Figure 9: Vision Statement for the MTP, 2016
Takeaway:
• Optimize Truck Routes Based on Land Use: Identify designated truck routes that prioritize freight-heavy zones and divert traffic from residential and pedestrian areas. This adjustment reduces truck-pedestrian interactions, lowering crash risks. • Incorporate Freight-Specific Design Standards : Adopt wider turn radii, truck loading zones, and appropriate lane widths along major freight corridors. Having these standards in place reduces crashes, particularly at intersections, as a result of safer navigation. • Preserve Right-of-Way for Future Freight Growth: In areas expected to experience growth, reserve space along key freight corridors in advance. The purpose of this approach is to maintain flow and reduce incidents associated with congestion. • Coordinate with Regional Partners: Collaborate with NCTCOG and TxDOT to align Fort Worth’s truck routes with regional freight corridors. This will promote a cohesive and efficient regional network that minimizes unexpected detours and bottlenecks. USDOT National Freight Strategic Plan The USDOT National Freight Strategic Plan 7 provides national guidelines on infrastructure improvements, congestion reduction, and system reliability. It offers methods that apply locally
7 U.S. Department of Transportation. (2016). National Freight Strategic Plan. https://www.transportation.gov/sites/dot.gov/files/2020- 09/NFSP_fullplan_508_0.pdf .
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