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Commissioners said the changes aim to slow traffic, provide structured parking for customers and residents, and add accessible spaces; staff cautioned final layouts must meet federal PROWAG guidelines and public‑works approval.

Caleb Morgan of Johnson and Associates presented the proposal, saying the project narrows travel lanes to 11 feet and adds parallel parking on both sides of certain Midtown streets, with curb adjustments where right‑of‑way was limited. \"What we have before you is a restriping project, to add parallel parking to the Midtown area,\" Morgan said, describing locations around Walker, Dewey and Ninth streets and a request to add two‑hour time limits in portions of the area.

Several residents and business owners spoke. David McNeal, who lives on a block covered by the proposal, said additional on‑street parking could conflict with deliveries and resident access. Another Midtown resident described delivery trucks blocking alleys and urged more \"no parking\" enforcement in alleyways to keep access open.

Staff described the proposal as creating five reserved accessible spaces (two on Dewey, three on Walker) and converting some existing unusual, time‑specific parking controls on 13th Street to no‑parking to keep traffic moving. Staff noted the Public Right‑of‑Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) govern accessible parking layouts; where adjacent accessible aisles are not feasible because of limited right‑of‑way, staff explained there are allowable alternatives but final design requires ADA‑review and public‑works approval.

Commissioner discussion balanced resident concerns about delivery vehicles and driveway access against the benefit of structured parking and additional accessible spaces. Commissioner Mark Martinez moved to approve; Commissioner Hale seconded and the commission voted in favor.

Next steps: staff will produce final striping plans that comply with PROWAG, coordinate with ADA reviewers and public‑works staff for curb and striping work, and implement two‑hour time limits where approved. Residents were advised to report delivery vehicles blocking alleyways to dispatch or the nonemergency line so staff and police can respond; the police captain present said officers can mediate deliveries and tow when a traffic hazard exists.

Background: the applicant requested several additional housekeeping changes to time‑of‑day parking controls and proposed regulated parking near restaurants and businesses to organize curb use and slow travel speeds.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Traffic and Transportation Commission - 5/19/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Johnson and Associates' restriping plan for the Midtown area was approved, adding parallel parking, five reserved accessible spaces, and time‑limited parking; staff noted PROWAG requirements and will pursue final design approvals.","taxTitle","Other Public Meetings, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma","taxId",69689,"location","Oklahoma","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6234954,"Commission approves school‑zone flashers for new Knight Ridge Elementary opening this August",149,495000,644000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3408739-d120cd5d103ae7feb6fe0e88715cbfbb&start=495&end=644","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3408739-d120cd5d103ae7feb6fe0e88715cbfbb/thumbnail_495000.jpg","/articles/6234954/Oklahoma/Commission-approves-schoolzone-flashers-for-new-Knight-Ridge-Elementary-opening-this-August","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6234954-069c4876c96acdb867ac15ccdebce999/orig.mp4?Expires=1774965220&Signature=WjxSHHdBcUQD-ZFN9NYK3JVBXP0xZyaQ4FFXrdiFYRpwKiG--30Nj2JmLzkxg9NXFEqin5c2D3VXWZ-DD3LNeKRiB2DPv4G3tPzjLpDg4XSall195gzpmbEhTYBgF5~UoIe~Nnn4dgl06-gZpAio~SSeW1kTakkRHn2WKHWPWnraRBgaZwtzAZQh2QuEqGM9wD-zvJD8GqvnaPIEejk5SMfnWqCzT~XyjPwdjLwX2-9iAFQu99uAb7ShftE4HsoV8vzdNA1gwE0AshTmd~Thy9s6HJSgtpiqtvVclUWmrtzbHA1SytwSbW1BFAuNyrR1unBhAwEUHNH9cWmaprmxkg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Traffic and Transportation Commission on Monday approved flashing school‑zone signals for Knight Ridge Elementary, a new Deer Creek Public Schools elementary set to open in August.

The action implements a safety measure for students and drivers: staff said the municipal code limits school‑zone signs to schools with kindergarten through 12th grade, and staff will install flashing school‑zone equipment and coordinate on‑and‑off timing with the school district.

Jason Perez, superintendent of Deer Creek Public Schools, told the commission the new Knight Ridge Elementary, located near Council Road in the Paycom area, will serve pre‑kindergarten through fourth grade and is expected to enroll about 500 students when it opens this August. \"This is our ... opening our sixth elementary school ... so kinda speaks to the traffic we are preparing to face,\" Perez said, adding the district is requesting a lighted school zone to keep children safe.

Traffic service division staff explained the Oklahoma City Municipal Code allows flashing school signs for public and private schools kindergarten through grade 12 and noted the location meets criteria for a school zone because the roadway speed is 30 mph or more in the area. The staff member said the standard flasher schedule is to turn on about 30 minutes before school and operate until roughly 15 minutes after dismissal; the final on/off times will be set in coordination with the district.

Commissioner Varnell made the motion to approve and Commissioner Karnes seconded; the commission voted to approve the request. Staff said it will submit a service request to install the flashers and will work with the district to confirm precise activation times before the school opens.

Background: the city code section cited in the meeting states school zones shall be established only for public and private schools kindergarten through 12 and that regulatory signs and flashing signals are authorized under specified conditions. The commission did not discuss any alternate traffic controls at length; the permit process for school flashers includes a field installation and district approval of activation times.","The commission approved flashing school‑zone signals for Knight Ridge Elementary, a new Deer Creek Public Schools elementary opening this August with an expected enrollment of about 500 students; staff will coordinate flasher timing with the district.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6234959,"Traffic commission approves all-way stop at South Cemetery Road and SW 40th after updated crash data",501,715000,1216000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3408739-d120cd5d103ae7feb6fe0e88715cbfbb&start=715&end=1216","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3408739-d120cd5d103ae7feb6fe0e88715cbfbb/thumbnail_715000.jpg","/articles/6234959/Oklahoma/Traffic-commission-approves-all-way-stop-at-South-Cemetery-Road-and-SW-40th-after-updated-crash-data","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6234959-b57baf127fc9f6bbbc3157d1476db17e/orig.mp4?Expires=1774965220&Signature=X02AgcsGSHBgba7y~QjejtjEvZlM1wyHkL9AdmrywvpbwfXDtxHKqOdFoGHIPBlhi0ngHQp~yGGi~E6S5ZSLKBkzoMioLwUDbq6W9DQf5pkvnLB2drpeWC7avmMc2ukdmn6AVytgZzivpoA4Z0HDk5fv~dn6~dTccTN7HGA2BOf5y8nN5eGsD8RcnbdTSyryVpYZbyji8r291sizqYXbMM503j4g4-RCHHtG2~tac9gz5zloblwO2YRUIiWyMbWHcTZAsg2W09Wu47H5M6g835Qp~aZR85YoZ2W-zX~tI-ajaknuDKB9lhIIQcYxkHqhdOzFWM-sCqQhCBkw8l5gwg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Traffic and Transportation Commission on Monday approved all-way stop control at South Cemetery Road and SW 40th Street after updated police crash records showed the intersection met a Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices crash warrant.

Commission action matters because staff recommended the change on safety grounds after the police department identified additional collisions at the intersection; the commission voted 8-0 to approve the stop control and directed staff to install advance warning signs, review striping and guardrails, and coordinate enforcement.

Traffic service division staff told the commission that corrected police-department records show 18 collisions at the intersection from 2022 through 2024, and that 12 of those crashes would be considered \"correctable using all-way stop control.\" \"In 2024 alone, there were 6 crashes which would be considered correctable using stop control,\" the staff member said, noting that the crash totals meet one of the MUTCD warrants for considering stop control.

Residents speaking during the item described frequent collisions and heavy traffic. Daniel Wyatt, speaking on behalf of his wife, Stacy Wyatt, said the neighborhood has observed repeated crashes and asked for \"a stoplight at a minimum.\" Danny Lyon, who lives at 4501 South Cemetery Road, said the route carries heavy daily traffic and worried that a four‑way stop could back up the roughly \"9,500 cars a day\" he cited and slow emergency vehicles from nearby Fire Station 38.

Commissioners and staff discussed tradeoffs between traffic flow and safety. Staff said advance warning signs and re‑striping to create a no‑passing zone would accompany any new all‑way stop, and that damaged guardrails at the site would be referred to the street department. Commissioners asked for officer enforcement after the signs go up; one commissioner noted the fire station reported three recent crashes at the location.

The commission recorded a motion to approve by Commissioner Karnes and a second by Commissioner Cornett; the motion passed unanimously. Staff said a service request for the stop control could be posted quickly and that installation of prewarning signage and striping work could begin promptly; the police captain later confirmed enforcement and related responses would be coordinated as needed.

Background: staff initially relied on police crash data that understated collisions at the intersection; after receiving amended records from the police department the intersection met the MUTCD crash‑experience warrant for a four‑approach intersection. The commission did not approve a traffic signal; staff said signal installation requires a separate request, approval process and a funding source.

Commissioners said they would monitor the intersection after changes and requested follow‑up on striping, guardrail repairs and enforcement.","The Traffic and Transportation Commission voted unanimously to add all-way stop control at the intersection of South Cemetery Road and SW 40th Street after corrected police crash records showed the location met a MUTCD crash warrant; staff will add advance warning signs, evaluate re-striping and guardrail repairs, and request enforcement.","actionData","errors"]

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