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<br />, 6,1-.0-;- 7'{Ltt ~ ~( c::~~ cJn:-f-1-- J~ <br /> <br />*e. .. .0\ 0?e{.'~4:0V <br />I Texas Transportation Commis~ion <br /> <br />125 E.'11TH STREET. AUSTIN. TEXAS 78701-2483 <br />May 29, 2002 <br /> <br />JOHN W. JOHNSON <br />COMMISSIONER <br />OF TRANSPORTATlOI\I <br /> <br />The Honorable Norman Malorie <br />Mayor <br />City of La Porte <br />604 W. Fairmont Pkwy. <br />La Porte, TX n571 ' <br /> <br /> -, <br />1 RECEIVED <br /> jUN 0 7 2002 <br /> CITY SECRETARY'S <br /> OFFICE <br /> '- <br /> <br />Dear Mayor Malone: <br /> <br />The City of Houston is qoing something that ninety percent of its drivers like: restricting large <br />trucks from the left lane. The initial results of Houston's test along IH 10 ,show that accidents <br />,have been reduced by ~bdy-eight percent and drivers wOuld like to'$ee it expanded to other <br />freeways. I wanted to let you' know:so you can consider bringing this innova,tive 'program to <br />your city. " , " ' <br /> <br />, ' <br />The Houston undertaking is possible bec;:ause the Texas Legislature passed Senate Bill n3 <br />in 1997 by Senator Jon Lindsay, t:lIIowing municipalitiest~'proposelane restrictions on certain <br />portions of the state highway system. A muniCipality, by ordinance, 'may restrict'through <br />traffic to two designated lanes by vehicle Class on a portion of the state highway system <br />having three or more I~nes in each direction of travel. ' <br /> <br />The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) would like to ensure that you are aware of <br />this benefidal option to improve congestion and safety. The law requires a municipality to <br />work with TxPOT in developing lane restricijons and our agency must approve the proposal <br />before enforcement begil'Js. Once the program is 'approved, we are responsible for the <br />placel'!1ent and maintenance of all traffic control devices associated with the restriction. <br /> <br />Enclosed you will find a summary of the program and the rules used to implement it Should <br />your city be interested in exploring a iane restriction, or need any additional information, the <br />professionals at the department are ready to assist. ,Please feel free to contact Carlos Lopez, <br />, Director ofTrafficOpera~ions at (512) 416-3200. <br /> <br /> <br />on <br />Commissioner of Transportation <br /> <br />Attachments , <br />cc: The Honorable Florence Shapiro, Chair, Senate State Affairs Committee <br />Senator Jon Lindsay, Texas Senate, <br />Houston-Galveston Area Council <br />Carlos Lopez, P.E., Director, Traffic Operations Division <br />Gary Trietsch, P.E., Houston District Engineer, TxDOT <br /> <br />An Equal Opportunity Emplover <br />