Staff of the City of Schertz was contacted by the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) regarding the establishment of no parking zones on FM 2252 in proximity to the railroad track crossing.  There is concern that vehicles parked near the approaches to the tracks are obstructing railroad signals in this location.  The traffic engineer for TxDOT recommended establishment of a no parking zone for 150 feet on each approach to the crossing. 

Establishment of the proposed no parking zones was presented to the Transportation Safety Advisory Commission (TSAC) during the regular meeting on February 6, 2020.  TSAC recommended approval to City Council of Ordinance 20-D-05.

The goal of establishing the no parking zones on FM 2252 at the railroad crossing approaches is to contribute to the safe operation of the railroad which in turn contributes to safe conditions in the community. 

The designation of the no parking zones will contribute to the safe operation of the railroad which benefits the community by maintaining transportation safety.

It is recommended that no parking zones be established on FM 2252 on the approaches to the railroad track crossing via Ordinance 20-D-05.

This ordinance has no direct fiscal impact.  Signs on a TxDOT right of way are installed and maintained by TxDOT.

Staff recommends Council approve Ordinance 20-D-05 on first reading to amend Article V, Section 86-149 Parking Prohibited, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Schertz, Texas, to include FM 2252 150 feet from the UPRR track crossing on each approach within the city limits.