R462RESOLUTION NO. 462
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENNEDALE, TEXAS REQUESTING THAT THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION AND THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL
OF GOVERNMENTS CONDUCT AN ACCESS STUDY FOR KENNEDALE
PARKWAY (US BUSINESS 287)
WHEREAS, the continuous turn lane on Kennedale Parkway (US Business 287) is
dangerous; and
WHEREAS, many streets connecting to Kennedale Parkway are built on 45° or 135° angles,
which impairs vision and access; and
WHEREAS, traffic safety is a high priority for the City Council, the Planning and Zoning
Commission, and the Kennedale Economic Development Corporation.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: that the City Council hereby request
that the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the North Central Texas Council
of Governments (NCTCOG) conduct an access study for Kennedale Parkway (US Business
287); and furthermore, the purpose of the desired study is to facilitate construction of
medians on Kennedale Parkway to alleviate the vehicular conflicts associated with the
continuous turn lane and redesigning several street connections with skewed angles into
intersections with 90 degree angles.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENNEDALE ON THE 17TH DAY OF AUGUST, 2015.
Brian Johnson, Mayor
ATTEST:
Leslie Galloway, City Secreta
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
Wayne K. Olson, City Attorney