Lake Highlands - Lakewood | January 2023

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LAKE HIGHLANDS LAKEWOOD EDITION

VOLUME 1, ISSUE 10 JAN. 18FEB. 14, 2023

ANNUAL COMMUNITY GUIDE 2023 ForwardDallas update seeks to guide future growth in city

ANNUAL COMMUNITY GUIDE 2023 Shell Shack opens second Dallas location

Community snapshot

Mockingbird Station features a number of uses, including retail and multifamily housing. (Kevin Cummings/Community Impact)

BY KEVIN CUMMINGS

was adopted in 2006 with a goal of being a document that would make recommendations on things, such as land use, economic development, housing and transportation. The ini- tial plan contained seven policy sec- tions, called elements, to touch on those topics. In that time, ve have been updated via the adoption of other policies, leaving only the land- use element and the urban design element as the remaining two in need of an update. “This land-use plan will help us [review zoning] and will help us streamline that process,” said Andrea Gilles, assistant director of the Plan- ning & Urban Design Department. Since the initial adoption of For- wardDallas, the population of Dallas has grown from more than 1.17 mil- lion to nearly 1.33 million, and the

average home price increased from nearly $195,700 in 2006 to more than $423,000 last year, according to Texas A&M University’s Texas Real Estate Research Center. Lawrence Agu III, chief planner at the Planning & Urban Design Department, said the update to the plan is meant to be more strategic from a land-use perspective. The city is seeking to specify what each parcel of land could look like and drive future zoning decisions, ulti- mately helping to determine what Dallas’ neighborhoods will look and feel like. “Having a land-use plan … aords predictability for the residents and developers,” Agu said. “When res- idents know what kind of devel- opment is going to happen in their CONTINUED ON 16

District 9 Dallas City Council Member Paula Blackmon describes a city as a “dynamic organism”— something that needs to change and evolve to keep from stagnating and “decaying.” Now, residents have the chance to shape what Dallas’ growth will look like in the coming years. Over the past few months, lead- ers from Dallas’ Planning & Urban Design Department have been host- ing workshop meetings across dif- ferent parts of the city seeking input on the update to the ForwardDal- las Comprehensive Land Use Plan, which will help guide future devel- opment in the city. “This is our guiding document on the next phase of how our city grows … land-use-wise,” Blackmon said. The initial ForwardDallas plan

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FROM TRACY: Our Annual Community Guide brings you stories of growth and plans for the future. We also celebrate 2022 with our dining and shopping listings (see Pages 8-9). You will nd updates on upcoming transportation, education and government news and more. Enjoy, and welcome to 2023! Tracy Ruckel, GENERAL MANAGER

FROM KEVIN: In this issue, we highlight the top stories we think will shape 2023 in Lake Highlands and Lakewood. Those include plans for the relaunch of an electric scooter program (see Page 10) and election updates for the local Dallas City Council positions (see Page 12). Our front-page story takes a look at the planned update to the ForwardDallas land use update and what it means for the city’s future. Kevin Cummings, EDITOR

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IMPACTS

Businesses that have recently opened or are coming soon, relocating or expanding

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NOW OPEN 1 Soul Bird Chkn Shack held its grand opening Dec. 2 at 8031 Walnut Hill Lane, Ste. 1150, in The Hill shopping center. Soul Bird serves up a variety of sandwich- es, wings, salads and chicken tenders. According to its website, Soul Bird has an additional location in Plano and is planning to open others in Arlington and near the AllianceTexas development. The company previously operated a Roanoke location that closed late last year due to stang shortages. 214-276-6316. https://soulbirdchkn.com 2 Local franchisee North Texas Bells opened its latest Taco Bell location in Dallas on Dec. 21, according to a press release. Located at 5509 E. RL Thornton Freeway near Samuell-Grand Park, the fast-food chain serves up Mexican-in- spired menu items, such as burritos, tacos and nachos. 682-282-0019. https://bit.ly/3vsW7sG 3 Knit Dallas opened Nov. 15 in the Lakewood area of Dallas. The knitting supply store, which is located at 6434 E. Mockingbird Lane, Ste. 105, sells yarn and other knitting supplies in addition to oering workshops and classes. Knit Dallas’ vendors include brands from all over the world, such as John Arbon Tex- tiles, mYak, Blue Sky Fibers and Manos del Uruguay. According to the company’s website, Knit Dallas is open for crafters of all skill levels to “learn, create and ex- plore” the fun of knitting. 214-758-0349. https://knitdallas.com 4 Pei Wei Asian Kitchen opened Nov. 19 at 6119 Greenville Ave., Ste. 6119, Dal- las. Founded in 2000, the Irving-based

fast-casual restaurant concept serves up a variety of Asian-inspired dishes. The new Greenville location oers dine- in, takeout, delivery and contactless curbside pickup. Pei Wei has more than 20 locations across Dallas-Fort Worth. 214-660-5858. www.peiwei.com/ texas/290-greenville-avenue 5 Wizard’s Vapor Bar opened on the corner of Southwestern Boulevard and the North Central Expressway on Dec. 9. Located at 7702 N. Central Expressway, the retailer sells a variety of nicotine- and CBD-related products in addition to del- ta-8 and delta-10 products. According to its website, Wizard’s has multiple Dallas locations along with others in Plano, Arlington and Garland. 469-563-4732. https://wizardsvaporbar.com 6 Jakes GameDay opened its second Dallas location Dec. 19 at 7215 Skillman St., Ste. 300, Lake Highlands. A spino concept by local burger chain Jakes Burgers & Beer, the restaurant bills itself as a family-friendly neighborhood sports bar serving bar bites, such as sandwiches, pizza and wings, along with a drink menu that includes beer, wine and cocktails. The location also oers entertainment, such as arcade-style games and billiards. 489-405-5354. https://jakesgameday.com 7 Shell Shack opened its second loca- tion in Dallas on Jan. 9 at the Creekside Shopping Center. The seafood restau- rant is in the Lake Highlands area of Dallas at 6770 Abrams Road, Ste. 180. Shell Shack oers a seafood menu with crab, shrimp and crawsh dishes in a casual dining atmosphere. The com- pany opened in 2013 and has multiple locations in Texas. 844-588-2722. https://dallas.shellshack.com

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Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson speaks at a groundbreaking ceremony for the Kiva East development. FEATURED IMPACT COMING SOON KEVIN CUMMINGSCOMMUNITY IMPACT

Montessori-style preschool will provide tuition-free, year-round education to up to 40 students. The $25 million project is the rst investment from the Dallas Housing Opportunity Fund, which was created last year to bolster aordable housing and economic development eorts. The fund provided $3.4 million to Kiva East. In addition to other public-private investments, the development also received $2.48 million in nancing from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s HOME Investment Partnerships Fund. https://bit.ly/3Z7PVnE

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On Dec. 6, city leaders and partners held a groundbreaking ceremony for Kiva East , an 87-unit mixed-income community that is set to include an early childhood education center from the Bezos Academy. “Businesses want to be here; families want to be here; and young people want to move here to start their lives and their careers,” Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson said at the groundbreaking. Located at 4724 Eastside Ave., the multifamily development will oer 70% of its units at rates aordable to those making between 30% and 60% of the area’s median income and oer the remaining 30% of units at market rate. Expected to open in December, Kiva East will feature units ranging from one to three bedrooms. Kiva East is being developed by Saigebrook Development LLC and O-SDA Industries LLC. It will also feature a Bezos Academy. The RELOCATIONS 8 Dallas-based design rm SHM Architects is moving into the Meadows Building, a 170,000-square-foot oce building located at 5646 Milton St., according to a press release. The rm was previously located in the Knox District of Dallas at 4514 Travis St. According to the company’s website, SHM works on a variety of projects, including residential, interiors, ranch-style homes, community spaces and churches. SHM Architects was founded in 2005 in Dallas by David Stock- er, Mark Hoesterey and Enrique Montene- gro. www.shmarchitects.com IN THE NEWS 9 Dallas ocials announced plans Dec. 13 to expand the city’s Period Access Dallas initiative. Period Access Dallas provides free period products, including pads and tampons, at public facilities, including at recreation centers, such as A Lake Highlands North Recreation Center at 9940 White Rock Trail and

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B Willie B. Johnson Recreation Center at 12225 Willowdell Drive, and branch libraries, such as C Audelia Road at 10045 Audelia Road, D Forest Green at 9619 Greenville Ave., E Lakewood at 6121 Worth St., F Skillman Southwest- ern at 5707 Skillman St. and G Vickery Park Branch Library at 8333 Park Lane. According to a press release, menstrual hygiene is fundamental to a person’s dig- nity and well-being and an important part of basic hygiene, sanitation and health. https://bit.ly/3IboZwV CLOSINGS 10 After seven years of business, Un- leavened Fresh Kitchen closed at 1900 Abrams Parkway, Lakewood, according to a social media post Dec. 7. Focused on healthy foods, Unleavened’s menu fea- tured salads, wraps and bowls in addition to an all-day breakfast menu. Unleavened previously had other locations in the Dal- las-Fort Worth area with the Lakewood location being the last in business, per its website. https://unleavened.com

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TODO LIST

January & February events

COMPILED BY GRANT JOHNSON

Annual events to check out in 2023 Mark your calendar for these upcoming events in Lake Highlands and Lakewood. EASTER WEEKEND FESTIVITIES APRIL 79 Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Gardens, 8525 Garland Road 214-515-6615 www.dallasarboretum.org DALLAS SYMPHONY CHILDREN’S CHORUS CONCERT

who was elected in June 2021 and served the city in various roles for 13 years. The question-and-answer session will be held in the auditorium. 6 p.m. Free. Lakewood Library Branch, 6121 Worth St., Dallas. 214-670-1376. www.dallaslibrary2.org 09 GET A GLIMPSE OF GRAMMY AWARD WINNING MUSIC Terence Blanchard, a six-time Grammy Award winner, brings his jazz quintet to Dallas. The trumpeter and composer is known for making powerful musical statements concerning pivotal moments in American culture, in addition to composing multiple lm soundtracks. 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $25. Meyerson Symphony Center. 2301 Flora St., Dallas. 214-849-4376. www.dallassymphony.org. 14 CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY AT THE GRANADA THEATER The Granada Theater will host a Valentine’s Day double feature. A performance by big band-style jazz ensemble Ricki Derek and the Vegas Six will be followed by a screening of the 1942 lm “Casablanca.” Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $25. Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave., Dallas. 214-824-9933. www.granadatheater.com

FEB. 08

HAVE A NIGHT AT THE OPERA MEYERSON SYMPHONY CENTER

stage. “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!” follows a pigeon left in an identity crisis with a new goal of driving a bus. Tickets are on sale now for the show, which is recommended for audiences age 3 and up. 1:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m. Tickets start at $20. Baker Theater, 5938 Skillman St., Dallas. 214-978-0110. www.dct.org/plays FEBRUARY 02 CHAT WITH THE DISTRICT 14 COUNCIL MEMBER Lakewood Library Branch will welcome District 14 Council Member Paul Ridley. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions to the council member, Opera “Fire Shut Up in My Bones” is coming to the Meyerson Symphony Center. The performance is inspired by the upbringing of The New York Times columnist Charles M. Blow. 7:30 p.m. Tickets start at $20. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Dallas. 214-849-4376. www.dallassymphony.org (Courtesy Visit Dallas)

JANUARY 26 LEARN CALLIGRAPHY Vector Brewing hosts a “galentine” calligraphy class for beginners interested in lettering for stationary. The 90-minute class is an introduction to modern calligraphy with a pointed dip pen and ink. Tickets to the class include a beginner calligraphy kit. 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $68. Vector Brewing, 9850 Walnut Hill Lane, Dallas. 469-676-0797. www.vectorbrewing.com/calendar 28 THROUGH FEB. 19 WATCH A MUSICAL Dallas Children’s Theater brings a popular children’s book to the main

SPRING APRIL 30

Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St. 214-849-4376 www.dallassymphony.org

OKTOBERFEST FESTIVAL OCT. 7

Flag Pole Hill Park, 8100 Doran Circle www.oktoberfestdallas.com

Find more or submit Lake Highlands and Lakewood events at communityimpact.com/event-calendar. Event organizers can submit local events online to be considered for the print edition. Submitting details for consideration does not guarantee publication.

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2023 ANNUAL COMMUNITY GUIDE

COMMUNITY SNAPSHOT

Data and information on local communities

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GETTING TO KNOW LAKE HIGHLANDS AND LAKEWOOD The populations in Lake Highlands and Lakewood were virtually unchanged between 2016 and 2021, decreasing by a little more than 1%, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. In Dallas County on the whole, the population rose by nearly 4%, with the county’s Asian population specically experiencing growth of more than 14%. The majority of residents of the Lake Highlands and Lakewood areas are between the ages of 20-54, though seniors ages 65-74 had the biggest increase in numbers during that ve-year span, growing to 6.3% of the population.

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Lake Highlands and Lakewood

Dallas County

Local demographics, 2021*

Population change The population of the Lake Highlands and Lakewood areas saw a slight decline during the ve-year span that began in 2016 and was just under 170,000 in 2021.

24.9% 31.48% 33.04%

40.7% 27.9% 22.2% 0.2%

Hispanic or Latino

White

Black or African American

171,901

2,513,054

2016

0.16%

American Indian or Alaska native

6.5%

7.3%

Asian

169,515

2,604,722 +3.65%

2021

0.08% 0.47% 2.57%

Native Hawaiian or other Pacic Islander

1.39%

0.2% 2.1%

Some other race Two or more races

5-year population change

*ALL CATEGORIES LISTED ARE RACES, EXCEPT FOR HISPANIC OR LATINO, WHICH IS NOT A RACE. HOWEVER, THE PERCENTAGES OF THE RACES LISTED DO NOT INCLUDE HISPANIC OR LATINO RESIDENTS. THESE NUMBERS MAY NOT ADD UP TO 100% DUE TO ROUNDING.

City of Dallas: +3.64%

Texas: +3.51%

Education level High school diploma or higher achieved

Age analysis* 0-19

Median household income $49,847

2016 2021

Bachelor’s degree or higher achieved

25.7% 28.7% 25.5% 23.3% 28.7% 26.2% 16.1% 17.9% 4% 4.1% 34.21 35

2016

20-34

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39.6%

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55-74

$51,411

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80.7%

29.7%

33%

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Median age

$65,011

*THESE NUMBERS MAY NOT ADD UP TO 100% DUE TO ROUNDING.

Elected ocials U.S. House of Representatives: Colin Allred STATE Senate: Angela Paxton, Nathan Johnson House of Representatives: Ana-Maria Ramos, Morgan Meyer, John Turner LOCAL Dallas County Commissioners Court

Largest employment sectors* 1 Sales and related occupations 2 Management occupations 3 Oce and administrative support occupations 4 Business and nancial operations occupations 5 Construction and extraction occupations 1 Oce and administrative support occupations 2 Management occupations 3 Sales and related occupations 4 Construction and extraction occupations 5 Business and nancial operations occupations

Dallas ISD board of trustees Superintendent: Stephanie Elizalde District 1: Edwin Flores District 2: Dustin Marshall District 3: Dan Micciche District 4: Camile D. White District 5: Maxie Johnson District 6: Joyce Foreman District 7: Ben Mackey District 8: Joe Carreón District 9: Justin Henry

Position 5: Jaime Resendez Position 6: Omar Narvaez Position 7: Adam Bazaldua Position 8: Tennell Atkins Position 9: Paula Blackmon Position 10: Adam McGough Position 11: Jaynie Schultz Position 12: Cara Mendelsohn Position 13: Gay Donnell Willis Position 14: Paul Ridley

Precinct 1: Theresa Daniel Precinct 2: Andy Sommerman Precinct 3: John Wiley Price Precinct 3: Elba Garcia Dallas City Council Mayor: Eric Johnson Position 1: Chad West Position 2: Jesse Moreno Position 3: Casey Thomas, II Position 4: Carolyn King Arnold

*EMPLOYMENT FOR AGE 16 AND OLDER

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DINING & SHOPPING

Retailers, restaurants that opened in 2022 or are coming in 2023

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5 Jake’s GameDay 10677 E. Northwest Hwy., Ste. 400, Dallas 2142219440 https://jakesgameday.com $ $$ H 6 Rodeo Goat Ice House 1200 N. Buckner Blvd., Dallas 4699664628 www.rodeogoat.com/dallas $ $$ H K 7 Salata 6464 E. Northwest Hwy., Dallas 4699022170 www.salata.com $ $$ 8 Shell Shack 6770 Abrams Road, Ste. 180, Dallas https://shellshack.com $ $$ H 9 Soul Bird Chkn Shack 7100 Wildcat Way, Dallas https://soulbirdchkn.com $ $$ B H K COMING IN 2023 10 Strouderosa BBQ 9090 Skillman St., Ste. 174A, Dallas 9726438692 12 Williams Chicken 9359 Forest Lane, Dallas 9724371716 https://williamschicken.com $ $$ ASIAN 13 Hello Dumpling 8041 Walnut Hill Lane, Ste. 815, Dallas 2148129011 https://hello-dumpling.com $ $$ 14 Jia Asian Bistro 7325 Gaston Ave., Ste. 110, Dallas 2142164542 http://jiamodernchinese.com/index.html $$ 15 Sushi Mocki 5321 E. Mockingbird Lane, Ste. 130, Dallas 4693990909 https://sushimocki.com $$ H www.strouderosa.com $$ COMING IN JANUARY 11 Wae House 9777 Greenville Ave., Dallas 2149718771 www.waehouse.com $ $$ B K

16 Fortune House Chinese Cuisine 2010 Greenville Ave., Ste. B, Dallas https://fortunehousecuisine.com $ $$ H K COMING IN 2023 BAKERIES AND DESSERTS 17 SusieCakes 6441 E. Mockingbird Lane, Ste. 150, Dallas 9452452253 https://susiecakes.com $$ $$$ 18 Parlor’s Handcrafted Ice Creams 6465 E. Mockingbird Lane, Ste. 465, Dallas 2142815057 https://parlorsicecreams.com $ $$ COFFEE AND TEA 19 HTeaO 9321 Lookout Point, Dallas https://hteao.com $ COMING IN 2023 20 Kaeine Shop 13440 T I Blvd., Ste. 1, Dallas 2146436477 http://kaeineshop.com $ B 21 Starbucks 1827 Greenville Ave., Dallas 9454682600 www.starbucks.com $ B JUICE, SMOOTHIES AND HEALTH FOOD 22 Bruno’s Fruteria 8510 Abrams Road, Ste. 516, Dallas 4696014599 $ $$ B H K MEXICAN AND TEXMEX 23 Casita Tex Mex Bar and Grill 5807 Blackwell St., Dallas 2147505441 https://casitatexmex.com $ $$ $$$ B H K 24 Doce Mesas 9810 N. Central Expressway, Dallas 9726850680 www.docemesas.com $ $$ K

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2 Chili’s 3036 Mockingbird Lane, Dallas www.chilis.com $ $$ H K COMING IN 2023 3 The Finch Grill and Raw Bar 5307 E. Mockingbird Lane, Ste. 150, Dallas 4698930990 www.thenchrestaurant.com $$ $$$ B H 4 Golden Chick

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DINING AMERICAN 1 Birdcall 9634 Audelia Road, Dallas www.eatbirdcall.com $ $$ B H K COMING IN SUMMER 2023

11915 Abrams Road, Dallas https://goldenchick.com $ $$ B H K COMING IN 2023

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25 Mami Coco 2706 Samuell Blvd., Ste. B, Dallas 4699962846 https://mamicoco.org $ 26 Mija’s Taqueria 9901 Royal Lane, Ste. 100, Dallas 4693722324 www.mijastaqueria.com $ B K PIZZA 27 DoubleDave’s Pizzaworks 1825 Abrams Parkway, Ste. C, Dallas 2148231938 www.doubledaves.com $$ $$$ H K OTHER 28 Cafe Duro 2804 Greenville Ave., Dallas 2148888485

30 The Londoner 5321 Mockingbird Lane, Ste. 250, Dallas 2148232211 https://thelondonerdallas.com/contact $$ B H K 31 Mixitos Kitchen 2706 Samuell Blvd., Dallas 9728036127 https://mixtitoskitchen.com $$ $$$ H 32 Piada Italian Street Food 6333 E. Mockingbird Lane, Ste. 101, Dallas 4696082381 https://mypiada.com/locations/mockingbird $ $$ K SHOPPING BEAUTY AND HEALTH 33 Alchemy 43 6465 E. Mockingbird Lane, Ste. 420, Dallas 2149374543 https://alchemy43.com 34 Ascension Salon Suites 9850 Walnut Hill Lane, Ste. 227, Dallas 2144327903 http://ascensionsalonsuites.com 35 ATI Physical Therapy 9660 Audelia Road, Ste. 101, Dallas 9726459569 https://locations.atipt.com/audelia-dallas-tx

36 Boardroom Salon for Men 6441 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas 4696061211 www.boardroomstylinglounge.com 37 Body 2.0 Beauty Bar 1904 Greenville Ave., Dallas 9726853000 www.body20beautybar.com 38 Club Pilates 6402 Gaston Ave., Ste. 6402A, Dallas 9458001115 www.clubpilates.com 39 Hydrate IV Bar 5331 E. Mockingbird Lane, Ste. 110, Dallas 2146471149 https://dallas.hydrateivbar.com 40 Mattison Avenue Salon Suites and Spa 9667 N. Central Expressway, Ste. 130, Dallas www.mattisonsalonsuites.com 41 Paradigm Gym 5815 Live Oak St., Ste. 104, Dallas 4696191159 www.paradigmgyms.com 42 Sugared + Bronzed 6465 E. Mockingbird Lane, Ste. 440, Dallas https://sugaredandbronzed.com COMING IN 2023 43 Sugaring NYC 6411 E. Northwest Hwy., Ste. 150, Dallas 4693991090 www.sugaringnyc.com

44 Summit Salon 6464 E. Northwest Hwy., Ste. 138, Dallas 9702324474 www.summitsalonstudios.com CARS AND MOTORCYCLES 45 Kwik Kar 9721 Audelia Road, Dallas 4699066051 https://kwikkar.com/services FOOD AND BEVERAGE 46 Fossil Creek Liquor 6440 Mockingbird Lane, Dallas https://fossilcreekliquor.com OTHER 47 Pet Supplies Plus 6464 E. Northwest Hwy., Ste. 170, Dallas 2147852490 www.petsuppliesplus.com

48 Sprouts Farmers Market 6465 E. Mockingbird Lane, Dallas 9452193141 www.sprouts.com/store/tx/ dallas/160-hillside-dallas 49 Two Bit Circus 8030 Park Lane, Ste. 200, Dallas 4694056166 https://twobitcircus.com/dallas

https://cafe-duro.com $ $$ B COMING IN 2023 29 Jollibee 4703 Greenville Ave., Dallas 2148232211 www.jollibeefoods.com $ $$ B H K COMING IN 2023

FASHION. GIFTS. ACCESSORIES thestoreinlh.com (214) 553-8850 The Store in Lake Highlands at Lakeridge Center 9850 Walnut Hill Ln #226, Dallas, TX 75238

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TRANSPORTATION

Top transportation stories to watch in 2023

Electric scooter program set to return to Dallas streets in 2023

OTHER PROJECTS TO FOLLOW IN 2023

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BY JACKSON KING

The rules also lower the maximum speeds of scooters in high-activity areas and require scooters to be placed in underserved neighborhoods. In addition, the scooter companies will be required to address sidewalk obstructions or a device in the road- way within two hours of a complaint. One of the major requirements for the scooter companies is putting 15% of their eets in designated equal opportunity zones and no more than 25% in high-activity areas, Scott said. “We’ll be checking in on those metrics daily,” she said. City ocials plan to evaluate the scooter program every 90 days, Scott said. Positive evaluations could allow companies to add 250 more scooters up to a maximum of 1,250 scooters per company. Scott said the speed limit for scooters is 20 mph, but it will be limited to 10 mph in six high-activity areas where the scooter speeds are automatically reduced. These areas

Dallas is planning to bring electric scooters back to city streets in mid-February, according to city o cials. According to Jessica Scott, bicycle and micromobility manager for the Dallas Department of Transporta- tion, 1,500 scooters will be available from three permitted vendors: Bird, Lime and Superpedestrian. Each company will have 500 scooters, per the permits they signed with Dallas o cials. Scooters were banned by Dallas ocials in September 2020 amid concerns about public safety and city oversight during the pandemic. Dallas City Council approved new regulations for scooter usage during a June 22 regular meeting. The approved rules limit the devices to be rented from 5 a.m.-9 p.m. by people who are age 16 and older. After 9 p.m., scooters will be unable to be used.

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Ridgecrest Road pavement reinforcement

This project, which is occurring on Ridgecrest Road from Holly Hill Drive to the Sopac Trail east of Eastridge Drive, includes improving the exist- ing asphalt street with reinforced concrete pavement. The project will also see improvements made to drainage and sidewalks on Ridgecrest Road. Timeline: February 2023- November 2024 Cost: $1.5 million Funding source: 2017 Dallas bond program

Dallas is planning to bring electric scooters back to city streets in February, according to ocials. (Courtesy Bird)

include Deep Ellum, the Bishop Arts District, the West End Historic District, the Dallas Farmers Market, the Ronald Kirk Pedestrian Bridge and Victory Park. Those riding scooters are not able to ride on sidewalks, in public parks or on roads where the speed limit is higher than 35 mph. Riders must also travel in the same direction as trac on the street and yield to pedestrians on trails, according to Dallas regulations.

Study nds that Dallas County has 20 of the busiest roads in Texas

Dallas Area Rapid Transit GoLink will have an altered schedule in 2023. (Courtesy Dallas Area Rapid Transit)

While still below prepandemic levels, trac congestion continues to grow on Texas roadways, and 20 of the most gridlocked roadways are located in Dallas County, according to a Texas A&M Transportation Institute report. The annual report showed an increase in congested highways and streets in 2021, with 20 of the top 100 located locally. The report started in 2009 and rates the 100 busiest segments of roadways in the state with a study looking at congestion and the delay it costs in terms of time spent stuck in gridlock. There were 1,860 roadways in 23 urban areas that were reviewed during the study—funded by the Texas Department of Transporta- tion—which looked at how much longer drivers were on the road in trac jams compared to noncon- gested conditions. BY KEVIN CUMMINGS & CODY THORN

in the next 25 years,” said David Schrank, the TTI’s lead researcher on the annual study. “With that kind of growth, Texas needs to use every possible means to keep people and goods moving. We need to add capac- ity, operate the system eciently and give people options for how to travel.” The Dallas-Fort Worth area accounted for 37 of the top 100 busiest roadways—up from 34 in 2021. Dallas County lays claim to 18 of the top 100 busiest roadways in Texas, including three in the top 10. Woodall Rodgers Freeway between US 75 and North Beckley Avenue took the No. 2 spot in the state causing more than 1 million hours of delays and more than $34.2 million lost due to congestion. That was followed by I-345, which came in at No. 7, and US 75 between I-635 and Woodall Rodgers Freeway, which came in at No. 9.

The delays have a large nancial impact. According to research done as part of the study, a total of $3.8 billion was lost between wasted fuel and lost time in 2021. Truck congestion costs were $620 million during that time period. The 2021 numbers showed an increase, but the report stated the COVID-19 eects still had conditions below the prepandemic congestion. The West Loop in Houston was the most gridlocked stretch in 2021 for the second year in a row, and eight of the top 10 busiest roadways in the state remained unchanged from the previous two years. Researchers emphasized trac will eventually return to familiar intensity as the state’s population grows and its economy recovers, according to a press release. “Trac congestion isn’t just a big-city problem, and that problem is almost sure to get worse as our pop- ulation surges by almost 20 million

DART GoLink to expand hours of operation in 2023 Dallas Area Rapid Transit is making “major improvements” to its bus routes and GoLink services beginning Jan. 23, according to a news release from the transit organization. Per the release, DART GoLink will widen its hours of operation to seven days per week from 5 a.m.-midnight in all DART zones. The jointly operated Inland Port Connect zone will continue to operate Monday-Friday from 5 a.m.- 8 p.m. GoLink—DART’s personalized on-demand service—allows riders to book rides in advance using the GoLink app or by calling 214-515-7272. To use DART GoLink, riders must meet their on-demand drivers at a designated GoLink zone. In addition to the modied time schedule, DART will return 22 bus routes to 15-minute peak service. Those routes were modied in June due to labor shortages. More information on the changes, including a list of all bus routes being restored to peak service, can be found at www.dart.org/servicechange.

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