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Department: Engineering
Director: B. Caleb Thornhill, P.E., Director of Engineering
Agenda Item: School Zone Revisions on Cross Bend Road
Recommended Action: Adoption of Ordinances
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Item Summary
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To amend Section 12-73(d), Same - Specific zones, of Article IV, Speed, of Chapter 12, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, of the City of Plano Code of Ordinances, to revise the effective times and split the school zone into two shorter school zones on Cross Bend Road within the city limits of the City of Plano; and providing a penalty clause, a repealer clause, a severability clause, a savings clause, a publication clause, and an effective date.
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Background
A school zone on Cross Bend Road serving Christie Elementary and the former Carpenter Middle School was reviewed earlier this year. The 2025-2026 pedestrian utilization review found that a portion of this school zone was no longer necessary.
After concurrence from Plano ISD Administration, staff recommend reconfiguring this Cross Bend Road school zone into two (2) shorter zones at the existing crossings per the attached map.
Financial Summary/Strategic Goals
This item has no immediate financial impact; however, some revenue may be collected as fines resulting from violation of this ordinance. The exact change in revenue is indeterminable and will have minimal impact on the General Fund budget.
Approval of this item supports the City's Strategic Plan Critical Success Factor of Multi-Modal Transportation and Mobility Solutions.
Attachments
Ordinance
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