SUBJECT: An Ordinance approving the changes to the School Speed Zone Ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt an Ordinance approving the changes to the City of Houston School Speed Zone Ordinance.
SPECIFIC EXPLANATION: Houston City Council adopts the City’s School Speed Zone Ordinance on a periodic basis to establish the limits and directions for school speed zones throughout the City. Changes most recently adopted was on November 15, 2023, by Ordinance Number 2023-0999. The listing of those approved changes requested by Houston Public Works are provided. Recent changes have become necessary due to the opening, relocation or closing of schools. These amendments are included in Tables 1 and 2. A full listing of all school speed zones, including all changes, is contained in Table 3 and is recommended for adoption.
Table 1 lists new School Speed Zones:
New school speed zones represent school openings or relocations due to new construction or rebuild of existing school facilities:
Carnegie Vanguard (HS), Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory Z(HS), Henry (MS), Holbrook (ES) Lutheran North Academy (HS), Northside High (HS)
Table 2 lists all School Speed Zones:
Existing school speed zones that are recommended for removal due to school closing or school boundary adjustments:
Spring Shadow (ES)
Table 3 represents a full listing of all school speed zones with the recommended changes.
It is recommended that City Council approve the changes to the School Speed Zones–20 MPH previously approved by Ordinance Number 2023-0999.
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Randall Macchi, Chief Operating Officer
Houston Public Works