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Commissioners approve painted crosswalk and signage on County Road 4500 pending legal review
Summary
Van Zandt County Commissioners Court voted to install a painted crosswalk and pedestrian signage on County Road 4500 near Ben Wheeler, approving the work subject to a county legal/staff review of what can be installed on a county road.
The Van Zandt County Commissioners Court voted during a public hearing to install a painted crosswalk and pedestrian crossing signage on County Road 4500 near Ben Wheeler, with the action conditioned on county staff and legal review of what is permissible on the county road.
The measure emerged during a public hearing opened by the county judge “to discuss all matters pertaining to the implementation of traffic control measures on VanZack County Road 4500 for transportation code section 2 5 1.152.” Residents and business representatives said pedestrian crossings between two neighboring employers — the barn and Door Control — were becoming congested as Door Control regularly hires new workers.
At the hearing a company representative identified as Sean described growing numbers of workers crossing the road, and a business representative said crossings occur roughly three times each day (morning, lunch and afternoon) and noted roughly “about 270 employees” travel between the sites. Commissioners and staff discussed possible mitigations, including a painted crosswalk (white or yellow), pedestrian crossing signs, or a flashing light; county staff said regulatory limits exist for “regulatory” traffic markings and signs and that staff (Tony/Acosta) would verify what the county can legally install.
After discussion, a commissioner moved to install a painted crosswalk and pedestrian signage on County Road 4500, “pending the outcome of Mr. Acosta’s review,” and the court approved the motion by voice vote. The motion was explicit that the county would proceed only if county staff and attorneys determine it is lawful and appropriate; if not, the action would be void.
Next steps are administrative: county staff will confirm which signs/markings are permitted under county practice and state regulation, then return to the commissioners’ court with implementation instructions or limitations. No timeline for installation was specified at the meeting.
Votes at a glance: The court approved the crosswalk and signage installation by voice vote; no roll-call tally was recorded in the minutes.
Provenance: The court opened the item as a public hearing on County Road 4500 and closed the hearing before the motion and vote were recorded.
