Local Street A roadway that provides direct property access and supports low-speed neighborhood circulation. Local streets are not mapped in the Master Roadway Network (MRN - “Mister N”) Network and are regulated through subdivision standards. Mapped Roadway A roadway included in the adopted Master Roadway Network that carries an assigned functional classification and ultimate cross- section. Mapped roadways require right-of- way preservation during development. Mode A means of travel (e.g., walking, bicycling, transit, freight, automotive). Master Roadway Network policies recognize that corridors must support multiple modes. Multimodal Accommodation Facilities or treatments that support the safe movement of all modes, including sidewalks, shared-use paths, protected bicycle lanes, and transit priority features. Planning-Level Centerline A generalized roadway alignment used for long-range planning and right-of-way preservation. The centerline’s location may vary during engineering design without requiring a formal amendment if right-of-way needs and connectivity are maintained.
Principal Arterial / Freeway / Limited Access Route High-capacity roadways designed primarily for regional travel with limited access and widely spaced intersections or interchanges. Right-of-Way Land reserved or acquired for transportation purposes, including space for travel lanes, medians, sidewalks, utilities, drainage, and multimodal facilities. The adopted cross- section defines the minimum ultimate ROW for each roadway. Right-of-Way Preservation The process of ensuring that adequate right-of-way is secured for the ultimate cross-section of a roadway, whether through development dedication or capital project acquisition. Master Roadway Network The City’s adopted long-range thoroughfare plan. It defines functional classifications, cross- sections, and right-of-way needs for Fort Worth’s future roadway system. The Master Roadway Network replaces the previous Master Thoroughfare Plan. Shared-Use Path A separated, off-street facility that accommodates bicyclists, pedestrians, and other non-motorized users. SUPs are a required multimodal element for many cross-sections in the Master Roadway Network.
Subclassifications Overlays applied to mapped roadways to highlight corridors with specific modal or operational priorities. Subclassifications include Transit Priority Corridors and may include freight, safety, or active transportation overlays. Transit Priority Corridor A mapped subclassification where the City intends to enhance transit speed, reliability, and operational performance through geometric, operational, or technology-based treatments. TPCs do not modify the underlying cross- section but influence design decisions. Transit Priority Treatment A design or operational strategy—such as transit signal priority, queue jumps, or dedicated lanes—intended to improve transit performance along Transit Priority Corridors. Travel Demand Model The Travel Demand Model (TDM) is a regional travel forecasting tool used to estimate future traffic volumes and inform functional classification and cross-section assignments. Ultimate Cross-Section The final, fully built-out roadway configuration adopted by the Master Roadway Network and used to determine required right-of-way dedication.
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