The City of Shoreview has two types of streets, collector or residential. The city classifies streets according to their original intended function. More information is in the city's comprehensive plan.

Traffic counts

Part of managing the city's street system includes counting traffic. This means collecting and analyzing traffic volumes and trends. The city regularly counts traffic on collector streets, which can see 500 to 5,000 vehicles per day. Local or residential streets typically see 100 to 1,000 vehicles per day. 

For the most recent traffic counts on Shoreview's street system, check the city map at the MN/DOT website. It shows the traffic counts for all of Shoreview's county state aid highways, county roads, and municipal state aid roads.

Road safety

A common belief is that posting a speed limit sign will influence a driver’s speed. Research shows that drivers are more influenced by the road appearance and the traffic conditions than by the posted speed limit.

Stop Signs

A stop sign is one of our most valuable and effective control devices when used at the right place and under the right conditions. It is intended to help drivers and pedestrians determine who has the right of way at an intersection. Stop signs are not used as a speed control device. 

When stop signs are used as "nuisances" or "speed breakers" there are more violations. When vehicles do stop, the speed reduction is only effective near the stop sign. Additionally, speeds are typically higher between intersections. When an unreasonable restriction is imposed, the stop sign can cause more accidents. They instead create a false sense of security in a pedestrian and an attitude of contempt in a motorist.