Alternatives Analysis
After two rounds of extensive community outreach and analysis, the Fort Worth City Council adopted the locally preferred alternative (LPA) cross-sections for East Lancaster Avenue, Bridge Street, and Brentwood Stair Road, and the LPA transit mode for Route 89 on January 23, 2024. The alternatives analysis process used to determine the LPA is summarized in this memo. It is important to note that the final roadway configuration is subject to NCTCOG and TxDOT design and environmental review. Long-term capacity improvements and needs will be determined by TxDOT. Purpose and Need East Lancaster Avenue has been identified as a corridor for high-capacity frequent and reliable transit due to current ridership along existing routes, the connectivity the corridor would provide, existing pedestrian activity and potential for implementation with minimal ROW acquisitions (corner clips at intersections). The project is needed to provide solutions for increased safety for passenger vehicles and vulnerable road users as well as create a walkable environment for short trips by providing adequate space to increase pedestrian comfort. Relocation of franchise utilities to multi-use duct banks may be required to achieve the space needed to accommodate safe, high comfort pedestrian elements, and fiber optic cables. This project is needed to make transit more desirable through improved efficiencies in transit service and by creating opportunities for a more economically desirable corridor for equitable transit-oriented development that alleviates barriers to social and economic opportunities.
Alternatives Analysis
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