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Thomas (staff) said the policy is intended to make crosswalk decisions data driven and consistent. He urged commissioners to focus on two core tools: \"the main 2 things are this flowchart and the treatment matrix,\" he said, noting the rest of the presentation provides definitions and background that support those tools.

Key policy elements proposed by staff:

- Vehicle volume threshold: A location is considered for a marked crosswalk only if the roadway carries more than 1,500 vehicles per day (both directions); lower‑volume residential streets are generally excluded.
- Pedestrian/multimodal volume thresholds: Minimum multimodal counts that would warrant a crosswalk are 20 pedestrians in any single peak hour, or 15 pedestrians per hour for any two hours, or 10 pedestrians per hour for any three hours per day. Counts should be conducted during fair weather months, and young, elderly and disabled pedestrians count double toward thresholds.
- School crossings: A school crossing is defined as a location with 10 or more student pedestrians per hour or where a crossing guard is established by police.
- Spacing and visibility: New marked crosswalks should normally be at least 300 feet from the nearest marked or controlled crossing; that minimum can be reduced in central business districts or when pedestrian volumes are more than twice the threshold and installation will not compromise safety. Marked crosswalks must meet stopping‑sight‑distance requirements (AASHTO) before installation.
- Treatment matrix: Staff proposed a matrix mapping roadway configuration (number of lanes), ADT and speed to a recommended minimum treatment set. Treatments range from A (unmarked crossing with signs) through F (grade separation). Examples of higher levels include rectangular rapid‑flashing beacons (RRFBs), pedestrian hybrid beacons or full traffic signals when warranted.
- Supplemental geometric options: Where feasible, staff recommended curb extensions, pedestrian refuge islands, lane reductions (road diets) and raised crosswalks to improve safety and reduce crossing distance.
- Removal and prioritization: During resurfacing or reconstruction, staff will reevaluate crosswalks; if a crosswalk scores below 50% of the warrant threshold it may be removed after outreach. Prioritization of new installations will consider crash history, crossing activity and construction cost.

Thomas gave local examples to help commissioners visualize ADT bands: he said some local collectors carried roughly 5,000 ADT, some signalized intersections were just over 11,000, and several major thoroughfares were over 15,000. He told commissioners the draft is more stringent than some of the town’s existing practice but will yield a clearer standard for where markings are most beneficial. \"If it falls in these categories, it qualifies,\" a commissioner said in response; staff noted implementation will be gradual and likely tied to maintenance cycles and specific requests.

No formal vote was taken: the item was a work session request for feedback and staff will return the draft for formal consideration after edits requested by the commission.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Flower Mound - Transportation Commission - Jun 10, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Transportation Commission reviewed a draft crosswalk policy that sets vehicle and pedestrian thresholds, a 300‑foot minimum spacing for new marked crosswalks and a treatment matrix guiding when to add signs, RRFBs, signals or grade separation.","taxTitle","Flower Mound, Denton County, Texas","taxId",2790,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6543091,"Transportation staff propose 150‑foot notification radius, HOA outreach option for new streetlights",2183,1456000,3639000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3764424-d99058403ed30da5a43365be0295ec05&start=1456&end=3639","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3764424-d99058403ed30da5a43365be0295ec05/thumbnail_1456000.jpg","/articles/6543091/Flower-Mound/Denton-County/Texas/Transportation-staff-propose-150foot-notification-radius-HOA-outreach-option-for-new-streetlights","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6543091-399f7cb2941ff0f8f3d5cef982e91b1d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146531&Signature=aeUtDmv3iFkEy0jXEtcHv63tS50hRICYJ~opcIAnPQWZs7ip4HOlR36EQVjKV63D7vXrtoFcgbqxfoxvh7Iebwz5mLLu-jxhztRFPYIix1SZxortf5t65mHe7WWvsWvBrFdiLDk72ZOijsZO8Mh~jWH1lheYdDNO751GmQXAKjn1cmU120s1HMTu1jP01Y5GqE5JJWOs4eRVMAKAeuuaM3MZ53FRkRkIdhHie1uwkNCn9UdsjcuQ5Rgo9k2n7C0NJhBxsllyqMlz0ltezZX3BjeBBJJXW645e35SoTEkrEjxiGlOaQNfTtJuMhQr3UyztK1TcbTEdLN3v2JHTbORKQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the June 10 Flower Mound Transportation Commission work session, staff presented a draft community outreach policy to standardize public notice and verification when installing new streetlights near residences.

Thomas (staff) said the policy was designed to remove ad‑hoc practices and create a predictable sequence of outreach steps. \"Anytime a new streetlight installation is within a 150 feet of residential property, community outreach would be required,\" Thomas told commissioners. Under the draft, staff would identify impacted property owners within a 150‑foot radius of a proposed pole, mail notices and solicit feedback; property owners would have 30 days to respond.

The proposed outreach and follow‑up sequence for town‑initiated projects is:

- Initial mailed notice with 30 days to respond.
- If no response, a second mailed notice with an additional 30 days.
- If still no response, a door hanger and a final 15‑day response window.
- If a property owner does not respond after those steps (a total of up to 75 days), the property owner would be considered in support of the project for the purpose of decision making.

For HOA‑initiated requests, the draft makes the HOA responsible for performing outreach and submitting proof of delivery and collected feedback to the town; if staff cannot verify a response, staff will follow the town‑initiated procedures for that property owner. Thomas said staff removed overly prescriptive steps to retain flexibility around how HOAs prove delivery but will verify HOA submissions before accepting them.

Decision rule and waivers: Staff proposed that installation proceed when a simple majority (>50%) of impacted property owners support the project. In the case of a 50/50 split, staff would bring the item to the Transportation Commission for a recommendation. The draft also allows staff to waive the outreach requirement for installations on town‑designated thoroughfares addressing documented public‑safety concerns; assistant director approval would be required and staff would still notify impacted partners when a waiver is used.

Commission feedback and implementation: Commissioners pressed staff on the standard for \"proof of delivery,\" with several arguing for clearer minimums (examples discussed included DocuSign, read receipts or signed acknowledgements). Thomas said he did not plan to require certified mail but that staff would verify outreach and follow up directly if the HOA’s materials were not verifiable. On timing, staff said the HOA route can be faster if the HOA collects responses promptly; if staff must follow up directly the full 75‑day process may apply. Thomas said staff preferred a version where HOAs do initial outreach and submit verification to the town, a process the commission generally favored. Staff will return the draft as a regular agenda item incorporating the commission’s feedback.","Staff presented a draft community outreach policy that would require notification for new streetlights within 150 feet of residences, set a staged follow‑up timeline and allow an HOA‑led outreach process subject to staff verification.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6543096,"Flower Mound summary of micromobility ordinance: helmets for under‑14, nighttime lighting and education emphasized",603,323000,926000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3764424-d99058403ed30da5a43365be0295ec05&start=323&end=926","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3764424-d99058403ed30da5a43365be0295ec05/thumbnail_323000.jpg","/articles/6543096/Flower-Mound/Denton-County/Texas/Flower-Mound-summary-of-micromobility-ordinance-helmets-for-under14-nighttime-lighting-and-education-emphasized","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6543096-e5831819a468aac72cf723ebb6568c4f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146531&Signature=dz0XFOBPcX39ipSQkvKZPnk96WcGcsz-zuZCFUpmB91ELYaIxp5~X1psdyjKmmUoCJaOFbCo9DFf7tyPxoBoKZVyk5aBacuh3UtwUpZCrPgKA2RHM7MrMnB1W2VU6TkPfqPrgP0ohXpZwy8eNiwikiyznE5cX9jw9SDtZg7CbJL5IQbLlcAb4QyCpSPNZNJTgRlqe8Tgyl8P7JtwHdNZvr5PbXfam9el-zDif9DTA2w7fRfCn2JGSpMPzcB7-IQDEDbi9uC95NOEEHe1I2lDWqPr2ly3jiMmys6KWTRIVhtgmp0Cg~OkHM~7DOH88DrO2lPSEv874uFVdIARJiafWQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the June 10 meeting of the Town of Flower Mound Transportation Commission, town staff summarized a micromobility ordinance that Flower Mound Town Council approved on May 5, 2025.

The ordinance sets a concise set of safety rules for micromobility devices and bicycles, staff said, placing a particular emphasis on children. Chief Strategic Officer JP Walton told commissioners the ordinance was intentionally brief and drew on a template from Highland Village but was shortened by Council direction: \"that ordinance really shortened until just, just a few lines and what, we were directed, I know what we heard from council was to keep this very simple,\" Walton said.

Town staff and the commission said the ordinance and related outreach grew from public input gathered in a December 1, 2024–January 3, 2025 survey that drew 832 responses. Walton said survey respondents strongly favored helmet rules for children: \"Should helmets be required for children? 84% of the people that filled the survey out said yes.\" Based on that input and council direction, the ordinance makes the following core requirements and clarifications:

- Helmets: Anyone under the age of 14 is required to wear a helmet when operating a micromobility device or a bicycle. The ordinance uses \"under 14\" rather than \"14 and under.\"
- Nighttime equipment: Operators (bicycles and micromobility devices) must use a front white lamp visible from 500 feet and a red reflector on the back when operating at night.
- Handheld devices and listening devices: It is unlawful to use handheld electronic devices (cell phones, tablets) or listening devices (headphones/earphones) that prevent the rider from hearing approaching vehicles; police guidance focuses on whether the device \"is impairing your ability to hear.\" Officers will consider one earbud that does not impair hearing as acceptable in some cases, Walton said.
- Right of way and passing pedestrians: Operators must yield to pedestrians and provide an audible warning when passing.
- Penalties and education: A first offense carries a $50 fine or, instead of paying, the operator may be offered the town's micromobility safety course; subsequent offenses may be fined up to $100. Walton said education — especially classes for children — is the priority for initial enforcement.

The ordinance defines micromobility devices as small, lightweight vehicles that are incapable of a top assisted speed greater than 28 miles per hour and lists examples (electric motor‑assisted scooters, electric skateboards, Segways, hoverboards). Gas‑powered devices are excluded from the definition. Walton clarified that electric bicycles are handled under the town’s bicycle provisions rather than the micromobility definition.

On where devices may be used, Walton said state law governs operation on roads; the town code does not allow motor vehicles on trails, but bicycles and scooters are allowed on trails designated for them. Questions about technical limits for certain electric‑assist bicycles (for example, a wattage threshold) were raised in the meeting; Walton said staff would follow up with police because the transcript did not include a definitive wattage figure.

Implementation and outreach: Walton described education and outreach steps already underway: a scooter and bicycle safety class on June 18 from 4–5 p.m., notices in utility bills and on social media, and planned school outreach coordinated with the police department and community service officers when classes resume in August. Walton told commissioners no tickets related to the ordinance had been issued as of the June 10 meeting.

Town staff told commissioners the commission should monitor the ordinance over the coming year and return recommendations if community experience suggests changes are needed.","Town staff summarized a micromobility ordinance approved May 5 that requires helmets for riders under 14, nighttime lighting, restrictions on handheld devices and an emphasis on education and safety classes.","actionData","errors"]

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