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 to create a regulatory construction speed zone on portions of Loop 337.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
Council Districts: 1, 3, and 4
City Council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance creating a regulatory construction speed zone on portions of Loop 337 on June 12, 2017.
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is preparing for a project to expand Loop 337 from two to four divided lanes. This work will necessitate reducing the existing 55 mph speed limit zones to 45 mph during construction work.
TxDOT has requested that the City of New Braunfels establish a regulatory construction speed zone of 45 mph in the following sections of Loop 337:
• From MP 10.375 at San Antonio Street, northeasterly to MP 13.029 at BS 46-C, for a distance of 2.654 miles approximately;
• From MP 13.888 which is approximately 1000’ southwest of California Blvd, northeasterly to MP 15.265 at River Road, for a distance of 1.377 miles approximately; and
• From MP 15.265 at River Road, southeasterly to MP 16.398 at Hanz Drive, for a distance of 1.133 miles approximately.
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:
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COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of the creation of a regulatory construction speed zone on portions of Loop 337 from 55 mph to 45 mph.