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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-23-2026 City Council Work Session Agenda Packet CITY OF FAIRHOPE CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION AGENDA Thursday, April 23, 2026 - 4:30 PM City Council Chambers Council Members Jack Burrell Joshua Gammon Jimmy Conyers Jay Robinson Andrea Booth Council as Reviewed by the Street and Traffic Control Committee Next City Council Work Session Monday, May 11, 2026, 4:30 p.m. Fairhope Municipal Complex Council Chambers Page 1 of 11 CITY OF FAIRHOPE AGENDA MEMORANDUM Item ID: 2026- FROM: Richard Johnson – City Engineer SUBJECT: Presentation – Twin Beech Corridor Study: Recommendations for the Fairhope City Council AGENDA DATE: April 23, 2026 RECOMMENDED ACTION: BACKGROUND INFORMATION: Reviewed by the Street and Traffic Control Committee and Prepared by Neel-Schaffer. BUDGET IMPACT/FUNDING SOURCE: GRANT: LEGAL IMPACT: FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION: Page 2 of 11 Twin Beech Corridor Study: Recommendations for the Fairhope City Council As Reviewed by the Street & Traffic Control Committee Prepared by Neel-Schaffer SHANE BERGIN, PE, PTOE, PTP, RSP1 Page 3 of 11 Study Overview and Council Briefing Purpose •Study Purpose and Projected Growth•The study provides data-driven insights on traffic growth and challenges along Twin Beech Road corridor through 2045.•Traffic and Safety Evaluation•Assessment covered traffic operations, safety, and multimodal needs including vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists.•Recommended Improvements•The briefing focuses on recommended intersection improvements balancing safety, efficiency, cost, and flexibility.•Council Decision Support•Information aims to assist Council in making informed decisions on funding, programming, and coordination efforts. Page 4 of 11 Purpose and Goals of the Corridor Study Proactive Transportation Planning The study aims to address future traffic growth and prevent severe mobility and safety issues before they arise. Enhancing User Safety Focus on reducing crashes, improving pedestrian visibility & safety, and ensuring accessibility for all users including those with disabilities. Operational Efficiency Evaluating traffic control strategies to minimize delays and congestion during peak commuter hours on key corridors. Cost-Effectiveness and Scalability Balancing upfront costs with long-term performance to recommend sustainable improvements like signals and roundabouts. Page 5 of 11 Alternative 1 –All Way Stop Condition Pros: •Inexpensive •Quick to Install •No existing infrastructure issues •Pedestrian Friendly •Reduces delay for southbound and northbound approaches Cons: •Instant failure of eastbound and westbound approaches •Excessive queuing at peak hours (school) – potentially backing traffic up to Pirates Drive US HWY 98 NOT RECOMMENDED NS & TC Page 6 of 11 Alternative 2 – Single Lane Roundabout Pros: •Eliminates serious crashes •Semi - Pedestrian Friendly •Reduces delay for southbound and northbound approaches •Proven Infrastructure Cons: •Expensive •Major Infrastructure Improvements •Require Ped Signals (RRFB’s) •Hard Road Closures •Slight increase in delay for eastbound & westbound approaches RECOMMENDATIONS NS – NO/TC-TENT YES Page 7 of 11 Alternative 3 – Signalized Intersection W/TL Pros: •Improves Intersection Safety – Protected Left Turn Movements •Very Pedestrian Friendly •Allows for Integrated and Timed Pedestrian Crossing Signals •Reduces delay for southbound and northbound approaches •Proven Infrastructure •Open to Thru Traffic During Construction Cons: •Moderately Expensive •Major Infrastructure Improvements •Slight increase in delay for eastbound & westbound approaches RECOMMENDATIONS NS – YES/TC-TENT YES Page 8 of 11 Alternative – Signalized Intersection Plus Page 9 of 11 Alternative 4 – Signalized Intersection Plus Pros: •Improves Intersection & Corridor Safety – Protected Left Turn Movements •Very Pedestrian Friendly •Allows for Integrated and Timed Pedestrian Crossing Signals •Reduces delay for southbound and northbound approaches •Proven Infrastructure •Open to Thru Traffic During Construction Cons: •Very Expensive – Can Be Phased Const. •Major Infrastructure Improvements •Slight increase in delay for eastbound & westbound approaches RECOMMENDATIONS NS – YES/TC-TENT NO Page 10 of 11 Twin Beech Corridor Traffic & Safety Study Questions and Discussion Page 11 of 11