PLANS, POLICIES, AND PROGRAMS
The City of Fort Worth’s commitment to improving the safety and efficiency of its transportation system has led to numerous policies, regulations, plans, practices, and programs. In developing the Fort Worth Safety Action Plan, the City reviewed its current plans, policies, and programs that support traffic safety. This includes an overview of policy frameworks, identification of potential policy gaps, and areas for improvement in both new and existing policies. By incorporating the takeaways from the policy review, along with data-informed analysis and public and stakeholder involvement, the SAP creates a holistic effort to identify and develop actionable strategies. A full review of the City’s plans, policies, and programs can be found in Appendix A .
The ATP developed a policy framework based on input from stakeholders. The policy framework includes nine subjects that organize actions needed for implementation: Coordinated, Connected, Safe And Comfortable, Accessible, Equitable, Healthy, Community Awareness And Culture, Funding, and Economic Vitality. Master Thoroughfare Plan (MTP) The Fort Worth MTP was adopted by City Council in 2017 and updated in 2020. The goal of the MTP is to provide a complete and connected transportation system that supports mobility, safety and opportunity. The MTP focuses on safety and comfort by narrowing street width where possible to facilitate pedestrian crossings, buffering people walking and biking from automobile traffic where appropriate, and providing space for streetscape elements to calm traffic. The MTP sets Complete Streets as an ultimate goal for street design, with most streets in the City intended to have some level of accommodations for pedestrians and bicyclists. The MTP also incorporates the concept of target speed, which is the speed at which the roadway designer intends motorists to travel. This approach attempts to control vehicle speeds by implementing horizontal and vertical curves, narrower lane widths, and vertical elements (such as street trees).
PLANS Active Transportation Plan (ATP)
The Fort Worth ATP was adopted in 2019 and provides a shared vision for active transportation infrastructure priorities and a comprehensive framework for implementation. The ATP prioritizes infrastructure investments and emphasizes local, short trips and connections to transit. It includes prioritized project lists, cost opinions, and performance measures to guide investments and accountability.
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