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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Transportation Advisory Commission - 11/24/2003 • 26 26-1?., TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMI EE f:,JAN 2004 MINUTES r, i (Meeting of November 24, 2003) 1. ft,21 C, Present � ' r Anthony Alejandro, Stuart Sher, Israel Ybarra, Robbie Foster, David Seiler and Don Davenport. Absent MAC Karla Bennett, Grace Marie Gonzales, and Raul Torres CALL TO ORDER- Chairperson Alejandro called meeting to order at 1:40 p.m. II. APPROVAL OF "MINUTES" - Chairperson Alejandro called for approval of minutes for meeting of October 27, 2003. Motion made by Mr. Sher, seconded by Mr. Davenport to approve minutes as presented. III. MONTHLY TRAFFIC FATALITY REPORT(ATTACH M ENT"A") -Capt.MacDonald stated there have been a total of twenty-eight(28) fatalities to date. IV. MONTHLY TRAFFIC ACCIDENT EXPERIENCE REPORT for October,2003), (ATTACHMENT"B") -Total accidents were up 4%; Alcohol/Drug.Related Accidents up 15%; Injury Accidents up 5%;Total injuries up 3; Fatal Accidents up 32%with Fatalities up 47%. Confirmed Alcohol related statistics- 16 out of 28- 57% as of October, 2003. Capt.MacDonald stated that the Corpus Christi Police Department on November 26th,27th,28th and 29th, 2003 are sending out seven (7) officers for patrolling DWI's. An additional $25,000 grant for overtime will be utilized for DWI enforcement from December 19, 2003 to January 31, 2004. V. RECOGNITION of Audience/Public Concerns not scheduled on Agenda. VI. STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS REQUIRING COMMITTEE REVIEW A. Proposed Amendment to Corpus Christi Urban Transportation Plan:Cimarron Boulevard proposed to terminate at Oso Parkway and not continue across Oso Creek. Mr. Bob Payne, with the Planning Department stated that the extension of Cimarron Boulevard across Oso Creek is shown on the 2003 Corpus Christi Urban Transportation Plan. Since the 1980s, transportation plans had indicated Cimarron Boulevard would terminate at Oso parkway on the north side of Oso Creek. This change was recommended and eventually adopted in the 2003 transportation Plan to enhance the connectivity between the north and south sides of Oso Creek. Prior to this change, bridge crossings of Oso Creek were planned at two mile intervals. The Cimarron Boulevard crossing of Oso Creek would have enabled a bridge crossing at a one mile interval between the adjacent paralleling arterials(future extension of Rodd Field Road and • the existing section of Staples Street. Developers of King Estates Unit 19 and Queen's Estates subdivisions are located on the west and east sides of Cimarron Boulevard next to Oso Creek. ANi�ED Each subdivision involves the extension of Oso parkway, intersection of Oso Parkway with Cimarron Boulevard and the extension of Cimarron Boulevard across Oso Creek,thus bringing on thisdeletion_of Cimarron Boulevard extended as a designated collector.street,-between-the-Oso ----. - ------ parkways on the north and south sides of Oso Creek. Also, the extension of Oso Parkway in Kings Crossing in the two (2) across Cimarron Boulevard and combined with Cimarron Boulevard extended will create safety concerns due to the angle of approach at intersection. Due to the existing term. of Oso Park, a 90 degree angle intersection vi :jmarron Boulevard and Oso Parkway cannot De achieved. Cimarron Boulevard could be extended as a short, low speed neighborhood street to the south; however, a higher volume street with higher speeds would be inappropriate and potentially unsafe. Extension of a collector street across the Oso Creek is not cost effective. An extensive bridge structure would be required to cross the Oso Creek for a collector roadway. Potentially significant environmental issues would also have a costly impact. Amendment to the plan allows the continuation of the Oso parkway without interruption. Mr.Davenport questioned the heavy traffic congestion circulation on Bear Lane around the Mireles Elementary School. Ms. Teniente stated that a Bond Issue is needed as there is no funding presently available. Motion made by Mr. Foster, seconded by Mr. Alejandro that the bridge be removed. Discussion followed. Consensus of the Committee is to alleviate the congestion created by the traffic generated from the students attending the school. Motion was withdrawn by Mr. Foster and second by Mr. Alejandro. Hearing no motion from Committee to approve recommendation by Planning Committee, motion fails. Committee suggested Planning Committee come back with different viable options proposed by Committee. Two preliminary plats are being tabled from request by property owners until this issue is resolved. VI. DISCUSSION ITEMS- A. Elimination of cross-over movement at Park Road 22 and Aquarius Road-Mr.Ismael Soto with the Texas Department of Transportation stated that the Department will be eliminating the cross-over movement at Park Road 22 and Aquarius Road with a raised"wormlike"median avoiding the movement of a left turn at Aquarius Road. Mr. Soto stated that a meeting will be held with the homeowners before a final decision is made. B. Municipal Court Resolution in support of excessive speed related fines be allocated to the Corpus Christi Police Department for necessary enforcement and/or equipment. Mr.Joseph Harney, Assistant City Attorney stated he had drawn up a 'rough' draft of a Municipal Court resolution in support of proceeds from excessive speed related fines be allocated to the CCPD for necessary enforcement as Mr. Seiler's request. Discussion followed.Mr.Harney stated he would contact Municipal Court for a detailed breakdown of charges listed on the back of the ticket and any other pertinent information. VIII. CITY TRAFFIC ENGINEER'S REPORT- Curtis Clark Drive/South Staples Street Update-An aerial map and schematic of Curtis Clark was distributed to the Committee showing the recent development on Curtis Clark Drive through the platting process the developer is required to extend the street and in this situation it extends and will be connected to Williams Street. The initial concern is the safety and delay motorists exiting Curtis Clark at the westbound approach and during peak hours. The analysis conducted shows that the 8-hour volumes are close to warranting a traffic signal installation. Traffic counts were taken during construction and therefore the study needs to be redone. _._At_this-time,.action.-to-be..taken.is the installation of a"DO NOT BLOCK"-intersection-signage on----------- the northbound approach to South Staples before crossing Curtis Clark Drive. The second the re- stripping of the westbound approach; presently a open pavement with no center line or delineation of westbound lane usage. Double yellow-line for a short section along with the installation c wo-lane approach is being considered for( allation.The traffic count gathered was during ....r..struction on South Staples and will likely cnange after this is stabilized. The construction of a new bus stop paid by RTA to be placed between Williams and SPID will be an indirect improvement to this location. In addition this Curtis Clark Drive extension to Williams Drive is almost complete and will be monitored for any further warranted improvements. Ms. Teniente distributed a hand-out to the Transportation Advisory Committee showing the Seasonal Message Signs and the fourteen (14) locations these signs were presently located. Mr. Alejandro proposed leaving the messages,locations and date change-outs be left to the discretion of the acting City Traffic Engineer. IX. ISSUES FOR THE NEXT SCHEDULED TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING No meeting to be held in December. X. PREVIOUS CONCERNS/NEW CONCERNS- New Concern: Staples Street between Williams and SPID- Mr. Sher is requesting better communications between all entities involved in construction and the businesses at this intersection and area. Ms. Teniente stated that a meeting was held and apologizes for lack of notification to the Regional Transportation Authority and will follow through with project. XI. ADJOURNMENT- Meeting adjourned at 3:18 p.m.