PILLAR: Sustainable
AGENDA DATE: October 8, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 3, 7, 9
DEPARTMENT: Department of Transportation and Public Works
PRIORITY: N/A
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SUBJECT
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Authorize an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation in the amount of $3,622,454.12 for a U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration 2023 Highway Safety Improvement Program grant (Agreement No. CSJ 0430-01-069, etc., Assistance Listing No. 20.205), which includes $2,833,629.05 as federal participation for construction and direct state cost, $588,825.07 as state participation for construction, direct state cost, and indirect state cost, and an estimated cost burden of $200,000.00 for design plus any cost overruns as local participation to construct traffic signal improvements at four locations (list attached to Agenda Information Sheet) - Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City (see Fiscal Information)
*In alignment with Vision Zero Plan.
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BACKGROUND
The City of Dallas was awarded a grant of $2.9 million from the 2023 Highway Safety Improvement Program administered by Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to upgrade 4 high accident intersections. Upgrades will include removal of existing traffic signals and replacing them with new traffic signals; pedestrian and Americans with Disabilities Act related improvements; and other related construction.
The City is responsible for design of the traffic signals with an estimated cost burden of $200,000.00. TxDOT is responsible for bidding the construction package, administering the federal funds for construction and direct state cost in an estimated amount of $2,833,629.05, and contributing construction, direct state, and indirect state costs in an estimated amount of $588,825.07. The total estimated project cost is $3,622,454.12. Although it is not anticipated, the City may be responsible for cost associated with utilities, environmental assessment and mitigation, and right-of-way and real property if TxDOT determines that the specific work is necessary for successful completion of the project.
On-System Intersections:
• Ledbetter Drive (State Loop (SL) 12) at Westmoreland Road (CSJ 0581-02-164), (CD 3)
• Walton Walker Boulevard (SL 12) at Kiest Boulevard (CSJ 0581-02-163), (CD 3)
• Scyene Road (State Highway 352) at Masters Drive (CSJ 0430-01-069), (CD 7)
• Buckner Boulevard at (SL 12) at Hermosa Drive (CSJ 0581-01-175), (CD 9)
This action will authorize an Advance Funding Agreement with TxDOT for construction of the traffic signals. Any change orders or overruns are the responsibility of TxDOT.
Construction of the traffic signals is scheduled to begin in FY 2027.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Design February 2026
Complete Design February 2027
Begin Construction May 2027
Complete Construction May 2029
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
This action has no cost consideration to the City. The City is responsible for design of the traffic signals with an estimated cost burden of $200,000.00. An agenda item to award the design contract will be placed on a future City Council Agenda for consideration.
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