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NEWS
| November 4, 2003
Arlington
Bond election could impact traffic
flow around campus
The 2 propositions on the ballot
would allot city funds for road work and safety.
By Jake
Davis
Contributor to The Shorthorn
Propositions that would fund city street improvements and safety
upgrades will be on the ballot in today’s bond election.
Voters can decide from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the polls whether the
city should spend $84 million on two propositions for public improvements.
Proposition 1 would issue $83.6 million in general obligation bonds
for street and transportation improvements. Proposition 2 would
issue $400,000 in the same manner to improve traffic flow and air
quality.
Proposition 1 contains 19 separate projects to rebuild and upgrade
city streets as well as install signal expansions and rebuild sidewalks.
If passed, the proposition will begin the I-30 expansion project,
which was shot down at the Feb. 1 election. Councilwoman Lana Wolff,
representing the university’s district 5, said the Center/Collins
street Interstate 30 interchange will enhance the university’s
accessibility and will not be completed for another four to six
years.
“UTA will be affected by the bond proposal, mostly in terms
of improved traffic flow,” she said.
Several streets slated for rebuilding are located on campus, including
Pecan Street, which will be rebuilt from Park Row Drive to UTA Boulevard.
Another is Summit Avenue from Fourth Street to UTA Boulevard.
Proposition 2 contains a single project: the installation of traffic
management cameras. The goal behind the implementation of these
cameras is improved traffic flow and air quality. The cameras will
allow the Traffic Operations Department to monitor traffic flow
in real time at 22 major intersections. Members of the department
or Arlington police officers will watch the cameras and have full
remote control of the intersections being monitored.
Gene Patrick, councilman at large, said the election is an important
step in the city’s planned downtown renovation. Some street
construction, including Main and Cooper streets, will target areas
downtown in anticipation of the university’s future as part
of a more entertainment-driven district, Patrick said.
“The development of downtown as well as that of the university
are integral to one another,” he added.
City officials and business leaders say they believe this election
will accomplish much for the city. Wes Jurey, Chamber of Commerce
president, said that if passed, the propositions will help generate
commerce within the city.
“Bond Election approval will be a shot in the arm for Arlington’s
economy,” he said.
Polling Locations:
Polls for the election will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Ellis Elementary - District 1
2601 Shadow Ridge Drive 76006
Nichols Junior High - District 1
2001 Ascension Blvd. 76006
Shackelford Junior High - District 1
2000 North Fielder Road 76012
Sherrod Elementary - District 1
2626 Lincoln Drive 76006
Webb Elementary - District 1
1200 North Cooper St. 76011
Boles Jr. High - District 2
3900 SW Green Oaks Blvd. 76016
COA-South Serv. Center - District 2
1100 SW Green Oaks Blvd. 76017
Corey Elementary - District 2
5200 Kelly Elliot Road 76017
Ashworth Elementary - District 3
6700 Silo Road 76018
Atherton Elementary - District 3
2101 Overbrook Drive 76014
Burgin Elementary - District 3
401 East Mayfield Road 76010
Fitzgerald Elementary - District 3
5201 Creek Valley Drive 76018
Ditto Elementary - District 4
3001 Quail Lane 76016
Duff Elementary - District 4
3100 Lynnwood Drive 76013
Gunn Junior High - District 4
3000 South Fielder Road 76015
Miller Elementary - District 4
6401 W Pleasant Ridge Road 76016
Pope Elementary - District 4
901 Chestnut Drive 76012
Young Junior High - District 4
3200 Woodside Drive 76016
Bailey Junior High - District 5
2411 Winewood Lane 76013
Berry Elementary - District 5
1800 Joyce St. 76010
COA-Parks & Recreation - District 5
717 West Main St. 76010
COA-Senior Center - District 5
2015 Craig Hanking Drive 76010
South Davis Elementary - District 5
2001 South Davis Drive 76013
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| Lana
Wolff, District 5 councilwoman, says some of
the propositions in the bond election will aid traffic
flow around the university.
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