Traffic Safety Commission Minutes - 11/02/2011l
MINUTES OF THE MEETING FOR
THE WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
OF
November 2, 2011
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mark Beauchamp
David Brock
Laney Oliver
Charles Grady
Bill Horton
Stan Horton
Dennis Marquardt
Clyde Williford
EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT:
Annetta Pope- Councilor- At- Large
Chris McDonald (SAFB)
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Phil Golden (Excused)
Toby Catlin (Excused)
Karl Lillie Excused)
EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT
David Rhomer Tx Dot
Stan Horton called the November 2 meeting of the Wichita Falls Traffic Safety
Commission to order at 1:30 p.m.
The minutes were approved after revision for October 2011.
The financial report for November was presented by Stan Horton. Balance is $0.00.
Accident Statistics:
Scott Vaughn of WFPD advised the total crashes for October were 275 of which 46
were injury accidents and 2 fatalities. There have been 9 fatalities for 2011.
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City Traffic Report
Mark Beauchamp advised all projects are all about the same but in different stages.
1. Mark advised his department was in the yearly maintenance mode
at this time which includes annual sign change out.
2. They have also been doing a lot of studies in and around school
areas including a full scale study on Washington Jackson. Mark
advised they will be adding a crossing guard there which has never
had one in the past. New sign changes and pavement markings will
be added also. Mark advised the Head Start campuses will also be
included in these studies.
3. The LED change out on Broad Street was completed. Holiday
Street should be finished within the week.
4. Intersection of Barnett and Southwest Parkway has a new systems
update. It will be operated with microwave radar to eliminate
shadows that may cause false triggers. This system will also detect
bikes and has the new state of the art ADA system. This will
increase the traffic flow making it much more efficient.
State Traffic Report
No State Report at this time.
Committee Reports
1. "Safe Routes to School ": Mark Beauchamp advised they are
trying to add and address ADA upgrades to Washington Jackson.
All other Safe Route plans are moving forward.
Unfinished Business:
None
New Business:
1. Mark Beauchamp advised we should start our preparations for the 2012 Bicycle
Rodeo. We also are looking for sponsors for the helmet donations.
2. Fall Skate Party - Due to our lack of funds, Mark Beauchamp advised he knew a
sponsor who would pay for the party. Laney Oliver advised she would make
preparations with the owner of Skate Whirl.
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Items of Discussion:
1. Mark Beauchamp advised that he has had several people ask that we look into
the roadside memorials in Wichita Falls. Mark advised he had a copy of Tex Dot
rules. Discussion followed and it was suggested that the City Attorney be invited
to the January meeting to give any legal advice the TSC may need for future
action on this matter.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned
at 2:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
Phil G den
Chairman
Sian Horton
Secretary /Treasurer
WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
FINANCIAL REPORT
October Balance $ -0-
Expenditures $ -0-
Total $ -0-
An audio recording of the above meeting in its entirety
will be kept on file for future reference.
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