o A Leading pedestrian interval lets pedestrians have a head start when crossing busy streets. o Bike and pedestrian paths between cities o Dedicated, protected bike lanes on main streets o Make all commercially owned property add sidewalks to their properties o Building more mixed-use developments: o Reducing congestion : o Widening roads and increasing the number of lanes would help improve congestion, especially in the following areas: Avondale-Haslet and 287 156 between Sendera Ranch and Bonds Ranch Road Willow Springs to 287 South Freeway 287 North Fort Worth Avondale Haslet Road Blue Mound Road Bonds Ranch Road West of 287 o Roundabouts were also suggested as a way of reducing congestion. o T imed traffic lights that facilitate smooth traffic flow o Pausing development: o Development of new housing and facilities is outpacing the development of new roads and transportation systems. It was mentioned that pausing development o This would allow better connectivity in neighborhoods o Easier for people to access services without using cars would allow improvements to be made to address current problems and for future- proofing. Haslet was quoted by ten respondents as being a problem area. o Building roads before adding homes o Transportation impact fee for all developers o Railway overpasses or underpasses: o T hese were suggested by six respondents specifically to address the congestion and delays caused by the railroad crossing at Avondale Haslet Rd near Highway 156. o Fewer railroad crossings to reduce back-up and congestion o Rail access for commodity transporting building materials, aggregate, waste, etc. o Economic development: o Paid parking supports businesses o Increase urban housing to allow effective mass transit o Haslet area expressed concerns about lack of services and healthy food options o Build more shopping so travel across town is less frequent
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