TYLER, Texas — The Tyler City Council on Wednesday agreed to partner with the Texas Department of Transportation for updates that will improve traffic signal coordination and reduce transportation emissions.
According to the city of Tyler, the council approved City Manager Ed Broussard to enter into advanced funding agreements with TxDOT for traffic signal detection upgrades and pedestrian signal installations as part of the Federal Highway Department's Carbon Reduction Program.
The traffic signal detection upgrades include upgrading the vehicle detection system at intersections along North Palace Avenue, Front Street (State Highway 31) and Glenwood Boulevard (US Highway 69), the city said.
The city of Tyler said the project will better traffic signal coordination and reduce transportation emissions.
The following intersections are included in this project:
- North Palace Avenue at West Bow Street
- North Palace Avenue at West Oakwood Street
- North Palace Avenue at West Erwin Street
- Palace Avenue at West Front Street
- West Front Street at South Vine Avenue
- West Front Street at South Bonner Avenue
- East Front Street at South Fannin Avenue
- East Front Street at South Beckham Avenue
- South Glenwood Boulevard at West Front Street
- South Glenwood Boulevard at West Erwin Street
- South Glenwood Boulevard at West Houston Street
"The pedestrian signal installation project includes the installation of pedestrian signal heads, accessible pedestrian push buttons, curb ramps, and conduits as needed at five existing signalized intersections," the city of Tyler said.
The project will improve mobility and safety for pedestrians and reduce transportation emissions, according to the city.
The following intersections are included in this project:
- Front Street and Beckham Avenue
- Glenwood Boulevard and Front Street
- 5th Street and Beckham Avenue
- South Broadway Avenue and Loop 323
- Old Jacksonville Highway and Sunnybrook Drive
The traffic signal detection upgrades and pedestrian signal installations have been programmed and are currently in the design phase.
The city of Tyler is using Transportation Development Credits to fund its part of the project. But if additional funding is needed, the city will use money from the Half-Cent Sales Tax Fund.