growth pattern. • Future Scenario #3 – AOS + M1M + Transit Strategy incorporates a planning-level transit mode shift in priority corridors, reflecting higher transit usage consistent with peer cities that support dense, mixed-use downtowns. This stepwise structure allows the City to clearly isolate the effects of growth concentration, roadway investments, and transit strategies, and to understand how these elements interact. 1.3 Key Findings and Takeaways 1.3.1 Concentrating growth in the Core significantly reshapes travel patterns Under the Acting Our Size scenario, total travel activity within Fort Worth increases relative to the Baseline, with a disproportionately larger share occurring within the Core Area. This outcome reflects the intent of compact growth: trips are drawn inward from outlying areas rather than being uniformly distributed across the region. The Core becomes the dominant generator and attractor of trips, reinforcing its role as the City’s primary activity center. 1.3.2 Land use intensification alone increases congestion and degrades performance Scenario 1 demonstrates that concentrating population and employment in the Core without accompanying transportation investments places substantial pressure on the existing roadway network. Congestion increases on downtown streets, freeway ramps, and key regional corridors, and travel times worsen in several Core neighborhoods. While this scenario supports economic development and placemaking goals, it confirms that land use change by itself is insufficient to maintain acceptable mobility. 1.3.3 Targeted roadway investments materially improve system performance The addition of the M1M and CtC roadway projects in Scenario 2 improves connectivity, addresses network gaps, and redistributes traffic more efficiently. These investments provide localized congestion relief, particularly on collectors and minor arterials, and help stabilize overall system performance despite higher activity levels. The results underscore the importance of targeted, multimodal roadway investments rather than reliance on freeway expansion alone. 1.3.4 Transit investments support Core growth but are not a standalone solution The planning-level transit strategy tested in Scenario 3 shifts a portion of shorter, Core-based auto trips to transit, reducing pressure on several local facilities and reinforcing Core-focused travel patterns. While congestion is not eliminated, the results demonstrate the supporting role that transit can play when combined with roadway improvements. Because this analysis applies a simplified, policy-level approach, the findings should be interpreted as directional, highlighting potential benefits rather than precise forecasts. 1.3.5 Integrated strategies yield the most balanced outcomes Across all key performance indicators, including vehicle miles traveled, vehicle hours traveled, speeds, travel time index, and level-of-service measures, the strongest outcomes occur when growth concentration, roadway investments, and transit strategies are implemented together. No single strategy alone resolves congestion, but coordinated action produces a more resilient and balanced transportation system.
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