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Ord 16-2026 Reduce Speed in City View School Zone 04/07/2026 Ordinance No. 16-2026 Ordinance of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, amending the Code of Ordinance to reduce the maximum speed limit in the City View Elementary School zone #1 and City View Elementary School zone #2 from twenty-five (25) miles per hour to twenty (20) miles per hour; providing for proper signage; providing a penalty clause; providing for codification and declaring an emergency. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas (the "City Council"), is authorized under Texas Transportation Code § 545.356 to alter prima facie speed limits on highways within the municipality from the results of an engineering and traffic investigation; and, WHEREAS, Texas Transportation Code § 545.357 provides that, on request of the governing body of a school, the municipal governing body shall hold a public hearing at least once each calendar year to consider prima facie speed limits on highways near such school, and upon review of the results of an engineering and traffic investigation, the municipal governing body has the authority and discretion to alter prima facie speed limits as provided by § 545.353, § 545.355, or § 545.356, as applicable; and, WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Commission, pursuant to Texas Transportation Code § 545.353, has the authority to alter prima facie speed limits from the results of an engineering and traffic investigation on officially designated or marked highways of the state highway system, and the City Council exercises equivalent authority for highways within its jurisdiction that are not part of the state highway system under Texas Transportation Code § 545.356; and, WHEREAS, Title 43, Texas Administrative Code § 25.23, governing speed zone studies, provides the methodology for establishing reduced school speed limits based on engineering and traffic investigations, including 85th percentile speed studies; and, WHEREAS, an engineering and traffic investigation has been conducted in accordance with applicable state law and administrative rules for the designated school zone on City View Drive within the City of Wichita Falls; and, WHEREAS, the results of said engineering and traffic investigation support the reduction of the speed limit in the designated school zones from twenty-five (25) miles per hour to twenty (20) miles per hour during active school zone hours; and, WHEREAS, the City Council finds that a speed limit of twenty (20) miles per hour in designated school zones is reasonable, safe, and necessary for the protection of children, pedestrians, and the traveling public in the vicinity of schools within the City; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has previously held a public hearing on this matter and has determined that the reduction of the school zone speed limit serves the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Wichita Falls; and, WHEREAS, several schools have ceased operations and, therefore, shall be removed from the Code of Ordinances. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: 1 . Amendment — City View Drive School Zones Speed Limit (a) The Code of Ordinances of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, is hereby amended to provide that the maximum speed limit for City View Elementary School Zone #1 along City View Drive, 288 feet south of the intersection of City View Drive and Crescent Lane to 394 feet north of the intersection of City View Drive and Iowa Park Road, shall be twenty (20) miles per hour during the periods when school zone speed limits are in effect, as indicated by posted signage or activated flashing beacons. This speed limit shall apply during the following periods: (1) When flashing beacons on school zone signs are activated; or (2) During the times posted on school zone signage when such signs do not include flashing beacons; or (3) Whenever children are present in a school zone, as indicated by appropriate signage. (b) The Code of Ordinances of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, is hereby amended to provide that the maximum speed limit City View High School Zone #1 along City View Drive, from the intersection of City View Drive and Longview Street to 275 feet south of the intersection of City View Drive and Wrangler Drive, shall be twenty (20) miles per hour during the periods when school zone speed limits are in effect, as indicated by posted signage or activated flashing beacons. This speed limit shall apply during the following periods: (1) When flashing beacons on school zone signs are activated; or (2) During the times posted on school zone signage when such signs do not include flashing beacons; or (3) Whenever children are present in a school zone, as indicated by appropriate signage. 2. Amendment — Removal of School Zone Speed Limits The Code of Ordinances of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, is hereby amended to remove the following school zones due to the schools no longer being in operation: Notre Dame Elementary School Zone #2: From 43 feet east of the intersection of York Street and Belgrave Court to 37 feet east of the intersection of York Street and Pennsylvania Road. Wichita Falls Old High School Zone #1 : From the intersection of Avenue H and Monroe to the intersection of Avenue H and Giddings Street. Wichita Falls Old High School Zone #2: From the intersection of Coyote Boulevard and Avenue F to the intersection of Coyote Boulevard and Avenue H. Roads shall revert to the speed limit as posted. 3. 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Supporting Documentation This ordinance adopts the attached eight (8) Traffic Analyzer Studies, and the Doug Wooster Memorandum, in support of the above prima facie speed limits and declares that the maps attached thereto are "strip maps" in compliance with the "Procedure for Establishing Speed Zones" adopted by the Texas Transportation Commission. Copies of the aforementioned documents shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk for public examination and may additionally be posted on the City's website, but shall not be codified. 4. Codification Section 1 of this ordinance amends the Code of Ordinances of the City of Wichita Falls and is intended to be part of said Code. Accordingly, the provisions of said Section may be renumbered or relettered to accomplish such intention. The remaining sections of this ordinance are not intended to be codified. 5. Emergency The immediate need to install new signage to ensure continued enforcement of important public safety regulations following changes to supporting documentation creates an emergency, and in order to protect the public health, welfare, and to preserve the peace, this ordinance shall take effect immediately, and it is so ordained. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 7th day of April, 2026. MAYOR ATTEST: eputy City Clerk MH Corbin Traffic Analyzer Study Computer Generated Summary Report City:Wichita Falls Street: Cityview Dr Location: 1027 Cityview Dr A study of vehicle traffic was conducted with the device having serial number 408635. The study was done in the NB lane at Cityview Dr in Wichita Falls, Tx in Wichita county. The study began on 03/16/2026 at 09:15 AM and concluded on 03/17/2026 at 09:15 AM, lasting a total of 24.00 hours. Traffic statistics were recorded in 15 minute time periods. The total recorded volume showed 1,322 vehicles passed through the location with a peak volume of 140 on 03/17/2026 at [07:30 AM-07:45 AM] and a minimum volume of 0 on 03/17/2026 at[12:15 AM-12:30 AM]. The AADT count for this study was 1,322. SPEED Chart 1 lists the values of the speed bins and the total traffic volume for each bin. At least half the vehicles were traveling in the 20 - 25 MPH range or lower. The average speed for all classified vehicles was 30 MPH with 14.04% vehicles exceeding the posted speed of 40 MPH. 1.39% percent of the total vehicles were traveling in excess of 55 MPH. The mode speed for this traffic study was 20MPH and the 85th percentile was 39.67 MPH. < 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 9 14 19 24 29 34 39 44 49 54 59 64 69 74 > 0 11 142 342 227 197 195 120 34 10 9 2 3 1 3 CHART 1 CLASSIFICATION Chart 2 lists the values of the classification bins and the total traffic volume accumulated for each bin. Most of the vehicles classified during the study were Vans & Pickups. The number of Passenger Vehicles in the study was 617 which represents 48 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Vans & Pickups in the study was 630 which represents 49 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Busses & Trucks in the study was 28 which represents 2 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Tractor Trailers in the study was 21 which represents 2 percent of the total classified vehicles. < 18 21 24 28 32 38 44 to to to to to to to to 17 20 23 27 31 37 43 > 617 566 64 8 13 8 9 11 CHART 2 HEADWAY During the peak traffic period, on 03/17/2026 at [07:30 AM-07:45 AM] the average headway between vehicles was 6.383 seconds. During the slowest traffic period, on 03/17/2026 at [12:15 AM-12:30 AM] the average headway between vehicles was 900 seconds. WEATHER The roadway surface temperature over the period of the study varied between 39.00 and 84.00 degrees F. 03/17/2026 09:52 AM Page: 1 MH Corbin Traffic Analyzer Study Computer Generated Summary Report City:Wichita Falls Street: Cityview Dr Location: 1027 Cityview Dr A study of vehicle traffic was conducted with the device having serial number 408505. The study was done in the SB lane at Cityview Dr in Wichita Falls, Tx in Wichita county. The study began on 03/16/2026 at 09:15 AM and concluded on 03/17/2026 at 09:15 AM, lasting a total of 24.00 hours. Traffic statistics were recorded in 15 minute time periods. The total recorded volume showed 1,108 vehicles passed through the location with a peak volume of 98 on 03/17/2026 at [07:30 AM-07:45 AM] and a minimum volume of 0 on 03/16/2026 at[11:30 PM-11:45 PM]. The AADT count for this study was 1,108. SPEED Chart 1 lists the values of the speed bins and the total traffic volume for each bin. At least half the vehicles were traveling in the 20 - 25 MPH range or lower. The average speed for all classified vehicles was 34 MPH with 31.51% vehicles exceeding the posted speed of 40 MPH. 2.91% percent of the total vehicles were traveling in excess of 55 MPH. The mode speed for this traffic study was 20MPH and the 85th percentile was 46.49 MPH. < 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 9 14 19 24 29 34 39 44 49 54 59 64 69 74 > 15 18 62 216 170 117 154 150 104 60 12 11 4 0 5 CHART 1 CLASSIFICATION Chart 2 lists the values of the classification bins and the total traffic volume accumulated for each bin. Most of the vehicles classified during the study were Vans & Pickups. The number of Passenger Vehicles in the study was 373 which represents 34 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Vans & Pickups in the study was 657 which represents 60 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Busses & Trucks in the study was 39 which represents 4 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Tractor Trailers in the study was 29 which represents 3 percent of the total classified vehicles. < 18 21 24 28 32 38 44 to to to to to to to to 17 20 23 27 31 37 43 > 373 549 108 19 14 9 7 19 CHART 2 HEADWAY During the peak traffic period, on 03/17/2026 at [07:30 AM-07:45 AM] the average headway between vehicles was 9.091 seconds. During the slowest traffic period, on 03/16/2026 at [11:30 PM-11:45 PM] the average headway between vehicles was 900 seconds. WEATHER The roadway surface temperature over the period of the study varied between 39.00 and 84.00 degrees F. 03/17/2026 09:54 AM Page: 1 MH Corbin Traffic Analyzer Study Computer Generated Summary Report City:Wichita Falls Street: Cityview Dr Location: 1620 Cityview Dr A study of vehicle traffic was conducted with the device having serial number 401396. The study was done in the NB lane at Cityview Dr in Wichita Falls, Tx in Wichita county. The study began on 03/16/2026 at 09:15 AM and concluded on 03/17/2026 at 09:15 AM, lasting a total of 24.00 hours. Traffic statistics were recorded in 15 minute time periods. The total recorded volume showed 1,520 vehicles passed through the location with a peak volume of 105 on 03/17/2026 at [07:30 AM-07:45 AM] and a minimum volume of 0 on 03/17/2026 at[12:30 AM-12:45 AM]. The AADT count for this study was 1,520. SPEED Chart 1 lists the values of the speed bins and the total traffic volume for each bin. At least half the vehicles were traveling in the 30 - 35 MPH range or lower. The average speed for all classified vehicles was 33 MPH with 18.78% vehicles exceeding the posted speed of 40 MPH. 1.06% percent of the total vehicles were traveling in excess of 55 MPH. The mode speed for this traffic study was 30MPH and the 85th percentile was 41.53 MPH. < 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 9 14 19 24 29 34 39 44 49 54 59 64 69 74 > 32 12 27 155 318 346 338 186 63 19 6 1 5 2 2 CHART 1 CLASSIFICATION Chart 2 lists the values of the classification bins and the total traffic volume accumulated for each bin. Most of the vehicles classified during the study were Vans & Pickups. The number of Passenger Vehicles in the study was 520 which represents 34 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Vans & Pickups in the study was 765 which represents 51 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Busses & Trucks in the study was 191 which represents 13 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Tractor Trailers in the study was 34 which represents 2 percent of the total classified vehicles. < 18 21 24 28 32 38 44 to to to to to to to to 17 20 23 27 31 37 43 > 520 515 250 108 50 42 10 17 CHART 2 HEADWAY During the peak traffic period, on 03/17/2026 at [07:30 AM-07:45 AM] the average headway between vehicles was 8.491 seconds. During the slowest traffic period, on 03/17/2026 at [12:30 AM-12:45 AM] the average headway between vehicles was 900 seconds. WEATHER The roadway surface temperature over the period of the study varied between 39.00 and 81.00 degrees F. 03/17/2026 09:48 AM Page: 1 MH Corbin Traffic Analyzer Study Computer Generated Summary Report City:Wichita Falls Street: Cityview Dr Location: 1620 Cityview Dr A study of vehicle traffic was conducted with the device having serial number 401400. The study was done in the SB lane at Cityview Dr in Wichita Falls, Tx in Wichita county. The study began on 03/16/2026 at 09:15 AM and concluded on 03/17/2026 at 09:15 AM, lasting a total of 24.00 hours. Traffic statistics were recorded in 15 minute time periods. The total recorded volume showed 1,561 vehicles passed through the location with a peak volume of 124 on 03/17/2026 at [07:30 AM-07:45 AM] and a minimum volume of 0 on 03/17/2026 at[12:15 AM-12:30 AM]. The AADT count for this study was 1,561. SPEED Chart 1 lists the values of the speed bins and the total traffic volume for each bin. At least half the vehicles were traveling in the 25 - 30 MPH range or lower. The average speed for all classified vehicles was 31 MPH with 16.07% vehicles exceeding the posted speed of 40 MPH. 1.75% percent of the total vehicles were traveling in excess of 55 MPH. The mode speed for this traffic study was 25MPH and the 85th percentile was 40.51 MPH. < 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 9 14 19 24 29 34 39 44 49 54 59 64 69 74 > 96 16 63 229 308 283 300 158 46 17 10 8 4 1 4 CHART 1 CLASSIFICATION Chart 2 lists the values of the classification bins and the total traffic volume accumulated for each bin. Most of the vehicles classified during the study were Passenger Vehicles. The number of Passenger Vehicles in the study was 834 which represents 54 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Vans & Pickups in the study was 509 which represents 33 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Busses & Trucks in the study was 151 which represents 10 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Tractor Trailers in the study was 42 which represents 3 percent of the total classified vehicles. < 18 21 24 28 32 38 44 to to to to to to to to 17 20 23 27 31 37 43 > 834 329 180 90 34 31 11 34 CHART 2 HEADWAY During the peak traffic period, on 03/17/2026 at [07:30 AM-07:45 AM] the average headway between vehicles was 7.2 seconds. During the slowest traffic period, on 03/17/2026 at [12:15 AM-12:30 AM] the average headway between vehicles was 900 seconds. WEATHER The roadway surface temperature over the period of the study varied between 37.00 and 84.00 degrees F. 03/17/2026 09:49 AM Page: 1 MH Corbin Traffic Analyzer Study Computer Generated Summary Report City:Wichita Falls Street: Cityview Dr Location: Bridge over Canal A study of vehicle traffic was conducted with the device having serial number 408506. The study was done in the NB lane at Cityview Dr in Wichita Falls, Tx in Wichita county. The study began on 03/16/2026 at 09:15 AM and concluded on 03/17/2026 at 09:15 AM, lasting a total of 24.00 hours. Traffic statistics were recorded in 15 minute time periods. The total recorded volume showed 1,575 vehicles passed through the location with a peak volume of 135 on 03/17/2026 at [07:30 AM-07:45 AM] and a minimum volume of 0 on 03/17/2026 at[12:15 AM-12:30 AM]. The AADT count for this study was 1,575. SPEED Chart 1 lists the values of the speed bins and the total traffic volume for each bin. At least half the vehicles were traveling in the 35 - 40 MPH range or lower. The average speed for all classified vehicles was 38 MPH with 39.08% vehicles exceeding the posted speed of 40 MPH. 2.13% percent of the total vehicles were traveling in excess of 55 MPH. The mode speed for this traffic study was 35MPH and the 85th percentile was 45.80 MPH. < 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 9 14 19 24 29 34 39 44 49 54 59 64 69 74 > 0 1 7 41 160 310 424 346 162 64 11 8 3 3 8 CHART 1 CLASSIFICATION Chart 2 lists the values of the classification bins and the total traffic volume accumulated for each bin. Most of the vehicles classified during the study were Vans & Pickups. The number of Passenger Vehicles in the study was 524 which represents 34 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Vans & Pickups in the study was 921 which represents 59 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Busses & Trucks in the study was 64 which represents 4 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Tractor Trailers in the study was 38 which represents 2 percent of the total classified vehicles. < 18 21 24 28 32 38 44 to to to to to to to to 17 20 23 27 31 37 43 > 524 778 143 21 29 20 11 22 CHART 2 HEADWAY During the peak traffic period, on 03/17/2026 at [07:30 AM-07:45 AM] the average headway between vehicles was 6.618 seconds. During the slowest traffic period, on 03/17/2026 at [12:15 AM-12:30 AM] the average headway between vehicles was 900 seconds. WEATHER The roadway surface temperature over the period of the study varied between 34.00 and 79.00 degrees F. 03/17/2026 09:56 AM Page: 1 MH Corbin Traffic Analyzer Study Computer Generated Summary Report City:Wichita Falls Street: Cityview Dr Location: Bridge over Canal A study of vehicle traffic was conducted with the device having serial number 408634. The study was done in the SB lane at Cityview Dr in Wichita Falls, Tx in Wichita county. The study began on 03/16/2026 at 09:15 AM and concluded on 03/17/2026 at 09:15 AM, lasting a total of 24.00 hours. Traffic statistics were recorded in 15 minute time periods. The total recorded volume showed 1,404 vehicles passed through the location with a peak volume of 108 on 03/17/2026 at [07:30 AM-07:45 AM] and a minimum volume of 0 on 03/17/2026 at[12:15 AM-12:30 AM]. The AADT count for this study was 1,404. SPEED Chart 1 lists the values of the speed bins and the total traffic volume for each bin. At least half the vehicles were traveling in the 35 - 40 MPH range or lower. The average speed for all classified vehicles was 37 MPH with 29.13% vehicles exceeding the posted speed of 40 MPH. 1.95% percent of the total vehicles were traveling in excess of 55 MPH. The mode speed for this traffic study was 35MPH and the 85th percentile was 43.85 MPH. < 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 9 14 19 24 29 34 39 44 49 54 59 64 69 74 > 0 1 7 27 163 335 450 253 95 29 9 8 3 2 5 CHART 1 CLASSIFICATION Chart 2 lists the values of the classification bins and the total traffic volume accumulated for each bin. Most of the vehicles classified during the study were Vans & Pickups. The number of Passenger Vehicles in the study was 568 which represents 41 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Vans & Pickups in the study was 754 which represents 54 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Busses & Trucks in the study was 32 which represents 2 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Tractor Trailers in the study was 33 which represents 2 percent of the total classified vehicles. < 18 21 24 28 32 38 44 to to to to to to to to 17 20 23 27 31 37 43 > 568 652 102 10 14 9 13 19 CHART 2 HEADWAY During the peak traffic period, on 03/17/2026 at [07:30 AM-07:45 AM] the average headway between vehicles was 8.257 seconds. During the slowest traffic period, on 03/17/2026 at [12:15 AM-12:30 AM] the average headway between vehicles was 900 seconds. WEATHER The roadway surface temperature over the period of the study varied between 34.00 and 84.00 degrees F. 03/17/2026 09:55 AM Page: 1 MH Corbin Traffic Analyzer Study Computer Generated Summary Report City:Wichita Falls Street: Cityview Dr Location: Longview&Cityview Dr A study of vehicle traffic was conducted with the device having serial number 408633. The study was done in the NB lane at Cityview Dr in Wichita Falls, Tx in Wichita county. The study began on 03/16/2026 at 09:15 AM and concluded on 03/17/2026 at 09:15 AM, lasting a total of 24.00 hours. Traffic statistics were recorded in 15 minute time periods. The total recorded volume showed 1,400 vehicles passed through the location with a peak volume of 103 on 03/17/2026 at [07:30 AM-07:45 AM] and a minimum volume of 0 on 03/17/2026 at[12:30 AM-12:45 AM]. The AADT count for this study was 1,400. SPEED Chart 1 lists the values of the speed bins and the total traffic volume for each bin. At least half the vehicles were traveling in the 20 - 25 MPH range or lower. The average speed for all classified vehicles was 32 MPH with 20.91% vehicles exceeding the posted speed of 40 MPH. 1.51% percent of the total vehicles were traveling in excess of 55 MPH. The mode speed for this traffic study was 20MPH and the 85th percentile was 42.41 MPH. < 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 9 14 19 24 29 34 39 44 49 54 59 64 69 74 > 1 21 96 312 254 177 240 170 67 33 10 6 2 0 3 CHART 1 CLASSIFICATION Chart 2 lists the values of the classification bins and the total traffic volume accumulated for each bin. Most of the vehicles classified during the study were Vans & Pickups. The number of Passenger Vehicles in the study was 587 which represents 42 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Vans & Pickups in the study was 714 which represents 51 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Busses & Trucks in the study was 58 which represents 4 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Tractor Trailers in the study was 33 which represents 2 percent of the total classified vehicles. < 18 21 24 28 32 38 44 to to to to to to to to 17 20 23 27 31 37 43 > 587 622 92 14 27 19 10 21 CHART 2 HEADWAY During the peak traffic period, on 03/17/2026 at [07:30 AM-07:45 AM] the average headway between vehicles was 8.654 seconds. During the slowest traffic period, on 03/17/2026 at [12:30 AM-12:45 AM] the average headway between vehicles was 900 seconds. WEATHER The roadway surface temperature over the period of the study varied between 39.00 and 82.00 degrees F. 03/17/2026 09:50 AM Page: 1 MH Corbin Traffic Analyzer Study Computer Generated Summary Report City:Wichita Falls Street: Cityview Dr Location: Longview&Cityview Dr A study of vehicle traffic was conducted with the device having serial number 401395. The study was done in the SB lane at Cityview Dr in Wichita Falls, Tx in Wichita county. The study began on 03/16/2026 at 09:15 AM and concluded on 03/17/2026 at 09:15 AM, lasting a total of 24.00 hours. Traffic statistics were recorded in 15 minute time periods. The total recorded volume showed 1,368 vehicles passed through the location with a peak volume of 94 on 03/17/2026 at [07:30 AM-07:45 AM] and a minimum volume of 0 on 03/17/2026 at[12:15 AM-12:30 AM]. The AADT count for this study was 1,368. SPEED Chart 1 lists the values of the speed bins and the total traffic volume for each bin. At least half the vehicles were traveling in the 20 - 25 MPH range or lower. The average speed for all classified vehicles was 27 MPH with 9.94% vehicles exceeding the posted speed of 40 MPH. 1.48% percent of the total vehicles were traveling in excess of 55 MPH. The mode speed for this traffic study was 20MPH and the 85th percentile was 38.01 MPH. < 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60 65 70 75 to to to to to to to to to to to to to to to 9 14 19 24 29 34 39 44 49 54 59 64 69 74 > 75 67 172 303 236 188 173 74 28 12 6 6 0 1 7 CHART 1 CLASSIFICATION Chart 2 lists the values of the classification bins and the total traffic volume accumulated for each bin. Most of the vehicles classified during the study were Passenger Vehicles. The number of Passenger Vehicles in the study was 674 which represents 50 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Vans & Pickups in the study was 400 which represents 30 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Busses & Trucks in the study was 219 which represents 16 percent of the total classified vehicles. The number of Tractor Trailers in the study was 48 which represents 4 percent of the total classified vehicles. < 18 21 24 28 32 38 44 to to to to to to to to 17 20 23 27 31 37 43 > 674 265 135 136 57 35 12 34 CHART 2 HEADWAY During the peak traffic period, on 03/17/2026 at [07:30 AM-07:45 AM] the average headway between vehicles was 9.474 seconds. During the slowest traffic period, on 03/17/2026 at [12:15 AM-12:30 AM] the average headway between vehicles was 900 seconds. WEATHER The roadway surface temperature over the period of the study varied between 39.00 and 84.00 degrees F. 03/17/2026 09:51 AM Page: 1 s • - � . C, d -,, a fD root ° 9 d (PI' , Greonridge 'dF 9 W •h. J a '* i i. J_ IDr Wrangler r A a r „ ■ PIS �. e h Hillsboro, ,. d .: r. ' 1 David !. laity Vie Jonior/ 1ewparts# . "t Senior High School ,•rug p Longviewas 1 ,.. St .."4 " Busby ei - ,o Auto Detailing . . - A ti" LyT OP .: 1 L. 0 n ��F_P�_ 1. a w a ■ M,,,, "e"A,6 t .T.L- °fle .y 5 „J� 9• �/Yd14,.P{J,,k �F d � Joorn � .mod. '•R f. P 1T Y , I , .5. . , , r ..... , „.11, ,, ,, . , c 14_, . ' a • (RI, City View School 4 0 its 1 -.Ct Superintendent c a il'"i 4" . C r{r:.I-:r .. m Elmentar pool " Y a.s " N 1 '1'�Di Its.Construction ' MEMORANDUM Traffic Analysis—Cityview Drive School Zone Speed Reduction TO: City Council FROM: Doug Wooster, Traffic Superintendent DATE: April 1, 2026 RE: Speed Study Analysis—Cityview Drive Corridor (City View ISD Schools) Executive Summary This memorandum presents the results of an traffic investigation conducted on Cityview Drive in the vicinity of City View Elementary School and City View Junior/Senior High School. The study was performed on March 16-17, 2026 using MH Corbin traffic analyzers deployed at four locations along the corridor, capturing both northbound and southbound traffic data across a full 24-hour period. Based on the data collected, this analysis recommends establishing a 20 mph school zone speed limit along the Cityview Drive corridor during active school zone hours. While a 20 mph limit represents a deviation greater than 15 mph below the measured 85th percentile speeds at several study points, the totality of the evidence, including the unique two-school corridor configuration, documented speeding patterns, peak-hour traffic alignment with school arrival and dismissal times, and the presence of vulnerable pedestrian populations, supports this reduction under the sound traffic engineering judgment standard set forth in 43 Texas Administrative Code § 25.23. Study Overview The traffic study encompassed four measurement locations along Cityview Drive, each instrumented with MH Corbin traffic analyzers recording data in both directions of travel. The study period ran continuously from 9:15 AM on March 16, 2026 through 9:15 AM on March 17, 2026. The four study locations were selected to capture traffic behavior at key points along the school corridor: 1. —Adjacent to City View Junior/Senior High School, near the Wrangler Drive intersection and the school's primary access point. 2. — Mid-corridor between the two school campuses, capturing through-traffic behavior in the transition zone. 3. — South of the high school campus where the road crosses the canal, a location with limited pedestrian refuge and constrained sight lines. 4. —Near the intersection with Longview Street, serving as a transition point between the two school campuses and a known pedestrian crossing area. The current posted speed limit along this corridor is 40 mph. Statutory & Regulatory Framework The authority to establish a reduced school zone speed limit on Cityview Drive arises from the interplay of several provisions of the Texas Transportation Code and the Texas Administrative Code. Understanding this framework is important because a 20 mph school zone limit on this corridor requires the City to navigate both a statutory floor and a regulatory deviation guideline. Texas Transportation Code § 545.356 — Municipal Authority to Alter Speed Limits Section 545.356 is the primary grant of authority for municipalities to set speed limits on roads that are not part of the state highway system. Subsection (b-1) authorizes the governing body of a municipality to declare a lower speed limit of not less than 25 miles per hour on a two-lane, undivided highway not part of the state highway system, provided the governing body determines the existing prima facie speed limit is unreasonable or unsafe. Cityview Drive is a two-lane, undivided roadway that is not part of the state highway system, placing it squarely within the City Council's jurisdiction under this provision. Critically, the 25 mph floor in § 545.356(b-1) applies to the City's general speed-limit-setting authority. The only exception to this floor within § 545.356 itself is found in subsection (b-3), which permits municipalities with a population of 2,000 or fewer to set limits as low as 10 mph on certain one-lane roads—a provision that does not apply to Wichita Falls. However, § 545.356 does not operate in isolation when school zones are involved. The statute must be read together with § 545.353 and § 545.357, which provide the separate pathway for establishing school zone speed limits below the 25 mph general municipal floor. Texas Transportation Code§545.353—Authority of Commission and Designated Officials Section 545.353 grants the Texas Transportation Commission authority to alter prima facie speed limits based on the results of a traffic investigation on highways within the state highway system. For highways not part of the state system, the municipality exercises equivalent authority. This provision serves as the foundational mechanism through which a speed limit can be altered from the statutory default based on traffic evidence, including the establishment of school zone speed limits that differ from the general posted limit. Texas Transportation Code § 545.357 — School Zone Speed Limits Section 545.357 provides the school-specific procedural framework. It requires a municipality, on request of a school's governing body, to hold a public hearing at least once each calendar year to consider the prima facie speed limit on a highway in the municipality near a public or private elementary or secondary school, or an institution of higher education. This provision operates as a separate track from the general municipal authority in § 545.356 and is specifically designed to facilitate protective speed limits in the vicinity of schools. The significance of§ 545.357 for this analysis is that it provides an independent basis, distinct from the general municipal speed-limit authority in § 545.356(b-1), for establishing a school zone speed limit. Because § 545.357 is a school-specific provision that contemplates traffic engineering-based speed limit adjustments near schools, and because the 25 mph floor in § 545.356(b-1) applies to the general municipal speed-setting power rather than the school-specific process, the City has the authority to establish a school zone limit below 25 mph when supported by a traffic investigation. 43 Texas Administrative Code § 25.23 — Speed Zone Studies TxDOT's administrative rules in 43 TAC § 25.23 govern the methodology for establishing school zone speed limits. The rule provides that when a speed study shows an 85th percentile speed at or below 50 mph, the reduced school zone speed limit should generally not be more than 15 mph below the 85th percentile speed or the normal posted speed limit. However, §25.23 expressly states that factual studies, reason, and sound engineering judgment must govern the final decision on the maximum deviation that will provide a reasonable and prudent speed limit. This language is not merely advisory, it is the regulatory standard that permits municipalities to exceed the 15 mph guideline where the traffic engineering evidence supports doing so. § 545.356(c) & (d) - Signage and Reporting Requirements Section 545.356(c) provides that a speed limit established by a municipality is effective when the appropriate signs giving notice of the new limit are erected. This means the 20 mph school zone limit will not take effect until compliant signage and flashing beacon assemblies are installed at all designated school zone boundaries along the Cityview Drive corridor, in conformance with the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD). Section 545.356(d) imposes an annual reporting obligation. A municipality that establishes an altered speed limit must, not later than February 1 of each year, publish a report comparing the number of citations, warnings, and collisions on each road segment with an altered limit in the prior year against the same data from the year before the alteration. This report must be made available on the City's website and transmitted to TxDOT. Staff will ensure the necessary data collection framework is in place at the time the ordinance takes effect so the City is positioned to comply with this requirement from day one. How the Statutes Work Together In summary, the statutory pathway for this school zone speed reduction is as follows: The City Council exercises its authority under § 545.353 (as the equivalent municipal authority for non-state-system highways) to alter the prima facie speed limit based on the results of a traffic investigation. The school- specific provisions of § 545.357 provide the procedural framework and independent statutory basis for establishing a protective speed limit near the two City View ISD school campuses, operating separately from the general municipal speed-setting authority and its 25 mph floor in § 545.356(b-1). The traffic investigation documented in this memorandum satisfies the requirements of 43 TAC § 25.23, and the sound engineering judgment standard in that rule provides the basis for exceeding the 15 mph deviation guideline. Implementation will follow the signage requirements of§ 545.356(c), and ongoing compliance will include the annual reporting obligations of§ 545.356(d). Traffic Data Summary The following table summarizes the key findings from all eight measurement points (four locations, two directions each). The final two columns show the deviation from the 85th percentile speed that would result from a 20 mph school zone limit and a 25 mph school zone limit, respectively. Avg Mode % Over 20 MPH 25 MPH Location Dir AADT MPH 85th bile MPH 40 Dev. Dev. 1027 Cityview Dr NB 1,322 30 39.67 20 14.0% 19.7 14.7 1027 Cityview Dr SB 1,108 34 46.49 20 31.5% 26.5 21.5 1620 Cityview Dr NB 1,520 33 41.53 30 18.8% 21.5 16.5 1620 Cityview Dr SB 1,561 31 40.51 25 16.1% 20.5 15.5 Bridge over Canal NB 1,575 38 45.80 35 39.1% 25.8 20.8 Bridge over Canal SB 1,404 37 43.85 35 29.1% 23.9 18.9 Longview & Cityview NB 1,400 32 42.41 20 20.9% 22.4 17.4 Dr Longview & Cityview SB 1,368 27 38.01 20 9.9% 18.0 13.0 Dr Key observations: The 85th percentile speeds ranged from 38.01 mph to 46.49 mph across the corridor. Average speeds ranged from 27 to 38 mph. The percentage of vehicles exceeding the posted 40 mph limit ranged from 9.94% to 39.08%, with the bridge location showing particularly aggressive driving behavior. Combined daily traffic volumes (both directions) ranged from approximately 2,430 to 3,081 vehicles. Analysis: Justification for Exceeding the 15 MPH Deviation Guideline Under 43 Texas Administrative Code§25.23, a school zone speed limit should generally not be set more than 15 mph below the 85th percentile speed. However, § 25.23 expressly provides that"factual studies, reason, and sound traffic engineering judgment must govern the final decision on the maximum deviation from the 85th percentile speed that will provide a reasonable and prudent speed limit." This language gives municipalities the latitude to exceed the 15 mph guideline where the traffic engineering evidence supports doing so. A 20 mph school zone speed limit on this corridor would produce deviations ranging from 18.0 mph to 26.5 mph below the 85th percentile—exceeding the 15 mph guideline at all eight measurement points. The following factors, taken together, constitute the sound traffic engineering judgment basis for this deviation: 1. Dual-School Corridor with Extended Exposure Zone Cityview Drive is not a typical single-school-zone situation.The corridor serves both City View Elementary School and City View Junior/Senior High School, creating an extended zone where school-related pedestrian activity occurs along the entire length of the studied segment. Students at the elementary school (younger children with less predictable pedestrian behavior) and students at the junior/senior high school share this roadway corridor. The two-school configuration effectively doubles the pedestrian exposure compared to a single-school-zone scenario and argues strongly for a more protective speed limit. 2. Documented Speed Variance and Compliance Failure The data reveals a significant disconnect between mode speeds and 85th percentile speeds. At three of the four locations, the mode speed in one or both directions was 20 mph, meaning the single most common speed was already at or near the proposed school zone limit, yet the 85th percentile speeds were 38 to 46 mph. This wide variance (as much as 26 mph between mode and 85th percentile) indicates a bimodal traffic pattern: a large group of drivers already traveling at safe school-zone speeds, and a smaller but significant group of drivers traveling at speeds that are dangerous in a school environment. The posted speed limit of 40 mph is already being exceeded by 10% to 39% of drivers depending on location and direction. At the bridge over the canal, nearly four in ten vehicles were exceeding 40 mph. Setting a 25 mph school zone in this environment would merely bring the higher-speed group closer to what the majority of drivers are already doing. A 20 mph limit provides a meaningful signal to the faster- traveling minority that significantly reduced speeds are expected and enforced in this area. 3. Peak Traffic Aligned with School Operations Every single measurement point—all four locations, both directions—recorded its peak 15-minute traffic volume during the 7:30-7:45 AM window on March 17, 2026. This is not a coincidence; it reflects school arrival traffic. The corridor's heaviest traffic period is precisely the time when the highest concentration of school-age pedestrians are present. Peak volumes ranged from 94 to 140 vehicles in that single 15- minute window, equating to one vehicle roughly every 6 to 10 seconds. The convergence of maximum vehicle volumes and maximum pedestrian exposure at the same time and place creates the exact conditions that school zone speed limits are designed to address. 4. Pedestrian Stopping Distance and Survivability Research consistently demonstrates that the relationship between vehicle speed and pedestrian injury severity is nonlinear. According to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety, a pedestrian struck at 25 mph has approximately a 25% risk of severe injury, while a pedestrian struck at 20 mph has approximately a 13% risk—roughly cutting the severe injury probability in half. Given that this corridor serves an elementary school population (children ages 5-11 who are smaller, less visible, and less predictable than adult pedestrians), the additional 5 mph reduction from 25 to 20 mph provides a meaningful and measurable safety benefit. The stopping distance difference between 25 mph and 20 mph (approximately 18 feet under ideal conditions) represents multiple car lengths—often the difference between a near-miss and a collision in a school zone context. 5. Corridor Geometry and Sight Line Constraints The bridge-over-canal location presents particular concern. This segment recorded the highest average speeds (37-38 mph), the highest 85th percentile speeds (43.85-45.80 mph), and the highest rates of posted-speed violations (29-39%). The bridge structure constrains the roadway cross-section, limiting pedestrian refuge areas and reducing driver sight lines. These geometric constraints compound the speed-related risk and further support the need for a lower school zone speed through this segment. 6. Mixed Vehicle Classification The study data show that vans, pickups, buses, and trucks constitute a majority of the traffic at most measurement points, with commercial vehicles (buses, trucks, and tractor-trailers) representing 4-20% of the vehicle mix depending on location. Heavier vehicles require longer stopping distances and pose a greater risk of fatal injury in pedestrian collisions. The southbound lane at Longview& Cityview recorded 16% buses and trucks and 4% tractor-trailers—a notable heavy-vehicle presence for a school corridor. Recommendation Based on the totality of the traffic data presented in this analysis, staff recommends that the City Council adopt a 20 mph school zone speed limit along the Cityview Drive corridor in the vicinity of City View Elementary School and City View Junior/Senior High School. This recommendation is grounded in the sound traffic engineering judgment standard of 43 TAC §25.23 and supports the determination to reduce the posted school zone to 20 mph, supported by: • The unique dual-school corridor configuration creates an extended pedestrian exposure zone; • Documented bimodal speed patterns showing a significant minority of drivers traveling at speeds dangerous to school-zone pedestrians; • Universal peak-traffic alignment with school arrival times across all measurement points; • Established pedestrian survivability research demonstrating measurable safety gains from the 25- to-20 mph reduction; • Corridor geometry constraints at the canal bridge that amplify speed-related risks; and • A heavy-vehicle traffic mix that increases both stopping distances and collision severity. Implementation of this speed limit will require a City Council ordinance pursuant to Texas Transportation Code§ 545.356, installation of compliant signage and flashing beacon assemblies per the TMUTCD, and annual reporting to TxDOT under § 545.356(d) comparing citations, warnings, and collision data before and after implementation. The complete MH Corbin speed study data is attached as Exhibit 1. Respectfully0-9 ' submitted, (N Doug 1N6oster Traffic Superintendent City of Wichita Falls