Title
Consider/Discuss Glen Oaks Drive and Ridge Road Intersection Traffic Control
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
(2.1: Balance available resources to accommodate the growth and maintenance needs of the city.)
MEETING DATE: March 17, 2026
DEPARTMENT: Development Services / Engineering
CONTACT: Gary Graham, PE, PTOE, Director of Engineering
Pam Alummoottil, PE, PTOE Traffic Engineer
Thuan Huynh, PE, Transportation Engineering Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Provide direction on the upcoming intersection design for Glen Oaks Drive and Ridge Road
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The Engineering Department has monitored and analyzed Glen Oaks Drive and Ridge Road intersection since 2016. Staff recommends the traffic control type be upgraded to a roundabout or traffic signal to better serve existing and future traffic volumes.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
• In 2019, the Engineering Department contracted with Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. to identify feasible locations for roundabout intersections citywide. The study identified the intersection of Glen Oaks Drive and Ridge Road as roundabout candidate.
• In 2020, an Intersection Control Evaluation (ICE) for the Glen Oaks Drive and Ridge Road intersection was completed by Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. The analysis compared various scenarios including maintaining the intersection as an all-way stop-controlled, retrofitting into a roundabout, or installing a traffic signal. Based on all the factors analyzed, the report determined that a retrofit of this intersection into a multilane roundabout provides the best long-term solution, improves intersection safety, and provides adequate level of service for projected traffic volumes.
• In 2022, the Engineering Department made the recommendation to Council to contract Teague Nall & Perkins, Inc. to design a multilane roundabout and it was not approved due to community concerns.
• Since 2022, the Engineering Department has met with stakeholders, installed flashing stop signs as an interim solution, developed roundabout educational material, constructed various multilane roundabouts, and conducted an updated traffic signal warrant analysis.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
• N/A
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
• N/A