HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2006-R0348 - Resolution Regarding The Installation Changes For Stop Signs - 07_10_2006Resolution No. 2006-R0348
July10, 2006
Item No. 5.18
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lubbock deems it to be in the best interest of
the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Lubbock to establish a policy
implementing a procedure for the installation of change of stop signs, NOW THEREFORE:
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
THAT the following policy implementing a procedure for the installation or change of
stop signs is hereby adopted by the City Council of the City of Lubbock:
PROCEDURE FOR INSTALLATION OR CHANGE OF STOP SIGNS
1. Staff can install citizen requested signs when an intersection meets Manual of Uniform
Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) warrants or City Policy (see
http://traffic.ci.lubbock.tx.us/traffic—Signs.htm)
2. At the Mayor's or an individual Councilmember's request, staff can install signs if an
intersection meets 75% of MUTCD warrants or policy.
3. The Citizens Traffic Commission (CTC) can recommend installation of stop signs in an
intersection that meets 75% or more of the MUTCD warrants without additional cause;
below that amount the CTC must find a traffic safety reason to warrant approval.
4. If an intersection meets less than 75% of the warrants, then it must be recommended first
by the Citizens Traffic Commission (CTC). Staff will notify the requestor that the
requested location does not meet 75% criteria and confirm if they want the request to go
to the Citizens Traffic Commission. If requested to go to the CTC, staff will send out
notices to the immediately affected area (usually 2-3 blocks in all directions) advising of
a public meeting at the CTC for a requested traffic control change. Additionally, all
requestors and the councilmember for that District will receive notice of the public
meeting. Results of citizens' responses will be given to the CTC.
5. A disputed recommendation by the Citizen's Traffic Commission (CTC) may be taken to
the City Council by the City Staff under appropriate circumstances for final
determination.
6. Staff comments when an item goes to the Traffic Commission will be limited to:
• The fact that it does or does not meet warrants,
• Percent of warrants that the intersection does or does not meet,
• An aerial photo of the location,
• Copy of citizen comments received per 44 above,
• Questions by CTC, City Council, or the public.
7. Citizens and/or their representatives will be invited to speak for or against the proposed
signs at the CTC meeting.
Passed by the City Council this loth day of Ju1y 2006.
DAVID A. NtLLER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Reb ccd a Garza, City Secretary Cj
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
D. H/art, Jr., P.E., Traffic
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Don Vandiv , Attorney of Counsel
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June 19,2006