STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: February 10, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): All
DEPARTMENT: Department of Transportation
EXECUTIVE: Majed Al-Ghafry
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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 28-45 and 28-50 to (1) regulating vehicle speeds on certain expressways; (2) designating school traffic zones; (3) providing a penalty not to exceed $200.00; (4) providing a saving clause; (5) providing a severability clause; and (6) providing an effective date - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
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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 and school zone locations. The amended ordinance shows the affected areas as they pertain to speed limits and school speed limit zones.
This ordinance covers both new school zones and changes in existing zones. New school zones are studied based on requests from the Dallas Police Department, school principals, concerned citizens and other stakeholders. After an engineering study is completed, a school zone is established if it meets all the necessary criteria.
PRIOR ACTION/REVIEW (COUNCIL, BOARDS, COMMISSIONS)
This item has no prior action.
FISCAL INFORMATION
No cost consideration to the City.
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