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Consider approving Resolution No. 2019-32 for a Professional Services Agreement with Kimley Horn and Associates, Inc. relating to the design of the Denton Drive Trail Connector Project, amending the budget accordingly; and take appropriate action
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BACKGROUND:
The DART station area is undergoing redevelopment in terms of programming in the area and pending and future development projects. The Westside Art Trail will connect the Farmers Branch DART Station to the Campion Trail in Irving. A portion of this trail will be adjacent to Denton Drive. In addition, the residents of Farmers Branch passed a bond initiative to redevelop Pike Street. Pike Street is a cross street of Denton Drive north of the DART station in Farmers Branch. Also in the area is the Grove, a city park located immediately south of the DART station, is the location of the Farmers Branch Farmers Market and other seasonal events, including Christmas lights and the outdoor skating rink. Phase two of the Mustang Station apartments is almost completed, which will significantly increase the residential population in the station area. The light rail and bus lines that service the Farmers Branch station provide alternate means of transportation to the area.
Denton Drive is a 4 lane road with a speed limit of 35 miles per hour. Denton Drive is also listed a on the North Central Texas Council of Governments veloweb map. Recently the City of Dallas and Dallas County approved the funding and plans for the installation of a dedicated bike lane along the east side of Denton Drive in Dallas. This project along with the Westside Art Trail will increase the walkability for residents and patrons of the current and future businesses and events. In addition, City Council has expressed a desire for a road diet for Denton Drive. In preparation of these changes and future development in the Station Area, a survey and traffic volume and capacity assessment must be completed.
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