Sep 17, 2020 Traffic Safety Commission on 2020-09-17 11:00 AM
September 17, 2020 Traffic Safety Commission 75854
Meeting Details
| Meeting Date: | September 17, 2020 |
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| Board: | Traffic Safety Commission |
| Video ID: | 75854 |
| Has Transcript: | Yes |
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| Has Agenda: | Yes |
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Meeting Summary: Traffic Safety Commission Date: September 17, 2020 Format: Virtual/Teleconference
Key Topics and Discussions - Approval of the July 20, 2020 meeting minutes. - Development of a municipal ordinance to regulate golf cart operation on city streets. Staff presented current Texas Transportation Code provisions, operational advantages, safety limitations, and potential regulatory requirements (e.g., speed limits, licensing, insurance, safety equipment). Commission members discussed geographic restrictions, emphasizing university campus streets and lower-speed corridors. - Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan update. Staff reported on a late-2019 consultant study identifying non-compliant sidewalks, curb ramps, and traffic signals. Estimated unfunded compliance costs total approximately $34 million. Discussion covered prioritization criteria (proximity to schools, high-traffic areas, street characteristics) and the feasibility of automatic pedestrian detection signals. - Staff updates on three initiatives: - Safe Routes to School: Two active sidewalk projects (Pecan Wilson/Pecan Creek and Jennings/Alexander) are in the design phase, with construction projected for 2021–2023. The city did not receive funding in the latest grant cycle. - Bike/Scooter Share: Veo withdrew from the Denton market due to program structure changes. The city will seek a new vendor and reevaluate program parameters. - Mobility Plan: Virtual community input meetings are ongoing. A final draft is expected in November 2020, with City Council adoption anticipated in early 2021.
Motions, Votes, and Outcomes - Motion to approve the July 20, 2020 minutes was made by Vice Chair Melissa Carr and seconded by Member Clay Thurmond. The motion passed via roll call vote.
Decisions Made - The Commission reached consensus to direct staff to proceed with drafting a golf cart ordinance, incorporating safety, licensing, insurance, and speed/geographic restrictions. - The ADA Transition Plan report and staff updates were received for informational purposes; no formal action or vote was taken on these items.
Action Items or Next Steps - Staff to draft proposed golf cart ordinance language and restrictions for future Commission review prior to submission to City Council. - Staff to develop a 5–10 year prioritization and implementation schedule for ADA compliance improvements, cross-reference with the Capital Improvement Program to avoid duplicate funding, and identify potential funding sources (bonds, TxDOT, NCTCOG). - Staff to coordinate with universities and stakeholders to solicit proposals for a new bike-share vendor, targeting program launch in early 2021. - Staff to continue virtual community meetings for the Mobility Plan, finalize the draft in November 2020, and prepare for City Council adoption in early 2021. - Meeting adjourned following completion of the agenda.
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