Traffic Safety Commission Minutes - 06/01/2011MINUTES OF THE MEETING FOR
THE WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
OF
June 1, 2011
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mark Beauchamp
David Brock
Phil Golden
Charles Grady
Phil Golden
Karl Lillie
Laney Oliver
Stan Horton
Dennis Marquardt
Clyde Williford
EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT:
David Rhomer Tx Dot
Chris McDonald (SAFB)
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Charlie Byars (Excused)
Tim Turner (Excused)
Tony Fulton (Excused)
EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT
Linda Ammons- Councilor- At- Large
Phil Golden called the June 1 meeting of the Wichita Falls Traffic Safety
Commission to order at 1:30 p.m.
Members and visitors introduced themselves — no visitors.
The minutes were approved for April 2011. No meeting was conducted in May due
to no quorum present.
The financial report for June was presented by Stan Horton. Balance is $0.00.
Accident Statistics:
Karl Lillie of WFPD advised the total crashes for May were 223 of which 45 were
injury accidents. There have been 3 fatalities this year to date.
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City Traffic Report
Mark Beauchamp advised not many changes to the report last month except for the
following:
1. Kemp and Southwest Pkwy - systems update with new signal
controls and upgrading the communications system. Mark
advised that the police department has given traffic the full
mobil data band which will allow the traffic division to make
faster adjustments to needed areas of interest. This will be a
total dedicated network for traffic.
2. Regular maintenance programs will begin soon. Due to the high
winds, we have experienced some extra maintenance needs.
State Traffic Report
David Rhomer advised:
1. Hike and Bike trail is still behind schedule but the trail may be
Committee Reports
Unfinished Business:
complete in a month.
2. The new ADA ramps have been installed in several areas of town
and are completed.
3. Maplewood lighting project will consist of replacing 8 fixed
luminaries with breakaway braces. This will take about six
weeks.
1. "Safe Routes to School ": Mark Beauchamp advised the project is
in the design stage now and should be let next summer. The City
has met all their requirements and is ready to proceed.
1. Item 03 -10: Cell Phone Texting While Driving — No new
information added at this time. This has been tabled until 2011 to see
what legislative action is taken.
2. Item 01 -11 TCS: Bicycle Rodeo — Mark Beauchamp advised that
the 2011 Bicycle Rodeo was a huge success. The TSC has been asked
to do another one in 2012. Two bikes donated by AMR ambulance
service were given away. New safety helmets were given to all
participants. Laney Oliver had the honor of delivering the bikes to
their new owners. She advised they were very happy and it was
beneficial not only to TSC but to the citizens of our community.
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New Business:
David Brock brought up the ongoing problem of truck drivers at Love's truck stop
taking up both lanes of traffic when turning. Some accidents have been reported in this
area in the past. David advised he feels this is a dangerous area for small cars that may be
in assigned lanes but not seen by the drivers. Mark Beauchamp advised future plans are in
the works for a major restructure for this area. It is unknown at this time what changes
will be made.
Items of Discussion:
Mark Beauchamp advised he has received a complaint about the intersection of
Callfield and Lawrence Rd being a danger. Mark advised all lights are working properly.
No accidents statistics were available to support this complaint.
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned
at 2:00 P.M.
Chairman
surer
WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
FINANCIAL REPORT
June 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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