Title
Consider an Ordinance approving the establishment of a School Speed Zone Along Breeder Lane.
Body
DATE: July 7, 2026
TO: Kent Cagle, Interim City Manager
FROM: Andrew Zagars, P.E., City Engineer
SUBJECT: Approve an ordinance to establish a school speed zone along Breeder Lane
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
As part of a recent speed study along Breeder Lane, it was determined that a large amount of pedestrian and bike traffic use this roadway to get to a sidewalk connection to Haynes Elementary. Staff reached out to Killeen ISD and confirmed that they were acceptable to extend the school speed zone along Breeder Lane to the sidewalk connection to the school.
City of Killeen Code of Ordinances Section 28-251 declares designated locations as school speed zones. The purpose of the proposed ordinance is to establish a 20-mph school speed zone along Breeder Lane, starting at the intersection with Bunny Trail and extending 850 feet west.
The proposed school speed zone will help ensure the safety of students walking and biking to and from school. The recommended school speed zone is based on guidance provided by the Texas Manual on Traffic Control Devices and the existing usage pattern of the students. Once the school zone is in place, the ordinance will allow enforcement of the school zone.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
The City Council has three (3) alternatives. The Council may:
1. Choose not to adopt the Ordinance;
2. Adopt the Ordinance with amendments; or
3. Adopt the Ordinance as presented.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Staff recommends adoption of the Ordinance as presented. The proposed ordinance will help ensure and promote the safety of the students walking and riding their bike to Haynes Elementary School by using the existing walkway connected to Breeder Lane.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
The proposed Ordinance conforms to all City policies.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fis...
Click here for full text