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Consider a memorandum/resolution authorizing the procurement of signs and traffic control devices for use in the Traffic Calming Program with Centerline Supply Inc., in the amount of $105,223.80.
Summary
DATE: October 17, 2023
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Edwin Revell, Executive Director of Development Services
SUBJECT: Procurement of Signs and Traffic Control Devices for Use in the Traffic Calming Program
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
Included in the approved ARPA project funding, ARPA 37 was created towards Speed Mitigation efforts. Starting in 2022, Public Works and Engineering performed twenty-two speed studies in locations recommended by the City Council. On November 29, 2022, staff presented the results of the speed studies and discussed the proposed Traffic Calming Program. On December 21,2022, the City of Killeen Neighborhood Traffic Management Program was published.
Starting in January of 2023, the city has received twenty-three (23) requests for speed studies. The City has completed nineteen (19) of the requests and found that five (5) locations needed attention. In review of those locations, additional signage that include additional speed limit signs, speed limits signs with radar notifications and flashing stop signs have been determined to be appropriate recommendations at this time. In addition, there are three locations of pedestrian crosswalks that are recommended to have flashing beacons and push buttons installed to provide additional safety measures.
The locations that these proposed Traffic Control Devices are as follows:
Location
Proposed Device
Rosewood Drive
Flashing Speed Limit Signs, Rapid Flashing Beacons
Roy Reynolds Road
Speed Limit Signs with Radar
Westcliff Road
Speed Limit Signs with Radar
Robinette Road
Flashing Speed Limit Signs
Edgefield Street
Rapid Flashing Beacons
Other Locations to be Determined
Flashing Stop Signs
This purchase also includes four (4) speed testing equipment that allows for ce...
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