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Home My WebLink AboutIR 8163 INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No, R1 6-3 To the Mayor and Members of the City m �6� Y Y Council December 1, 1998 rax Subject: TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 1873 One of the areas in which the Transportation/Public Works Department wants to improve is the ability to respond quickly and professionally to requests for the installation of new traffic signals. There is also a need to increase maintenance of existing signals, which was reduced last year due to the heavy use of maintenance staff for new construction projects. The City Council's recent approval of four additional positions is critical to the traffic signal construction program. Historically, city construction crews have been able to install approximately 14 new/rebuild signalized intersections and 9-10 flashers per year. When the number of new traffic signal installations were low, our staff was able to design and install these signals, Over the past few years, the number of new signals and development related signal modifications has increased. The city's growth in the past few years has surpassed Transportation/Public Works Department's ability to design and install new traffic signals and school flashers; rebuild older signal installations; and provide adequate maintenance for existing equipment and loop detection systems. Traffic signal services currently provided include: • Design and installation of traffic signals (new and rebuilds) • Modifications to existing signals and/or control equipment • New and revised traffic signal timing • Design and installation of school flashers « Response to trouble calls « Preparation and maintenance of signal controllers « Repair of loop detectors « Preventative maintenance inspection program « Expansion of signal coordination systems « Operations of the City's Traffic Management Center « Coordination with the Opticom pre-emption system for the Fire Department A summary of the existing and anticipated signal work requirements is listed below: Program Backlog as of October, Anticipated FY Total Work Activities 1998 98-99 New Signal Installations 11 6 17 Rebuild Signals 11 9 20 Locations Signal Modifications 6 5 11 New School Flashers 7 20 27 Repair Loop 85* 100 185 Detectors *Does not include loop detectors out of service due to street construction ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH,TEXAS INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 8163 To the Mayor and Members of the City Council D�,c,--ribec 1, 1998 Page 2 of 2 X C) Subject: TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPLEMENTATION PLAN Im It is important that city personnel continue to provide certain signal services. These include responding to "trouble calls", shop repair of equipment and controllers, preventative maintenance programs, etc. We will continue to maintain construction staff so that we can quickly respond to special signal needs. Engineering firms and private contractors could provide other services currently performed by city personnel. These include the installation, or complete rebuild, of traffic signals and/or school flashers. The planned Traffic Signal Implementation Plan utilizes the private sector to supplement city staff. Traffic engineering consultants would be asked to design some of the new and rebuilt signal installations. Signal design packages could then be developed for bidding to private contractors. Inspection and oversight of the projects will remain with T/PW department personnel. With help from the private sector, city staff can spend more time on preventative maintenance, controller repairs, modifications, etc. In turn, an effective preventative maintenance program can reduce future operating budget expenditures, improve traffic operations and increase safety along our streets. 0 M11 Ten representatives from all three transportation divisions developed this plan. It can be implemented within the current operating budget with available additional CIP funds. All signal construction commitments to the public will be maintained under this program. Our goal is to provide a more efficient and consistent program of signal construction and maintenance. This plan should enable us to: 1) Install new traffic signals within 90 days of authorization; and 2) Install new flashers within 30 days of authorization The current backlog of traffic signal improvements and their scheduled dates of construction is attached, a Bob Terrell City Manager ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH,TEXAS Orr, SIGNAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS as of October 1, 1998 Location Type Council Completion District 8th & Pennsylvania modification 9 Bryant Irvin & Mira Vista modification 3 Jan 1999 Calhoun & 7th modification 9 Granbury & Hulen modification 3/6 Nov 1998 Hwy 80, Cimarron, & Las Vegas modification 3/7 Riverside & Western Center modification 4 Nov 1998 Bayberry & Western Center new 4 Aug 1999 Beach & Longstraw new 4 May 1999 Crowley & Risinger new 6 Aug 1999 FM 1187 & Rendon new 8 Aug 1999 Harris Parkway & Oakmont new 3 Aug 1999 Hemphill & Dickson new 9 Aug 1999 Hulen & Fire Station 26 new 6 May 1999 Hwy 170 & Independence NS new 2 Aug 1999 Hwy 170 & Independence SS new 2 Aug 1999 Oakmont & Oakmont Trail new 3 Aug 1999 Riverside & Springdale new 2/4 Jan 1999 Bernie Anderson, Camp Bowie, & Ridglea rebuild 3 Aug 1999 Berry & Riverside rebuild 8 May 1999 Berry & Vaughn rebuild 5/8 Feb 1999 means completion is dependent on other agencies or projects Location Type Council Completion District Bigham, Camp Bowie, & Clayton rebuild 3 Aug 1999 Camp Bowie & Hilldale rebuild 3 Aug 1999 Camp Bowie & Westridge rebuild 3 Aug 1999 Handley& Lancaster rebuild 5 Nov 1999 Hwy 183 (Southwest Blvd) & Overbill rebuild 3 Aug 1999 Hwy 287 & Berry rebuild 5 March 1999 Hwy 287 & Vaughn rebuild 5/8 April 1999 Richmond & Riverside rebuild 8 May 1999 Bishop & Ave N school flasher 5 Jan 1999 Bishop & Crenshaw school flasher 5 Jan 1999 Blue Haze& Mafia school flasher 7 Feb 1999 College& Morphy school flasher 9 March 1999 Deauville & Marklin school flasher 7 Dec 1998 Izisinger& Cove Meadow school flasher 6 Dec 1998 Tandy Burnett Dr - 3500 blk school flasher 7 Nov 1998 means completion is dependent on other agencies or projects