Master Transportation Plan Task 4: Gap Analysis and Needs Network
Policy Area
Notable Best Practices
Current Practices or Policy
Gap Areas and Recommendations
• Investigates all incidents thoroughly to identify root causes. • Shares lessons learned across departments.
• Collaborate with rail operators to integrate advanced technologies like PTC and real-time monitoring. • Establish a non-punitive safety reporting system and ensure all incidents are thoroughly investigated with shared learnings. Prioritize underserved communities or high-risk schools in the selection of the schools. • Include protected bike lanes or secure bike parking. • Include details on pedestrian and bicycle safety education, or on events like Walk to School Day or bike rodeos. • Address long-term planning for school siting or neighborhood design that supports walkability.
Safe Routes to School / Safe Routes to Transit
• Develops data-driven plans for each school, identifying barriers and proposing solutions. • Involves parents, students, school staff, and local residents in planning and feedback. • Prioritizes underserved communities and schools with higher safety risks. • Ensures continuous, ADA-compliant sidewalks and high- visibility crosswalks. • Uses speed humps, curb extensions, and raised intersections to slow traffic near schools. • Installs protected bike lanes and secure bike parking. • Implements pedestrian and bicycle safety education in schools. • Promotes walking and biking through events like Walk to School Day and bike rodeos. • Partners with local law enforcement for school zone speed enforcement and crossing guard programs. • Encourages school siting and neighborhood design that supports walkability. • Coordinates between city planning, transportation, public health, and school districts to align goals and resources. • Defines what constitutes a “special event” (e.g., parades, festivals, races). • Establishes a centralized permitting process with clear timelines and requirements. • Promotes interagency coordination (i.e., with representation from police, fire, EMS, transportation/public works, parks and recreation, emergency management). • Requires event-specific safety and emergency response plans. • Requires notification of affected residents and businesses in advance. • Provides opportunities for public input, especially for recurring or large-scale events. • Ensures events are inclusive and ADA-compliant. Includes waste management, noise control, and sustainability guidelines.
• Fort Worth conducted a comprehensive assessment of pedestrian infrastructure around 26 schools using GIS mapping and field observations. The city used this data to apply for and secure nearly $3 million in federal funding for infrastructure improvements. • Implemented ADA-compliant curb ramps, pedestrian bulb-outs, revised driveways, and drainage improvements. • Added nearly 10 miles of new sidewalks, enhancing walkability and safety. • Focused on traffic calming through design features like bulb-outs and intersection improvements. •
Special Events Policy
Clear permit triggers.
• Implement a formal interagency review process to improve traffic flow and safety. • Require comprehensive Traffic Management Plans, including detours, signage, and transit rerouting. • Coordinate with Trinity Metro to adjust routes or increase service during large events. • Specify requirements for accessible transportation routes, drop- off zones, or parking for individuals with disabilities. • Document accommodations or restrictions for bike lanes, scooters, or pedestrian pathways.
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• Community notice must be sent both within 5 days of application and again 30 days before the event. • Use multiple delivery methods as allowed (e.g., mail, email, newspaper, signage, hand delivery). • Comprehensive documentation is required. • A pre-event meeting is mandatory for all large events to coordinate logistics and finalize plans. • Include a deposit refund policy. • The city has a centralized permitting process managed by the outdoor events manager, with application forms and timelines specified. • Fort Worth mandates that applicants notify nearby residents, businesses, and institutions within a quarter-mile radius, with specific instructions for different types of buildings.
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