Roads, Traffic & Safety Committee Meeting

March 26, 2025 – 1:30 PM
PORA Conference Room

1. Pledge of Allegiance

2. Introduction and Welcome

3. Current Update
A. MCSO – Deputy Bill Cornwell
B. McDOT – Mitch Wagner, Intergovernmental Branch Manager
C. SCW Posse – John Merkel, Duty Officer
D. Arizona Fire & Medical – Chief Robert Olmstead
E. SCW Prides – Ron Rada
F. SCW Cyclists – Jeff Bodmer
G. Maricopa County – Jim Bull, Representative of Supervisor Lesko, Maricopa County
4. Old Business
A. McDOT is resurfacing RH Johnson from Grand Ave to Meeker. Work started 10/18/24, lane restrictions. Completion expected in December, DONE???
B. K-Rails (Jersey Barriers??) along N.B. RH Johnson over culvert near Alyssum intruding into lane 3 on RH Johnson. Complaints of them being traffic impediment. McDOT advises these are within SPECS. Some attendees questioning results. Ongoing
C. Golf Cart and Auto theft. Thefts Declining?????

5. New Business
A. Right Turn Only Lane on RHJ at Meeker. Signs are there but since repaving of RHJ, the “Right Turn Only” pavement markings have not been repainted. Numerous drivers are going straight through.
B. Ongoing Traffic Issues. Speeding!!! Red Light Running!!!
C. Road conditions need addressing: Skyhawk B/T 147th Ave and Heritage; Blue Verde B/T 147th Ave and 151st Ave
D. Future meeting schedule for 2025: March 26, May 21, Sept. 24 and Nov 19.

Next meeting, May 21 at 1:30PM

Adjournment.