Figure 02-10: Annual Street Lane Miles Maintained
Regular maintenance is essential to extend the lifespan of the streets, improve safety, and prevent costly, large-scale repairs in the future. This steady mainte- nance trend is promising, yet further expansion and more intensive maintenance may be required to keep pace with Fort Worth’s rapid growth. A different trend is shown in Figure 02-11, with a notable decline in lane resur- facing since 2016. After peaking around 2016, resurfacing efforts have significantly decreased, with only minor increases in recent years. Given that resurfacing is crit- ical to prevent road degradation and improve driving conditions, this decline may pose challenges, especially as Fort Worth’s roads experience heavier usage due to population growth. With fewer lane miles being resurfaced annually, there is a risk of accelerated wear and tear on the road network. To mitigate this, Fort Worth will need to increase resurfacing efforts, prioritizing areas that see the highest traffic and the most significant signs of wear. Fort Worth’s 10,000+ total lane miles represent a valuable infrastructure asset, essential to supporting economic growth and ensuring mobility for residents and businesses. However, the scale of this network also brings significant maintenance demands. Figure compares Fort Worth to peer cities. Fort Worth has significantly more roadway infrastructure than Austin, Charlotte, and Columbus, despite having Lane Miles
Data Source: Fort Worth Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Figure 02-11: Annual Street Lane Miles Resurfaced
Figure 02-12: Comparison of Lane Miles, Population, and Density Across Peer Cities
Data Source: Fort Worth Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Data Source: Replica, 2022 ACS 5-Year Estimates
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