CC MEETING: January 22, 2019
DATE: January 14, 2019
TO: Erin Rinehart, City Manager
FROM: Cesar J. Molina, Jr., P.E., Director of Engineering
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Consider An Ordinance Amending The Code Of Ordinances, Chapter 73, “Traffic Schedules,” Schedule I (E) And (F), Establishing A Speed Limit Of 45 Miles Per Hour On Plano Parkway For All Portions Within The Carrollton City Limits; Providing For Penalty, Savings And Severability Clauses; And Establishing An Effective Date.
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BACKGROUND:
Currently, the section of Plano Parkway from the north city limits to 1,000 feet west of the BNSF railroad tracks has a posted speed limit of 50 mph. Based on a recent speed study, staff is recommending that the existing posted speed limit be reduced to a 45 mph speed limit. This will make the entirety of Plano Parkway a 45 mph speed limit within the Carrollton city limits.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Funding for the required speed limit signage replacement has been allocated in the annual budget.
IMPACT ON COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY:
This project will support the City Council’s strategic objectives and vision of building a community that families and businesses want to call home by setting a reasonable and safe maximum speed limit to control the operation of motor vehicles on Plano Parkway.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION/ACTION DESIRED:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the attached ordinance establishing a 45 mph speed limit on Plano Parkway for all portions within the Carrollton city limits.