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Traffic Safety Commission Minutes - 04/03/2013MINUTES OF THE MEETING FOR THE WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION OF April, 3 2013 MEMBERS PRESENT: Mark Beauchamp Dennis Marquardt Charles Grady Laney Oliver Tim Hertel Stan Horton LT Joseph Puddu Andy Kocher Raudel Gonzales Phil Golden Carrie -Ann Taylor EX -OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT: Annetta Pope- Councilor- At- Large (Ex) TSGT Rosa Sorta (SAFB) Brian Meverden ( SAFB) GUESTS: MEMBERS ABSENT: Toby Catlin (Unexcused) Darrell Choate (Unexcused) Bill Horton (Excused) EX -OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT Dennis Marquardt called the April 3, 2013 meeting of the Wichita Falls Traffic Safety Commission to order at 1:30 p.m. The minutes were approved for March 2013. The financial report for April was presented by Stan Horton. Balance was $371.50. A donation was recorded in the amount of $250.00 bringing the total to $621.50. Accident Statistics: LT. Puddu of WFPD advised the total crashes for January were 243 of which 54 were injury accidents including 0 fatalities. There have been 3 fatalities for 2013. Fii - EIVED IN ITY" CLERK' � FI E� IME: ;5_7 PAGE 1 City Traffic Report Mark Beauchamp discussed the following: 1. Safe Routes will go out for bids in March 2013. 2. Taft / Southwest Parkway: Installed experimental equipment. This area has been equipped with forward looking inferred sensors. This equipment relies on heat to sense a vehicle or pedestrian which is a much more efficient and cost effective system to the citizens because it saves fuel and cuts down on car idle time. More discussion on this subject about adding in other areas of the city. 3. Systems updates on Broad and Holiday streets still underway. 4. Working around United Regional Hospital. They are having pedestrian traffic problems. Upgrades in signal and signage include flashing pedestrian sign on 11th street and another on the 10th street side. Reports of people driving the wrong way on 11th street have been confirmed by Mark as he was almost ran down by an elderly driver. Directional red markers and arrows were placed to help awareness in that area. State Traffic Report Tim Hertel gave the following report: 1. Windthorst Road bridge project has started and is moving forward and should be complete in July of this year. 2. A dynamic message sign will be placed prior to the entrance of the flyover from the north for traffic entering Wichita Falls. This job will let in the next few days. 3. Safety lighting will be installed at 287 & City View Drive. This has let and will begin soon. 4. Speed limit change on 2380 by the State Hospital could happen in the near future. This will affect 2/10 of a mile of roadway that is currently 45 mph. It will change to 50 mph. 5. Traffic count is being conducted at Jacksboro Highway and Norman. The study will reveal if a traffic control device is needed in this area. 6. Speed limit changes on 287 & 82 have changed to 75mph. As of today, Hwy 82 from Wichita Falls to Lindsay will be 75mph. Committee Reports 1. Safe Routes has been let and will start in June of this year. 2. Mark presented a sign for our events and the name Bike Safe Wichita Falls. The sign will be displayed at our events. PAGE 2 Unfinished Business: Item 02-13: Bicycle Rodeo Item It will be April 13, 2013 at the Wichita Falls Health Department Mark advised the helmets and t -shirts came in and are ready for the event. TSC will purchase the new bike for the giveaway after the training. Dennis Marquardt also requested 300 pledge sheets from Texas Medical Alliance for the children to complete before riding in the rodeo. The winner of the new bike will be chosen from a completed pledge sheet. On June 4th, the Texas Tourist Bureau is having a bicycle awareness event. New Business: Item 01-13: Adding a Bicycle/Pedestrian Representative to TSC This was discussed again. Sandy Monson expressed interest in filling this position. All members agreed this was a good idea. The item will be placed on the notice for recognition by Council. City Clerk Lydia Torres advised an ordinance will need to be written to accomplish this. She will assist after city elections. Items of Discussion: 1. The safety banner program is underway. The school creating the winning banner will be chosen. The winning banner will then be reproduced and each school will have one displayed in the front of their building. The 10 finalists for the poster contest were chosen. The Mayor will choose the winning poster. The winning artist will be awarded a new bike. 2. May 8th is Bike to School and Work Day. Ben Milam Elementary School will be the sponsored school for this event. There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 2:30 P.M. Respectfully submitted, Dennis arquardt Chairman an orton Secretary/Treasurer PAGE 3 WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION FINANCIAL REPORT March Balance $ 371.50 Donation +250.00 Total $ 621.50 An audio recording of the above meeting in its entirety will be kept on file for future reference. PAGE 4 Traffic Safety Commission 2100 Seymour l-twy Wichita balls- 'rX 76301 23 fpr 2013 Charlie Zamastil and Volunteers MSU Cycling 3410 Taft Blvd 12911 Wichita Falls, TX 76308-2099 The Traffic Safety Commission of Wichita Falls, TX, conducted the 3�d Annual Bicycle Rodeo on Saturday, April 1 3, 2013. We are pleased to announce that 125 children fiiltI participated in this year's event, which is slightly more than the tttIniber that participated last year. Children were fitied with safety helmets, signed pledges to wear their helmets when riding their bicycles.. had their bicycles inspected f«r road -worthiness, and were instructed on rules ofthe road and general bicycler safety, to include. hand signals anti the importance of"watching out for traffic. before they were allowed to participate in the actual bicycle -riding course to demonstrate their salety skills. Twenty additional satety helmets were distributed to children who were unable to participate in the actual riding portion of the course, bringing the total number of helmets distributed to 145, Parents, grandparents. and the children raved about this years event and were very appreciative that we were doing something so constructive within our community. This event would not have been possible wfithOut the support you, and/or your agency provided. On behalf of'thc entire Wichita Falls Traffic Sa etv C"ontntission, and the 145 children who dircctIN benefited from your support, please accept our most sincere "thank.;: you." 'NVc anticipate providing this service for years to come and hope we can count on your continued support. Thank you again for helping make the 3r`' Annual Bicycle Rodeo a huge success. Very Respectttilly. Dennis Marquardt Chair. Traffic Satety C'oMmission Traffic Safety Commission 2100 Seymour 1,1 wy Wichita balls. "t _k i0301 3 Apr 2013 �, 9 Jayson Cunningham Bike Stop 2708 Southwest Parkway Wichita balls. TX 7610 The Traffic `safety Commission of Wichita I'alls, IN. conducted the 3"' annual bicycle Rodeo on Saturday. April 1 � 14013. We are pleased to announce that 12-5 children fully participated in this year's event, which is slightly more than the number that participated last year. Children were fitted with safety helmets. signed pledges to wear their helmets when riding; their bicycles, had their bicycles inspected for road -worthiness. and were instructed on rules of the road and general bicycle safety, to include hand signals and the importance of watching out fior traffic. Before they were allowed to participate in the actual bicycle -riding; course to denionstrate their safety skills. Twenty additional safety helmets were distributed to children who were unable to participate in the actual riding portion of the course. bringing the total number of helmets distributed to 145. Parents. grandparents;, and the children raved about this year's event and -'were very appreciative that we were doing something so constructive within our conanaunity. This event would not have been possible without the support you, and/or }tour agency provided. On behalf ofthe entire Wichita balls "l"raffic Safety Commission. and the 145 children who directly benefited from your support, please accept our most sincere "thank you." We anticipate providing; this; service fear years to come kind hope: we can count on your continued support. Thank vert again for helping make the 1"' annual Bicycle Rodeo a huge success. Very R s;pcctf illy,.. Dennis"Marquardt Chair, Traffic: Safety Commission. Traffic Safety Commission 2 100 Sevrnour I lwv Wichita Falls, ]"`C 76301 23 Apr 2013 Mr ('hip Filer Executive Director. HHH P,O. Box 2096 Wichita Falls. TX 76307 ,rhe,rraffic Saf`etv Commission ot'Wichita Falls.TX, conducted the 3"' Annual Bicycle Rodeo on Saturday, April 13. 2013. We are pleased to announce that 125 children fully participated in this year's event, which is slightly more than the number that participated last year. Children were fitted with safety hs lmets. signed pledgI ;es to wear their lichriets when riding their bicycles. had their bicycles inspected for road -worthiness, and were instructed on rules of the road and general bicycle safety, to include hand signals and the importance of watching out for traflic, before they were allowed to participate in the actual bicycle -riding course to demonstrate their salctv skills. Tvventy additional safety helmets were distributed to children who were unable to participate in the actual riding portion of the course, bringing the total nurriber of 1)c distributed to 14;. Parents, grandparents, and the children raved about this year's event and were very, appreciative that we v-,,crc doing something so constructive within our community. This event Nvould not have been possible without the support you, and/or Your agency provided. On behalfol'the entire \Vichita Falls "Fraffic Safety Commission. and the 145 children who directly benefited from your support, please accept our most sincere "thank you." We anticipate providing this service for years to come and hope, we car) count on your continued support. hank you again for helping make the 3"' Annual Bicycle Rodeo a huge success Very Respectfully. Dennis Marquardt Chair, Traffic Safiety Commission Traffic Safety Commission 2100 Seymour l- Nvy- Wichita Falls, TX 76301 23 Apr 201 3) Wichita County Medical Alliance PO Box 1030 Wichita Falls. TX 7630() TheTraffic Safety Commission of Wichita :Falls, TX, conducted the: � Annual Bicycle rodeo on Saturday, April 13. 2013. We are pleased to announce that 125 children fully participated in this year s event, which is slightly more than the number that participated last year. Children were; fitted with safety helmets, signed pledges to wear their helmets when riding their bicycles, had their bicycles inspected for road -worthiness, and were instructed on rules of the road and general bicycle, safety.. to include: hand signals and the importance: of watching out for Irtf Vic; beforethey were allowed to participate in the actual bicycle -riding course to demonstrate their salety° skills. Twenty additional safety helmets were distributed to children who were unable to participate in the actual riding portion of the course, bringing; the: total number of helmets distributed to 145. Parents. grandparents, and the children raved about this year's event and were eery appreciation that we were doing something so constructive within our community. This event would not have been possible; without the support you, andffor your agency provided. On behalf of the entire Wichita Falls 'Traffic Safety Commission, and the 145 children who directly benefited from your support, please accept our most sincere "thank you.- We anticipate prov=iding this service for years to come and hope we can Count ora your continued support. Thank you again for helping make the 3rd ,'annual Bicycle rodeo a huge success. `cry Respectfully.. l ena-ais 9.�arclriardt iY _ C°hair. 1`raffic Safety Commission Traffic Safety Commission 2 100 Seymour Hwy Wichita Falls, TX 7630 1 23 Apr 2013 Dr David Greer 102 South Archer Street Henrietta. TX 76365 The Traffic Safety Commission of Wichita Falls, JX conducted the 3`1 Annual Bicycle Rodeo on Saturday, April 13. 2013. We are pleased to announce that 125 children fully participated in this year's event, tvbich is slightly "lore than the number that participated last year. Children .k,cie fitted - - f with safely helmets, signed pledges to wear their helmets when riding their bicycles, had their bicycles inspected for road -worthiness, and were instructed on rules of the road and general bicycle safety. to include hand signals and the importance of watching out for traffic, before they were allowed to participate in the actual bicycle -riding course to demonstrate their safety skills. Tkventy additional safety helmets were distributed to children who were unable to participate in the actual riding portion of the course, bringing the total number of helmets -ere distributed to 14-5. Parents. grandparents, and the children raved about this year's event and w, very appreciative that we were doing, something so constructive within our Community. This event would not have been possible without the support you, and"10T your agency provided. On behalf of the entire Wichita FallsTraffic Safety Commission. and the 145 children who directly benefited from your support, please accept our most sincere "thank you.* We anticipate providing this service for years to come and hope we can count on your continued support. 'Thank you again for helping make the 3" Annual Bicycle Rodeo a huge success. Very Respectfully, Dennis Marquardt Chair. Traffic Safety Commission 'Traffic Safety Commission 2100 Seymour Ff wy Wichita Falls, TX 76301 23 Apr 2013 Texas Medical Association Foundation Attn: J'ammv Wishard 401 W. 15"' Street Austin., TX 78701 The Traffic Safety Commission of Wichita Falls, TX, conducted the _3 )rd Annual Bicycle Ikodeo on Saturday, April 1.3, 2013. We are pleased to announce that 125 children fully participated in this year's event, which is slightly more than the number that participated last year, Children were fitted with safety helmets, signed pledges to wear their helmets when riding their bicycles, had their bicycles inspected or road -worthiness, and were instructed on rules of the road and general bicycle safety, to include hand signals and the importance of watching out for traffic, before they were allowed to participate in. the actual bicycle -riding course to demonstrate their safety skills. Twenty additional safety helmets were distributed to children who were unable to participate in the actual riding portion of the course. bringing the total number ot'helmets distributed to 145. Parent,,;, grandparents, and the children raved about this year's event and were very appreciative that we were doing something so constructive within our community. This event would not have been possible without the support you, anWor your agency provided. Oil behalf of the entire Wichita Falls Traffic Safety Commission, and the 145 children who directly benefited from your support, please accept our most sincere "thank You." We anticipate providing this service for years to come and hope we can count on your continued support, Thank you again tbr helping make the 3`d Annual Bicycle Rodeo a huge success Very Respectfully, Dennis Marquardt Chair. Traffic Safety CIOMMISS1011