Dallas Approved Funding for Six New Traffic Signals
The Dallas City Council authorized over $2.2 million in construction contracts to enhance roadway safety.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in City Hall
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Dallas City Council members approved $2.2 million in contracts on October 14, 2026, to install six new traffic signals across the city. This investment uses funds from the 2024 bond program to address dangerous intersections.
Why it matters
The installation of these signals is part of the city's ongoing effort to meet the goals of its Vision Zero initiative. The project aims to eliminate traffic fatalities and reduce the occurrence of serious injury accidents on local roads.
The city council approved two contracts totaling $2,231,351.28, which were selected through competitive bidding processes involving seven and nine bidders. The project will be funded by the 2024 bond program Street and Transportation fund.
The players
Dallas City Council
The governing body of the city of Dallas that is responsible for passing ordinances and approving city contracts and budgets.
EAR Telecommunications, LLC
The private firm selected through a competitive bidding process to install four of the six new traffic signals.
Texas Standard Construction, Ltd.
The construction company awarded a contract to install two of the new traffic signals in Dallas.
The details
EAR Telecommunications, LLC will handle the installation of four signals, while Texas Standard Construction, Ltd. is contracted for two. These new traffic controls will be placed at six specific locations, including intersections like Masters Drive at Checota Drive and Jefferson Boulevard at Van Buren Avenue.
Timeline
June 8, 2022: Dallas adopted the Vision Zero Action Plan.
October 14, 2026: The city council approved the two construction contracts.
November 2026: Construction for all six signals is scheduled to begin.
April 2028: Construction for the two signals managed by Texas Standard Construction is expected to finish.
August 2028: Construction for the four signals managed by EAR Telecommunications is expected to finish.
Political Context
Opposition to such infrastructure spending often centers on concerns regarding the allocation of bond funds or the prioritization of specific street improvements over others. Dissenting voices may argue for different methods of traffic calming, such as speed bumps or road diet designs, rather than traditional traffic signals.
Residents living near the six designated intersections may experience temporary lane closures and traffic delays throughout the construction period. These upgrades are intended to improve physical safety for motorists and pedestrians at these previously hazardous crossings.
The takeaway
The city is prioritizing infrastructure to reach its stated goal of ending all traffic-related deaths. Drivers should monitor road signage for updates as construction begins late this year.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Dallas Express.
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