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Ken Griffin - Re: Coppell Road
From: Paul Weiser <boulder@verizon.net>
To: Ken Griffin <kgriffin@ci.coppell.tx.us>
Date: 7/13/2008 7:09 PM
Subject: Re: Coppell Road
Dear Mr. Griffin,
I regret to have to say that the dirt piles have (been) built up again to the point that they're a hazard,
blocking visibility for drivers exiting the Golden Triangle mobile home park. This was one of the
reasons I felt that directing the contractor to remove them was not a practical solution: it places me
(and/or other residents) in the position of having to periodically complain to the city, you in the position
of having to respond to the complaints, and the contractor in the position of having to either work less
efficiently or constantly try to get away with what he knows he's not supposed to do. But I do agree that
the mirror was not a good solution, either.
One thing that would help and *is* signage would be to temporarily cover the existing stop sign at the
Golden Triangle park entrance (301 S Coppell Rd) and place a temporary stop sign right where cars
leaving the park are about to turn onto the eastern lane of S Coppell. The reason for this is that, even
with perfect visibility, the tendency is for drivers to stop at the existing stop sign at the bottom of the
incline, then stop again as they're about to turn - either to get a better view or because they suddenly note
that there's a vehicle coming. In my experience, this results in rear-end collisions when drivers, having
stopped at the stop sign, press on looking right, assuming the car ahead will be gone. This will no
longer be necessary when the western lane of S Coppell is the traffic lane. One disadvantage is that it
will require some cars to stop on the incline, which can be slippery when wet, muddy, or icy. But we've
always had to deal with that. The improvement with real storm sewers instead of bar ditches -
eliminating the lake that forms there after heavy rain - is well worth it!
Thanks in advance for your help.
Sincerely,
- Paul Weiser, 301 S Coppell #36
Ken Griffin wrote:
Thank you for your in the field observations on Coppell Road. I've instructed my inspector
to work with the contractor to relocate the visibility obstructions that you mentioned in your
email. Relocating the obstructions is a better option than a mirror. Mirrors can cause a
severe problem at times during the day when the sun reflects off them and directs the sun
into the drivers eyes.
If you should have any additional questions or concerns, please contact me at your
convenience.
Ken Griffin, P. E.
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