Traffic Safety (Vision Zero)
Summary
Get ready for some traffic headaches, Midland! New safety measures are coming to deal with the crowds expected when the new Costco opens.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 11
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Aug 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
The program helps the city qualify for state and federal infrastructure grants.
All road users in Midland.
None identified.
Mentions & discussions (15)
Midland woman dies after semi-truck crashes into SUV at Loop 250 intersection
Investigators say the semi-truck driver disregarded a red light and collided with an SUV at the intersection of the I-20 service road and Loop 250.
Three East County Road 173 intersections will get solar lights
Midland County approved solar-powered lights at three intersections to improve nighttime safety and help reduce crashes.rolfo allgaeu/Getty ImagesMidland County has approved a project to install new solar-power...
City Council - Aug 25, 2026
The city is implementing safety measures to reduce traffic fatalities and injuries, showing positive results in the latest report.
Midland Police Department releases crash report through July 2026
Memorial warning signs following a fatal auto crashcristianl/Getty ImagesThe Midland Police Department has released its crash report through July 2026 and compared it with data from the previous four years.The ...
Planning and Zoning Commission - Aug 3, 2026
Residents are concerned about traffic in high-growth areas. Developers are now being asked to include traffic circles and road improvements to help.
HERO crews have handled hundreds of roadside calls
One of Midland-Odessa's new HERO trucks is on display at an event Thursday, March 20, 2025. B.Kay Richter/Midland Reporter-TelegramThe Highway Emergency Response Operator program, known as HERO, is in its...
E-bike rider killed in Midland County crash
A Midland man died after an e-bike and Ford F-150 collided in Midland County, according to Texas DPS.Courtesy Image /Midland Reporter-TelegramMIDLAND COUNTY — A Midland man died after a two-vehicle...
Woman, 2 girls die in two-vehicle collision
A Martin County crash on the I-20 North Service Road killed three people, including two girls, after a head-on collision, DPS said.MRTMARTIN COUNTY — Three people died, including two girls, after a...
Planning and Zoning Commission - Jun 15, 2026
Neighbors near Whitman Drive reported that school pickup traffic creates gridlock for hours, making it difficult to access their homes and raising safety concerns about adding more high-traffic facilities.
Westridge Village Committee - May 19, 2026
The city is requiring developers to install medians on Thomason Drive to prevent dangerous left-hand turns and improve safety near the high school.
City Council - May 12, 2026
Neighbors are worried that a new housing development will bring too much traffic to their quiet streets. The Council added a 4-way stop and restricted construction traffic to keep the neighborhood safe.
Planning and Zoning Commission - May 4, 2026
Neighbors are worried that a new 36-unit housing development will create traffic hazards on Mockingbird Lane and Alisheba Lane. The developer has adjusted the site plan to include a right-turn-only exit to help manage the flow.
City Council - Apr 28, 2026
An agreement with TxDOT was approved to implement AI-driven adaptive signal timing on SH 191. This project aims to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion.
City of Midland releases Vision Zero safety plan report online
City of Midland releases Vision Zero safety plan report online Midland Reporter-Telegram
Road safety changes ahead of Costco opening
Road safety changes ahead of Costco opening CBS7
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