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DEPARTMENT / DIVISION FUND
PUBLIC WORKS – TRAFFIC GENERAL
PROGRAM NAME
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
DESCRIPTION / MISSION
This program involves the maintenance/installation of traffic control signal lights, street signs and pavement markings to enhance
the safe and efficient movement of traffic along public streets in the city.

GOALS
• To maintain an efficient and effective transportation system by updating and optimizing traffic signal light timing plans. (Efficient
and Effective Transportation System)
• To maintain a safe transportation system by maintaining traffic control devices (traffic signal lights, pavement markings, and
traffic signs) on public streets. (Efficient and Effective Transportation System)
• To continue to update the street sign management asset system to enhance the safety of motorists and to meet all Federal
regulations. (Efficient and Effective Transportation System)

OBJECTIVES
• Repair and replace 1,150 traffic signs within the City.
• Perform preventive maintenance on 31 city and 30 TxDOT traffic signal lights.
• Update and optimize signal timing plans for traffic signal lights depending on project approval CIP.
• Perform preventive maintenance on 68 school flashers.
• Perform preventive maintenance on 86,000 L.F. year of the city’s pavement markings.
• Continue the number of traffic count locations on streets such as Rufe Snow Drive, Davis Boulevard, Mid-Cities Boulevard and
Boulevard 26.
2017-18 2018-19 2019-20
PERFORMANCE MEASURES ACTUAL REVISED ESTIMATED
Goal: Quality Development and Revitalization
# Of traffic calming staff hours (includes traffic calming and traffic
studies) 48 hours 51 hours 45 hours
% Of people who believe traffic flow on major city streets is
excellent or good* 58.00% 58.00% 60.00%
% Of people who believe traffic signal timing on major city streets
are excellent or good* 58.00% 58.00% 60.00%
Goal: Efficient and Effective Transportation System
Division budget $1,061,546.00 $1,045,467.00 $1,100,519.00
# Of staff hours ( 4 Traffic Employees) 8,320 hours 8,320 hours 8,320 hours
# Of overtime hours 306 hours 270 hours 300 hours
# Of traffic signals receiving preventative maintenance out of 61 61 61 61
# Of actual school zone flashers maintained 68 68 68
# Of actual signs fabricated 1,555 1,563 1,600
# Of actual traffic count locations 10 30 15
# Of signs fabricated per hour per employe e 6 6 6
Linear feet of pavement markings replaced/painted 85,117 ft 35,948 ft 50,000 ft
Cost per signalized intersection maintained (labor/materials) $1,525.00 $1,772.00 $1,800.00

Cost per sign fabricated $36.22 $38.03 $39.93
Traffic signal operation complaints checked (signal not working
properly) 341 319 300
Goal: Efficient and Effective Delivery of City Services
% Of citizen requests for sign maintenance responded to within 7
days** 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%
% Of signals receiving full preventive maintenance 100.00% 100.00% 100.00%

*Staff received these percentages from the 2018 Resident
Satisfaction Survey.

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