Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on an Ordinance Removing the Reduced Speed School Zone and Designated Crosswalk Location at the Intersection of Silverado Trail and McKinney Ranch Parkway and Establishing a Crosswalk for Scoggins Middle School at the Intersection of Stacy Road and Haystack Drive
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
(2B. Continuously Provide a High Level of Customer Service to our Citizens)
MEETING DATE: July 18, 2023
DEPARTMENT: Development Services / Engineering
CONTACT: Robyn Root, P.E., P.T.O.E., Traffic Engineer
Thuan Huynh, P.E., Transportation Engineering Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION: Approval of the Ordinance.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• This Ordinance will:
o Remove the reduced speed school zone on McKinney Ranch Parkway at Silverado Trail, and the associated designated crosswalk location for Elliot Elementary School, as established in the Code of Ordinances.
o Establish a crosswalk along Stacy Road at Haystack Drive for Scoggins Middle School.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• In February 2018, a reduced speed school zone with designated crosswalk was created at the intersection of McKinney Ranch Parkway and Silverado Trail for Elliot Elementary School students that reside in the apartment complexes, east of McKinney Ranch Parkway.
• In 2023, a new traffic signal was installed at the intersection of McKinney Ranch Parkway and Silverado Trail. As such, Frisco ISD will be removing the crossing guard at this intersection.
• Thus, City Staff and Frisco ISD recommend removal of the designated crosswalk at the intersection as well as the associated reduced speed school zone on McKinney Ranch Parkway at Silverado Trail.
• The middle school-aged student pedestrians that reside in the Stacy Crossing development must cross Stacy Road at Haystack Drive to attend Scoggins Middle School.
• The crosswalk shown on the attached exhibit is the location where the adult crossing guard will be positioned in accordance with our crossing guard criteria.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• Funds to modify the reduced speed school units and other traffic control devices to the school zone modifications for Elliot Elementary School are available in the operating budget of the Engineering Department.
• Funds to install the related signage and crosswalk for Scoggins Middle School are available in the operating budget of the Engineering Department.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION: N/A