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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Transportation Advisory Commission - 09/28/2020 (2) 1 CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI TRANSPORTATION ADVISORY COMMISSION (TAC) MINUTES Monday, September 28, 2020 I. Call to Order: The City Transportation Advisory Commission (CTAC) convened in a regular virtual meeting on September 28, 2020. TAC Chair, Judy Telge called the Commission to order at 2:30 p.m. II. Pledge of Allegiance III. Roll Call: Commissioners in Attendance: Brandon Herridge, Jeffrey Pollack, Jonathan Aman, Judy Telge, Robert Saldana, and Wilfredo Rivera. Commissioners Absent: Pramit Bhakta, Leo Rios Staff Attendance: Renee Couture, Diego Leyva, Caleb Wong IV. Public Comment: Patty Clark, CEO of Corpus Christi Metro Ministries, located on 1919 Leopard Street. Patty Clark spoke on the lack of accessibility to their organization’s services, the elimination of the bus stop across from Metro Ministries (for the purposes of the Harbor Bridge Project), the comparison of meals before and after closure, and the impacts construction has had on people with mobility issues. Ms. Clark stated she had reached out to the RTA to see if there can be a bus stop closer to their services but had not received a response. Patty Clark asked for a considerable measure of relief for those who rely on their services. V. Reports: 1. City Traffic Engineer – Renee Couture introduced Traffic Engineering’s new Engineering Assistant and presented the project summaries for new City Engineering Street projects. These projects included Lipes Boulevard (Yorktown Boulevard to Sun Wood Drive), Sunnybrook Road Sidewalk Improvements (Ayers Street to Evelyn Street), and Swanter Drive (Indiana Avenue to Texan Trail). Ms. Couture also presented information on virtual community meetings for the Padre/Mustang Island Area Development Plan on October 1st, 2020 at 6:00 PM and the Flour Bluff Area Development Plan on October 7th , 2020 at 6:00 PM. 2. Corpus Christi Police Department (CCPD) – Captain Sherman was not present at the meeting to discuss the reports included in the packet. 3. TAC/BPC - Jeffrey Pollack, stated that he attended the quarterly meeting of the State’s (TxDOT) Bicycle Advisory Committee. The major update is that they have trying to track ongoing and proposed Bond projects for elements within the bicycle mobility plan to make sure those projects include those elements. VI. Item for Consideration: 1. Avery Oltmans, with City’s Planning Department, presented an ordinance amendment to the transportation map to delete a portion of Civitan Drive between Ayers Street and Crosstown. As the Agent of IDEA Public School, Halff Engineering has requested the deletion of Civitan Drive Ayers Street and Crosstown Expressway (State Highway 286). This request is associated with the future development of a 15.42 ac tract located between Ayers Street and Crosstown Expressway and containing the subject segment of 2 Civitan Drive. The segment of Civitan Drive; whose removal is being requested is categorized as a C1 – Minor Collector. The Collector Street type collects and distributes traffic to and from local streets, other collectors, arterials, and freeway frontage roads. The function of this street type is to “collect” neighborhood traffic and strategically direct the traffic to the arterial grid system. However, the Collector Street system should not create high speed “short cuts” through residential neighborhoods. The ideal collector street intersection spacing between arterials is 0.25 to 0.50 miles apart. On-street parking and direct access to homes from this street type is discouraged. Given the current condition of the Crosstown Expressway at the proposed intersection with Civitan Drive, it is not feasible to make that connection without first constructing an overpass. This portion of the current Urban Transportation Plan has not been modified since the extension of the Crosstown Expressway south of the interchange with South Padre Island Drive. Without a connection to the west side of Crosstown, this new segment of Civitan Drive will not provide meaningful connectivity which would precipitate a C1 roadway. The construction of Civitan Drive as a C1 roadway through the subject property would generate a non-standard intersection at Ayers St. The Existing Civitan Drive and Ayers Street intersection is controlled by a signal. If the Civitan Drive C1 roadway were constructed through the subject property, the existing Civitan Drive local roadway to the west of the intersection would intersect with the proposed C1 roadway too close to the signalized intersection and generate a potentially unsafe situation. The vehicular movement that would be facilitated through the connection, east to west of Civitan Drive across of the Crosstown Expressway is already facilitated by Holly Road, approximately 2,000 feet to the south of the intersection of Ayers Street and Civitan Drive. Afterwards, Wilfredo Rivera had a question about the street’s characteristics, and Avery proceeded to clarify how Civitan Drive makes a turn from Holly Road and Ayers Street. Judy also had some comments regarding traffic counts that exists on that segment, and Avery explained that they do not have traffic data as the roadway has not being built, but traffic will follow current pattern as there are no changes to existing roadways. No further questions or comments were made after this point and a motion was entertained for the approval of the staff recommendation. Jeffrey Pollack motioned, and Robert Saldana seconded the motion. Motion was approved. VII. TAC Member Communication: 1. Judy Telge wanted to circle back to Patty Clark’s concern on the next steps TAC can take on this issue and how to go about the logistics. Renee Couture mentioned that she will provide a briefing on the next meeting. VIII. Adjournment: TAC Chair, Judy Telge adjourned the meeting at 3:30 pm. Corpus Christi Police Department September 2020 T R A N S P O R T A T I O N A D V I S O R Y C O M M I T T E E R E P O R T PRESENTED BY: RUSSELL SHERMAN CORPUS CHRISTI POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAFFIC SECTION Date Time ETOH H&R PDC PED MC SEPTEMBER NONE 10/3/2020 19:58 N N N Y N 10/3/2020 20:18 Y N N N N 10/3/2020 21:19 Y N N N Y 10300 Compton Rd 3900 Holly Rd 13300 PR 22 WB -32.96% 173 Monthly Totals Yearly Totals 2020 2019 Change 2020 2019 Change -32.37%885 1707 -48.15% ARRESTS / CRASHES DWI ARRESTS FATALITIES 2 -100.00%19 26 786 660 749 -11.88%5092 55 ENFORCEMENT STATS 2445 -42.04% 32181 -69.03%141715548 3533 -24.20%21573 -26.92% 2678 117 87 -36.78%693 -11.83% 6613 -23.00% 0 Location VIOLATIONS DISTRACTED DRIVING PARKING VIOL (BLOCKING) CRASH REPORTS DATE: October 19, 2020 TO: Transportation Advisory Commission FROM: Renee Couture, City Traffic Engineer reneec@cctexas.com (361)826-3539 CAPTION: Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) recommendation to support a resolution authorizing the submittal of grant applications for FY 2022 – FY 2024 Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) construction funds, administered by the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT), to be distributed to the City of Corpus Christi; and authorizing an Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) with TXDOT for distribution of HSIP construction funds should grant applications be awarded. Applications for multiple project proposals, related to traffic signal and pedestrian safety improvements, are being submitted as part of TXDOTs 2020 Call for Projects. SUMMARY: City staff is presenting an item to the City’s Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) requesting support and a recommendation to City Council. The recommendation is for the submittal of grant applications to the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) and authorization of an Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) with TXDOT to administer construction funds, should grant applications be awarded. Program funds are eligible to cover 90 percent of construction costs. Local participation from the City of Corpus Christi must cover the remaining 10 percent of construction costs. Funding is provided for the construction of operational safety improvements both on and off TXDOTs state highway system. BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS: The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) provided state funding for the Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) which provided construction funds for safety improvement projects that have the goal of reducing fatalities, serious injuries and crashes on and off the state highway system. HSIP funding and letting is administered by the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT). Each TXDOT District office has been allotted funding for off-system construction projects on public roads in cities and counties. TXDOT issued 2020 Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Call for Projects for fiscal Transportation Advisory Commission (TAC) Recommendation to Support a Resolution Authorizing the Submittal of Grant Applications to the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) for FY 2022 – FY 2024 Federal Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Construction Funds and Enter Into An Advanced Funding Agreement (AFA) with TXDOT Should Grant Applications Be Awarded AGENDA MEMORANDUM Action Item for the Transportation Advisory Commission Meeting October 26, 2020 years 2022 -2024. Each TXDOT District has been provided funding for each fiscal year. Allocated amounts differ each fiscal year and are shared amongst the local governments competing for off- system funding. It is recommended that each District submit a list of projects in the amount of 20% above the projected programming amounts for each fiscal year (FY) listed below: • FY 2022 - $172,000 • FY 2023 - $262,000 • FY 2024 - $318,000 The Public Works Department (Traffic Engineering) has identified a total of fifteen projects for potential funding. These projects focus on signalized intersections or uncontrolled mid-block crossings considered as high-risk locations (e.g. nearby schools, bus stops). Per HSIP guidelines, either a targeted or systemic approach is being taken to implement safety improvements. A targeted approach uses data from fatal or serious injury crashes. A systemic approach considers risk and crash history to implement low-cost safety enhancements. Each approach must address at least one of TXDOT’s emphasis areas of their Strategic Highway Safety Plan (SHSP) which includes distracted driving, impaired driving, intersection safety, older road users, pedestrian safety, roadway and lane departures and speeding. Applications submitted are considered independent and contingent upon award and a local match. Applications are being submitted for the following projects: • Airline Road: Intersection at Alameda Street • Airline Road: Intersection at McArdle Road • Alameda Street: Between Texan Trail and Ropes Drive (2 Crosswalks) • Everhart Road: Between Holly Road and Shea Parkway • Gollihar Road: Between Helen Street and Green Grove Drive • Gollihar Road: Between Mustang Trail and Meadowbrook Drive (2 Crosswalks) • McArdle Road: Between Clare Drive and Nile Drive • Ocean Drive: Intersection at Airline Road • South Port Avenue: Between Sarita Street and Tarlton Street • Staples Street: Between Dody Street and Driftwood Place • Texan Trail: Between Staples Street and Swantner Drive (2 Crosswalks) • Yorktown Boulevard: Between Dallas Street and Yorkshire Drive Federal funding will cover 90 percent of construction costs. The City will be required to cover the remaining 10 percent of construction costs, design costs and overruns. ALTERNATIVES: Do not recommend support to City Council to approve a resolution to submit grant applications for TXDOTs 2020 Call for Projects. FINANCIAL IMPACT: City of Corpus Christi responsibility to cover the 10 percent match for construction costs, applicable design fees and project overruns. Funding Detail: Fund: Organization/Activity: Mission Element: Project # (CIP Only): Account: RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends TAC support a resolution to submit applications for TXDOTs 2020 Call for Projects. LIST OF SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Presentation Transportation Advisory Commission October 26, 2020 2020 Highway Safety Improvements Program (HSIP) Call for Projects 1 HSIP Background •Program Providing Federal Construction Funds for Safety Improvements •Funding For All Public Roads On & Off the State Highway System •90 (Federal Match )/10 (Local Match) •Limited to Improvements Addressing Emphasis Areas of TXDOTs Texas Strategic Highway Safety Plan (e.g. Intersection Safety, Pedestrian Safety) •Funds Administered by TXDOT •Projects are Advertised and Let by TXDOT •City is Responsible for Engineering Design & Project Overruns •Advanced Funding Agreement with TXDOT (If Awarded) •Applications Must Be Submitted for FY 2022 –FY 2024 •City Proposed Grant Applications -15 2 Proposed Location Map 2 TA C M e e t i n g Oc t o b e r 2 6 , 2 0 2 0 Vi s i o n Z e r o U p d a t e 1 2 Vi s i o n  Ze r o  in  Co r p u s  Ch r i s t i Ra i s e d  Cr o s s w a l k  fo r  Sc h o o l  Cr o s s i n g  on  Sl o u g h  Ro a d • Ad v a n c e  wa r n i n g  si g n s  fo r  ra i s e d  cr o s s w a l k . • Co n n e c t e d  Pe d e s t r i a n  Cr o s s i n g  Sy s t e m : • Pe d e s t r i a n  si g n s  wi t h  Re c t a n g u l a r  Ra p i d  Fl a s h i n g  Be a c o n s  (RRFB). • Pu s h  bu t t o n s  on  bo t h  si d e s  of  cr o s s w a l k . 3 Vi s i o n  Ze r o  in  Co r p u s  Ch r i s t i Ra i s e d  Cr o s s w a l k  fo r  Sc h o o l  Cr o s s i n g  on  Sl o u g h  Ro a d • Ad v a n c e  wa r n i n g  si g n s  fo r  ra i s e d  cr o s s w a l k . 4 Vi s i o n  Ze r o  in  Co r p u s  Ch r i s t i Ra i s e d  Cr o s s w a l k  fo r  Sc h o o l  Cr o s s i n g  on  Sl o u g h  Ro a d • Co n n e c t e d  Pe d e s t r i a n  Cr o s s i n g  Sy s t e m : • Pe d e s t r i a n  si g n s  wi t h  Re c t a n g u l a r  Ra p i d  Fl a s h i n g  Be a c o n s  (RRFB). • Pu s h  bu t t o n s  on  bo t h  si d e s  of  cr o s s w a l k .