Citywide traffic signal upgrades are coming to Plano after officials approved $8.5 million to go toward new vehicle detection systems at a meeting June 8.

The gist: The new systems will be installed at 284 intersections across Plano for traffic signals to recognize when vehicles are stopped at an intersection.

The specifics: Public Works Community Investment Program Manager Drew Zaeske said the new system will help the city’s engineering and police departments monitor real-time traffic conditions and construction impacts during emergencies.

A new sports lounge, The Victory Tap, is now open in West Plano.

The details: The Victory Tap is a Lombardi Family concept with the following amenities.

• 32 TVs and two video walls
• F1 simulators
• Bocce ball court
• Corn hole
• Foosball
• Shuffleboard

Mark Hill won the race for Frisco Mayor during a June 13 runoff race. 

What you need to know: With all precincts reporting in Collin and Denton counties, Hill garnered a majority of the voters against Rod Vilhauer.

Hall garnered 18,361, or 57.98% of the vote. Vilhauer continued to trail with 13,307, or 45.02%. 

Looking ahead: All results are unofficial until canvassed. Frisco will canvass the election results at the summer work session June 23. 

Check out five upcoming and ongoing transportation projects in Dallas-Fort Worth.

1. FM 1515 widening

Project: Texas Department of Transportation documents show FM 1515 will undergo renovations to widen the roadway from two lanes to six lanes, which will be divided by a median.

Update: Crews are relocating water and wastewater utilities ahead of the road widening. Future utilities relocations include telecommunications lines and energy utilities. Utilities relocations are expected to be complete in March 2027.

• Timeline: TxDOT officials to start accepting bids for the project in March 2027
• Cost: $69.48 million
• Funding source: TBD

• Timeline: January 2026-December 2026
• Cost: $5.2 million
• Funding source: city of McKinney