AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Ordinance 2014-53, on the second of two readings, creating an all-way stop sign traffic control device at the intersection of Old Settlers Drive and Blanco Vista Boulevard under Section 82.066 of the San Marcos City Code and authorizing City Traffic Engineer to install all-way stop signs; amending the Traffic Register to reflect the all-way stop; and providing for an effective date.
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Meeting date: October 6, 2014 - 1st Reading
October 21, 2014 - 2nd Reading
Department: Public Services - Transportation
Funds Required: $4,000
Account Number: 100.176.53560
Funds Available: $62,689
Account Name: Traffic -Signs
CITY COUNCIL GOAL:
Big Picture Infrastructure
BACKGROUND:
Section 82.066(a) of the San Marcos Code lists the traffic control devices that must be approved by the City Council by ordinance. Section 82.066(b) lists the traffic control devices that shall be approved by the city traffic engineer.
The city traffic engineer conducted a study consistent with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices to determine whether an all-way stop intersection (also referred to as multi-way stop intersection) was warranted at this location. City staff collected traffic data in September 2014 after the start of the school year. Using this data, City staff completed an all-way stop-control warrant study and found that an all-way stop is not warranted. Studies show that unwarranted stop restrictions increase the likelihood of accidents, in particular rear-end collisions.
Nonetheless, residents are still requesting the installation of an all-way stop at the intersection of Old Settlers Dr. and Blanco Vista Blvd. Any traffic control device not approved by the traffic engineer pursuant to Section 82.066(b) may be approved by City Council by ordinance. If an all-way stop controlled intersection is approved by City Council, City staff recommends the installation of a red flashing beacon for b...
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