Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Garry Ford, City Engineer
Contact Info
(830) 221-4020 - gford@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Discuss and consider approval of the first reading of an ordinance amending Section 126-346 of the Code of Ordinances to restrict parking on the south side of Yu Drive.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
Council District: 4
Engineering staff received a request from a citizen to review parking along Yu Drive. This request is due to concerns about lack of space for safe passage of vehicles, including concerns about the accessibility for emergency vehicles. Yu Drive is approximately 28 feet wide and has a speed limit of 30 mph. At the time of the request, there was no traffic control at the intersection of Yu Drive and E. Common Street. There is now stop control on Yu Drive at this intersection.
A sight distance investigation was conducted in accordance with A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets. Additionally, field observations were conducted and the intersection crash history was reviewed. Based on the result of these investigations, staff recommends restricting parking along the south side of Yu Drive to the cul-de-sac at the end of Yu Drive.
Notices were mailed to property owners that are adjacent to the proposed parking restriction prior to the first reading at a City Council meeting.
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 $150 each. Sufficient funding is available in the FY17-18 approved streets and drainage budget.
Recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
The Transportation and Traffic Advisory Board unanimously approved a parking restriction on the south side of Yu Drive at their meeting on April 12, 2018.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends establishing a no parking zone on the south side of Yu Drive