2026-08-19 (City Council Special Session)

The City of Lewisville held a special City Council meeting on August 19, 2026, focused on public input and discussion regarding traffic calming improvements on King Arthur Boulevard. The meeting included a detailed presentation by city staff and engineers outlining the history, data, design decisions, and challenges of the project, which aimed to reduce speeding and improve pedestrian safety on a wide residential street. The project budget was discussed, noting an original allocation of $675,000, later increased to $925,000 to cover ADA compliance and scope changes, with current expenditures under budget. Staff presented three options moving forward: continue monitoring, conduct an independent safety review, or make minor physical modifications including removing bike lane barriers and adding rumble strips. Public comments were extensive, with many residents opposing the current design citing safety hazards and vehicle damage caused by concrete barriers and bump outs, while others supported the traffic calming measures as necessary for safety. Council members expressed support for option three, favoring modifications such as removing concrete bike lane barriers in favor of rumble strips, adjusting bump outs for better visibility and safety, and enhancing striping. The meeting concluded with plans to gather cost estimates and timelines for proposed changes and to hold further public engagement before final decisions. No formal vote was taken at this session.