Issue #2: Safety Conflicts with Local Traffic & Multimodal Users Commercial truck volumes create safety conflicts with local traffic and other roadway users (e.g, pedestrians and cyclists) during their first or last mile, particularly when traveling through or near non-industrial areas. Today, Fort Worth experiences the highest number of freight-related injuries compared to the six largest Texas cities. Analysis Takeaways ■ 43.17% of freight volumes use local roadways. ■ 9.15% of all crashes from 2019-2023 were freight related. ■ 8,423 freight related crashes and 2,228 injuries occurred between 2019-2023. Issue #3: At-Grade Rail Crossings Cause Congestion & Delays Railroad at-grade crossings create safety and congestion issues with high traffic volume corridors, impacting commercial truck reliability and travel times. Analysis Takeaways ■ 370,000 daily vehicles across ten busiest at-grade rail crossings ■ Projected 145% traffic volume growth by 2036
Figure 6.10: Freight Network Gaps
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