ORDER NO.29648
REQUEST TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO
CONSIDER LOWERING SPEED LIMIT ON SH 27 IN VICII~IITY OF
KERRVILLE-KERB COUNTY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT TO 55 MPH
Came to be heard this the 24th day of April, 2006, with a motion made by
Commissioner Williams, seconded by Commissioner Letz. The Court
unanimously approved by vote of 4-0-0 to:
Move that the Court express support for the reduction of the speed limit on
Highway 27 from Kerrville-Kerr County Municipal Airport all the way to
Center Point, or where it reduces prior to getting to Center Point, to 55--to
the posted speed limit of 55 miles an hour, and authorize County Judge to
sign, or write, that letter.
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT AGENDA REQUEST
PLEASE FURNISH ONE ORIGINAL AND NINE COPIES OF THIS REQUEST
AND DOCUMENTS TO BE REVIEWED BY THE COURT.
MADE BY: Commissioner Williams OFFICE: Precinct 2
MEETING DATE: Apri124, 2006 TIME PREFERRED:
SUBJECT: (Please be specific). Consider, discuss and take appropriate action request
Texas Department of Transportation to consider lowering speed limit on SH 27 in the
vicinity of the Kerrville-Kerr County Municipal Airport to 55 mph.
EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED:
NAME OF PERSON(S) ADDRESSING THE COURT: Commissioner Williams.
ESTIMATED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION: 2 minutes.
IF PERSONNEL MATTER-NAME OF EMPLOYEE:
Time for submitting this request for Court to assure that the matter is posted in
accordance with Title 5, Chapter 551 and 552, Government Code, is as follows:
Meeting scheduled for Mondays: 5:00 P.M. previous Tuesday
THIS REQUEST RECEIVED BY:
THIS REQUEST RECEIVED
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Agenda Item Backup Statement
The 3.1 mile stretch of SH 27, that parallels Kerrville-Ken County Airport from
the intersection of Al Mooney Road to just East of Center Point is posted by TxDOT for
70 mph.
In recent years, there have been many vehicle collisions in this area, and neaz the
airport entrance, resulting in serious injury or death to drivers and passengers.
In response to several contacts received, I am requesting Commissioners' Court to
consider a formal request to TxDOT to lower the speed limit on SH 27 to 55 mph in any
azea between Kerrville City limits and Center Point where a higher speed limit is posted.