PILLAR: Sustainable
AGENDA DATE: January 28, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 2, 5, 7, 8, 12
DEPARTMENT: Department of Transportation and Public Works
PRIORITY: Infrastructure
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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, and 28-60 (1) designating speed regulations on streets other than expressways and freeways; (2) designating speed limits and one-way streets in school zones; (3) designating one-way streets in school zones and alleys; (4) providing a penalty not to exceed $200.00; (5) providing a savings clause; (6) providing a severability clause; and (7) providing an effective date - Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City (see Fiscal Information)
*In alignment with Thoroughfare Plan.
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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.
The below changes identify the deletions to Section 28-44:
SEC. 28-44 STREETS OTHER THAN EXPRESSWAYS AND FREEWAYS. DELETIONS (MPH Varies)
Street Name, Extent, Council District, Speed (MPH), Cause
* Street - Seagoville Road, Extent - Elam Road to Prairie Creek Road, CD - 5, Speed - 35, Cause - Remove entry; Seagoville Road does not exist between Elam Road and Prairie Creek Road
The below changes identify the additions and deletions to Section 28-50(c):
SEC. 28-50 SPEED IN SCHOOL ZONES; SIGNS; DESIGNATED STREETS.
ADDITIONS (20 MPH)
Street Name & Block, Extent, Council District, Cause
* Street - Forest Park Road (6400-6500), Extent - 100' South of West Mockingbird Lane to 200' South of Treadway Street, CD - 2, Cause- Reflect installation of a new school zone associated with the sch...
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