Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on a Resolution Adopting the East McKinney Mobility & Transportation Alignment Study
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
(5C: Continue to market and highlight McKinney as a unique destination for residents and visitors alike)
MEETING DATE: January 17, 2023
DEPARTMENT: Development Services / Engineering
CONTACT: Gary Graham, PE, PTOE, Director of Engineering
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Adoption of the Resolution
ITEM SUMMARY:
• This Resolution authorizes the adoption of the East McKinney Mobility & Transportation Alignment Study
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• On December 1, 2020, the city council authorized the Engineering Department to contract with Halff Associates, Inc. to provide consulting engineering services for the East McKinney Mobility & Transportation Alignment Study Project under CIP Project ST2107.
• The scope of this study seeks to identify long-term sustainable street and traffic improvements in East McKinney based on current and projected area redevelopment with an emphasis on minimizing impacts to existing neighborhoods and enhancing current and planned area improvements.
• The study developed multiple illustrative street network scenarios based on site investigations, meetings with various departments/stakeholders, mobility needs, and viable study area street network opportunities.
• Various levels of public involvement and feedback solicitation for the study occurred between March 2021 and March 2022 including two (2) community outreach meetings, a specific study (in-person and virtual) public meeting, and involvement at other neighborhood meetings.
• Based on public input received, technical evaluation, and traffic evaluation, the Engineering Department and Halff Associates, Inc. have developed a proposed street network plan to serve this area as it redevelops in the future.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A