Master Transportation Plan Task 4: Gap Analysis and Needs Network
Policy Area
Notable Best Practices
Current Practices or Policy
Gap Areas and Recommendations
• Incorporates cross-section design that supports future technology integration (e.g., connected vehicle lanes, freight automation). • Uses real-time data and digital tools (like the curb data specification) to adjust curb use based on time of day, demand, and land use. • Implements flexible zones that can switch between loading, parking, or bike lanes depending on need. • Clearly marks and enforces commercial and passenger loading zones. • Uses geofencing and signage to guide Transportation Network Companies (TNCs) (e.g., Uber, Lyft) and delivery services to designated areas. • Allows loading/unloading during off-peak hours to reduce congestion. • Uses peak-hour restrictions to prioritize transit or high- occupancy vehicles. • Ensures curb access for people with disabilities, paratransit, and community services. Includes multilingual signage and accessible curb ramps. • Uses sensors, cameras, or mobile apps to monitor curb use and enforce compliance. • Pilots smart loading zones with reservation systems or dynamic pricing. • Adjusts parking rates based on occupancy to maintain 85 percent utilization (i.e., 1 to 2 open spaces per block). • Uses demand-responsive pricing to reduce cruising for parking. Allocates curb space for short-term parking in commercial areas. • Encourages long-term parking in off-street facilities. • Dedicates curb space to bike/scooter parking, transit stops, and parklets. • In alignment with the TDM policy, offers incentives for carpooling, transit use, or biking. • Implements permit systems to manage spillover in residential areas. • Uses digital permits and guest pass systems for flexibility. Requires regular collection and analysis of curb and parking data to inform policy updates.
Curbside Loading and Unloading, Parking Demand Management
• Fort Worth has designated commercial loading zones and regulations that prohibit their use for anything other than active loading/ unloading. • The city has a structured system for parking meters, including enforcement mechanisms and fines for violations, which supports demand management. • The city requires permits for commercial loading, which helps manage curb space use and enforce compliance.
• Implement real-time curb data tools (like the Curb Data specification) or dynamic digital platforms to adjust curb use based on demand or time of day. • Develop flexible curb zones that can switch between uses (e.g., loading, parking, bike lanes) depending on time or demand. • Use geofencing or digital signage to guide TNCs like Uber or Lyft to designated pick-up/drop-off areas. • Implement smart loading zones with reservation systems or dynamic pricing models to manage demand. • Use occupancy-based pricing strategies to maintain optimal parking availability (e.g., 85 percent utilization). • Require multilingual signage or enhanced accessibility features like curb ramps for people with disabilities. • Mandate regular data collection or analysis to inform updates to curb or parking policies. • Integrate with Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies such as incentives for carpooling, biking, or transit use.
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