Traffic and Transportation Commission 7/20/2026

The Traffic and Transportation Commission meeting of Oklahoma City held on July 20, 2026, focused primarily on traffic safety improvements and parking regulations. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of new school zone layouts with associated signage and flashing lights, notably for a new school on Southeast 29th Street and Skyline Middle School. The commission approved a traffic signal installation at the intersection of Bogart Parkway and Northwest 150th Street, including required roadway widening and dedicated turn lanes, following extensive public testimony highlighting safety concerns and accident history. The meeting also addressed parking control measures near Southwest 10th Street and Harvey, with new no-parking signs to improve safety and traffic flow. Staff noted ongoing procurement actions such as ordering flashing lights for school zones and discussed funding mechanisms for traffic infrastructure projects, including general obligation bonds and federal aid through regional planning organizations. Additionally, the commission considered speed abatement programs and the deployment of speed monitoring trailers as interim safety measures. Motions to approve these items passed unanimously, reflecting a strong emphasis on enhancing traffic safety and infrastructure through targeted capital improvements and regulatory changes.