Improvements to FM1104 and FM2438 | City of Kingsbury Message Board

Shirley Nolen
Kingsbury City Commission

Mayor

Posts: 63

Improvements to FM1104 and FM2438 Sept 30, 2021 10:55:46 GMT -6

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Post by Shirley Nolen on Sept 30, 2021 10:55:46 GMT -6

Initial response from Will Lockett with TxDOT regarding discussion on improvements to FM1104 and FM2438:

I have finally had some time to send this email recapping our conversation on 8/16/21.

Below are the concerns that we discussed:

I have also added some comments in RED which I have made after researching the concerns.

· Weight Limits on FM 1104 and FM 2438

TxDOT can only post weight restrictions on roadways that have bridge structures with a load posting or roadways with significant pavement structure issues. Both FM 1104 and FM 2438 do not have load posted bridge structures therefore we would not post a weight restriction for either road.

· Speed enforcement

Recommend reaching out to Guadalupe County Sheriff and DPS for increased enforcement

· Near Misses on FM 1104 and Speed - requesting a widening project on FM 1104

I have contacted the traffic section and asked them to look at the crash history of FM 1104, once that review is complete we could determine if what type of safety improvements would be suffice (if any) for this roadway.

· Talk to traffic about speed study on FM 1104 and FM 2438

I Verified both FM 1104 and FM 2438 have speed reductions to 45mph as you go into Kingsbury, and US 90 has a speed reduction to 50MPH

I spoke with the traffic section concerning a speed study on FM 1104 and FM 2438. As Mentioned above all TxDOT have a reduced speed limit as you approach Kingsbury. Reducing the speed limit further may not have a significant impact on the speed off the motorist without increased enforcement. Also, FM 1104 and FM 2438 have stop conditions at the intersection of US 90. The reduction of the speed limit to 45 mph is typical when the roadway approaches a stop condition. Also, many of the speed studies on low volume roads such as FM 1104 and FM 2438 actually support raising the speed limit.

Please let me know if I have any questions. I will follow up with you as soon as I get an update from the Traffic Section concerning the crash review on FM 1104.

William A. Lockett, P.E.

New Braunfels Area Engineer

Comal, Guadalupe, and Wilson Counties

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Regards,
Shirley Nolen
Mayor - City of Kingsbury

Frank Ignasiak
Kingsbury City Commission

Posts: 43

Improvements to FM1104 and FM2438 Oct 15, 2021 8:56:25 GMT -6

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Post by Frank Ignasiak on Oct 15, 2021 8:56:25 GMT -6

Shirley, I have some info about FM 1104 and FM 2438 to share with the commission. I don't know if this subject is on the agenda, so I'll prepare a written packet for you and Alison to view at your convenience. Thanks, Frank.

Shirley Nolen
Kingsbury City Commission

Mayor

Posts: 63

Improvements to FM1104 and FM2438 Oct 15, 2021 10:24:11 GMT -6

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Post by Shirley Nolen on Oct 15, 2021 10:24:11 GMT -6

Frank - You can share any information here on the Board and if we need to vote on something we can add it to a future agenda. We can also put it on an agenda if we have a final determination that does not require a vote but want it in the Commission minutes.

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Regards,
Shirley Nolen
Mayor - City of Kingsbury

Frank Ignasiak
Kingsbury City Commission

Posts: 43

Improvements to FM1104 and FM2438 Oct 15, 2021 16:16:32 GMT -6

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Post by Frank Ignasiak on Oct 15, 2021 16:16:32 GMT -6

Shirley - thanks. no vote here, no final determination, just some info to conflict with TexDOT's statements about signage and bridges on these 2 FM roads. may be useful if we pursue a remedy or improvement. mostly pictures and diagrams. but these replies are limited to attachments of 1MB max. lot of replies and having to down size every pic. easier for my non techie skills to just print paper.