HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0021) M&C 20-0429City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 06/16/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0429
LOG NAME: 201H 35W NORTHBOUND FRONTAGE ROAD SPEED LIMIT CHANGE
SUBJECT
Adopt Ordinance Amending Chapter 22 "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Article III "Operation of Vehicles," Section 22-86 "Speeding," Subsection (i)
of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (2015), as Amended, to Add the Speed Limits of Certain Speed Zones Specifically, a New Speed
Limit of 55 mph along IH 35W Northbound Frontage Road between Eagle Parkway and State Highway 114 (COUNCIL DISTRICT 7)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached ordinance amending Chapter 22 "Motor Vehicles and Traffic," Article III "Operation of
Vehicles," Section 22-86 "Speeding," Subsection (i) of the Code of the City of Fort Worth, Texas (2015), as Amended, to add the speed limits of
certain speed zones specifically, a new speed limit of 55 mph at IH 35W northbound frontage road between Eagle Parkway and State Highway
114.
DISCUSSION:
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) recently completed a new construction project at IH 35W along the northbound frontage road
between Eagle Parkway and State Highway 114. TxDOT completed a speed zone study for the frontage road which determined that the
appropriate posted speed limit will be 55 mph.
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to amend the City Ordinance to reflect a 55 mph posted speed along the IH 35W
northbound frontage road at this location. TxDOT requires an adopted city ordinance matching the zones on the speed study to proceed with
changing the posted speed limit. TxDOT will furnish and install the necessary signs at no cost to the City.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that approval of this recommendation will not have any material effect on City Funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by. Dana Burghdoff 8018
Originating Business Unit Head: William Johnson 7801
Additional Information Contact: Tanya Brooks 7861