9 Conclusions The scenario analysis demonstrates that land use intensification alone, as represented by Scenario 1, significantly increases travel demand and congestion within Fort Worth’s Core and along key regional corridors. While concentrating growth in the Core supports a broader economic and development objectives, it puts substantial pressure on the existing transportation network when not accompanied by infrastructure or mode-share changes. Incorporating targeted roadway investments through the M1M program (Scenario 2) improves network connectivity, redistributes traffic more efficiently, and delivers localized congestion relief, particularly on collectors and minor arterials. These improvements stabilize system performance despite higher activity levels. The addition of a planning-level transit strategy (Scenario 3) further influences travel patterns by reducing short auto trips within the Core and shifting remaining demand toward faster managed lanes. While this scenario does not eliminate congestion, it demonstrates the potential role of transit investments in supporting dense, mixed-use development when combined with roadway improvements. Overall, the scenario planning analysis demonstrates the value of using the travel demand model to understand how alternative land use, roadway, and transit strategies interact to shape future mobility outcomes. The results indicate that aligning growth strategies with targeted roadway investments and transit enhancements can help Fort Worth accommodate continued development in the Core while maintaining acceptable system performance. Together, these findings provide a clear foundation for prioritizing future transportation investments and refining long-term mobility strategies in support of the City’s growth vision.
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