DALLAS – The City of Dallas Department of Public Works and Department of Transportation will engage in a traffic calming initiative beginning Aug. 21 and ending on Dec. 15.  

The initiative will explore potential traffic solutions, safety improvements and accommodations for pedestrians and other forms of transit. One lane will close on each direction along West Jefferson Boulevard between North Hampton Road and South Polk Street. 

“Neighborhood self-determination is vital in finding proper traffic-calming solutions, and neighbors have been working on the Jefferson Boulevard Task Force for months regarding speeding for this specific area,” said Mayor Pro Tem Chad West. “We’re hopeful to see results from these lane closures, and we anticipate more tools for speed reduction throughout the district.” 

Drivers will be informed of the lane closure by electronic message boards displayed on Jefferson close to the Hampton and Polk cross-section. Additional signage will be placed to educate residents on the temporary road diet project. 

“The City is committed to reducing traffic-related issues that are seen to be hazardous or detrimental to residents and the community,” said Public Works Department Director Robert Perez. “The safety of our residents, both drivers and pedestrians, is our top priority. Our goal for this project is to encourage drivers to reduce their speed and help keep Dallas safe for all.” 

The initiative came at the request of Mayor Pro Tem Chad West in response to a fatal traffic accident that occurred on July 19 on Jefferson Blvd. West is proposing several projects to improve traffic in the area, including permanent traffic islands. 

This project is one of the many efforts made by the City of Dallas to reduce traffic-related injuries and fatalities. In 2021, the city conducted a similar demonstration along Greenville Ave between Meadow Road and Royal Lane. 

For more information regarding the Jefferson Boulevard Road Diet visit dallascityhall.com. 

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