5.2 CtC Needs Assessment The Core Area constitutes a geography of focus for scenario planning to prioritize roadway capacity investments that address existing network capacity and physical barrier constraints but also anticipate additional capacity issues related to the Acting Our Size long-term demographic growth scenario described in Section 3. This focused analysis was conducted under the Connecting the Core (CtC) study. The CtC Needs Assessment identifies priority growth corridors that will see significant increase in trip volumes and constrained capacity with future growth, particularly in the Core Area. This analysis followed these general steps, using the demographic growth scenarios described in Section 3.4. 1. Identify capacity and physical connectivity needs under existing conditions (2023). This analysis revealed immediate needs that limit or constrain mobility and ongoing development in the Core. Addressing these barriers is critical to supporting planned growth, improving regional connectivity, and enhancing the vibrancy and accessibility of Fort Worth’s cultural districts and employment hubs. 2. Evaluate additional future needs (2050) to support future growth in the Core Area (Acting Our Size demographic scenario). Section 8.3 discusses the TDM analysis results of AOS 2050 scenario. 3. Consolidate priorities for each of the five sub-areas in the Core in a total of fifteen need statements and priority corridors, and propose potential feasible solutions to address the needs. 4. Prioritize projects: five projects were selected for inclusion in the M1M unconstrained network (Section 4.1), based on stakeholder review, feasibility, and potential impact. 5.2.1 Key Growth Corridors Through the future growth scenario and TDM analysis, key corridors have been identified as potential candidates for capacity improvements. These include corridors expected to experience congestion under the NCTCOG 2050 baseline scenario, reflecting regional growth trends, as well as those impacted by the AOS scenario. The combination of baseline demand and additional traffic attracted by a strengthened Core highlights the need for targeted investments to preserve mobility and enable sustainable urban growth. 5.2.2 Needs analysis and potential project alternatives Constrained roadway and bridge capacity, limited integration of high-capacity transit, and safety and operational inefficiencies at major intersections represent challenges within the Core Area. These issues are further compounded by physical constraints such as floodplains and rail corridors, which introduce additional engineering and constructability considerations. The cross-cutting needs identified through the CtC assessment include: • Capacity & Connectivity: Bridges, underpasses, and corridors act as bottlenecks for vehicles and transit. • High-Capacity Transit Integration: Several areas require dedicated right-of-way or new facilities for high-capacity transit. • Safety & Operational Efficiency: Intersection geometry and circulation patterns need redesign to
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