STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: January 8, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 11, 14
DEPARTMENT: Department of Transportation and Public Works
EXECUTIVE: Dev Rastogi
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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 28-59 (1) designating speed regulations on streets other than expressways and freeways; (2) designating school traffic zones; (3) designating one-way streets and alleys; (4) providing a penalty not to exceed $200.00; (5) providing a saving 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)
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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 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-Elsie Faye Heggins Street, Extent-Botham Jean Boulevard to Spring Avenue, CD-7, Speed-35, Cause-Reflect street name change from Lamar Street to Botham Jean Boulevard and extend 35 mph speed zone limits to the signalized intersection at Spring Avenue
SEC. 28-44 STREETS OTHER THAN EXPRESSWAYS AND FREEWAYS. DELETIONS (MPH Varies)
Street Name, Extent, Council District, Speed (MPH), Cause
* Street-Elsie Faye Heggins Street, Extent-Lamar Street to 500 feet South of Lyons Street, CD-7, Speed-35, Cause-Reflect street name change from Lamar Street to Botham Jean Boulevard and extend 35 mph speed zone limits to the signali...
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