All possible alternatives that may be implemented to accomplish the purpose and need of the proposed study objectives before consideration is given to environmental, economic, technical, or other factors. When urbanized areas have a higher temperature than outlying areas due to the replacement of natural land cover by the concentration of impermeable surfaces that absorb or retain heat is known as the urban heat island effect. VMT is a measure of the amount of travel for all vehicles in a geographic region over a period of time. VOC is a correlation between the volumes of traffic on a given roadway and the capacity for which it is designed. Walkability refers to the comfort and convenience of pedestrians and wheelchair-bound people on city streets and considers various factors such as infrastructure condition, safety, and comfort, distances from amenities, etc. Refers to local laws or regulations that govern how development on land i.e., commercial, residential, etc. will occur within the governing jurisdiction.
Universe of Alternatives
Urban Heat Island Effect
Vehicle-Mile Traveled (VMT)
Volume to Capacity Ratio (VOC)
Walkability
Zoning
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FORT WORTH EASTSIDE TRANSPORTATION PLAN
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