STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: June 9, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 2, 14
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 (1) change the dimensional classification of Nowitzki Way from Houston Street to Field Street from a special six-lane undivided roadway within 122 feet of right-of-way to a special five-lane divided roadway with two-way cycle track on the southside of the roadway in 122 feet of right-of-way; (2) change the dimensional classification of Field Street from Nowitzki Way to Ashland Street from an existing roadway to a special six-lane divided roadway with two-way cycle track in 100 feet of right-of-way; and (3) change the dimensional classification of Harwood Street from Cedar Springs Road to Woodall Rodgers Freeway from standard four-lane undivided roadway in 60 feet of right-of-way to a special three-lane roadway with two-way cycle track on the westside of roadway in 60 to 62 feet of right-of-way; and, at the close of the public hearing, authorize an ordinance implementing the change - Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City (see fiscal information for potential future costs)
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BACKGROUND
The Department of Transportation is requesting amendments to the City of Dallas Thoroughfare Plan to facilitate the completion of the Union Bikeway Connector Project. The Union Bikeway Connector will connect the Katy Trail, via the bike lanes on Houston Street, to Nowitzki Way, Field Street, Ashland Street, and Harwood Street, terminating at Klyde Warren Park. The City of Dallas was awarded a federal grant to design and construct the Union Bikeway Connector. This dedicated bike facility will dramatically improve bicycle connectivity between two of Dallas' most highly valued public assets. ...
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