P REVIOUS P LANS AND S TUDIES
Previous studies and plans were reviewed to leverage knowledge gathered about the study area. A full list and summary of all plans reviewed for this study is available in the Appendices.
A DVANCING E AST L ANCASTER (2022)
Advancing East Lancaster is one of many studies conducted over the years to improve transportation and land use conditions along East Lancaster Avenue. The transit-oriented development (TOD) plan includes improving accessibility, guiding economic growth, accommodating a growing population, encouraging mixed-use development, repurposing underutilized land, and promoting multi- modal integration. The study evaluated 13 potential high-capacity transit station locations, emphasizing efficient spacing and travel time reduction
within a half-mile radius of major intersections. The high-capacity transit is expected to attract transit- oriented development, enhancing opportunities and accessibility for current residents, and connecting to parks, trails, and recreational destinations.
M ASTER T HOROUGHFARE P LAN (2020)
The Master Thoroughfare Plan (MTP) is a long-range plan for Fort Worth's major transportation facilities, aiming to provide a complete and connected, context-sensitive transportation system for all users. The MTP focuses on three goals: mobility, safety, and opportunity. The plan is grounded in a "Complete Streets" philosophy, which supports all transportation users, includes appropriately sized roads, and reflects the surrounding context of each transportation facility. It emphasizes active transportation and focuses on safety and comfort by narrowing street widths, buffering active transportation elements from automobile traffic, and providing space for streetscape elements.
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FORT WORTH EASTSIDE TRANSPORTATION PLAN
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