Traffic has increased on Schertz Parkway and the proximity of Samuel Clemens High School creates significant pedestrian school traffic at the Pecan/Schertz Parkway intersection.  This combination has created inefficiencies in the intersection operation and makes crossing Schertz Parkway more difficult and less safe for pedestrians.  This intersection has been analyzed in the past and it was determined that the conditions at the intersection didn’t quite meet the traffic signal warrants as identified in the Texas Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD).  Additional signage was previously added to the intersection to draw attention to the pedestrian crossing and to try to improve crossing safety as the intersection didn’t meet the signal warrants.

Staff has continued to monitor the intersection and has re-analyzed the intersection to see if the signal warrants have been met.  The most recent warrant analysis of the intersection does show that the intersection does meet the Pedestrian Traffic Signal Warrant.  The analysis was presented to the Transportation Safety Advisory Commission (TSAC) during their regular meeting February 5, 2026, and the vote recommending Council approval of the project was unanimous.

The goal of Resolution 26-R-033 is to approve and authorize the City Manager to execute a Task Order with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc., for professional services for the Pecan/Schertz Parkway Intersection Signalization project.

Signalizing the Pecan/Schertz Parkway intersection will allow pedestrians to cross more safely, particularly school pedestrians.  Additionally, operational efficiency of the intersection will improve, particularly during peak school traffic times.  This signal supports the Strategic Objectives of safeguarding public safety and developing transporation infrastructure.

Staff recommends approval of the Task Order for Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. for $86,555.70 and a not to exceed amount of $100,000 for the engineering services related to the signalization of the Pecan/Schertz Parkway intersection.

Funding for the Task Order is available for the Outsourced Street Maintenance line item in the Public Works Budget.  A total of $350,000 has been allocated from this budget line item to fund the design and construction of the traffic signal at the intersection.

Approve Resolution 26-R-033.