1987MINUTES
TRAFFIC COMMISSION
TUESDAY, MAY 5, 1987
5:15 P.M.
COUNCIL ROOM - CITY HALL
PARIS, TEXAS
The Traffic Commission met in regular session Tuesday, May 5,
1987, with the following members present:
1.
Frank Sherman
5.
Richard Fuller
2.
Charles Thompson
6.
Judy Lutz
3.
Paul Wood
7.
Lynn Hitt
4.
Zephania Gibson
8.
Gerald Byas
The city staff was represented by Assistant Chief of Police
James Barnett.
The meeting was called to order at 5:20 P.M. by Co- Chairman
Paul Wood.
The Minutes of the April 7, 1987 meeting were approved as sub-
mitted.
A request for a Four Way Stop Sign at South-Church Street and
Sherman Street was considered.
Douglas Wehrman of 414 Church Street had made the request to the
City Manager's Office with reports of accidents and near accidents
at the intersection being the reason.
After learning that no accidents were reported to the Police Dep-
artment during the past 12 months at this location, and a survey
conducted by the Traffic Control Office showed the traffic volume
does not meet the warrants for a Four Way Stop Sign Gerald Byas
made a motion to deny the request. Paul Wood seconded the motion
and it carried 7 Ayes to 0 Nays with Judy Lutz not present for the
vote. (Copy of warrants and study attached)
Chairman Thompson and Judy Lutz came in late.
Respectfully Submi ed,
ames Barnett _
Assistant Chief of Police
Vim- •Y
Adjourned 5:26 P.M.
MULTIWAY STOP SIGNS
The `ilultiwav Stop" instal latlotn, is useful as a safety measure at
Scnmt2 location ?;. It shor.iici rrdirnari.Iy used :-,:niy .ehe. -e t•,he
`OIUMEI Of traffic On the inter=E:cti:':; co6dis Is 3i }p O:'•r:r i.F31y
eQ,aI . A. traf-fic contro - _ igra 1 is r-,:)<? s,a : 1 .. z:: tort' f V: sri
intersection with a heavy voluiiie of -.'affic.
?'1'�• of the Oi tC?r•J1nC) �`:�nc!i tioos ma' :irt ant`, a ''1:.1isiw v DP
.:`ista: 1 at ioin (ser_ 25 -4 ? .
Where 'tY ":17f 1c signals; are W.3rrai�i� and 1rger.tiy i!=E deCj, the
inuitlwav stop is an interim meas.ure that can be iilSi:al Ied
quickly to control traffic whi lr- arrangements are being
made for the signal installation.
An accident problem, as indic l.ed ry five or more reported
accidents of a type susceptible of correction by a mul t iway
stop installation in a 12 -month period. Such accidents
include right- and left-turn call isioins as Wei I a•a
right -any le coIIislons.
3. Minimum traffic volumes:
(a) The total vehicular volume entering the intersection
from all approaches must average at least 500 vehicles
per hour for any 8 hours of an average day, and
(b? The combined vehicular and pedestrian volume from the
minor street or highway must average at least cc ^00 units
per hour for the same 8 hours, with an average delay
to minor street vehicular traf-ic of at least 30 seconds
per vehicle during the maximum hour, but
(=) When the 85- percentile approach speed of* the major
street traffic exceeds 40 rii ies per hour =, the minimum
vtii;cui.ar volume warrant is 70 percent of the above
,-qqu i rements .
The ab..:ve warrants may be used in. dct_r:-nining the of
.a multi -Jay stop based on' minimum tr-a'fic volurres.
"Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices" -State Department
of Highways and Public Transportation
North
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MINUTES
TRAFFIC COMMISSION
TUESDAY JUNE 2,1987
5 -:15 P.M.
COUNCIL ROOM - CITY HALL
PARIS,TEXAS
The Traffic Commission met in regular session Tuesday, June 2,1987, with the
following members present:
,1. Charles Thompson 4. Lynn Hitt
2. Judy Lutz 5. Zephaniah Gibson
3. Paul Wood 6. Gerald Byas
The City Staff was represented by Asst. Chief of Police, James Barnett.
The minutes of the May 5,1987 meeting were approved as submitted.
A request to place Stop Signs at the following locations:
1. 17th Street N.E. and Belmont
Stopping East and West bound traffic on Belmont at 17th.
2. 10th Street N.E. and Cherry
Stopping East and West bound traffic on Cherry at 10th.
3. 6th Street S.W. and Sherman
Stopping North bound traffic on 6th at Sherman.
4. 6th Street S.W. and Washington
Stopping North and South bound traffic on 6th at Washington.
After discussion, Gerald Byas made a motion to place the Stop Signs as
requested. Paul Wood seconded and the motion carried 5 ayes and 0 nays
with Judy Lutz not present for the vote.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 5:36 P.M.
i
James Barnett
Asst. Chief of Police
MINUTES
TRAFFIC COII14ISSION
TUESDAY,JULY 7;1987
5:15 P.M.
COUNCIL ROOM - CITY HALL
PARIS,TEXAS
The Traffic Commission met in regular session Tuesday, July 7,1987, with the
following members present:
1. Frank Sherman 4. Gerald Byas
2. Charles Thompson 5. Wayne Fletcher
3. Judy Lutz
The City staff was represented by Assistant Chief of Police James Barnett.
The meeting was called to order at 5:20.P.M. by Chairman Thompson.
The minutes of the June 2,1987 meeting were approved as submitted.
A request for Speed Zone changes on Bonham and Lamar Streets was considered.
After learning the State Department of Highways and Public Transportation had
recommended the Speed Zones as set out on the attached sample ordinance,
Gerald Byas made a motion to establish the recommended speed zones.
Frank Sherman seconded the motion.
It carried 5 ayes to 0 nays.
There being no further business the meeting adjourned at 5:30 P.M.
W '4�
James Barnett
Assistant Chief of Police
att.
MINUTES
TRAFFIC COMMISSION
TUESDAY,AUGUST 5,1987
5:15 P.M.
COUNCIL ROOM - CITY HALL
PARIS,TEXAS
The Traffic Commission met in regular session Tuesday,August 5,1986, with
the following members present:
1. Judy Lutz 4. Gerald Byas
2. Frank Sherman 5. Charles Thompson
3. Lynn Hitt 6. Paul Wood
The City staff was represented by Assistant Police Chief James Barnett.
The meeting was called to order at 5 :15 P.M. by Chairman Thompson.
The minutes of the June 3,1986 meeting.were approved as submitted.
First a request for a Stop Sign on 1st N.E., stopping Southbound traffic
at East Provine.
After learning there is already a Stop Sign on 1st stopping Northbound
traffic at Provine, Gerald Byas made a motion to recommend the install-
ation as requested. Frank Sherman seconded and the motion carried 5 ayes
to 0 nays.
A request for a "No Parking Zone" in the 400 block of 4th S.W..
After discussion Gerald Byas made a motion for a "No Parking Zone"
on the West side of the 400 block of 4th S.W., starting at the North
curb line of West Sherman Street, and going North 400 feet to the *back
of the Department of Human Services property. Paul Wood-seconded the
motion and it carried 5 ayes to 0 nays.
Lynn Hitt arrived.
A discussion of a plan for safety lighting at Lamar Avenue and Loop 286
was held. The Commission members liked the idea and asked that
lighting be requested at all the overpasses on the Loop.
A letter was read explaining the. State Department of Highways and Public
Transportation's policy regarding angle parking.
The meeting adjourn at 5:45 P.M.
oe
ames Barnett
Assistant Chief of Police
MINUTES
TRAFFIC COMMISSION
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 1987
5:15 P.M.
COUNCIL ROOM - CITY HALL
PARIS, TEXAS
The Traffic Commission met in mgular session Tuesday, November 3, 1987
with the following members present:
1. Frank Sherman
2. Charles Thompson
3. Paul Wood
4. Richard Fuller
5. Judy Lutz
6. Gerarld Byas
The City Staff was represented by Assistant Chief of Police James
Barnett.
The minutes of the July 7, 1987 meeting were accepted as submitted.
The first item of business was the consideration of a request for
a Two Hour Parking Zone on the North side of Clarksville Street
beginning 171 feet East of the East curb line of 3rd Street S.E.,
then East 107 feet to the end of the zone.
After disussion Gerald Byas made a motion to recommend the parking
as requested. Judy Lutz seconded the motion and it carried 5 ayes
to 0 nays. (Richard Fuller was not there yet.)
Next, Pat Bassano appeared representing the Paris News requesting
two loading zones in the 100 Block of Lamar Avenue on the South
side in front of the news building.
After discussion this item was tabled pending more information as
to the agreement with the State concerning parking spaces in a mov-
ing Traffic lane.
A request for Right Turn Only Lanes at the following locations was
considered next:
a. In the 10 block of Lamar Avenue, the North Westbound lane
at North Main Street.
b. In the 10 Block of Pine Bluff Street, the North Westboud
lane at North Main Street.
c. In the 300 Block of North Main Street, the West Southbound
lane at Graham Street.
James Barnett recommended the lanes be designated as requested by
The State Department of Highways and Public Transportation. Paul
Wood made a motion to combine the three requests and that they all
be approved. Gerald Byas seconded the motion and it carried 6 ayes
to 0 nays. (Fuller was now present.)
The next item considered was a request for Left Turn Only Lanes at
the following locations:
a. Inside lane all around the downtown Plaza.
Traffic Commission- Minutes -Nov. 3, 1987 -Page 2
b. In the 10 Block of Graham Street, the North Eastbound
lane at North Main Street.
c. In the 600 Block of Bonham Street, the South Westbound
lane at 7th S.W. Street.
d. In the 400 Block of 1st S.W. Street, the East Southbound
lane at West Sherman Street.
Gerald Byas made a motion that all the requested Left Turns be com-
bined and approved as requested. Richard Fuller seconded the motion
and it carried 6 ayes to 0 nays.
The last item of business was a request by Gay Whitsell, 2110 Col-
lege, Paris, Texas, that a Railroad Crossing light be installed in
the 1300 Block of 24th S.E. at the railroad tracks. A petition
with about 260 signatures was presented to show the amount of con-
cern and interest in this request.
Being of the opinion that the railroad would have to finance the
installation of this crossing signal, Judy Lutz made a motion to
recommend that The City of Paris join these citizens in their re-
quest for the signal, to the railroad. Frank Sherman seconded the
motion and it carried 6 ayes to 0 nays.
Thereb�ing no furthe business the meeting adjourned at 6:05 P.M.
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James Barnett
Assistant Chief of Police