HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 06-030
CITY OF THE COLONY
RESOLUTION NO. 06 -d53~
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE
COLONY STATING THE CITY'S REQUEST TO THE TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO MAINTAIN THE
CURRENT SPEED LIMITS ON STATE HIGHWAY 121 AND TO
REQUEST A TRAFFIC STUDY AFTER ALL FRONTAGE ROADS
ARE COMPLETE
WHEREAS, the City has received a request from the Texas Department of
Transportation to adopt an ordinance increasing the speed limit on State Highway 121
from 55 to 60 miles per hour; and
WHEREAS, the layout and operating dynamics of the highway have changed
significantly since data was collected as part of a speed study analysis conducted by
TxDOT in January 2005; and,
WHEREAS, further significant changes in State Highway 121 operations are
planned to occur over the next two years; and,
WHEREAS, motorists' behaviors very likely have changed as a result of
previous and planned modifications in roadway infrastructure, thereby making January
2005 data observations obsolete.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF THE COLONY, 6800 MAIN STREET, THE COLONY TEXAS, 75056;
Section 1. That the Texas Department of Transportation officials are
encouraged to maintain the State Highway 121 speed limit at 55 miles per hour until
construction is completed.
Section 2. That the City Council requests postponement of further speed studies
along this highway segment until both new highway frontage roads are placed into full
operation.
PASSED AND APPROVED this 3rd day of April, 2006.
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Chrishe Wilson, TRMC, City Secretary