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Receive a presentation from Traffic Engineering Consultants, Inc. (TEC) regarding traffic signal operations on Gore Boulevard from 2nd Street to Lawrie Tatum Road (KCA Veterans Drive) and provide direction as deemed appropriate.
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INITIATOR: Public Works Director, Larry Wolcott, P.E.
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Public Works Director, Larry Wolcott, P.E.
BACKGROUND: At the February 14, 2023 and March 28, 2023 meetings, Council discussed traffic signal operations on Gore Boulevard from 2nd Street to Lawrie Tatum Road (KCA Veterans Drive) including discussion on the continued need for the traffic signal at the intersection of East Gore Boulevard and Lawrie Tatum Road (KCA Veterans Road) and the Comanche Casino/Best Western/Montego Bay Apartments driveway entrance. Steve Hofener, P.E., PTOE has completed a traffic study that includes recommendations to improve traffic flow on Gore Boulevard in this area.
EXHIBIT: TEC Gore Boulevard Presentation, April 2023 Gore Corridor Evaluation Study on file in the City Clerk’s Office
KEY ISSUES: Does Council desire to implement short-term or long-term recommendations from the TEC Corridor Evaluation Study?
FUNDING SOURCE: Electronic Maintenance Division Repair & Maintenance Account 100550451020 - projected $127,000 in preliminary FY24
STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Receive a presentation from Traffic Engineering Consultants, Inc. (TEC) regarding traffic signal operations on Gore Boulevard from 2nd Street to Lawrie Tatum Road (KCA Veterans Drive) and provide direction as deemed appropriate.