ST0501-CS080828(9/1/2009) DiWanna Baskins - RE: Deforest Road Traffic Light
From: "RONI SEEMANN" <roboseem@msn.com>
To: <kgriffin@ci.coppell.tx.us>
CC: <DBASKINS@ci.coppell.tx.us>,
Date: 8128/200812:52 PM
Subject: RE: Deforest Road Traffic Light
<JWITT@ci.coppell.tx.us>, <KMARVIN@ci.coppe...
Thank you so much for your information. It is wonderful news thatwewill
have a light on that intersection. I would like to attend the public
meeting. Where will the date, location and time be advertised? Thanks you
again fortimely response!
Roni Seemann
>From: "Ken Griffin" <kgriffin@ci.coppell.tx.us>
>To: <roboseem@msn.com>
>CC: "DiWanna Baskins" <DBASKINS@ci.coppell.tx.us>,"Jim Witt"
><JWITT@ci.coppell.tx.us>,"Keith Marvin" <KMARVIN@ci.coppell.tx.us>
>Subject: Deforest Road Traffic Light
>Date: Thu, 28 Aug 200812:42:03 -0500
>Thank you for your concern and interest in the safety of ourselves and our
>children.
>The Coppell Engineering Department completed a study of a traffic signal at
>the DeforestlMacArthurlntersection in July. The study showed that two of
>eight warrants to support the installation of a traffic light were met.
>However, the close proximity of Deforest to Samuel required us to
>investigate further on how the two signals could operate without causing
>more problems. If the timing of the lights is not set correctly (this is
>sometimes trial and error in the field to make minor adjustments based on
>real conditions), then the result could be traffic backing up in all
>directions. However, in the final analysis, we have decided to include the
>signal light when we rebuild Deforest. The time line to start Deforest is
>in the second quarter of next year.
>In regards to crossing MacArthur, I would strongly suggest that elementary
>age children be instructed to walk to the SamueUMacArthurlntersection to
>cross with the traffic light. This is only a total of about 1500 feet out
>of the way, but it is infinitely safer.
>We will be having a public meeting on Deforest within the next 4-6 weeks.
>We need input on our preliminary design and to discuss some of the issues
>we have encountered, such as, proposed sidewalk locations and existing HOA
>landscaping and the severe drop on the south side of the road which could
>prevent us from placing sidewalks on both sides.
>If you have any other questions concerning Deforest, you can contact Keith
>Marvin, P. E., Project Engineer at 972-304-3679 / kmarvin@ci.coppell.tx.us.
> Or, you can contact me directly.
>Ken Griffin P. E.
>Director of Engineering and Public Works
>972-304-3686
>kgriffin@ci.coppell.tx. us
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> »> "RONI SEEMANN" <roboseem@msn.com> 8/28/2008 9:41 AM »>
>Hello,
>I have written to the city council before regarding a traffic light on the
>corner of Deforest Rd and MacArthur. One of the city councilmen wrote back
>saying he would send this request to engineering to do a feasiblilty study.
>I have not heard back. Here is the problem:
>This intersection is one used by many pedestrians and cyclisits to get to
>the access to Andy Brown Park. I would like to go on record saying for the
>second time that there are MANY close calls between pedestrians and
>cyclistis and motor vehicles. I have witnessed these and have also had a
>close call as a pedestrian trying to cross MacArthur. In addition, our
>students go to Denton Creek Elemaentary. Denton Creek encourages its
>students to walk to school once a week. This is absolutely dangerous for
>all
>of our students trying to cross McArthur...eventyith an adult. Please,
>please consider putting in a cross walk or traffic light to protect the
>lives of those of us who try to take advantage of a our wonderful Andy
>Brown
>Park and our students who are encouraged to walk to school. This is the
>perfect time as you do the impovements on Deforest Rd. Thank you so very
>much.
>Roni Seemann
>615 Deforest Court
>972-304-5159
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