Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Garry Ford, City Engineer
Contact Info
(830) 221-4020 - gford@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance amending Ordinance 75-10 of the City of New Braunfels Code of Ordinances to install traffic control devices at Pahmeyer Road and Strawcove.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
Council District: 2
City Council unanimously approved the first reading of the ordinance amending Ordinance 75-10 of the City of New Braunfels Code of Ordinances to install traffic control devices at Pahmeyer Road and Strawcove.
A citizen requested the Engineering Division evaluate the installation of an all-way stop at Pahmeyer Road and Strawcove. The intersection has four approaches and is currently controlled by stops on Strawcove. The stop signs on Pahmeyer Road were installed under authorization of Thomas Wibert, Chief of Police, on December 20, 2016 at the request from Garry Ford, P.E., City Engineer, creating an all-way stop condition at this intersection.
An engineering review was conducted in accordance with the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD) and A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets. An all-way stop is justified primarily based on sight distance but also based on anticipated traffic on Strawcove coming from Sunspur Drive from the Sungate Subdivision.
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
2006 Comprehensive Plan: Transportation Goal 21: Provide a system of convenient and safe transportation facilities through comprehensive, cooperative, and continuing transportation system planning and development.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Traffic control signs cost approximately $135 each. Sufficient funding is available in the FY16-17 approved streets and drainage budget.
Recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
This request was considered by the Transportation and Traffic Advisory Board at their meeting on January 12, 2017. The Board unanimously approved the recommendation to City Council to install the all-way stop at Pahmeyer Road and Strawcove.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the installation of the traffic control signs listed above.