Traffic Safety Commission Minutes - 05/01/2013.r.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING FOR
THE WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
If
May 1, 2013
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mark Beauchamp
Dennis Marquardt
Charles Grady
Laney Oliver
Andy Kocher
Stan Horton
LT Joseph Puddu
Andy Kocher
EX -OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT:
Brian Meverden (SAFB)
GUESTS:
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Toby Catlin (Unexcused)
Darrell Choate (Unexcused)
Bill Horton (Excused)
Tim Hertel (Excused)
Carrie -Ann Taylor (Excused)
Phil Golden (Excused)
Raudel Gonzales (Excused)
EX -OFFICIO MEMBERS ABSENT
Annetta Pope- Councilor- At -Large
TSGT Rosa Sorta (SAFB)
Dennis Marquardt called the May 1, 2013 meeting of the Wichita Falls Traffic
Safety Commission to order at 1:30 p.m.
The minutes were approved for April 2013.
The financial report for May was presented by Stan Horton. Donations were
recorded in the amount of $150.00 from Star Bright Cleaners and $100.00 from Optimist
Club of Wichita Falls bringing the total to $871.50. (Note: No deductions have been made
for the Bike Rodeo expense to date)
Accident Statistics:
LT. Puddu of WFPD advised the total crashes for January were 210 of which 28
were injury accidents including 0 fatalities. There have been 3 fatalities for 2013.
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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. City worked with State to install new signal devices at Martin Luther King and
7`' St.
5. Downtown LED installation project will start soon.
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. School and classroom presentation and Bike Rodeos will also begin in May.
3. May 8th the City Mayor will officially proclaim Bike to School and Work Day.
4. Mark is going to check on Sport shirts with TSC Logo. These will be for members
to wear at events.
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Unfinished Business:
On June 4`h, 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.
2. The traffic Department was asked to do a study at Lake Wellington and Barnett
Rd
The study revealed that only six students walked to school and home for the day.
This did not meet requirements for added devices.
3. The Traffic Department will be posting a sign on the bike trail where a fatality
had happened recently. No signage is required but one will be placed for
awareness.
4. Helmet requirements were discussed. It was agreed that the city attorney be
invited to the next TCS meeting for advice on adopting ordnance relating to
helmets.
Items of Discussion:
There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned
at 2:30 P.M.
Respectfully submitted, �p�
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Chairman
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Stan Horton
Secretary/Treasurer
WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
FINANCIAL REPORT
March Balance $ 672.56
Donation $ 100.00
Total Expenditures For Year $ 198.94
Total $ 772.56
An audio recording of the above meeting in its entirety
will be kept on file for future reference.
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