Traffic Safety Advisory Board Meeting - May 7, 2026

The City of Saginaw, Texas Traffic Safety Advisory Board met on May 7, 2026, to discuss various traffic safety and infrastructure issues. Key procurement-related topics included consideration of installing no truck signs on certain roads, with discussions about coordination with Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) for signage approvals and standards. The board reviewed potential design changes and signal timing improvements at the East Bailey Boswell and Basswood intersection, including pending quotes from signal contractors to fix pedestrian detection issues, with plans to approve and implement the work soon. Updates were provided on grant-funded traffic signal projects, including a new signal at Bailey Boswell and Jarvis, with design progress and utility clearance delays noted. The board also discussed traffic calming measures and the possibility of converting an intersection to a four-way stop, pending police department input. Additionally, the board highlighted ongoing public education efforts through social media videos on traffic safety topics. No formal votes on contracts or budget allocations were recorded during the meeting, but several action items related to procurement and project implementation were identified for follow-up.