6.1. Introduction The current transportation network in Fort Worth comprises four core modes: Roadway, Freight, Active Transportation, and Transit. Together, they form a comprehensive multimodal system that supports the City’s growing population and economy. Fort Worth’s rapid growth, projected to reach approximately 1.54 million residents and nearly 720,000 jobs by 2050, necessitates a transportation system that is resilient, connected, and multimodal. Deficiencies, or gaps, in the network connectivity, accessibility, and safety impact people’s travel experience, development patterns, and the City’s economic competitiveness. A physical and policy-based gap analysis delivers a comprehensive, data-driven view of Fort Worth’s multimodal transportation challenges and opportunities. By integrating spatial analysis with policy benchmarking, the findings shaped the weighted scoring criteria, guided project prioritization, and informed targeted interventions, establishing a foundation for the City’s TIP.
6.1.1. Purpose & Scope The Multimodal Gap Analysis and Need Assessment serve as a foundational component of the MTP by identifying areas with the greatest need for strategic transportation investment, aligned with long-term development and projected regional growth. It aims to inform targeted interventions that improve connectivity, support future growth, increase access to opportunities, and guide infrastructure prioritization. The analysis focuses on identifying multimodal transportation gaps (i.e., physical, operational, and policy-related) that affect system performance today and will influence future travel demand.
The gap analysis is structured around three components: ■ TSI: A geospatial tool that identifies areas most suitable for investment based on land use, density, and network readiness. ■ Multimodal Gap Analysis: A comprehensive review of physical and operational gaps across roadway, transit, freight, and active transportation networks. ■ Policy Gap Analysis: Benchmarking Fort Worth’s policies against best practices to address deficiencies in safety, inclusiveness, and multimodal integration. This approach helps align future investments growth patterns, maximize return on infrastructure spending, and advance the City’s goals for safety, sustainability, and economic vitality.
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Fort Worth Master Transportation Plan | Multimodal Gap Analysis
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