Traffic Safety Commission Minutes - 01/06/2016,MINUTES OF THE MEETING FOR
THE WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
OF
January 6, 2016
MEMBERS PRESENT:'' MEMBERS ABSENT:
Laney Oliver Bill Horton WFISD
Andy Kocher
T.J Herrell TX Dot
Charles Grady
Brad Altman
Mark Beauchamp
Stan Horton
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Leland Wright WFPD
Carrie Ann Taylor
EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT: EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT
Deandra Chenault - Councilor
Jeff Linville SAFB
GUESTS:
Brad Woolsey
Andy Kocher called the Jan 6, 2016 meeting of the Wichita Falls Traffic Safety
Commission to order at 1:30 p.m.
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The minutes were revised for Nov 2015 .
The financial report, for Jan 2016 was given. The balance is
$ 1,222:16.
Accident Statistics:
Dec 2015 crashes: 254 Injuries: 47 Fatalities: 7 YTD
City Traffic Report
Mark Beauchamp advised the projects are basically the same as last month:
1. Bicycle friendly community project is still in the works.
2. Sheppard`Access'Rd. lighting project Phase 3 .
3. T.A.P. Transportation Alternative Plan. Two grant applications have been
approved.
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4. Circle trail completion agreement with Burlington Northern RR has not been
reached at this time. Negotiations are still underway.
5. New pathway'signage is being installed at city buildings and attractions in the
city.
6. Evaluating downtown streets — some of the one way streets may be changed
into two way.streets.
7. Iowa Park Rd' ,& North Beverly Dr. Reconstruction. Signals and Railroad
crossing:update. City I TX DOT
8. Flashing Amber Protective Permissive Turn signal will expand in the coming
year.
State Traffic Report
T.J. Harrell advised:
1. Update on joint project with the city on Southwest Parkway and McNeil.
2. Double left turn lane joint project with the city on Kell Blvd. Complete.
3. Huntington Rd Bridge reconstruction on US 287. Near completion.
4. FM 171 from FM 890 being widened.
5. 1 -44 repair. Complete.
6. FM 2650 Sisk Rd. — widen and add shoulders starting soon.
7. FM 369 and Hughes Project to start soon.
8. Sinclare Rd and FM240. Bridge replacement.
Committee Reports:'` "`'
None
Unfinished Business:' ` ; g
1. 03 -14: `Three Foot Traffic Ordinance - this would make drivers of motor
vehicles`give,a`bcycle /pedestrian a safe clearance when passing. This is a widely
adopted practice'for` other cities. Discussion to revisit this with the City
Attorney. ;
2. 01 -15: Safety Pa rol Skate Party. In planning stage.
3. 02 -15 tk Help ng raise funds for electronic computer equipment for
Bike
", afe /'Walk Safe School Program.
New Business:
1. Traffic Safety Patrol Party at The Plex. A party will be planned near end of
school year.,:, `� K