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UPDATE: Kingwood Dr Light Removal

UPDATE: Kingwood Dr Light Removal

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by: KingwoodDotCom Active Indicator LED Icon 18 Site Admin  OP 
~ 7 years ago   Jul 28, '16 4:47pm  
After careful consideration, reviewing feedback from the community and analyzing intersection data, Council Member Dave Martin has asked Public Works and Engineering to end the study at Royal Forest Drive and Kingwood Drive. As a result the traffic signal located at this intersection will not be turned off and will continue to function as normal.  Martin looked over the data again with Public Works and Engineering representatives late yesterday and while it would be beneficial and improve mobility, the minimal improvements would not counter any accidents that could be caused by the changes to the intersection. Presently the signal gives Kingwood Drive traffic through access for a vast majority of the signal cycle, while allowing for safe passage to Kingwood Drive from the north and south entries off of Royal Forest Drive. Erring on the side of safety, Martin will continue to focus on future projects that would improve mobility along Kingwood Drive. As many residents are aware, a comprehensive mobility study has recommended North Park and Kingwood Drive to be widened from four lanes to six lanes to accommodate the rising population within our community. Additionally the study suggested a grade separation over the railroad tracks on both major thoroughfares to keep through traffic moving without interruption of trains or traffic signals. While the immediate focus is making improvements to North Park Drive, Martin will continue to inquire about possible solutions that could alleviate congestion on Kingwood Drive. The full comprehensive mobility study can be found on Martin's website. Traffic movements will remain unchanged and traffic will continue to proceed through the intersection of Royal Forest and Kingwood Drive with the assistance of the current traffic signal. All study notification signage will be removed from the area by the end of this week.  Martin made the following statement regarding the study, "I would like to thank everyone who provided feedback to our office as this was a significant undertaking by our staff. My number one priority with this study was to ensure public safety while addressing mobility improvements, and my conclusion when the data was analyzed was the safety of our residents would be compromised, and quite frankly I could not live with myself if an accident occurred due to this project. I hope everyone understands. God Bless."Original Story: https://www.kingwood.com/messages/kingwood_drive_traffic_light_removal.php?message_board_parent_id=1428096&fb=1 4951
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v1kings28 Active Indicator LED Icon 2
~ 7 years ago   Jul 28, '16 4:58pm  
Good! 4951
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frebu Active Indicator LED Icon 3
~ 7 years ago   Jul 28, '16 5:01pm  
So because people are stupid........we can't have anything good happen.............great. 4951
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CantStandTex Active Indicator LED Icon 7
~ 7 years ago   Jul 28, '16 5:02pm  
Wow tax dollars at use! We needed a study to tell us that a traffic light WAS NOT needed to cross a busy intersection only for the same study to then conclude it was needed to cross a busy intersection. Now I wonder why people are mistrustful of surveys, studied and polls. Glad it isn't a school zone. 4951
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Annie Active Indicator LED Icon 18
~ 7 years ago   Jul 28, '16 5:08pm  
Thanks for the information. @kingwooddotcom 4951
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~ 7 years ago   Jul 28, '16 5:13pm  
Study was sponsored by Sullivan's Advanced Paint and Body Shop.  4951
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calguy Active Indicator LED Icon 1
~ 7 years ago   Jul 28, '16 5:31pm  
We live in a democracy and public opinion rules with sensible politicians"Comrade Trump"=====Lord help us. 4951
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CantStandTex Active Indicator LED Icon 7
~ 7 years ago   Jul 28, '16 5:33pm  
We live in a democracy and public opinion rules with sensible politicians"Comrade Trump"=====Lord help us.
 
@calguy: So wait did Trump want to keep the light or remove it?
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~ 7 years ago   Jul 28, '16 5:56pm  
Thank you for changing the decision.  Someone finally looked into their crystal ball and saw the disastrous result that move would have caused. 4951
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FreebyrdII Active Indicator LED Icon 10
~ 7 years ago   Jul 28, '16 5:57pm  
Thank God! 4951
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HoofHearted Active Indicator LED Icon 4
~ 7 years ago   Jul 28, '16 6:00pm  
Hallelujah! We use that light often. Getting across to Randalls would have become a death wish. Glad someone has some common sense!! 4951
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Weathergirl5 Active Indicator LED Icon 8 Forum Moderator
~ 7 years ago   Jul 28, '16 8:14pm  
personally I am glad the decided to keep the stoplight. I know others are mad about the congestion, but if they would just synchronize the lights I think that would solve a lot of the congestion problem. Maybe if enough people suggest that, councilman Martin will look into that as well. 4951
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dhcoleman Active Indicator LED Icon  New Member
~ 7 years ago   Jul 28, '16 10:44pm  
I have not lived in Kingwood All my life. But in the 13 years we've been here, I've heard Light syncing the entire time. Is it done? Doesn;t appear so. Why not block off the crossovers where backups occur. Driver just enters at a real turn lane.How about Hamblen Rd.going through to Woodland Hills and widening to 4 lanes,That would really help Kingwood Drive out. Oh, well, 4951
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~ 7 years ago   Jul 29, '16 7:47am  
@calguy: So wait did Trump want to keep the light or remove it?
 
@CantStandTex: Whatever he decides, it's gonna be great. I promise. 
Butt seriously, I'm happy to see that they are considering a flyover on Northpark and 494. You Kingwood Drive people don't know anything about congestion until you try to leave Kingwood via Northpark on a Friday evening or Saturday morning.  4951
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~ 7 years ago   Jul 29, '16 8:01am  

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>> We live in a democracy and public opinion rules with sensible politicians"Comrade Trump"=====Lord help us.
 
@calguy: So wait did Trump want to keep the light or remove it?
 
@CantStandTex: He didn't say.  He only said he wanted to make Kingwood Drive great again...
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buffaloglenn Active Indicator LED Icon 11
~ 7 years ago   Jul 29, '16 8:04am  
The lights are generally already synced.  4 out of 5 days a week on my commute, I make it from east of Woodland Hills all the way through to 59 with no stops.  But that's at 5:15 in the morning.  During peak traffic time, there are just too many cars to make it all work perfectly. 4951
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