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 Section 126-346 of the Code of Ordinances to restrict parking on a portion of Trade Center Drive.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
Council District: 6
City Council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance amending Section 126-346 of the Code of Ordinances to restrict parking on a portion of Trade Center Drive on May 29, 2018.
Engineering staff received a request from the Police Department to restrict parking on both sides of the driveway to the police parking lot on Trade Center Drive for a distance of 75 feet on either side. This request is to allow for adequate sight distance for exiting police vehicles. Police vehicles existing the driveway are oftentimes responding to urgent or emergency situations and improved sight distance is necessary to improve safer operations. Trade Center Drive is approximately 40 feet wide with a posted speed limit of 30 mph and is classified as a Minor Collector.
Field observations were conducted at the requested location and staff recommends restricting parking for 75 feet on both sides of the driveway to the police parking lot on the south side of Trade Center Drive.
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 for 75 feet on both sides of the driveway to the police parking lot on the south side of Trade Center Drive at their meeting on May 10, 2018.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of establishing a no parking zone for 75 feet on both sides of the driveway to the police parking lot on the south side of Trade Center Drive.