2017-02-06 Minutes MINUTES
TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
February 6, 2017
After determining that a quorum of the Traffic Safety Commission was present, the Commission
convened the meeting on Monday, February 6, 2017 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Council Work
Session Room, City Hall, 215 East McKinney Street, Denton, Texas.
Present: Chair Wally Campbell,Vice Chair Patrice Lyke,Nancy DiMarco, Daniel Krutka,
Jim Owen, Michael Hennen, and Cody Robinson
Also Present: Mark Nelson, Director of Transportation; Pritam Deshmukh, Traffic Engineer;
Julie Anderson, Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator and Kim Mankin,
Administrative Supervisor
OPEN MEETING
1) Consider the approval of Traffic Safety Commission meeting minutes of December 12, 2017.
Patrice Lyke is Vice Chair, with no other changes minutes were approved.
2) Receive a report, hold a discussion, and make a recommendation regarding changing the
School Zone along Teasley Lane just west of Lillian Miller Parkway—Sam Houston
Elementary School and along Ryan Road west of Creekdale Drive—Ryan Elementary
School.
Pritam Deshmukh talked about the school zone change on Teasley Lane by Sam Houston
Elementary School first, showing the changes on a map. This adjustment is due to new
commercial development in the area. The sign is needs to be moved for driveway access.
The second area is along Ryan Road at Ryan Elementary School. The flashing hazard sign
needs to be relocated approximately 20 feet because of driveway access for a private
development.
There was clarification regarding the trees needing removal and a utility pole that will be
relocated along Ryan Road.
A motion for approval was made by Chair Campbell with a second by Commissioner
Dimarco, vote 7-0 approved.
3) Receive a report, hold a discussion, and make a recommendation to City Council to update
speed limits on West University Drive (US 380) from IH 35 to the westerly city limits
Pritam Deshmukh presented this item. Along US 380 from IH35 west to the city limits
TxDOT conducted a speed study. After a study, TxDOT makes a recommendation and the
City of Denton then adopts an ordinance to state the speed limits for enforcement purposes.
TxDOT own the facility and dictates that goes on their facilities. Staff reviewed this study
and recommends the findings.
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February 6, 2017
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From the westerly city limits to Masch Branch the recommended speed limit is 65 MPH,
from Masch Branch to Cindy Lane/Western Blvd is 50 MHP, from Cindy Lane/Western to
IH35 will be 45 MPH.
Mark Nelson added that the City of Denton is currently working with Denton County and
TxDOT on a joint funding agreement to add a traffic signal at Cindy Lane/Western Blvd.
Deshmukh stated that the design has been completed and some of the equipment has been
ordered. In the next few months it will be in place.
Hennen asked if TxDOT sets the speed. Deshmukh answered it is TxDOT's facility, they
conduct surveys but enforcement is the responsibility of the City. If City staff does not
accept their findings it will be sent back to TxDOT for further review. If the findings are
accepted, the City then passes an ordinance.
A motion for approval was made by Chair Campbell with a second by Commissioner
Dimareo, vote 7-0 approved.
4) Staff Reports
a)NCTCOG Alternative Transportation Set Aside Program
Julie Anderson gave an overview of this item indicating a bike project will be
submitted for Sycamore from Welch to Bell Avenue and that two Safe Routes to Schools
projects will be submitted; one near Ginnings Elementary and one near Lee Elementary.
b)Traffic 101 - Signals
Pritam Deshmukh presented this training information to the Commissioners.
c)Matrix
Mark Nelson went through the Matrix with the Commissioners
1. UNT neighborhood parking—comprehensive plan
3, 5, 6, 16—Parking in the downtown area(DTIP)was discussed
8. Forum Apartments—by the bus stop
9. UNT Smart Meters—advanced by UNT working on interlocal agreement
12. Oak Street Crosswalk at Welch — not recommended, will revisit with Pritam
Deshmukh
13. Sidewalks on Hickory not part of this project, this will have to go through
Engineering
14. Signal Timing on Dallas Drive
New items include:
Hennen—Update FM426
Nelson will email the commissioners information regarding FM426 and Ryan High School.
4) Under Section 551.042 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, respond to inquiries from the
Mobility Committee of the Denton City Council, Traffic Safety Commission or the public
with specific factual information or recitation of policy, or accept a proposal to place the
matter on the agenda for an upcoming meeting.
AND
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February 6, 2017
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Under Section 551.0415 of the Texas Open Meetings Act, provide reports about items of
community interest regarding which no action will be taken, to include: expressions of
thanks, congratulations, or condolence; information regarding holiday schedules; an honorary
or salutary recognition of a public official,public employee, or other citizen; a reminder
about an upcoming event organized or sponsored by the governing body; information
regarding a social, ceremonial, or community event organized or sponsored by an entity other
than the governing body that was attended or is scheduled to be attended by a member of the
governing body or an official or employee of the municipality; or an announcement
involving an imminent threat to the public health and safety of people in the municipality that
has arisen after the posting of the agenda.
5) Adjournment: 6:50pm
Approved on 3/20/17