Primary Department: Commissioner, Precinct 3
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD., P.E., PMP, CFM, County Engineer
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: N/A
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Utility Agreement
Project ID (if applicable): UPIN 24035MF37Y01
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval to execute an agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company in the amount of $50,000 to review the impacts of the Signal Improvements and pre-emption at the intersection of Stuebner Airline Road at Hufsmith Kuykendahl Road, UPIN 24035MF37Y01, Precinct 3.
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Background and Discussion:
The project involves intersection Improvements and signal pre-emption improvements at the intersection of Stuebner Airline Road and Hufsmith Kuykendahl Road. The project impacts the Union Pacific Railroad crossing, and coordination will be required to accommodate the necessary railroad improvements associated with the Improvement.
Expected Impact:
Traffic signals are installed to improve the operation of an intersection and better facilitate pedestrian activities.
Alternative Options:
This location currently operates as a multi-way stop-controlled intersection. An alternative is to not signalize the intersection, which will not provide operational and pedestrian benefits.
County Strategic Plan Goal: 2. Connect our community with safe, reliable, equitably distributed, and well-maintained infrastructure.
County Strategic Plan Objective: F: Ensure safety and security for all using the county's transpor...
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