ES.1. Plan Overview ES.1.1. Preparing for Growth
Today, the City of Fort Worth maintains an extensive and multifaceted transportation network, including over 100 miles of active transportation infrastructure, with 24 miles of natural surface trails, 60 miles of paved trails, and 69.3 miles of on-street bike facilities, alongside a robust freight network spanning 524.5 miles, and a transit system with 40 miles of rail and 644.85 miles of bus routes. Additionally, the City maintains approximately 8,609 lane miles of pavement, which includes both city-owned roads and certain TxDOT- owned roadways maintained through formal maintenance agreements. As shown in Figure ES.2 , Fort Worth’s transportation infrastructure must support both its internal population and the additional 1.9 million residents in the surrounding area as neighboring counties continue to grow and rely on the City for employment, services, and entertainment. Figure ES.1 illustrates the City of Fort’s rapid growth, projecting a 38% increase in population over the next 25 years. The Greater Fort Worth region is projected to reach 4.4 million people by 2050, compounding the demands placed on a transportation network that must serve both local and regional trips.
2.9 Million PEOPLE
287
51
35
Denton
377
288
380
380
Jacksboro
WI SE
287
YOUNG
35E
Graham
114
114
2499
SRT
287
170
114
121
51
199
635
PARKER
161
820
183
Mineral Wells
360
183
180
121
Weatherford
30
PALO PINTO
280
PGBT
20
30
20
377
20
35W
360
CTP
287
51
171
1 Million PEOPLE
377
HOOD
67
JOHNSON
144
35W
Cleburne
1,200,000 1,000,000 800,000 600,000 400,000 200,000
Stephenville
SOMERVELL
1,351,120 PEOPLE
35E
HI LL
COMANCHE
~38% INCREASE
BOSQUE
0
5
10
20
Miles
978,468 PEOPLE
Great Fort Worth includes the MSA Division, Fort Worth TxDOT District, and portions of the SW Denton County and other areas that show strong travel, economic, and cultural ties to Fort Worth.
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Figure ES.1: Fort Worth’s Population Growth
Figure ES.2: Greater Fort Worth Population
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