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Oak Cliff neighborhood selected for traffic safety program after years of concerns
By Alanna Quillen and Candace Sweat at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local
· July 17, 2026
· 3 min read
After years of complaints about speeding drivers, crashes and safety concerns at an Oak Cliff intersection, residents are beginning to see progress toward changes they hope will make their neighborhood safer.
The intersection of West Clarendon Drive and Coombs Creek Drive, near Martin Weiss Pa...
Key takeaway We listen for the crash,” said Mary Ann Hernandez, who has lived in the neighborhood for 45 years.
Why this matters in Frisco News
The selection of the Oak Cliff intersection for the Better Intersections pilot program brings a sense of relief to residents who have long advocated for traffic safety improvements. As a community within the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Frisco neighbors may take note of the collaborative approach being taken in Oak Cliff, where residents, city officials, and the Better Block Foundation are working together to address safety concerns. The fact that the program includes community meetings and design feedback sessions suggests a willingness to listen to local needs and tailor solutions accordingly. With the Better Intersections program costing $40,000 per intersection, it will be interesting to see if this model can be replicated in other neighborhoods, including those in Frisco, where similar traffic safety concerns may exist. The success of this pilot program could have implications for how traffic calming measures are implemented in other communities within the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 17, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) - Local ·
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What is this story about? After years of complaints about speeding drivers, crashes and safety concerns at an Oak Cliff intersection, residents are beginning to see progress toward changes they hope will make their neighborhood safer.
The intersection of West Clarendon Drive and Coombs Creek Drive, near Martin Weiss Pa...
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