6.5. Policy Review & Coordination Framework The Policy Gap Analysis establishes a
6.5.1. Existing Policies & Benchmarking Fort Worth has established foundational policies such as Complete Streets, Vision Zero, and subdivision ordinances, creating a strong framework for future progress. Benchmarking against peer cities highlights opportunities for growth in areas like TOD, transit priority, and Transportation Demand Management. The City demonstrates notable leadership in initiatives such as broadband expansion and traffic calming, and there is significant potential to build on these successes by strengthening inclusivity, adaptability, and multimodal integration to align with best practices.
Existing Policy Assessment ■ Strengths: Complete Streets policy applies to all project phases; Vision Zero commitment is formalized; impact fee structure aligns with state law. ■ Gaps: TOD policy is absent; Travel Demand Model strategies are not codified; curbside management lacks dynamic tools; climate resilience planning is underdeveloped. ■ Opportunities: Adopt flexible cross- section standards, integrate AV readiness, and expand neighborhood traffic calming beyond low-volume streets. ■ Benchmark Insight: Peer cities use data-driven tools, enforceable ordinances, and accessibility-focused engagement, areas where Fort Worth can improve.
structured approach to evaluate Fort Worth’s transportation-related policies against best practices and regional benchmarks. It focuses on how existing policies support multimodal integration, safety, accessibility, and future- ready infrastructure. The framework uses a comparative methodology, reviewing policies across areas such as access management, TOD, curbside management, Vision Zero, and climate resilience. Peer cities like Denver, Austin, and Seattle serve as benchmarks. Appendix X provides a list of documents reviewed as part of the policy gap analysis. Policy Approach ■ The framework emphasizes alignment with MTP Goals: safety, connectivity, and sustainability. ■ It identifies policy interdependencies. For example, how curbside management links to freight and shared mobility. ■ Coordination with regional agencies (NCTCOG) and integration with land use planning are critical for success. ■ The review highlights the need for performance metrics and enforceable language in policies to create accountability.
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