HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 300 - 296, Briarmeadow Ave and Sunset Dr - All-Way Stop InstallationCITY OF FRIENDSWOOD
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
TO: Morad Kabiri, PE, AICP, a
FROM: Jildardo Arias, PE, CF ,ENV SP, City Engineer
CC: Steven Rhea, Deputy City Manager
Josh Rogers, Chief of Police
Steve Vavrecka, Director of Public Works
Hailee Medwedeff, Deputy Director of Public Works
Brian Mansfield, Director of Emergency Services
Glenda Faulkner, Director of Communications
Chase Baines, Graduate Engineer
DATE: August 6, 2025
SUBJECT: Recommended All -Way Stop Installation - Intersection of Sunset Drive and
Briarmeadow Avenue
REFERENCE: Update to Ordinance 300
Background:
The intersection of Sunset Drive and Briarmeadow Avenue has experienced a documented pattern of
crashes, as well as increasing concern from the public regarding intersection control. In 2024, the City
retained a third -party traffic engineering firm to perform a Signal Warrant Analysis in accordance
with the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD).
This memo outlines the justification for implementing all -way stop control at this location in the
interim, prior to the installation of a traffic signal that is currently programmed as part of H-GAC's
2026 Carryover Spending Initiative.
Signal Warrant Evaluation Summary
The following is a summary of the signal warrant analysis for Sunset at Briarmeadow:
Warrant
Condition Met
Warrant 1A - Eight -Hour Vehicular Volume - Minimum Vehicular Volume
Not Satisfied
Warrant 1B - Eight -Hour Vehicular Volume - Interruption of Traffic
Not Satisfied
Warrant 2 - Four -Hour Vehicular Volume
Not Satisfied
Warrant 7 - Crash Experience
Satisfied
Warrant 8 - Roadway Network
Satisfied
While volume -based warrants (1A, 113, and 2) are not met, Warrant 7: Crash Experience and Warrant
8: Roadway Network are satisfied. The crash warrant is particularly significant and indicates that
corrective action is needed.
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ORD 300, #296
CITY OF FRIENDSWOOD
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
Per the TMUTCD (Section 4C.01), meeting even one warrant is sufficient to consider the installation of
a traffic control device, provided that engineering judgment supports the action. In this case, two
warrants are satisfied, strengthening the justification.
Recommended Interim Action:
Although the intersection is slated to receive a traffic signal in the near future, recent preventable
crashes, along with the operational importance of Sunset Drive as a collector roadway, warrant near -
term mitigation. Therefore, staff recommends the installation of all -way stop control at the
intersection of Sunset Drive and Briarmeadow Avenue as an interim safety measure.
Section 213.07 of the TMUTCD allows for multi -way stop control to be used as an interim measure
while awaiting signal installation at locations that meet a signal warrant. The City's use of stop control
in this instance will align with national guidance, professional practice, and our own commitment to
safety.
Requested Action:
Staff recommends that Ordinance 300 be amended to reflect the addition of all -way stop control at
the intersection of Sunset Drive and Briarmeadow Avenue. This action ensures enforceability by
Friendswood Police Department and provides immediate improvement to intersection safety.
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