PRESENTER: Presenter
Carly Farmer, Assistant City Engineer
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SUBJECT: Title
Approval of the first reading of an ordinance to amend Section 126-133 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of New Braunfels to establish a school zone for Legend Point Elementary School.
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DEPARTMENT: Transportation and Construction Services
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 2
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
New Braunfels ISD has requested to establish a 20-mph school zone for the recently completed Legend Pond Elementary School on Klein Meadows. The school was opened in Fall 2025. The posted speed limit on the streets surrounding the school is 30 mph.
Based on guidance in the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD), the traffic engineer hired by NBISD has requested that the school zone boundary include Klein Meadows in front of the school property and extending west to include all approaches to the intersection of Klein Meadows and Legend Pond. City staff reviewed the proposal and guidance in the TMUTCD and agree with the proposed school zone boundaries due to the intersection being included in the school pedestrian route established for the school.
A temporary traffic order has been secured from the Chief of Police in order for the school speed zone signs to be installed while city staff brings the ordinance to City Council for approval. NBISD is responsible for the installation and will be coordinating with the city on inspection and acceptance of the work.
ISSUE:
New Braunfels ISD has requested a school zone for Legend Pond Elementary School.
STRATEGIC PLAN REFERENCE:
☐Economic Mobility ☒Enhanced Connectivity ☐Community Identity
☐Organizational Excellence ☒Community Well-Being ☐N/A
FISCAL IMPACT:
New Braunfels ISD is responsible for the cost of the signs, equipment, and installation.
Recommendation
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends establishing the school zone for Legend Point Elementary School.