RE 2001-12-11.3A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. 2001-1211.3
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, OPPOSING
ANY ACTION BY THE TEXAS TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
(TTC) TO ELIMINATE FRONTAGE ROADS FROM ROADWAY
PROJECTS BEING PLANNED AND REQUESTING ACTION BY THE
TTC TO RETAIN CURRENT COST PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES FOR
ADDITION OF FRONTAGE ROADS TO EXISTING ROADWAYS.
WHEREAS, The Texas Transportation Commission (TTC) adoption of Minute Orders 108554
and 108545 on June 28, 2001 direct changes to the long-standing practice of construction of frontage
roads along major roadways and provision of access to abutting property; and
WHEREAS, Prior to adoption of said Minute Orders the TTC did not seek input from local
government, property owners, or the public and no studies were conducted to evaluate the impact of this
policy change on efficient land-use planning, mobility, safety, cost benefit, or economic development; and
WHEREAS, The City of Coppell supports increased funding to accelerate project development
and completion of major mobility improvements, recognizing the continued economic viability and
quality of life is at stake; and
WHEREAS, Many projects under development or in the planning phase in the TxDOT Dallas
District have moved forward with the expectation by local governments, property owners, and the public
that frontage roads would be part of the project; and
WHEREAS, The mobility and safety needs of urban roadways need to include provision of
frontage roads to address HAZMAT routes and efficient traffic flow; and
WHEREAS, Existing provisions for evaluation of frontage road construction and cost
participation as provided in Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Title 43, Rule 15.54 have served the State,
local governments, property owners, and the public in a sufficient manner thus far.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF COPPELL THAT:
The City of Coppell opposes any change in policy by the TTC that would eliminate
provision of frontage roads on projects committed to or promised by TxDOT during the
planning process or where local governments have adopted land use and thoroughfare
plans based on expectations of frontage roads along controlled access roadways. The City
of Coppell urges that any controlled access projects designated as HAZMAT routes be
provided with frontage roads to address alternate routing of traffic if the roadway is closed
due to any incidents.
Prior to adoption of any rules changing the existing practice, the TTC should implement a
study to evaluate any true cost savings by not constructing frontage roads, including
efficient land-use planning, impact on right-of-way cost, construction, mobility, safety, and
economic development.
The City of Coppell feels the existing guidelines for evaluation of frontage road
construction and cost participation as provided in TAC Title 43, Rule 15.54 have been an
effective criteria and should be maintained.
This recommendation shall be communicated to all members of the Texas Transportation
Commission, TxDOT officials, House and Senate members, and other appointed and
elected officials for consideration and support.
DULY PASSED by the City Council of the City of Coppell, Texas, this the ~day of
December, 2001.
CA~)~(" S HE~H~N,
ATTEST:
R( ERT E. HAGE ,-C TY ATTORNEY