Kingwood Traffic Signals Overview and Updates

Traffic operations in Kingwood, managed by Johana E. Clark, P.E., include signal system improvements and updates. Recent changes involve signal removal studies, new signal installations, and upgrades at key intersections to enhance traffic flow and safety. The system's capacity and daily traffic volumes are discussed, along with specific projects like the new signal at Northpark and Hidden Pines/Woodridge. Additionally, plans for signal upgrades and intersection improvements are outlined for better traffic management.

• Kingwood
• Traffic Signals
• Traffic Operations
• Signal System
• Traffic Upgrades

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1. Kingwood Traffic Signals Johana E. Clark P.E., PTOE Traffic Operations Division Public Works & Engineering Department

2. Agenda Kingwood Signal System Overview Updates: o Kingwood @ Royal Forest: Signal Removal Study Update o New Traffic Signal at Northpark and Hidden Pines/Woodridge o Upgrades at West Lake Houston and Kings Crossing o Upgrades at West Lake Houston and Northpark o New Traffic Signal at Kingwood and Kings Crossing PWE Traffic Operations Malfunctions, Comments Reporting Comments/Questions

3. Kingwood Signal System Northpark: >37,000 veh/day Kingwood: >41,000 veh/day Number of Lanes vs. Daily Traffic Volumes Number of Lanes 2 (w/left turn lanes) 4 (w/left turn lanes) 6 (w/left turn lanes) Roadway Daily Capacity 14-16,000 vehicles per day 30-33,000 vehicles per day 40-44,000 vehicles per day

4. Kingwood Signal System Signal Removal Study: Kingwood @ Royal Forest Signal Proximity Issue. One-Stage Analysis: visibility, volumes, geometrics. Major impact Loop 494 RR Crossing. Conclusion: signal removal deferred.

5. Kingwood Signal System New Signal: Northpark @ Hidden Pines/Woodridge Activated February 2015. Timing Adjustments: Split NB/SB. Extended Signal Cycles.

6. Kingwood Signal System Signal Upgrade: W. Lake Houston @ Kings Crossing Large commercial development Kingwood @ W. Lake Houston. Traffic signal upgrade at W. Lake Houston @ Kings Crossing. Design Approved.

7. Kingwood Signal System New Signal Coming Up: Kingwood @ Kings Crossing Large commercial development Kingwood @ W. Lake Houston. New traffic signal Kingwood @ Kings Crossing. Designed Approved.

8. Kingwood Signal System Intersection Upgrades: Northpark @ W. Lake Houston Traffic signal upgrades. Addition of SB and EB right turn lanes. Design Stage.

9. PWE Traffic Operations Traffic Signal Performance Improvement Program (TSPIP) FY15-16: Kingwood Timing Optimization Preventive Signal Maintenance per FHWA Signal Maintenance Average Response Time: 1.9hr 2,489 signalized intersections in Houston COH average 6 flashing signals/day = 0.24% 99.75 % signals operational daily Technology Upgrades: GPS, Power Supply, Comm.

10. Traffic Service Requests Houston Service Helpline: Phone Line 311 Website: www.houstontx.gov/311 Email: 311@houstontx.gov 311 Smartphone App

11. Thanks