Traffic Control
FY 2023 Annual Budget
Department Description
The Traffic Control Division's primary responsibility is to ensure the safe and efficient movement of traffic throughout the City of Victoria and to maintain all the equipment necessary to do so. That equipment includes: roadway lighting fixtures, signalized intersections, solar school zone, hike & bike, warning, stop sign flashers, Welcome to Victoria signs, street name, warning & regulatory signs, pavement markings and striping, EMS preemption systems, traffic signal communication systems, traffic controllers, video vehicle detection systems, traffic signal battery backup units, driver feedback signs, advanced traffic management systems and sign fabrication software and equipment.
Organization Chart
Department Mission
Maintain a roadway network which accommodates the safe and efficient flow of traffic in, through, and around Victoria for its citizens as indicated in the mobility section of the City of Victoria’s 2035 Comprehensive Plan.
Goals and Objectives
- Quickly respond to and eliminate any and all traffic issues experienced by motoring and pedestrian public.
- Geo reference all signs and poles into CityWorks work order system.
FY 2022 Highlights
Change signs and poles to larger, more reflective signage.
Annually restripe 5 miles of streets, which includes main lanes, stop bars and crosswalks.
Traffic control cabinet replacement program to T-2 cabinets, three from traffic accident and one older style (T-1) all with in-house crews.
Pilot traffic detection camera replacement with one ethernet (Gridsmart) camera that replaces four old style mast arm cameras.
New conductor and power wires for two intersections - Navarro/Whispering Creek and Main/Red River.
Performance Metrics
Departmental Efficiencies
- Obtain IMSA Certification. One signal tech and one sign tech to become IMSA Level II's.
- Sign replacements by subdivisions; Bronson Terrace and section of Original Townsite.
- Replacing 2,000 street lights with the Street Light Initiative from Sodium to LED.
FY 2023 New Program/Initiatives
FY 2023 Budget Highlights
The Traffic Department budget request equals $2,504,031, an increase of $343,104 or 15.9%, compared to Fiscal Year 2022 Adopted Budget, $2,160,927. The Fiscal Year 2023 budget includes one-time expense of $525,954, and $1,978,077 in recurring expense, an increase of $42,350 or 2.2%, from last year's recurring budget.
Personnel decrease is due to $6,406 in baseline adjustments. (Baseline adjustments: include payroll reorganizations, new hires, retirements that took place in the prior fiscal year, as well as longevity and TMRS rate that will be captured in this fiscal year.)
Total Expenditures for Corresponding Fiscal Year Presented
Department Full-Time Employees
- No major changes in recent years.
Department High-Level Descriptions of Personnel:
Traffic Control Manager (1) - Oversee Traffic Operations including all traffic signals, signs and markings. Manage signal technicians and signs and markings technicians. Prepare budget.
Signal Technician (4) - Troubleshoot traffic signals. Able to diagnose signal errors and repair.
Senior Signs & Markings Technician (1) - Coordinate signs and marking technicians to ensure signs are current and meet MUTCD guidelines. Assist Traffic Control Manager with daily operations.
Signs & Markings Technician (3) - Prepare and craft signs, install signs, keep records of new installations, and determine damaged or faded signs due for replacement.
Recommended/Not Recommended List
*** NOTE: Other items have been requested, however, they are not listed below due to the fact that the amount requested is in line for normal operating funding. ***