Master Transportation Plan Task 4: Gap Analysis and Needs Network
Policy Area
Notable Best Practices
Current Practices or Policy
Gap Areas and Recommendations
Functional Classification
• Includes map collectors as part of thoroughfare plans. • Aligns functional classes with federal standards. • Designates transit and freight priority corridors. • Includes on-system facilities in thoroughfare plans to align with federal/state funding eligibility and ensure coordinated planning. • • Some peer cities have pursued interlocal agreements with counties to jointly regulate development in the ETJ and adopted policies requiring infrastructure cost-sharing or voluntary annexation in exchange for utility access. •
MTP does not map collectors.
Recommend mapping collectors.
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• Functional classifications do not align with federal system. • No transit/freight designations; limited flexibility for refinements.
• Align classifications with federal standards. • Introduce transit/freight functional classes. • Include on-system facilities in the MTP to support funding eligibility and multimodal goals. • While no formal ETJ incentive programs exist, the regulatory environment enables developers to benefit from low-cost greenfield development. This includes access to city water/sewer without zoning or design standards, weak county oversight, and limited long-term accountability. • Fort Worth should consider: 1) establishing service-matching requirements for any infrastructure extensions; 2) leveraging voluntary annexation agreements tied to infrastructure commitments; 3) collaborating with counties to raise minimum development standards in unincorporated area; and 4) implementing incentive programs for infill development within the core, such as expedited permitting, reduced fees, infrastructure grants, or density bonuses to help rebalance the cost differential between core and fringe development. • Define weather severity levels (e.g., advisory, watch, warning) or link them to specific actions. • Define explicit thresholds for activating emergency protocols like road closures or shelter openings. • Detail public communication channels (e.g., text alerts, social media, website updates). • Mention designated city spokespersons or a strategy for consistent messaging across departments. • Clearly distinguish between essential vs. nonessential personnel expectations. • Address emergency shelters, transportation for vulnerable populations, or coordination with social services. • Include a public education component on how residents should prepare or where to find information. • Include a formal annual review process or incorporation of lessons learned.
Greenfield Development in ETJ
In Fort Worth, developers in the ETJ often gain access to municipal utilities without being subject to zoning or full city taxation. • There is no formal incentive program, but developers benefit from reduced regulatory burdens, limited county oversight, and future annexation leverage.
Inclement Weather—Snow and Ice Plan
• Establishes weather severity levels (e.g., advisory, watch, warning) with corresponding actions. • Includes thresholds for activating emergency protocols (e.g., road closures, shelter openings). • Requires multiple channels of communication (text alerts, social media, city website, local news outlets) for timely updates. • Designates city spokespersons and ensures consistent messaging across departments. • Outlines expectations for essential and nonessential personnel. • Uses asset management software or other systems to track maintenance and identify vulnerable areas. • Dictates coordination with local emergency management agencies and weather services. • Plans for drills and tabletop exercises to test readiness. Identifies emergency shelters, especially for vulnerable populations. • Provides transportation options for those needing assistance. Requires reassessment of the policy annually or after major
• Clearly assign responsibility to the Street Operations Division under Transportation and Public Works. • Provide for coordination with the Joint Emergency Operations Center (JEOC), which includes police, fire, and MedStar. • Define activation procedures based on storm severity, including JEOC activation and 24-hour emergency shift rotations. • Establish a centralized Operations Command Center and North and South Service Centers with defined roles and minimum staffing. • Include mandatory annual training for sanding and loading procedures. • Maintain a detailed equipment inventory and annual inspection/calibration schedule. • Prioritize treatment by criticality (bridges, hospital entrances, hills, arterials). • Use sand-salt mix and brine (new in 2024) for ice control, with clear application guidelines. • Conduct after-action reviews involving multiple departments to assess performance and restock materials.
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