Title
Ordinance - Third and Final Reading of an Ordinance Modifying the School Zone Limits for Lake Ridge High School on N. Day Miar Road and Changing the Speed Limits on N. Day Miar Road and East Seeton Road
Requested Action
Consider adoption of the Ordinance modifying the school zone limits for Lake Ridge High School and changing the speed limits on N. Day Miar Road and East Seeton Road.
Recommendation
The Public Works Staff recommends approval of the Ordinance
Description/History
The Public Works Department along with the Mansfield Independent School District Police Department review school zone locations annually to determine if existing zones are still valid or if new school zones are needed. In addition, speed limits in the vicinity of the school zone changes are also investigated. Based upon recent information and coordination with MISD PD and Mansfield PD the following changes are recommended to Chapter 73 of the Traffic Code of Mansfield.
School Zone Change
• Extend the existing school zone on N. Day Miar Road/E. Seeton Road that serves Lake Ridge High School by an additional 1,000 feet to the south to encompass all three driveways of the high school and the Day Miar Road/Seeton Road intersection.
Speed Limit Changes
• Change the speed limit on N. Day Miar Road from East Broad Street to East Seeton Road from 45 MPH to 40 MPH.
• Change the speed limit on East Seeton Road from N. Day Miar Road to National Parkway from 45 MPH to 40 MPH.
Justification
The extension of Day Miar Road/Seeton Road school zone that serves Lake Ridge High School will allow the 3 school driveways and the Day Miar Road/Seeton Road intersection to be encompassed into the school zone. The 20 MPH school zone speed limit will improve safety in the vicinity of the school. The school zone will run from a point 460 feet north of the northern school driveway to a point 245 feet south of the southern driveway. The total school zone length is approximately 2,040 feet. In addition, the reduction of the speed limit on N. Day Miar Road/East Seeton Road will help improve the safety along the corridor.
The proposed change is supported by the MISD and Mansfield Police Departments.
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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