COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KBTX) – Traffic and congestion were the topic of discussion at Thursday night’s city council meeting.
As the city of College Station and the community continue to grow, so does the number of cars on the road.
Both College Station and the BCS Metropolitan Planning Organization (BCSMPO) are working to reduce congestion now and in the future.
“Traffic congestion in College Station and Bryan has increased by about 2% annually over the past decade, so we’re trying to address that,” said Dan Rudge, executive director of BCSMPO.
Because traffic is expected to increase, the city will analyze 50 intersections and develop a plan to meet future traffic demands.
“College Station residents have always been concerned about traffic congestion given the amount and pace of growth in the area. The city is working to address the issues, collaborating with TxDOT and other partners,” said Jason Schubert, College Station’s transportation planning coordinator.
The city will examine intersections such as Texas Avenue and George Bush Drive, Texas Avenue and Holleman Drive, and Texas Avenue and University Drive.
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“As growth continues, so does the volume of traffic on the roads. However, these can only handle a certain volume of traffic before congestion and stop-and-go traffic occur,” said Rudge.
With its “Traffic Congestion and Mobility Analysis” survey, the city administration is also hoping for feedback from residents and commuters.
“We would like to hear from citizens about their experiences with the transport system, not only with car traffic, but also with pedestrians and cyclists,” said Schubert.
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Schubert said this survey is critical to assessing the current transportation system, identifying current and future challenges, and planning ways to improve mobility and safety while reducing congestion.
To predict what the road network will look like in 2035, the City will use the BCSMPO survey and transportation demand model to determine which roads will have the most traffic, which projects will best improve mobility in the region, and how many people are expected to use the City’s streets.
“We’re looking at this year and the year 2035, so what might still be OK in the future, but might cause problems if traffic increases in the future. We’re also looking at what might come next,” Schubert said.
The survey is available until August 31st.
In addition, BCSMPO plans to launch projects next year to relieve traffic congestion at the Wellborn and George Bush intersection and on State Highway 6 from William Fitch Parkway to State Highway 21.
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