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Planners hear warnings that North Shore traffic study could be over capacity with new development
Summary
Public commenters and commissioners flagged a traffic-study rating of 'D' for a North Shore intersection and warned further construction could push it beyond acceptable capacity; commissioners said a staff member will meet with the mayor and traffic engineer to develop a plan, but funding and jurisdiction remain unresolved.
During public comment at the North Little Rock City Planning Commission meeting, a commenter raised concern that a recent traffic study rated a key intersection in the North Shore area a “D” and that additional construction could push conditions beyond acceptable levels. Commissioners acknowledged the finding and said the matter requires coordination with the mayor and the city traffic engineer.
An unidentified commenter summarized the study, saying, "It was a d rating, which is acceptable, but any more construction is will throw it over that rating." Commissioners and staff discussed whether solutions would require state highway involvement or an amendment to the master-street plan. The commissioners said Mr. Pfeiffer is meeting with stakeholders and will return with a plan but did not provide a timeline or identify funding sources for mitigation.
Commissioners noted prior meetings with the school district and the fire marshal’s comments on specific projects; they agreed traffic is an outstanding issue that will need interagency coordination. No formal motion or funding commitment was made during the meeting; the discussion ended with direction for staff to pursue stakeholder meetings and report back to the commission when a plan is developed.
