TSAC PP June 2025TRANSPORTATION SAFETY ADVISORY
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Regular Meeting
June 5, 2025 -5:30 PM
Council Chambers
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ITEM 1 – MINUTES
Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of
the minutes of the April 3, 2025, TSAC Meeting.
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ITEM 2 – TRAFFIC STUDY UPDATES-
CROSSWALK ENHANCEMENT
a. BELMONT CROSSING near Hourless Oaks
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•Pedestrian counts taken in March
•One accident – not pedestrian related
•Crosswalk has high score on prioritization worksheet
ITEM 2 – TRAFFIC STUDY UPDATES-
CROSSWALK ENHANCEMENT
a. BELMONT CROSSING near Hourless Oaks
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•Evaluation leads to recommendation of high visibility markings
and warning signs.
•Same treatment recommended for crosswalk on Triple Crown.
ITEM 2 – TRAFFIC STUDY UPDATES-
CROSSWALK ENHANCEMENT
b. CRUSADER BEND AND NOBLE WAY
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•Pedestrian counts and observations
were done in Early April.
•85th percentile speeds 20 -22 mph
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ITEM 2 – TRAFFIC STUDY UPDATES-
CROSSWALK ENHANCEMENT
b. CRUSADER BEND AND NOBLE WAY
Observations:
•Vehicle parked northbound on
Crusader bend too close to crosswalk
impairs visibility of crossers
•Children and adults displayed high
level of awareness of surroundings
Further consideration is underway.
ITEM 3 – NEW CITIZEN-REQUESTED ITEMS
a. ANGORA TRAIL PARKING-CURB PAINTING
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ITEM 3 – NEW CITIZEN-REQUESTED ITEMS
a. ANGORA TRAIL PARKING-CURB PAINTING
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"No Parking" and Fire Lane markings have been painted on the curbs by the HOA.
As of 5/13, the mailbox has
been moved.
Vehicles do not line up on Angora Trail until 10
minutes before school is released. In this time frame
3 vehicles were parked on Angora Trail, one of which
parked in the "Fire Lane".
ITEM 3 – NEW CITIZEN-REQUESTED ITEMS
a. ANGORA TRAIL PARKING -CURB PAINTING
In Texas a vehicle operator cannot park in front of a
driveway, or within 20' of a crosswalk at an intersection,
within 30' approaching a flashing signal, stop sign, yield sign,
or traffic control signal. (Texas Transportation Code
545.302).
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ITEM 4 – TxDOT ROAD UPDATES
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Please welcome:
Dale Picha- Director of Transportation Operations
for TxDOT
ITEM 4 – TxDOT ROAD UPDATES
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Crossing Islands such as at
FM 3009 at Green Valley Rd/
Woodland Oaks/Savannah:
Would these or similar
crossing islands be
considered dangerous for
pedestrians in wheelchairs
or with strollers/small
children?
ITEM 4 – TxDOT ROAD UPDATES
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FM 3009 at Green Valley Rd- Crossing
Islands:
No, not dangerous. Quite the
opposite. The curbed traffic islands
have many benefits….they separate
and channelize the turning
movements, provide an area for us
to install ped poles/push buttons,
provide a safe refuge for
pedestrians, shorten the distance
of the timed crosswalk, and provide
better visibility for pedestrians.
ITEM 4 – TxDOT ROAD UPDATES
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FM 3009 between
Woodlands Oaks/Green
Valley Rd- Embankment:
Concern that the
embankment that is present
is not covered sufficiently
enough by the barrier that is
currently there. Is there a
need for a longer barrier?
What are the criteria for the
placement of these
barriers?
ITEM 4 – TxDOT ROAD UPDATES
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FM 3009 between Woodlands Oaks/Green Valley Rd - Embankment:
The picture you sent is of the pedestrian rail. That rail is not a vehicle
barrier. Pedestrian rail is required in some cases where there is a vertical
drop-off adjacent to the sidewalk, but I do not know the ADA / Texas
Accessibility Standard rules well enough to know if this location meets
ADA/TAS. I assume it does, because all of our projects, when built, have to
be reviewed by a Registered Accessibility Specialist inspector. However, I
will ask our experts for their opinion on this location.
ITEM 4 – TxDOT ROAD UPDATES
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FM 78 SHOULDER TRAFFIC AT SCHERTZ PARKWAY:
When a train is crossing, a queue of vehicles tends to line up on the shoulder of FM
78,however there are pavement marking and signage stating, “Do Not Drive on Shoulder”.
This happens to be the only intersection that appears this way. Can you provide us with
any history if this intersection regarding why it is striped, and others are not? Is it possible
to turn this shoulder into a right turn lane?
ITEM 4 – TxDOT ROAD UPDATES
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FM 78 SHOULDER TRAFFIC AT SCHERTZ PARKWAY:
The city originally installed this sign several years ago. Not sure about who did the
diagonal pavement markings on the shoulder, it was probably the City after they installed
the sign. I recall someone in the city wanting this regulation. Driving and/or passing on
the right shoulder is not illegal, unless there is a sign prohibiting it, so I do not really see a
need to stripe it as a turn lane (plus, it technically is not wide enough to call it a turn
lane). If you want the sign removed, we can do that, as it is mounted now on the same
post as a TxDOT sign.
ITEM 5 – STAFF UPDATES
a. CROSSWALK/PEDESTRIAN LIGHT ON BORGFELD
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Scope and Fee has been
received, and this project
has been added to the list
of projects that need to be
funded.
ITEM 5 – STAFF UPDATES
b. RHINE VALLEY – ALSATIAN WAY TRAFFIC CALMING
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ITEM 5 – STAFF UPDATES
b. RHINE VALLEY – ALSATIAN TRAFFIC CALMING OPTIONS
(Kruth Point & Bening Valley at Alsatian)
Public works will check measurements and install.
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ITEM 5 – STAFF UPDATES
c. CIRCLE OAK AT FM 3009 TRAFFIC LIGHT CONCERNS
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Traffic Light at FM 3009 and Circle
Oak was having a timing issue. It
was short cycling. Staff contacted
TxDOT for maintenance.
RESOLVED:
TxDOT stated it was a detection
issue from the Circle Oaks
approach, it was corrected, and the
signal is working properly. City staff
verified.
ITEM 5 – STAFF UPDATES
d. IH 35 ACCESS RD - FAIRLAWN SCHOOL TRAFFIC CONCERNS
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Public Works Staff will be
refreshing the painting and
adding additional signage.
ITEM 5 – STAFF UPDATES
e. LOWER SEGUIN ROAD & CANOPY BEND –
SPEED/SIGHT DISTANCE CONCERNS
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Public Works will be installing
additional and enhanced
signage in both directions on
Lower Seguin Rd.
Council authorized grant
application for funding of
Lower Seguin improvement
project. Project currently in
final design to be bid within
months.
ITEM 5 – STAFF UPDATES
f. COLONY AT PECAN – SIGHT DISTANCE CONCERNS
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ITEM 5 – STAFF UPDATES
f. COLONY AT PECAN – SIGHT DISTANCE CONCERNS
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Measured approx. 15 ft from the curb
Left Visibility: 98 ft
Right Visibility: 137 ft
Measured closer to curb (still
comfortable)
Left Visibility: 110 ft
Right Visibility: 180 ft
20 mph Stopping Sight Distance
90 ft – 108 ft (depending on
conditions)
Visibility at intersection is not ideal,
but not inherently unsafe so as to
present a danger of collision
ITEM 5 – STAFF UPDATES
g. FOREST RIDGE MANHOLE/STREET CONCERNS
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•Complaint received about a manhole lifting in the Forest Ridge Subdivision.
•Public Works investigated and found no issues with the manhole – the issue is a road
failure.
•Forest Ridge is a private subdivision and the streets are the HOA's responsibility.
ITEM 6 – TSAC-RELATED SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET REQUESTS
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ITEM 6 – FUTURE AGENDA ITEM REQUESTS FROM
COMMISSIONERS
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ITEM 7 – ADJOURNMENT
Next Meeting August 7, 2025
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