extremely dangerous.

Kyle Wimmer (Maple Grove, 2021-10-27)

#85

I’m signing because I frequent this intersection given where my residence is located and it is getting significantly riskier to cross traffic off the stop sign. The amount of traffic has boomed on 81, and commonly takes 7-10 minutes per car during rush hr to cross and usually includes turning left blindly without seeing oncoming traffic until you’re in the lane. This is only going to get worse with the increase in housing and the Brockton Interchange increasing business traffic.

Ryan Koch (Dayton, 2021-10-27)

#86

I live in the neighborhood and a traffic light is needed

Odland Navina (Maple Grove, 2021-10-27)

#88

I have seen several near accidents at this intersection due to people cutting out in from off someone because they're frustrated with waiting. The school busses had to take that route last year during construction while territorial was closed eastbound and it was terribly dangerous.

Angie Harris (Maple Grove, 2021-10-27)

#89

The intersection as-is is unsafe. A traffic signal is necessary.

Erhardt Amanda (Maple Grove, 2021-10-27)

#93

The safety of my family and our community.

Schroeder Shanna (Osseo, 2021-10-27)

#97

The Territorial and 81 intersection is very dangerous. Turning left from 81 to Territorial is difficult, due to speed of vehicles in both directions. Turning onto 81 from Territorial is even worse. The space between the stoplights at Maple Grove Parkway and Holly is long and vehicles drive at a much higher rate than the posted speed limits. In addition to speed, there is also a curve involved. I fear taking this intersection because I don’t want the first deaths to be my family (or anyone else’s). Please don’t wait until lives are lost before making this intersection safe for the many families that have moved into the neighborhoods in the area.

Lein Alicia (Dayton, 2021-10-27)

#98

I live very close and make left hand turns onto 81. It is so dangerous.

Patty Netzinger (Dayton, 2021-10-27)

#102

I’m signing because between pulling out in traffic on 81, or worried about getting rear ended when Turing from 81, that intersection is unsafe.

Quam Kenneth (Maple Grove, 2021-10-27)

#105

This is a very dangerous intersection to make a turn at.

Jill Addabbo (Dayton, 2021-10-27)

#108

I’m signing because it is a very busy, unsafe, poorly-lit intersection.

Gehrmann Ligia (Osseo, 2021-10-27)

#113

Asking for traffic control or traffic stop/light at intersection on Highway 81 and Territorial Trail. Very dangerous intersection. Either by turning left onto 81 from Territorial Trail or coming from Rogers turning to Territorial Trail that
cars coming behind you will slam into your car.

James Tillotson (Dayton, 2021-10-27)

#114

It is a danger to my family and to other travelers who use this road.

Jacob Bosben (Dayton, 2021-10-27)

#117

This is a notoriously unsafe intersection and needs safety controls.

Olene Bigelow (Maple Grove, 2021-10-28)

#122

For safety purposes

Darin Erhardt (Dayton, 2021-10-28)

#124

The intersection needs to be addressed for safety concerns.

Stephen Turner (Dayton, 2021-10-28)

#129

I am signing because that intersection is extremely dangerous and it is very busy, especially early morning and evenings making it very hard to cross the intersection. Also - die to heavy traffic and high speeding traffic on 81, it is really frightening to turn from territorial to turn left onto 81. All these concerns are getting worse each day as the area builds up and traffic volume increases.

Helen Charles (Dayton, mn, 2021-10-28)

#130

The traffic operations at this intersection is frustrating for anyone trying to get onto CSAH 81 from Territorial during the peak hours. I don’t necessarily believe a signal is the best solution but I am in full support of Hennepin County and Dayton performing a study at this intersection to determine the most effective improvements to maximize safety and improve intersection performance. It’s beyond time for something to be done here.

Nick Preisler (Dayton, 2021-10-28)

#131

This intersection should be accessed more easily traffic light will help.

James James (Dayton, 2021-10-28)

#132

This intersection is very dangerous. Lots of traffic especially now with all the residential areas. It is very very hard to take a left hand turn on to County road 81. Sometimes I just turn around to go all the way to Fernbrook where there is a light.

Jessica Wilts (Dayton, 2021-10-28)

#134

As a resident in this area I agree that some adjustments would be beneficial to this intersection.

Tanya Anderson (Maple Grove, 2021-10-28)

#135

I do not wish to wait until someone dies for there to be a traffic light here. Currently, it takes a death, for change to happen. Lets change this pure evil trend. And no, I will not accept the 'passing the buck to who should pay for it' idiotcy, like what happened at Hwy 10 and Armstrong Blvd. Everyone said it was someone else's responsibility, because all 3 entities had a stake at that location - city, county and state plus railroad crossing. The mayor finally got things moving AFTER someone was murdered at Ramsey Blvd and Hwy 10. They were murdered by Apathy and buck passing! The intersection is safer, but they couldn't do what they did at Armstrong, unfortunately.

Stephanie Luebeck (Elk River, 2021-10-28)

#136

I drive this road to and from work and even tho I haven’t lately I will eventually return to work and a light will help control traffic even tho it may deter some as it could back up it will overall be safer as noted by the author of the petition

Jen Hall (Otsego, 2021-10-28)

#143

This is a safety issue. Traffic on 81 keeps getting heavier and faster.

Pam Isaacs (Maple Grove, 2021-10-28)

#144

I feel that intersection needs improvement to better manage the volume of cars trying to make turns. The backups feel unsafe. Sometimes people get impatient and turn right in front of oncoming traffic. I tense up every time I have to turn left onto territorial off of 81.

Chrissy Rossow (Dayton, 2021-10-28)

#145

This is a MUST ...

Robert Boggs (Dayton, 2021-10-28)

#148

I grew up on Territorial, and my parents are the one who sold their property before it become the development. Now when I visit I purposely try to avoid going out on 81 because it scares me to even try to get out or enter, and it’s almost impossible during rush hour.

Abby Larson (Stillwater, 2021-10-28)

#152

I’m signing because of reasons listed above as well as I travel this road a lot, I have seen how this area has become so high traffic and will only continue in this direction as more housing is built in this area

Samantha Flood (Big lake, 2021-10-28)

#153

I'm signing because I have to use this road quite frequently and it is a death trap, very dangerous. Also, my daughters family has to use it and I'm very concerned for their safety.

Darlene Kaden (Dayton, 2021-10-28)

#156

I live nearby and use this intersection daily. Worst intersection ever. Long wait times and high speeds. Highly dangerous especially for less experienced drivers.

Stephen Sontag (Maple Grove, 2021-10-28)

#158

I’m signing because I frequently visit my daughter who lives a short distance from the Cty Rd 81 & Territorial Rd intersection. There are only 2 ways to her new neighborhood off Territorial Rd. The quickest is taking Cty Rd 81 to Territorial. I have seen the amount of traffic increase in the last two years and during peak traffic times, there are long lines of traffic on Territorial to make either left or right turns. And from 81, south bound to make a left onto Territorial Rd. I have seen drivers take risks as there isn’t any other option to get on or off Cty Road 81 during peak times. I’ve noticed a new townhouse development going in across Territorial from my daughters neighborhood. So more traffic for that intersection. I think it was about a month ago on an early Sunday morning that an accident occurred and someone died. Please help by putting in a stop light and making it safe to travel through the intersection.

Thank you,
Kaye Bradshaw

Kaye Bradshaw (Woodbury, 2021-10-28)

#161

I grew up off of 81 and now both of my child’s grandparents live over here. We are constantly taking this turn and it is a dangerous spot.

Madison Doyle (Albertville, 2021-10-28)

#168

This is a very dangerous intersection. Every time I drive by on 81 and see a car on Territorial Road waiting to enter 81, I always take my foot off the gas pedal and watch that car carefully to make sure they aren't going to pull out in front of me. This intersection needs a traffic signal ASAP.

Kimberly Magsig (Maple Grove, 2021-10-28)

#169

Intersection has always been unsafe

Eve Brown (Maple grove, 2021-10-28)

#173

I worked on the new development off territorial. Every night the traffic was horrible and had to Bob and weave my way out to make my turn.

Danner Joseph (Cottage Grove, 2021-10-28)

#174

Very dangerous.

Mollinaro Joe (Maple Grove, 2021-10-28)

#176

I live in the Territorial trail neighborhood and taking a left onto 81 is an absolute death trap. I can't believe someone hasn't been killed yet

Chad Bosworth (Dayton, 2021-10-28)

#177

I don’t feel safe turning left here due to so many cars speeding behind me and it taking forever to turn left.

Alexa Lodise (Dayton, 2021-10-28)

#178

I frequently go through the intersection and it is VERY dangerous!!

Craig Hill (Dayton, 2021-10-28)

#179

I've almost died.....

Jim Doyle (Maple Grove, 2021-10-28)

#184

I live in the Sundance neighborhood and each time I pull out onto 81 or are on 81 and turn onto Territorial, I fear I will be hit by another car. That is not ok! I’ve wondered for a long time why a stoplight hasn’t been put up at this intersection. One needs to be put up NOW.

Amy Smith (Maple Grove, 2021-10-28)

#185

This is a very dangerous intersection. Let’s prevent a death before it happens.

Roxanne Eberle (Dayton, 2021-10-28)

#188

Safety issue

Javan Copley (Dayton, 2021-10-29)

#190

Intersection is extremely dangerous at almost all hours of the day and will onky get worse as the multi unit homes on the corner are constructed.

Paul Polk (Maple Grove, 2021-10-29)

#191

Dangerous spot to pull out of during rush hour

Vlad Dyba (Otsego, 2021-10-29)

#193

I live here.

Hunter House (Osseo, 2021-10-29)

#194

It’s a dangerous intersection!

Kyle Rogers (Dayton, 2021-10-29)

#197

At busy times during the day it is almost impossible to turn safely in either direction from Territorial onto 81.

Jamie Capistrant (Dayton, 2021-10-29)



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