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RESOLUTION 2015 -13
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA ADOPTING THE
TRANSPORATION MASTER PLAN AS A STATEMENT OF POLICY FOR THE TRANSPORTATION
IMPROVEMENTS OF THE OWASSO TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM.
WHEREAS, it is the policy of the City of Owasso to be proactive in matters of growth and
development of tomorrow; and,
WHEREAS, On August 1, 2013, the City Council awarded a contract with Guernsey Engineers
to develop a Transportation Master Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the Owasso City Council reviewed the 2015 Transportation Master Plan, as
developed by Guernsey Engineers, during their June 9, 2015 meeting.
WHEREAS, the Owasso City Council held a public hearing on July 7, 2015 in order to gather
citizen input on the Transportation Master Plan prepared by Guernsey; and,
WHEREAS, the Owasso City Council desires to adopt the plan as a policy statement for the
Transportation Improvements of the Owasso Transportation System.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Owasso, Oklahoma that the City
Council hereby adopts the 2015 Transportation Master Plan.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED this the 21s' day of July, 2015.
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J e Trout Lombardi, City Attorney
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TO: The Honorable Mayor and Council
City Of Owasso
FROM: H. Dwayne Henderson, P.E.
City Engineer
SUBJECT: Resolution 2015 -13
Adoption of the Transportation Master Plan
DATE: July 17, 2015
BACKGROUND:
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In August 2013, the City of Owasso contracted with Guernsey Engineers to prepare a
Transportation Master Plan for the City of Owasso. The Transportation Master Plan (TMP) analyzes
the growth of Owasso over the next 20 years and projects transportation needs and goals for
years 2020 through 2035.
The purpose of the plan is to study and document existing traffic conditions in Owasso, and to
prepare 5 -, 10- and 20 -year plans for improving the transportation system to keep up with
projected growth. The boundaries of the study are Memorial Drive to N 177th E Ave (west to east)
and E 661h St N to E 126th St N to the north. Also, a corridor running east along E 761h St N to N 177th
E Ave.
The roads studied are primary arterials (e.g. North Garnett from E 86th St N, E 116th St N, Garnett
Road), secondary arterials (e.g. E 761h St N, N 161st E Ave) and collectors (e.g. N 123rd E Ave from
E 76th St N to E 86th St N).
PROCESS:
Initial work on the study included data collection. A public questionnaire was disseminated using
social media. A public meeting was held on January 30, 2014, to gather additional citizen
comments.
Staff provided traffic counts taken annually by the City of Owasso. Tulsa County and ODOT also
provided traffic count data. The INCOG Regional Traffic Model data was used as a base -line for
population densities, employee figures, and transportation patterns in the area.
The engineer developed the Owasso Travel Demand Model by determining Traffic Analysis
Zones, which are geographical areas defined by census tracts. This model calibrated with new
traffic data provided accurate information regarding new and proposed developments, as well
as, new and proposed street projects.
Engineers also identified anticipated traffic volumes and travel patterns, evaluated effectiveness
of alternative improvements, and projected populations and traffic flows for the years 2020,
2025, 2030 and 2035.
TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN COMMITTEE
The design team met with the TMP Committee, comprised of a City Council member,
representatives from the Owasso Police Department, Community Development Department,
Owasso Public Schools, Tulsa County Engineers Office, Rogers County Commissioners Office, at-
large citizens from the community and the Public Works Department. The committee met three
(3) times to discuss elements of the plan, which included results of the questionnaires received
from the citizenry and discussion of data brought to the meeting by the committee members.
Meeting #2 discussed the results from a review of the INCOG Regional Model, the additional
detail needed to make the model useful, and Owasso projected employment and population
figures for accuracy before inputting the data into the model.
Meeting #3 discussed the results of the model, the recommendations that the model provided
for the various intersections, interchanges and street segments in the City of Owasso, as well as
the timeline in which the recommended improvements need to be made in order to keep up
with community growth.
PUBLIC HEARING HELD:
During their July 7, 2015 meeting, the Council conducted a public hearing for the purpose of
receiving citizen comment regarding the proposed Transportation Master Plan document for
Owasso. One citizen provided comments to the City Council in support of the plan as presented.
PROPOSED TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN IMPROVEMENTS:
The recommendations of the TMP are based on the needs by years 2020, 2025, 2030 and 2035.
Street and intersection improvements, which include additional lanes, traffic signals and
configurations, are addressed. County roads and intersections within the study area are also
addressed. In addition, the interchanges on U.S. Hwy 169 are analyzed and recommendations
will be given to ODOT for their planning purposes.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 2015 -13, adopting the Transportation Master Plan.
ATTACHMENT:
Resolution 2015 -13
*Note: Due to the size of the Transportation Master Plan it is not included with this
memorandum. The Plan is available for viewing on the City's website at
www.cityofowosso.com or by contacting the Public Works Department at 918.272.4959.