Road Commission of Kalamazoo County - May 19, 2026 Board of County Road Commissioners Meeting
In the Kalamazoo County Road Commission Board Meeting on May 19, 2026, the Assistant County Engineer presented an update on the Safe Streets Initiative. The project, aiming to enhance road safety in Kalamazoo County, focuses on reducing lane departure accidents by implementing rumble strips and improving clear zones by removing trees that pose safety hazards. The board discussed the impact of these measures on reducing serious and fatal accidents, and addressed public concerns about tree removal and compliance with federal and state regulations.
00:00 Introduction
00:01:00 Call to Order
00:01:09 Public Comment Guidance
00:02:10 Pledge of Allegiance
00:02:52 Approval of Agenda
00:03:23 Approval of Minutes
00:03:58 Approval of Payroll and Vendor Accounts
00:04:23 Approval of Expense Report for Commissioner
00:06:29 Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
00:07:03 Presentation: Safe Streets for All Project Update
00:23:38 Questions and Discussions
00:31:54 Clear Zone Improvements Discussion
00:33:06 Rumble Strips and Lane Departure Safety
00:35:11 Tree Removal Survey and Community Feedback
00:38:00 Federal Highway Funding and Project Scope
00:41:00 Community Considerations and Environmental Clearances
00:44:00 Accident Data and High-Risk Areas
00:47:12 Grant Timeline and Project Completion
00:50:00 Public Input and Project Updates
01:00:00 New Business: Engineering Reimbursement Approval
01:02:05 New Business: Preliminary Plan Approval for Development
01:02:31 Approval of Preliminary Plan for Prairie Glen Site Condominiums
01:04:54 Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items
01:11:08 Managing Director’s Time
01:12:22 Commissioners’ Time and Committee Reports
01:17:02 Adjournment
