STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: February 26, 2020
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 1, 4
DEPARTMENT: Department of Transportation
EXECUTIVE: Majed Al-Ghafry
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SUBJECT
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A public hearing to receive comments to amend the City of Dallas Thoroughfare Plan to change the dimensional classification of Ewing Avenue from Clarendon Drive to Interstate Highway 35E from a two-lane undivided roadway (S-2-U) in 56 feet of right-of-way to a special four-lane undivided roadway (SPCL 4U) in 84 feet of right-of-way with two-way bicycle facility on the westside of the roadway; and at the close of the hearing, authorize an ordinance implementing the change - Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City (see Fiscal Information for potential future costs) (This item was deferred on December 11, 2019)
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BACKGROUND
The City of Dallas Department of Transportation is requesting an amendment to the City of Dallas Thoroughfare Plan to change the dimensional classification of Ewing Avenue from Clarendon Drive to Interstate Highway (IH) 35E to facilitate a 2017 Bond Complete Streets Project. The Thoroughfare Plan lists this section of Ewing Avenue as a two-lane roadway in 56 feet if right-of-way. This section of Ewing Avenue is currently a two-lane undivided roadway. The proposed project will build a four-lane undivided roadway, with two northbound lanes and two southbound lanes, a two-way bicycle facility and wide sidewalks on the west side of the roadway, in 84 feet of right-of-way. All additional right-of-way will be dedicated by the Dallas Zoo, on the west side of the street, the east side curb location will not be modified. The bicycle facility and wide sidewalk will connect the Dallas Area Rapid Transit Zoo Station, the Dallas Zoo, and the proposed deck park over IH-30.
Staff recommends approval to amend the City of Dallas Thoroughfare Plan to change the dimensional classification of Ewing Avenue from Clarendon Drive to IH-35E from a two-lane undivided roadway (S-2-U) in 56 feet of right-of-way to a special four-lane undivided roadway (SPCL 4U) in 84 feet of right-of-way with two-way bicycle facility on the westside of the roadway.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
On October 3, 2019, the City Plan Commission Thoroughfare Committee acted on this item and followed staff recommendation.
On November 7, 2019, the City Plan Commission acted on this item and followed staff recommendation.
On December 11, 2019, this item was deferred by Councilmember Carolyn King Arnold.
FISCAL INFORMATION
This action has no cost consideration to the City. Future estimated cost includes approximately $600,000,000.00 for design and construction to be funded by the 2017 Bond Program.
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