TRANSPORTATION UPDATES TxDOT to host public hearing on US 75 tech lanes project
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The Texas Department of Transpor- tation is seeking input on proposed improvements to US 75, according to the department’s website. The proposed project would convert the highway’s existing high-occupancy vehicle lanes to peak-hour technology lanes between I-635 in Dallas County and SH 121 in Collin County. This
means that at any time, high-occu- pancy vehicles, low-emission vehicles and motorcycles will be able to use the technology lanes. During nonpeak travel times, single-occupant vehicles will also be able to use the technology lanes. Construction will replace the double white stripes and pylons
with broken white stripes to allow for continuous entrance and exit between the technology lanes and general purpose lanes. Following a public hearing in mid- March, TxDOT is continuing to accept public comments through March 31 via email, voicemail, written letters and online. improvements and plans to begin investing in a citywide Aquatics Facilities Master Plan, which would evaluate existing neighborhood pool conditions and explore the construc- tion of an indoor aquatic center. The newly approved Active Trans- portation Plan, which is designed to connect off-street and on-street infra- structure for nonvehicle transporta- tion, includes increasing the level of comfort for bike riders, creating bike trails that are safe for all ages and abilities, making transit connections within the region, and eliminating gaps in the biking network.
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ALL INFORMATION ON THIS PAGE WAS UPDATED AS OF MARCH 13. NEWS OR QUESTIONS ABOUT THESE OR OTHER LOCAL TRANSPORTATION PROJECTS? EMAIL US AT RICNEWS@COMMUNITYIMPACT.COM. Timeline: March-fall Cost: $8.46 million Funding source: American Rescue Plan Act Lane closures come to Custer Road Temporary traffic control measures have been implemented along parts of Custer Road while a new water line is installed. The northbound and south- bound lanes will taper down to one lane while maintaining two-way traffic via flaggers at each end of the affected segments Mondays through Fridays. between 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Work began the week of March 13 between Vernet Street and Rockingham Lane. As work continues to progress toward Arapaho Road, lane transitions from two lanes to one lane will shift south.
Richardson City Council approves active transportation, parks master plans
Richardson City Council approved the city’s Active Transportation Plan and the Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Master Plan, commonly called the Parks Master Plan, during a Feb. 27 meeting. According to Parks and Recreation Director Lori Smeby, updating the Parks Master Plan will allow city officials to refocus efforts on improv- ing trail connections within the city,
implementing a signage program and adding gathering areas in specific parks, such as amphitheater space, civic plazas and lawns—all things she said residents need in terms of parks and other recreation uses. The plan also serves as a guide for prioritizing future projects based on funding opportunities. The updated parks plan also includes expected trail connectivity
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