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Coppell council approves $95,641 Denton Tap pedestrian railing to narrow sidewalk exposure
Summary
Council approved on consent the installation of a 550‑foot pedestrian railing along the east side of Denton Tap to improve safety for students and pedestrians; the project is estimated at $95,641.20 and will preserve ADA‑compliant clearances.
The Coppell City Council on June 10 approved, on consent, a $95,641.20 project to install a pedestrian railing along the east side of Denton Tap to improve safety for pedestrians — particularly students walking to nearby schools.
City staff presented a rendering and project scope during the council work session. Mike Garza, the city presenter for the item, said the proposed railing would run roughly 550 feet north of Parkway along the bridge area and adjacent sidewalk. Because the sidewalk width ranges from 5½ to 6½ feet in the project area, Garza said crews would set the railing inset from the curb so the walkway would still meet ADA clearances. “In this particular section, that sidewalk is…
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