Title
Resolution Authorizing Municipal Agreement with the North Carolina Department of Transportation in an Amount not to Exceed $75,000 for Installation of Flashing Yellow Arrow Left Turn Displays at Various Intersections
Body
Department: Transportation
Council District: Various
Public Hearing: N/A
Advertising Date/By: N/A
Contact 1 and Phone: Adam Fischer 373-2861
Contact 2 and Phone: Chris Spencer 433-7218
PURPOSE:
The NC Department of Transportation has plans to fund the installation of flashing yellow arrow left turn displays at various intersections within the City limits. A resolution and budget ordinance must be approved to authorize these projects and allow the expenditure of funds.
BACKGROUND:
The NC Department of Transportation has plans to make certain signal improvements to various intersections within the City limits. This project consists of Flashing Yellow Arrow (FYA) left turn display installation at eight existing signal controlled intersections: Wendover Ave at Gatewood Ave; Market St at English St; Gate City Blvd at Willow Rd; Randleman Rd at W. Elmsley Dr/Nestleway Dr; Randleman Rd at Glendale Rd; Randleman Rd at Vandalia Rd; Battleground Ave at Cornwallis Dr; and Market St at Holden Rd.
These improvements were identified by the NC Department of Transportation as part of their annual Spot Safety Program. The work will be performed by City staff and will be reimbursed by the State in an amount not to exceed $75,000.
BUDGET IMPACT:
State funding in the amount of $75,000 will be budgeted in Street and Sidewalk Capital Project Fund 401-4531-07.
RECOMMENDATION / ACTION REQUESTED:
Transportation staff recommends and requests City Council approve the attached resolution authorizing a Municipal Agreement with NC Department of Transportation for installation of Flashing Yellow Arrow left turn displays at various intersections.