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GARLAND
CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT

Work Session Item 10.

City Council Work Session

Meeting Date:

06/03/2024

Title: Transportation, Infrastructure and Mobility Committee Report

Submitted By:

Paul Luedtke

Strategic Focus Area:

Vibrant Neighborhoods and Commercial Centers
Future-Focused City Organization

Issue/Summary

Councilwoman Dutton requested that the Transportation Infrastructure and Mobility Committee receive a briefing on the Quiet Zones along the rail lines in Garland. This report is a result of that request.

Background

Councilwoman Dutton requested at the March 4, 2024 Work Session that the Transportation Infrastructure and Mobility (TIM) Committee receive a briefing on the Quiet Zones along the rail lines in Garland. The TIM committee met on April 16,2024 where Paul Luedtke, Transportation Director, provided an overview of the current quiet zone along the KCS line, discussed the ongoing efforts to establish a quiet zone along the east/west DART/DGNO line and the feasibility of establishing quiet zones on spur lines in the industrial areas. Attached is this presentation by the Transportation Director.

Consideration / Recommendation

This is a report from the TIM committee and no recommendation was made to the council for action.

Attachments

Presentation