STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Mobility Solutions, Infrastructure, and Sustainability
AGENDA DATE: December 8, 2021
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 11, 12, 13
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 Section 28-50 (1) designating school traffic zones; (2) providing a penalty not to exceed $200.00; (3) providing a saving clause; (4) providing a severability clause; and (5) 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 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.
The below changes identify the additions and deletions, specifically to Section 28-50(c):
SEC. 28-50 SPEED IN SCHOOL ZONES; SIGNS; DESIGNATED STREETS
ADDITIONS (20 MPH)
Street Name, Extent, Council District, Cause
* Street-Arapaho Road (6200-6700), Extent-200' W. of Golden Creek Road to 340' E of Nedra Way, CD-11, 12, Cause-Extend Zone
* Street-Chaparral Waters Way (8800), Extent-70' N. of Ranch Trail to 50' S. of Stampede Lane, CD-6, Cause-New School Zone
* Street-West Colorado Boulevard (900-1100), Extent-220' E. of N. Clinton Avenue to 250' E. of Tu...
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