Minneapolis, MN
Pedestrians still getting familiar with ‘Barnes Dance’ intersection
Using a ‘Barnes Dance’ diagonal crosswalk
Last November, the city of Minneapolis installed a new traffic light sequence at Richfield Road and West Bde Maka Ska Parkway that stops all cars at the intersection long enough for people on foot to cross in any direction they want, including diagonally.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – On the south end of Bde Maka Ska, X marks the spot of a new way for pedestrians to cross the busy intersection. But on this sunny summer afternoon, not everyone seems to know it’s there.
“First time I ever noticed it to be honest. It’s so unusual for a pedestrian to see something like that,” said Trip Brubacher, who was out for a walk around the lakes.
Last November, the city of Minneapolis installed a new traffic light sequence at Richfield Road and West Bde Maka Ska Parkway that stops all cars at the intersection long enough for people on foot to cross in any direction they want, including diagonally.
But in the two hours we were there, only a half dozen pedestrians actually used the diagonal crosswalks, while three times as many people took the traditional crosswalks around the edges of the intersection.
“I love it. I think it’s a great idea. I’ve been using them in California. Chicago has them as well. It’s nice to get that foot traffic moving. Once the cars get the hang of it, I think it’s going to be great,” said Marissa McMahon.
“This is a pretty busy intersection, and I’d rather just kind of stick with the traditional ones where I think there’s a little more allegiance to the traffic lights, at least for now,” said Stefanee Bakke.
City officials say anecdotally, they’ve gotten positive feedback on the “Barnes Dance” as it’s known.
They say crews will keep tabs on how many people are using the pedestrian scramble during the warm weather months before considering whether to put them at other intersections in the city.
“We do see people tend to hit the one button then still cross the two legs, so there could be better communication. But generally, the audible message is clear at saying all crosswalks are on, and I think slowly people will get more comfortable using it,” said Ryan Anderson, Senior Professional Engineer for the city’s Traffic and Parking Services division.
After we pointed out the diagonal crosswalks, Brubacher used one on his return trip from the lake, and he gave the Barnes Dance a rave review.
“Fantastic. Fantastic. I wish I would have met you a long time ago,” said Brubacher.
Dinkytown shooting injures 3 people
Authorities are investigating a Dinkytown shooting that left three people injured. FOX 9 reporter Se Kwon has the latest details.
MINNEAPOLIS (FOX 9) – Authorities are investigating a Dinkytown shooting that left three people injured early Friday morning.
What we know
A SAFE-U Emergency Alert states that three people were shot at the intersection of 4th Street Southeast and 13th Avenue Southeast around 2:15 a.m.
This area is in the heart of Dinkytown, just over half a mile west of Mariucci Arena and Huntington Bank Stadium in Minneapolis.
The shooting happened off of the University of Minnesota campus.
What we don’t know
Police have not released information on whether any U of M students were involved.
No suspect information is currently available.
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Minneapolis, MN
City Council calls for audit of MPD response to neighbor dispute that led to shooting
A group of Minneapolis city leaders are calling for an independent review of a recent neighbor dispute that ended with one man hospitalized after being shot and another man in custody.
As reported by 5 EYEWITNESS NEWS last week, Davis Moturi says he repeatedly called police about threats made by his neighbor, 54-year-old John Sawchak.
Many city council members are saying a separate review is necessary in this case. Prosecutors say Sawchak shot Moturi after a months-long dispute. Video shows Moturi pruning a tree near the property line and then a pop is heard before he falls to the ground.
However, it took days for officers to arrest Sawchak after prosecutors charged him with the shooting and after city council members called for police to take action.
Moturi also says for nearly a year, he had been reaching out for help from Minneapolis police regarding harassment and threats from Sawchak. On Sunday, Police Chief Brian O’Hara also apologized, saying the department “failed” Moturi.
During Thursday’s meeting, council members called for an independent review of the case in addition to the internal review.
“Seeing another Black man not be delivered the justice that they deserved and to see our police department or leadership initially blame said victim for the cause of their near-death experience — it was disheartening to hear that our actions to bring attention to eight months of inaction was labeled as political,” Ward 2 Council Member Robin Wonsley said.
Early Thursday afternoon, a spokesperson for Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey issued the following statement regarding an independent review into the shooting:
“Mayor Frey fully supports an independent review of this incident. The mayor and City are committed to always doing better, and this means closely examining past actions and finding where there may be ways to improve and grow.
“The mayor extends his condolences to Davis Moturi, his wife, Caroline, and their family and friends. The safety of our residents is a top priority and any form of violence or hate speech is completely unacceptable and does not align with who we are as a community.
Brian O’Hara will continue to be the Minneapolis Police Chief.”
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