GOAL 2 | SAFE SPEEDS - DESIGNING FOR LIFE
COST
SUPPORT AGENCY Libraries, Parks and Recreation NEEDS Partnerships, Plan/ Study, Project Funding
FOCUS AREA Speed
Create localized speed zones, similar to school zones, to address locations with higher multimodal needs and high crash risks, including areas around schools, parks, and transit facilities. These zones should incorporate appropriate speed management treatments (e.g., signs, markings, speed tables) and connectivity improvements paired with lower posted speed limits. Collaborate with the Police Department to ensure effective enforcement of speed limits and compliance within these zones.
2.1 LOCAL SPEED ZONES
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TIMEFRAME Short to Mid
LEAD AGENCY
TPW
2.2 SPEED LIMIT SETTING
Evaluate and update the City’s policy for setting posted speed limits on local roadways to de-emphasize the 85th percentile approach and use a more contextual approach to speed limit setting (SLS). The City’s SLS policy should rely on the latest best practice in understanding the impact of speeds on roadway safety and be paired with design and infrastructure improvements to set and enforce safe speeds. Additional factors for SLS should include traffic volumes, road geometry, traffic control devices, multimodal access needs, and surrounding land use and development density.
SUPPORT SUPPORT AGENCY NCTCOG, TxDOT
COST
FOCUS AREA Speed
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NEEDS
LEAD AGENCY
TIMEFRAME Immediate
TPW
None
2.3 SPEED MANAGEMENT
Evaluate posted speed limits and speeding-related crashes along the HIN and major thoroughfares; using the updated speed limit setting (SLS) policy recommended in this plan, identify corridors for speed studies and propose design, signalization, and infrastructure improvements to accompany reduced speed limits. Implement speed management on local roadways and seek agreement from TxDOT to reduce speed limits and manage speeds along on-system roadways.
SUPPORT SUPPORT AGENCY TxDOT, Counties, NCTCOG NEEDS Plan/Study, Project Funding
COST
FOCUS AREA Speed
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LEAD AGENCY
TIMEFRAME Short to Mid
TPW
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