STRATEGIC PRIORITY: Transportation & Infrastructure
AGENDA DATE: April 12, 2023
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 2, 6, 13
DEPARTMENT: Department of Transportation
EXECUTIVE: Dr. Robert Perez
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SUBJECT
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A resolution adopting the Bachman Lake Area Planning Study on property generally bounded by Royal Lane on the north, Inwood Road on the east, Mockingbird Lane on the south, and Loop 12 on the west - Financing: No cost consideration to the City
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BACKGROUND
On December 14, 2005, City Council adopted the Bachman Lake/W. Northwest Highway Needs Assessment Study as the general needs assessment report and planning tool for future growth in the area by Resolution No. 05-3538. The study provided recommendations related to crime, code and certificate of occupancy violations, existing zoning ordinance classifications, and urban design.
In June 2020, the City of Dallas requested assistance from the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) to address transportation issues in the Bachman/Love Field area. Subsequently on August 13, 2020, the Regional Transportation Council approved $1,000,000.00 in funding for NCTCOG to facilitate the Bachman Lake Area Planning Study.
The planning process included coordination with the City of Dallas, Texas Department of Transportation, Dallas Love Field Airport, community members, and other stakeholders. NCTCOG staff utilized community input and existing transportation, demographic, and economic data to develop recommended transportation improvements and next steps for the Bachman Lake area.
Findings from the area study show a need for additional transportation safety improvements, notably along Northwest Highway from Harry Hines Boulevard to Lakefield Drive, including the intersection of Interstate Highway 35E with Harry Hines Blvd/Raceway/Webb Chapel Extension. Bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure to improve connectivity to local trails, parks and transit r...
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