(7)(b)
CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG
- Meeting Date:
- 04/16/2025
- Title:
- Resolution No. 2025-036 approving a contract with Traff Data & Associates, Inc. for professional engineering services for traffic signal projects
- Submitted For:
- Kim Golden
- Submitted By:
- Curt Kelly, Transportation and Planning
- Department:
- Transportation and Planning
Information
ACTION REQUEST
Consider and take action on Resolution No. 2025-036 approving a contract with Traff Data & Associates, Inc. for professional engineering services for traffic signal projects at two intersections: (1) New signal to replace four-way stop at 9th Ave N and Sixth Street N, (2) New signal to replace flashing beacon at Loop 197 (25th Ave N) and 9th Street N.
BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)
Comprehensive traffic analysis has been conducted at the intersections of 9th Avenue with 6th Street, as well as Loop 197 (also known as 25th Avenue N) at 9th Street. These studies indicate that the installation of traffic signals at these locations is warranted based upon traffic counts and observed traffic patterns and safety considerations.
Traff Data & Associates, Inc. (TDAI), as consultant for the City of Texas City, conducted an in-depth field investigation at these critical intersections. This investigation will include traffic counts and traffic analysis and field observations.
The professional engineering services will include traffic signal design, signal timing, and construction management services for the two projects. The designs will improve traffic flow and safety and adhere to the design standards of the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) and applicable TxDOT standards.
Funds for the design services were included in the approved FY 2024-2025 budget. Funding for construction of the intersection signals will be proposed in the FY 2025-2026 budget. Survey and design for the traffic signal projects will begin at once upon approval and execution of the contract for design services.
Funds for the design services were included in the approved FY 2024-2025 budget. Funding for construction of the intersection signals will be proposed in the FY 2025-2026 budget. Survey and design for the traffic signal projects will begin at once upon approval and execution of the contract for design services.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommend approval to proceed with a contract for professional services with Traff Data & Associates, Inc. for traffic signal projects at two intersections: (1) New signal to replace four-way stop at 9th Ave N and Sixth Street N, (2) New signal to replace flashing beacon at Loop 197 (25th Ave N) and 9th Street N.