Active Transportation Active transportation infrastructure in Fort Worth exhibits substantial gaps that undermine safe and convenient walking and bicycling. Sidewalk coverage is robust in the urban core but declines sharply in southern and western neighborhoods near I-20, where missing segments and poor-quality sidewalks limit pedestrian mobility. Bicycle network gaps are even more pronounced, with high-stress corridors (LTS 4) such as Avondale Haslet Road, Oak Grove Road, and Trinity Boulevard lacking low-stress bikeway alternatives.
Crossing gaps along major arterials create linear barriers that fragment the pedestrian network, forcing unsafe crossings or circuitous detours. Areas of overlapping pedestrian and bicycle need coincide with high-demand zones, amplifying concerns for residents without access to private vehicles. Addressing these gaps will require a coordinated approach that prioritizes low-stress bikeway expansion, sidewalk infill, and safe crossing improvements near schools, transit stops, and employment centers.
Key Takeaways ■ High-stress corridors (LTS 4) with low bikeway coverage in northwest, east, and south Fort Worth. ■ Significant sidewalk gaps in southern and western neighborhoods near I-20. ■ Crossing gaps along major arterials fragment pedestrian network. ■ Overlapping pedestrian and bicycle needs coincide with high-demand areas, raising accessibility concerns.
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Fort Worth Master Transportation Plan | Multimodal Gap Analysis
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