Title
Ordinance - Third and Final Reading of an Ordinance Extending the School Zone on East Debbie Lane that Serves Asa Low Intermediate School and Brooks Wester Middle School
Requested Action
Adoption of the Ordinance
Recommendation
Approval of the extended school zone on East Debbie Lane
Description/History
The Mansfield Independent School District (MISD) will be installing a driveway on East Debbie Lane that will provide for an alternate connection to Asa Low Intermediate School. This new access point will be located at the median opening on Debbie Lane that is east of Walnut Creek Drive. The current limits of the school zone on East Debbie Lane do not extend to the median opening. To provide additional safety during school hours for the pedestrians and vehicles using the Asa Low driveway the school zone on East Debbie Lane is proposed to be extended by an additional 325 feet to the east. This extension will place the start of the school zone for westbound traffic approximately 125 feet before the driveway and the end of the school zone for eastbound traffic approximately 125 feet after the driveway.
Justification
The extension of the East Debbie Lane school zone to encompass the new driveway for Asa Low Intermediate School will slow traffic to 20 MPH prior to and after the driveway. The slower speeds in the vicinity of the driveway will enhance the safety of the school driveway operation.
Funding Source
N/A
Prepared By
David Boski, P.E., Assistant Director of Public Works - Transportation
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