With the recently constructed additional main lanes of U.S. 75, it is appropriate to re-examine and adjust the speed limits established for US75.  The Texas Transportation Commission (TTC) has enacted a minute order that establishes the speed limit on the main lanes of US75 at 70 mph.  The order from the TTC, dated February 2015, was adopted when the project was under construction and the City has refrained from adopting the new increased speed limit, until such time as the corridor is ready.  The TTC order establishes 70 mph along the main lanes of US75 in Richardson, Plano, Allen, and McKinney.  It is expected the change will not be implemented in Plano until such time as construction on the President George Bush Turnpike interchange is complete (late 2018).  However, it is expected that Richardson, Allen, and McKinney will adopt this change in the interim.  

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will be conducting a speed study along all segments of the frontage roads within our community.  Another amendment, addressing any change in speed limits, will be forthcoming at a later date when that speed study has been completed by TxDOT.

Staff anticipates no budgetary impact.  The Texas Department of Transportation will install new signage along the main lanes of US75.

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 9, 'Motor Vehicles and Traffic', in order to amend the speed limit on the main lanes of US75, within the corporate limits of the City, to 70 miles per hour.

I make a motion to adopt Ordinance No.____________ amending the Code of Ordinances, Chapter 9, 'Motor Vehicles and Traffic', in order to amend the speed limit on the main lanes of US75, within the corporate limits of the City, to 70 miles per hour.