STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: June 28, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 1, 2, 5, 9, 11, 13, 14
DEPARTMENT: Department of Transportation
EXECUTIVE: Dr. Robert Perez
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SUBJECT
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An ordinance amending Chapter 28, "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," of the Dallas City Code by amending Sections 28-44, 28-50, 28-60, 28-114.1, and 28-193 (1) designating speed regulations on streets other than expressways; (2) designating school traffic zones; (3) designating one-way streets in school zones; (4) providing definitions; (5) providing a penalty not to exceed $200.00; (6) providing a saving clause; (7) providing a severability clause; and (8) providing an effective date - Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City (see Fiscal Information)
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BACKGROUND
Engineering studies have been conducted at the locations identified in the ordinance amending Chapter 28 "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," and it is recommended that the appropriate sections of the ordinance be amended to reflect changes in speed limits, school zone locations, and to designate one-way streets in school zones.
The below changes identify the additions and deletions to Section 28-44:
SEC. 28-44 STREETS OTHER THAN EXPRESSWAYS AND FREEWAYS. ADDITIONS (MPH Varies)
Street Name, Extent, Council District, Speed (MPH), Cause
* Street-East Grand Avenue, Extent-Tenison Parkway to Gaston Avenue, CD-2, 14, Speed-35 MPH, Cause- Aligning posted speed limit with TxDOT speed study recommendations
* Street- Garland Road, Extent- Gaston Avenue to Tranquilla Drive, CD-2, 9, Speed-35 MPH, Cause- Aligning posted speed limit with TxDOT speed study recommendations
SEC. 28-44 STREETS OTHER THAN EXPRESSWAYS AND FREEWAYS. DELETIONS (MPH Varies)
Street Name, Extent, Council District, Speed (MPH), Cause
* Street- East Grand Avenue, Extent- Tenison Parkway to Gaston Avenue, CD-2, 14, Speed-40 MPH, Cause- Aligning posted ...
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