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Midlothian council denies TxDOT speed‑limit reduction for US‑287 after divided debate
Summary
The Midlothian City Council rejected a proposed ordinance to lower the posted speed limit on U.S. Highway 287 from 65 mph to 60 mph after heated debate over whether a five‑mile reduction would improve safety; the council voted 3‑1 to deny the measure and urged TxDOT to pursue more substantial infrastructure changes.
City staff presented a TxDOT speed study recommending the posted speed limit along U.S. Highway 287 within Midlothian be reduced from 65 miles per hour to 60 mph, citing measured 80th‑percentile speeds, increasing development along the corridor and a rise in crash activity.
Council members sharply disagreed about the measure’s likely effectiveness. Several said a five‑mile‑per‑hour reduction would be largely symbolic without wider roadway…
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