Freight Freight movement in Fort Worth faces critical challenges related to last-mile connectivity, network continuity, and safety. Industrial hubs such as Alliance and the FedEx Ground distribution center near I-820 generate high freight volumes, yet access routes often rely on local streets ill-suited for heavy truck traffic.
This inefficiency increases travel times, operational costs, and conflicts with other road users. Regional connectivity gaps compound these issues, particularly along the I-20 corridor west toward Weatherford and the SH 360 corridor serving Arlington and Mansfield. Safety concerns are acute in industrial zones and at intersections where freight routes intersect with high-injury corridors, as evidenced by crash density analyses. Addressing these gaps will require a combination of infrastructure upgrades, functional classification adjustments, and targeted safety interventions to improve freight reliability and reduce crash risk.
Key Takeaways ■ Last-mile connectivity gaps near Alliance industrial hub and FedEx Ground distribution center. ■ Regional routing inefficiencies along I-20 west and SH 360 corridor. ■ High crash density at intersections of freight clusters and interstate ramps. ■ Need for functional classification upgrades and targeted safety improvements.
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Multimodal Gap Analysis | Fort Worth Master Transportation Plan
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