HomeMy WebLinkAbout5-26-2005-11.03 - Resolution - 05/26/2005 RESOLUTION NO. 5 -26- 2005 -11.03
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE
STATION, TEXAS, REQUESTING THAT THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION ( "TXDOT ") ESTABLISH A 45 MPH CONSTRUCTION
SPEED ZONE ON A SECTION OF FARM -TO- MARKET ROAD 2154 ( "FM
2154 ", WELLBORN ROAD) BEGINNING 300 FEET SOUTH OF CAIN ROAD
AND EXTENDING TO APPROXIMATELY 1,700 FEET SOUTH OF
GRAHAM ROAD.
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation ( "TxDOT ") is preparing
plans to widen FM 2154 beginning at FM 2818 to approximately 700 feet north of
Barron Road from its current two -lane configuration to a six -lane divided
roadway with a raised median (referred to collectively herein as the "Project ").
The Project is anticipated to begin in May 2006 and is estimated to take up to 3
years to complete; and
WHEREAS, to facilitate construction, provide a safe environment for the
traveling public and construction crews, and maintain access to adjacent property,
TxDOT is pursuing the use of low profile concrete barrier along the edge of the
work zone; and
WHEREAS, low profile concrete barriers cannot be used unless the speed limit is
45 mph or less; and
WHEREAS, a construction speed zone of 45 mph is necessary to reduce the
existing 55 mph speed limit of the roadway during construction; and
WHEREAS, speed control is of major importance during construction of the
Project to promote safety for both motorists and workers; and
WHEREAS, the City desires that TxDOT establish a 45 mph construction speed
zone on a section of the FM 2154 beginning 300 feet south of Cain Road and
extending to approximately 1,700 feet South of Graham Road; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE
STATION, TEXAS:
PART 1: That the City Council hereby requests that TxDOT establish a 45
mph construction speed zone on a section of the FM 2154
beginning 300 feet south of Cain Road and extending to
approximately 1,700 feet South of Graham Road.
PART 2: That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after
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ADOPTED this 26 day of May, A.D. 2005.
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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CO IE HOOKS, City Secretary RON S I , Mayor
APPROVED:
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City Attorney