To translate the analysis into project priorities, system needs were grouped into thematic areas such as critical corridors, secondary road stress, airport access, and downtown mobility. Table 8.1 summarizes how the modeling insights informed the program’s prioritization.
Key takeaways ■ Persistent congestion on I-35W and I-820, warranting phased capacity and operational upgrades. ■ Reduced diversion to secondary roads under Build scenarios, supporting targeted arterial improvements. ■ Intersection and arterial upgrades near the airport and northern growth areas to support freight and regional access. ■ Continued need for context-sensitive street improvements in the downtown core. ■ Targeted signalization and turn-lane additions as cost-effective solutions for preventing severe delays at key intersections. More detailed methodology and modeling results are included in the appendix.
Table 8.1: Areas of Need Area of Need
Analysis Insight
Implication for TIP
Highest volumes and persistent congestion across all scenarios; LOS F hotspots remain even after improvements. No-Build and Baseline show heavy diversion to minor arterials; Scenario 1 reduces stress significantly. V/C ratios and travel time index (TTI) indicate bottlenecks near airport and northern growth areas. Calibration revealed localized overprediction; congestion persists despite Build scenarios. Scenario 1 and 2 improve TTI and speeds but gains plateau; LOS F mileage persists on arterials. Additional connectivity reduces secondary road volumes and improves speeds slightly beyond Scenario 1. Two-way stop control fails under future volumes; signalization and added turn lanes achieve LOS B or better.
Prioritize capacity and operational upgrades on freeway segments; phased investments for interchanges and connectors. Include primary bond projects that improve connectivity to major corridors (e.g., Bonds Ranch Rd, Altamesa Blvd). Target intersection upgrades (Old Denton and Westport Pkwy) and arterial expansions to support freight and regional mobility. Advance context-sensitive street reconstructions and multimodal enhancements (e.g., Calhoun/Jones St). Bundle arterial retrofits and signalization projects with investment cycles to sustain reliability. Defer secondary bond projects (e.g., Risinger Rd, Precinct Line Rd) to later cycles for long-term network resilience. Implement preferred alternatives: Old Denton and Westport Pkwy (Alt 1_2) and Chapin Rd and Chapel Creek Blvd (Alt 4) for operational reliability and freight movement.
Critical Corridors (I-35W, I-820, I-20)
Secondary Road Stress
Airport/North Fort Worth Access
Downtown/Core Reliability
Travel Time and Speed Improvements
Incremental Gains from Scenario 2
Intersection Operational Needs
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Fort Worth Master Transportation Plan | Prioritized Project List & TIP
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