STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: September 11, 2024
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 2
DEPARTMENT: Department of Transportation
EXECUTIVE: Dev Rastogi
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SUBJECT
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Authorize (1) an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) through a grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration (CSJ 0009-11-254, Assistance Listing No. 20.205) for the 2021 Highway Safety Improvement Program in the amount of $2,073,073.15 to provide cost reimbursement for material and labor incurred by the City related to the construction of traffic signals at the following intersections: Cadiz Street at Interstate Highway (IH) 35, Lamar/Botham Jean Boulevard at Canton Street, Botham Jean Boulevard at Cadiz Street, Griffin Street at IH 30, Griffin Street at Cadiz Street, Griffin Street at Canton Street, Akard Street at Parkway Street, Akard Street at Cadiz Street, Akard Street at Canton Street, Browder Street at Parkway Street, Ervay Street at Griffin Street West, Ervay Street at Griffin Street East, Ervay Street at Parkway Street, St. Paul Street at Griffin Street East/West, Harwood Street at Parkway Street, Harwood Street at R.L. Thornton Freeway Eastbound, Cesar Chavez Boulevard at IH 30, and Good Latimer Expressway at IH 30, and retiming of directly impacted signals in the area related to the construction; (2) the establishment of appropriations in the amount of $2,073,073.15 in the Canyon Traffic Signals Reimbursement Grant Fund; (3) the receipt and deposit of funds in the amount of $2,073,073.15 in the Canyon Traffic Signals Reimbursement Grant Fund; and (4) execution of the agreement and all terms, conditions, and documents required by the agreement - Total amount of $2,073,073.15 - Financing: Canyon Traffic Signals Reimbursement Grant Fund
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BACKGROUND
TxDOT is reconstructing traffic signals and associated off-system intersection improvements at the following intersections: Cadiz Street at Interstate Highway (IH) 35, Lamar/Botham Jean Boulevard at Canton Street, Botham Jean Boulevard at Cadiz Street, Griffin Street at IH 30, Griffin Street at Cadiz Street, Griffin Street at Canton Street, Akard Street at Parkway Street, Akard Street at Cadiz Street, Akard Street at Canton Street, Browder Street at Parkway Street, Ervay Street at Griffin Street West, Ervay Street at Griffin Street East, Ervay Street at Parkway Street, St. Paul Street at Griffin Street East/West, Harwood Street at Parkway Street, Harwood Street at R.L. Thornton Freeway Eastbound, Cesar Chavez Boulevard at IH 30, and Good Latimer Expressway at IH 30 (CSJ 0009-11-254).
The traffic signal improvements at the intersections will include removal of existing traffic signals and replacing them with new traffic signals; pedestrian and Americans with Disabilities Act related improvements; signal retiming of directly impacted signals of the construction; and other related construction.
To remain consistent with other equipment in the City-wide system, the City of Dallas will provide a controller, cabinet, radar detection equipment, traffic signs, and battery backup equipment for the project. TxDOT will reimburse the City for material and labor costs.
ESTIMATED SCHEDULE OF PROJECT
Begin Construction January 2025
Complete Construction January 2030
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
|
Fund |
FY 2024 |
FY 2025 |
Future Years |
|
Canyon Traffic Signals Reimbursement Grant Fund |
$2,073,073.15 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
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