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HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-News-City Publications-10/24/2013 GENERAL Colleyville Boulevard update Colleyville Boulevard has been on the region's transportation project list for more than a decade. When originally planned, local, state and federal funds were earmarked for the project, but were not immediately allocated, to widen the road through Colleyville-- from Brumlow/Pool Road in Grapevine to Cheek-Sparger Road. More than a decade later, those funds will now only cover the costs to extend the project from Grapevine to Hall- Johnson Road--about half of the original scope. With the objective of completing as much of Colleyville Boulevard as possible and to maximize the available project funding, the City Council has taken a second look at how to make Colleyville Boulevard work for Colleyville given the new project funding realities. To that end, the city has submitted an amendment to the Regional Transportation Improvement Plan, which encompasses Colleyville Boulevard, that would allow restructuring of the existing plan, which is to widen the road to six lanes just to Hall- Johnson Road. The requested amendment includes: 1) Restructuring the sequence of the project so that available funds are used to construct Colleyville Boulevard from Brown Trail to Hall-Johnson Road--ensuring that initial road improvements encompass the city's central business district. 2) Changing the scope of the plan from a widening project to using the roadway to create a "sense of place" to benefit both residents and businesses by increasing the "curb appeal" of Colleyville Boulevard. This would alter the existing reconstruction design by creating a four-lane roadway with a wide, landscaped median, rather than a six-lane thoroughfare. The wider median allows for the addition of two more lanes (one in each direction), should future traffic volumes warrant. The Colleyville City Council has requested these changes to improve the aesthetics of the city's primary commercial roadway, extend the project so that more of the construction of Colleyville Boulevard can be completed at the existing funding level, and to enhance business opportunities on Colleyville Boulevard. If approved, it would result in a four-lane, landscaped boulevard with intersection improvements and added turn lanes for additional capacity where most traffic congestion occurs. The city remains intent on completion of the project from Hall-Johnson Road to John McCain Road and continues to explore options to complete that section of the roadway. The Regional Transportation Council is expected to take the proposed amendment into consideration after the first of the year. Staff contact: Public Works Director Bob Lowry, blowry@colleyville.com. View the webcasts of Colleyville Boulevard discussions: City Council Worksession on Colleyville Boulevard - Sept. 16 City Council Pre-Council - Oct. 2 - Colleyville Boulevard (Item PC-1) City Council Pre-Council - Oct. 15 - Colleyville Boulevard (Item PC-1) Street analysis starts today The city will conduct a comprehensive analysis of all of city-maintained public streets beginning Wednesday, Oct. 23 through Friday, Oct. 25. To gather information about road conditions, the digital survey vehicle will simply drive city streets--making a single pass for most streets and two passes for wider streets, such as Hall-Johnson Road. Using laser cameras--all pointing downward to the surface of the road, the vehicle will collect four digital images of the roadway surface as well as infrastructure within the right-of-way, such as signs and utility poles. The vehicle will operate at a speed of about 30 m.p.h., so it should not be an impediment to traffic. The position of the cameras on the truck will give it a driver's eye-view of the roadway. Images of houses or other structures along the roadway may be captured by the cameras, but will be in the background. The resulting digital images will not be of use in identifying addresses or images like those available on Google Maps. This analysis is conducted is conducted every few years to keep abreast of changes in road conditions. It is used as a tool in planning roadway improvement projects and to enhance the efficiency of repairs and maintenance. National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day - Oct. 26 Colleyville is participating in the Drug Enforcement Administration's (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. This is an opportunity for those who may have unwanted, unused prescription drugs to safely dispose of those medications. The program is free and open to the public. The Colleyville site will be manned by members of the Colleyville Police Department and will be located in front of Market Street, 5605 Colleyville Blvd. Colleyville Soccer Association (CSA) annual Coaches' Game (plus Moms vs Moms)The Colleyville Soccer Association's annual Coaches' Game takes place Saturday, Nov. 2, at 5:00 p.m. at the CSA soccer fields located at 6603 Pleasant Run Road (from Highway 26: travel west on Tinker and north on Pleasant Run). This year's event opens with the first ever Moms vs Moms match. Families are welcome to bring a picnic or to head to the concession stand for gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches, hot dogs, nachos, homemade soup, chili, mac & cheese, and baked goods. Drinks, candy and chips will also be available. The event is free and open to everyone. Get information on the Colleyville Soccer Association here. Fall Back & Remember-a home tour of the historic Webb House Daylight savings time ends Sunday, Nov. 3. Clocks should be set back one hour...but at the Fall Back & Remember Home Tour of the historic Webb House, clocks (and calendars) will fly back more than 100 years to 1912. Fall Back & Remember takes place Sunday, Nov. 3, from 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. The Webb House is located at Bransford Road and Shelton Drive. The free event is hosted by the city's citizen Historical Preservation Committee. Built in 1912, the Webb House is one of the city's oldest homes, reflecting a time when Colleyville was a rural community and the railroad, where the house is situated, ruled. Hot dogs and hamburgers will be available at 1912 prices (bring nickels and dimes), courtesy of the Colleyville Lions Club, and Cracker Jacks and Oreos are on the menu for dessert. While Cracker Jacks have been around since the late 1800s, the Crack Jack prize-in-a-box first delighted kids in 1912; the iconic Oreo cookie was introduced to America in 1912. For more information, call 817.503.1120. 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