Photographic Traffic Signal Advisory
Applications are being taken through March 15, 2010 for the newly formed Photographic Traffic Signal Advisory Committee. The group (with one member appointed from each Council Member) will serve as an advisory committee to the City Council on the installation and operation of Plano’s photographic (Red Light Camera) traffic signal enforcement system at newly selected intersection approaches pursuant to Chapter 707 of the Texas Transportation Code. For the initial term, 3 members shall serve a 3-year term; 3 members shall serve a 2-year term and 2 members shall serve a 1-year term. Please include a term preference on your application available at the following link. http://pdf.plano.gov/docs/bcapplication.pdf
Town Hall to Focus on Transportation
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the North Central Texas Council of Governments will host a town hall meeting to discuss regional and local transportation projects. The meeting will be held Wednesday, March 10th at 6:30pm in Plano Municipal Center Council Chambers located at 1520 Avenue K. The public is encouraged to attend. For more information visit the
1,334 Tons Storm Landscape Debris Collected
Environmental Waste Services (EWS) crews have nearly completed the massive landscape debris collection resulting from February 10-12 snow storm damages. Over 1,334 tons of debris has been collected to date. “The EWS crews have provided exceptional customer service in collecting not only the excess landscape debris, but also in maintaining normal weekly refuse collection schedules,” said City Manager Tom Muehlenbeck. “They are certainly to be commended for an outstanding customer service effort.”
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City Aids Residents with Flood Insurance Amendment Letters
Flood zones are geographic areas the Federal Emergency Management Agency has defined according to varying levels of flood risk. These zones are depicted on a community’s Flood Insurance Rate Map, with each zone reflecting the severity or type of flooding in the area. If a flood map indicates a property is located in a flood zone, flood insurance is required on the mortgaged property.
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Be Part of the 2010 Live Green Expo - Volunteer Now
Volunteering is “going green” with numerous opportunities available at the Live Green Expo, Saturday, April 17, 2010, Plano Centre. “The Expo is now in its fourth year of bringing the best of sustainable living to North Texans and a multitude of enjoyable volunteer opportunities are available during the event,” said Volunteer Coordinator Deb Bliss. “We welcome volunteers from all walks of life – concerned individuals, friends, families, scouts, employees and school groups. We’re ready to recruit and train more than 600 volunteers who will work together to make a difference for North Texas!”
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Plano Constructs First Single Point Urban Interchange in Texas at U.S. 75 and Parker Road
The Single Point Urban Interchange (SPUI) currently under construction at U.S. 75 and Parker Road is the first of it's kind in Texas. The SPUI requires less rights of way than traditional designs. It will help improve traffic flow and safety by easing congestion. The project which has been endorsed by the Texas Department of Transportation, is scheduled for completion in late 2010.
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City Installs Taller Utility Poles in Plano Neighborhoods
Residents may be surprised to find crews installing taller poles in some of Plano’s residential areas. Existing decorative poles did not reach the required 25 to 30 foot heights needed to accommodate the City’s MOTOMESH wireless network. The poles have been strategically assigned to locations within the City right of way to provide a line of sight configuration for adequate system coverage.
When fully implemented, the MOTOMESH network will serve as a highly-integrated mobile broadband technology system to aid with public safety and City services. Departments such as Police and Fire will be able to access crime and health information remotely as well as submit reports from the field, saving both fuel and time costs.
Citizens with questions can contact David Stephens, Director of Technology Services, at (972) 941-7660.