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MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ROGER NELSON, CITY MANAGER 141-P
MEETING DATE: JANUARY 15, 2002
SUBJECT: WORKSHOP - PARKING PROHIBITION ON LANCASTER
DRIVE
The following options for on street parking control on Lancaster Drive will be presented
for discussion:
• Prohibit parking along the entire street section from College Street to the SH 114
Service Road.
• Prohibit parking only along the section of Lancaster Drive between Baylor Parkway
and College Street.
Prohibit parking to the left and right side of each driveway on the street.
• Prohibit parking on one side of Lancaster Drive between the SH 114 Service Road
and College Street.
DISCUSSION:
Lancaster Drive is a curvilinear street that connects College Street and 114 Westbound
Service Road. The street section is approximately 42 feet wide with nine -foot
parkways. Parking is currently allowed on the entire stretch of the street.
The section of Lancaster Drive between College Street and Baylor Parkway carries
approximately 4,200 vehicles / day, which is a substantial amount of traffic for a two-lane
roadway. The section between Baylor Parkway and 114 Service Road carries less
traffic and has few driveways.
There are several driveways on the section of Lancaster Drive between Baylor Parkway
and College Street that provide access to office buildings. Additionally, the undeveloped
lots in the area present the potential for more driveways onto the roadway.
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The existing office buildings, which predominately house medical offices, have a high
traffic turnover that creates a large number of turning movements in and out of the
driveways. Field observations indicate that vehicles routinely park on this section of
Lancaster Drive, sometimes blocking the visibility of motorists coming out of the
driveways. The combination of high traffic volumes and heavy driveway traffic may
create a potential for accidents if adequate sight distance is not available.
Regulating on -street parking to provide for better visibility can improve traffic safety on
Lancaster Drive. Options that could be implemented (see enclosed exhibits).
• Prohibit parking along the entire street section from College Street to the SH 114
Service Road. This option would create a consistent no -parking zone along the
entire street section. (Exhibit A)
• Prohibit parking only along the section of Lancaster Drive between Baylor Parkway
and College Street. This is the section that has the highest traffic volume. A majority
of the driveways exist on this section and on -street parking occurs mostly on this
section. Therefore, prohibiting parking in this section would target the potential
problem directly. (Exhibit B)
• Prohibit parking to both sides of each driveway on the street to provide adequate
distance for motorists on Lancaster Drive to react to vehicles coming out of the
driveways. This option prohibits parking over a large segment of the roadway
between College Street and Baylor Parkway, but also leaves some areas open to
parking. It should be noted that this alternative would require two signs per
driveway, resulting in a number of signs along the street. Also, with the development
of the property, more signs would be installed. (Exhibit C)
• Prohibit parking on one side of the street from the SH 114 Service Road to College
Street. This option addresses the narrowing of the roadway and will improve
visibility for motorists on Lancaster Drive and those entering and exiting the
numerous driveways. (Exhibit D)
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