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Addison council opts for four‑lane Quorum Drive redesign, rejects two‑way cycle track
Summary
After months of study and heated debate, Addison's council approved a design amendment to the Quorum Drive reconstruction that retains a four‑lane divided roadway and preserves most on‑street parking, while routing Triangle Park to final design; staff will proceed with design changes and traffic modeling for Landmark intersection.
The Addison Town Council voted to proceed with a four‑lane divided design for the Quorum Drive reconstruction, declining the advisory committee's preferred two‑way cycle track that would have removed travel lanes in parts of the corridor.
Becky DeVine, director of public works and engineering, told the council the change order would add roughly $380,000–$400,000 in professional‑design fees to the existing contract and incorporate Triangle Park (water, sewer, drainage, restrooms and a pavilion) plus placemaking elements such as murals and enhanced paving. "We're asking for direction on whether you want the 2‑way cycle track or the 4‑lane divided roadway," DeVine said during the presentation.
Janet Tidwell, director of parks and recreation, described the park concept as a pocket park and flexible lawn for lunch breaks, outdoor coworking, and occasional open‑street festivals. She said the advisory committee recommended a "walkable corridor that showcases public art" and a multi‑use pavilion; staff proposed plumbing and electrical infrastructure so concessions could be operated by a third party in the future.
Council members debated traffic and business impacts for roughly two hours. Opponents of lane reductions argued that removing lanes and on‑street parking would disrupt access for longstanding businesses, reduce parking supply and create queuing at the Landmark/Quorum intersection. Supporters said the package could help revitalize under‑leased office towers by adding walkability and amenities that attract employees and tenants.
Council member Darren (motion maker) proposed a motion to approve the design amendment with a four‑lane configuration and without dedicated bike lanes, retaining existing street parking where feasible and resolving final Triangle Park details in design. The motion was seconded and passed by voice vote with a recorded nay. The council instructed staff to proceed with the selected design and to perform targeted traffic modeling (especially at Landmark) during the detailed design phase.
Estimated construction costs for the full project remain in the $37–$39 million range; staff said early estimates include a large contingency that will narrow as design advances. DeVine cautioned that right‑of‑way acquisition and final alignment will be refined in the coming design stages.
The council's vote marks a key decision point in a project approved by voters in a 2019 bond package and intended to address pavement condition, mobility, utilities and economic revitalization in the South Quorum corridor.
Next steps: staff will proceed with the amended design scope consistent with council direction, conduct additional traffic modeling at the Landmark intersection, and return with budget refinements and right‑of‑way plans as designs mature.
