SH 130 operator says signal activation reduced crashes at SH 142; peak‑period queues remain

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Representatives from SH 130 Concession Company told Lockhart City Council that activating the traffic signal at SH 142 and SH 130 in August 2023 correlated with a drop in crashes but that commute‑period queuing still causes short delays; operators and TxDOT are evaluating near‑term timing tweaks and long‑term lane/capacity changes.

Representatives of SH 130 Concession Company told the Lockhart City Council on Jan. 7 that switching the intersection at State Highway 142 and SH 130 from flashing operation to normal signal timing in August 2023 coincided with fewer crashes, but commuters still see longer waits during peak periods.

James Lovett, vice president for public affairs at SH 130 Concession Company, said the signal was activated after a 2022 warrant analysis and after coordination with TxDOT and local stakeholders. “In the 18 months before activation in 2023 in August, there were 15 crashes ... and weve had 4 in the 17 months after,” Lovett said, describing what he characterized as a “significant reduction in crashes.” He also noted the signal plan includes a maximum green of 65 seconds for the east‑west SH 142 movement and that a traffic management center…

SH 130 operator says signal activation reduced crashes at SH 142; peak‑period queues remain

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