4.6. Network Conditions 4.6.1. System Performance Fort Worth’s transportation system is under increasing pressure due to rapid population growth, sprawling development, and a vast roadway network. The City maintains over 10,000 lane miles, with a significant portion classified as local roads (5,593.2 lane miles). Compared to peer cities, Fort Worth has a lower population density, which increases infrastructure demands and complicates transit efficiency. Freight movement is a major component of system performance. Fort Worth’s strategic location and infrastructure support high volumes of freight traffic, particularly around key hubs like Alliance, CentrePort, and DFW Airport. However, this also contributes
to congestion and safety concerns in employment zones where freight and commuter traffic overlap.
Key Takeaways ■ Fort Worth maintains over 10,000 lane miles, with a large share being local roads. ■ The City has a moderate street connectivity ratio (1.23), lower than peer cities like Austin and Seattle. ■ Freight movement is concentrated around key hubs like Alliance, CentrePort, and DFW Airport, creating congestion and safety challenges. ■ Public transit ridership is recovering post-pandemic but remains lower than peer cities. ■ Active transportation infrastructure includes 100+ miles of bike lanes, but most are unprotected; 22% of sidewalks are in poor condition.
Public transit performance is recovering post- pandemic, with Trinity Metro ridership projected to return to pre-2020 levels by the end of 2024. However, Fort Worth still lags behind peer cities in transit usage, with only 0.20% of trips made by transit compared to over 60% by private auto. Service frequency and coverage remain limited in high-need areas. Active transportation infrastructure is growing but remains fragmented. Fort Worth has over 100 miles of bike lanes, though most are unprotected. Sidewalk conditions are also a concern, with 22% rated poor or very poor, especially in underserved neighborhoods.
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