STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Sustainable
AGENDA DATE: April 9, 2025
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 3, 4, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
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 28-60 (1) designating speed regulations on streets other than expressways and freeways; (2) designating school traffic zones; (3) designating one-way streets in school zones; (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
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) conducted a speed study and has determined the posted speed limit signs require updating to reduce the speed limit on a portion of State Highway 289/Preston Road from Arapaho Road to Prestondell Drive. It is necessary to amend Chapter 28, "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," of the Dallas City Code to reflect the changes that are a result of the TxDOT study.
Additionally, engineering studies have been conducted at the locations identified below, and it is recommended that the appropriate sections of the Dallas City Code be amended to reflect changes in school zone locations and 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-Preston Road, Extent-The north city limits to Arapaho Road, CD-11, 12, Speed-45, Cause- Modifying extent of 45 MPH speed limit section in the city code to align with TxDOT speed study results
* Street-Preston Road, Extent-Arapaho Road to Northwest Highway, CD-11, 12, 13, Speed-35, Cau...
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