On July 11, 2023, the City Council approved the first reading of the ordinance unanimously.
Section 20.05.103 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Lubbock establishes the locations of school zone reduced speed limits.
School districts within the city limits of Lubbock make requests for traffic control to the City's Public Works Traffic Management Department through the school district police departments. Traffic Management completes a pedestrian study and presents the results to the members of the Citizens Traffic Commission (CTC) for consideration.
On June 16, 2023, the Citizens Traffic Commission (CTC) recommended amendments to Section 20.05.103, Article 20.05, Chapter 20, of the City of Lubbock Code of Ordinances, to add 4 new school zones at 3 schools. School zones with reduced speed limits are recommended at the following locations:
1. Lubbock Christian School - 26th Street, (2) - 20 MPH Sign Assemblies
2. Alderson Elementary School - Walnut Avenue, (2) - 20 MPH Sign Assemblies
3. Alcove Trails Middle School - Xenia Avenue / 63rd Street, (2) - 20 MPH Sign Assemblies
4. Alcove Trails Middle School - Wausau Avenue, (2) - 20 MPH Flashing Beacon Assemblies
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