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TxDOT briefing on US 75 high-occupancy vehicle technology lanes project
What this is
The Texas Department of Transportation will brief the council on a planned High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) technology lanes project along US Highway 75, which runs through Richardson.
Why it matters
Changes to US 75 traffic lanes could affect how Richardson residents commute and how traffic flows through the city.
Timeline
- July 10, 2026 Agenda posted — April 3, 2023 meeting
Appearances on agendas
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City Council — April 3, 2023
Receive report and discuss
Official agenda language
RECEIVE A REPORT AND DISCUSS THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION U.S. 75 HIGH OCCUPANCY VEHICLE (HOV)-TECHNOLOGY LANES PROJECT
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