HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 200411-V - Conversion Frontage RdsRESOLUTION NO. 011ll-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS,
SUPPORTING THE CONVERSION OF TWO-WAY FRONTAGE ROAD SECTIONS, WITHIN
THE CITY LIMITS OF GEORGETOWN, TO ONE-WAY CONFIGURATIONS
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has jurisdiction over IH35 in
Georgetown, including the frontage roads; and
WHEREAS, two sections of the existing frontage roads, which are partially within the
Georgetown City limits presently allow for two-way traffic: southbound from SH1 95 to Lakeway
Drive/CR190A, and northbound from Lakeway Drive/CR190A/Business IH35(North); and
WHEREAS, TxDot will begin the one-way frontage road just north of Industrial Park Circle
so as to allow businesses located in Industrial Park North uninterrupted access to Austin Avenue,
until which time altemative access can be provided with the completion of the Inner Loop Road; and
WHEREAS, two-way frontage roads were considered appropriate for rural areas where
grade separation structures were spaced from three miles or more apart and the two-way
arrangement was considered necessary to reduce the turn-around time required to access adjoining
properties; and
WHEREAS, two-way frontage roads were originally designed to accommodate low traffic
volumes associated with a rural setting, and now pose several distinct traffic safety issues that
become more acute as traffic volume increases; and
WHEREAS, traffic volumes have increased steadily on IH35 and on the frontage roads in
the last ten years; and
WHEREAS, having both one-way and two-way frontage roads in the same community
creates the potential for confusion by drivers; and
WHEREAS, two-way frontage roads increase the potential for traffic conflicts entering and
exiting IH35; and
WHEREAS, advantages to one-way frontage roads include: increased capacity at all the
related intersections allowing dedicated turn movements from one lane and increased capacity at
both exit and entrance ramps either leaving or entering the main lanes of IH35; and
WHEREAS, the conversion to a one-way access road will not negatively impact routing for
emergency services; and
WHEREAS, TxDOT will provide appropriate lighting and signing to alert motorists to the
business district along the frontage road.
Resolution supporting conversion of
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL • THE CITY •
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this resolution are
hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein and
expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby finds that this
resolution implements the following Policy Ends of the Century Plan - Policy Plan Element:
Governmental Affairs Policy End 15.0 which states: "A high level of cooperation and
involvement exists among Georgetown's citizens and governmental organizations;
and
2. Transportation Policy End 10.0 which states: "Citizens and commercial goods move
safely and efficiently through all parts of the City";
and further finds that the adoption of this resolution is not inconsistent or in conflict with any other
Century Plan Policies, as required by Section 2.03 of the Administrative Chapter of the Policy Plan.
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Georgetown supports the conversion of the
two-way frontage road sections southbound from SH1 95 to Lakeway Drive/CR1 90A and northbound
from Lakeway Drive/CR190A/Business IH35 (North) to SH195 to one-way.
SECTION 4. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon adoption.
RESOLVED this 11th day of April 2000.
ATTE8- T: THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN:
Sandra D. Lee 'By: MARYELLEN KERSCH
City Secretary Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Marianne Landers Banks
City Attorney
Resolution supporting conversion of
frontage roads to one-way
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