Title
Ordinance - Third and Final Reading of an Ordinance Changing the Speed Limits on Regency Parkway from East Broad Street to Heritage Parkway and Mouser Way from FM 157 to the US Hwy 287 Southbound Frontage Road
Requested Action
Adoption of the Ordinance
Recommendation
Approval of the speed limit changes.
Description/History
The Public Works Department annually conducts speed studies on newly constructed roadways and existing roadways to verify that the posted speed limits safely meet the roadway conditions and the speed that 85% of the drivers do not exceed. Recently, Regency Parkway has been extended to connect to Heritage Parkway and Mouser Way has been extended to connect with the U.S. Hwy 287 Southbound Frontage Road. Speed studies have been performed for both roadways. Based upon the studies and coordination with the Mansfield Police Department, the following are recommended changes to Chapter 73 of the Traffic Code of Mansfield.
Speed Limit Changes
• Change the speed limit on Regency Parkway from East Broad Street to Heritage Parkway from 30 MPH to 40 MPH.
• Change the speed limit on Mouser Way from FM 157 to House Road from 30 MPH to 35 MPH.
• Change the speed limit on Mouser Way from House Road to the US Hwy 287 Southbound Frontage Road from 30 MPH to 40 MPH.
AT THE FIRST READING COUNCIL VOTED TO KEEP THE CURRENT 30 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON MOUSER WAY FROM FM 157 TO HOUSE ROAD. THE OTHER RECOMMENDED CHANGES WERE APPROVED. THESE CHANGES ARE REFELECTED IN THE UPDATED ORDINANCE AND MAP.
Justification
Mouser Way from FM 157 to House Road experiences high vehicle and pedestrian traffic due to the location of Mouser Electronics on both sides of the roadway. A posted speed limit of 35 MPH in this area will increase safety for the Mouser Electronics employees.
Speed limit studies have been conducted by the Public Works Department on Regency Parkway and Mouser Way east of House Road. The results of these studies indicate the current 85th percentile speed is between 40 and 45 MPH on both roadways. Posting the speed limit at 40 MPH for Regency Parkway from East Broad Street to Heritage Parkway and Mouser Way from House Road to the U.S. Hwy 287 Southbound Frontage Road is consistent with the speed limits posted on other similar roadways within the City.
The proposed changes are supported by the Mansfield Police Department.
The Public Works Director will be in attendance at the meeting to answer Council’s questions.
Funding Source
N/A
Prepared By
David Boski, P.E.
Assistant Director of Public Works - Transportation
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