in Fort Worth. The plan emphasizes using data-driven models and integrating land use with freight planning to promote safer and more efficient truck operations. Key recommendations include employing traffic simulation models and performance metrics to identify high-risk areas, which can help Fort Worth prioritize intersection optimization and adjust signal timing to reduce congestion and collision risks. Additionally, the plan encourages advanced data collection methods to inform policy development, aligning freight strategies with both local safety goals and broader regional needs. Takeaway: • Use Simulation Models for Targeted Freight Planning : Apply traffic simulation tools to assess where infrastructure changes, like additional turn lanes or extended green signals, could effectively reduce congestion and crash risk. • Develop Freight-Specific Performance Metrics : Track truck delay times, incident rates, and corridor-level congestion to identify high-risk zones. These metrics provide a foundation for targeted safety interventions. • Integrating Freight and Land Use Planning : Designate truck routes that align with Fort Worth’s land-use plans, diverting trucks away from sensitive areas, such as school zones and pedestrian hubs. FHWA Documents FHWA documents provide critical insights into freight and truck traffic management, offering comprehensive strategies for monitoring traffic, forecasting demand, reducing bottlenecks, and enhancing reliability. Cities like Fort Worth can improve freight route efficiency and safety by leveraging these key areas. These documents include the FHWA Traffic Monitoring Guide 8 , which provides essential guidelines for tracking and managing vehicle flow and applying performance metrics. The FHWA Freight and Land Use Travel Demand Evaluation 9 focuses on integrating freight considerations into land use planning to improve overall system efficiency and reduce congestion.
8 Federal Highway Administration. (2022). Traffic Monitoring Guide (TMG) Final Report. https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/policyinformation/tmguide/2022_TMG_Final_Report.pdf . 9 Federal Highway Administration. (2018). Freight and Land Use Travel Demand Evaluation. https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/fhwahop18073/fhwahop18073.pdf.
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