Title
Update on East McKinney Streets and Traffic Study Project
Summary
COUNCIL GOAL: Operational Excellence
(2B: Balance available resources to accommodate the growth and maintenance needs of the city)
Enhance the Quality of Life in McKinney
(5E: Develop sustainable quality of life improvements within the City of McKinney)
MEETING DATE: May 17, 2022
DEPARTMENT: Development Services / Engineering
CONTACT: Nick Ataie, Engineering CIP Manager
Gary Graham, Director of Engineering
Kim Flom, Assistant City Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
• Receive presentation related to the East McKinney Mobility & Transportation Alignment Study (CIP Project ST2107).
• Discuss and provide concurrence on proposed East McKinney street network plan.
ITEM SUMMARY:
• The Engineering Department will present an informational update on the East McKinney Mobility & Transportation Alignment (“Streets and Traffic”) Study including goals, public feedback, technical evaluation, and finalized development of a street plan including proposed modifications to the City of McKinney Master Thoroughfare Plan (MTP).
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 which would require modifications to the City of McKinney Master Thoroughfare Plan (MTP) at a future date.
• The presentation included in this work session agenda will provide context on the study efforts to date including proposed street network recommendations.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
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BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
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