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Transportation Advisory Committee FEB 1 1 2010
Meeting Minutes
Monday, February 16, 2009 CITY SECRETARY'S OFFICE
Call Meeting to Order— Mr. Green, Chairperson, called the meeting to order at
3:50 p.m.
II. Approval of Minutes — Motion made by Ms. Beard, seconded by Mr. Soza to
approve the minutes for November 24, 2008. Motion passed.
Ill. Presentations and Discussions
a. Monthly Traffic Fatality Report — Tabled for next meeting due to Sgt. Mike
Pena being absent to present the fatality report. Motion Made by Mr. Soza,
seconded by Mr. Curtis.
b. 2008 Yearly Report — Mr. Cardenas informed the committee of the slightly
increase in the 2008 fatal accidents in comparison to the 2007 fatal accidents.
Mrs. Beard mentioned that alcohol related accidents are not always accurate
because an alcohol test is not always required in an accident.
c. Mr. Cardenas discussion on:
• Montana Mike's Driveway — Mr. Cardenas, Traffic Engineer, presented
to the committee (2) two alternative configurations for Staples Street and
Huntwick. Mr. Cardenas recommended configuration "B", this
configuration will combine access to Montana Mike's, Advance Auto Parts
and the Apartment complex. Mr. Cardenas confirmed that TxDot is moving
forward with the negotiations for sharing the cost of the driveway with all
the parties involved. The time frame for this driveway to be completed will
be sometime in 2010. Mr. Green asked the Traffic Engineer to bring an
accident report on a right turn only for Staples Street and Huntwick for
next the meeting.
• Traffic Study on Yorktown Blvd. between Everhart Rd. and Weber Rd.
- Mr. Cardenas explained the warrant study at Yorktown Blvd. and Oso
Parkway mentioning that it didn't meet the warrants for a stop sign
because the traffic volume at Oso Parkway and Kaw Lake were low. Mr.
Cardenas recommended new striping, narrowing the lanes to slow down
the traffic in .Yorktown Blvd. as well as increasing the signage. Also, Mr.
Cardenas said that the intersection on Weber Rd. and Yorktown Blvd.
does meet the warrants for a traffic light.
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■ Red Light Camera Update — Mr. Cardenas discussed the upgrade of the
system to add (6) six red light cameras, but after further review it was
decided to add only (3) three cameras. The location of the (3) three new
approaches are: Ocean Drive at Airline Road, Staples Street at
Kostoryz Road, Baldwin Boulevard at Greenwood Drive. The
operation of these new cameras will start until the middle of March. Mr.
Cardenas explained that the decision was discussed with Red Flex and
the locations were based on traffic counts, violations and past accident
history. Mr. Green requested for the next meeting a specific date on when
the cameras are going to start working and a copy of the press release.
■ Bicycle Subcommittee- Mr. Cardenas informed the committee of the
composition for the bicycle subcommittee (handouts were given out last
meeting). Mr. Cardenas asked the committee members to think who the
appointees could be and to submit possible candidates to him or Mrs.
Brown. Mr. Cardenas mentioned that the RTA is not officially part of the
composition for the bicycle subcommittee. Also, Mr. Cardenas stated that
this subcommittee will report to the Traffic Advisory Committee once a
month.
IV. Staff Recommendations requiring Committee Review for
Recommendations/Actions —
• Terms of Traffic Advisory Committee members and Committee
procedures- Information was given out to the TAC members to let them
know the expiration date on their terms.
• Installation of a Speed Zone at the 100 to 200 block of Ayers Street
and the 100 to 200 block of Elizabeth Street. Mr. Cardenas asked the
committee to take action in creating a new speed zone by lowering the
speed from 30 mph to 20 mph on Ayers Street from the east side of the •
southbound lanes of Ocean Drive to the west side of Santa Fe Street.
Also, on Santa Fe Street from Ayers Street to Elizabeth Street, and on
Elizabeth Street from Santa Fe Street to the west side of the southbound
lanes to Ocean Drive. It was also recommended to have an amber
flashing light operating on business hours only. Motion made by Mrs.
Beard, seconded by Mr. Soza.
V. Identify items to be placed on a future agenda- Mr. Green suggested to
add to this item the following:
• Any other items
With this stated committee members have the opportunity to suggest any
othertopics for future agendas.
VI. Public Comment— None
VII. Adjournment— Meeting adjourned at 4:25 p.m.
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