Additionally, the FHWA Methods to Improve Freight Highway Performance 10 details methodologies for addressing bottlenecks and enhancing the reliability of freight highways. Another significant report, the FHWA Freight Analysis Framework Commodity Flow Forecast Study 11 , forecasts commodity flows to better understand future truck demand. Key findings from this study highlight substantial growth in freight tonnage, with a projected 40% increase by 2050, emphasizing the need for significant infrastructure investments, particularly in Texas. These documents collectively aim to enhance system performance and reliability, integrating freight considerations into planning and management practices, supporting Fort Worth’s long- term infrastructure goals. Takeaway: • Implement Real-Time Monitoring on Key Freight Corridors : Track traffic volumes, crash data, and congestion trends to quickly identify and address problem areas. • Forecasting Demand to Guide Infrastructure Priorities : Use freight forecasting to identify potential congestion points on Fort Worth’s busiest routes, prioritizing investment to address anticipated growth. • Bottleneck Analysis for Targeted Improvements : Analyze recurring congestion points and apply dynamic lanes or adjusted signals to reduce delays and incidents on high-risk segments. National Research Reports The National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP) and the National Cooperative Freight Research Program (NCFRP) reports provide valuable, data-driven strategies for assessing freight flow, evaluating traffic impacts, and managing congestion through innovative freight management approaches. These reports highlight technologies such as dynamic lane management and adaptive signal control, which are relevant for improving safety and flow on Fort Worth’s high-traffic routes. Notable reports include NCHRP Report 739 12 , which explores 10 Federal Highway Administration. (2022). Methods to Improve Freight Highway Performance. https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/fhwahop22084/fhwahop22084.pdf. 11 Federal Highway Administration. (2022). Freight Analysis Framework Commodity Flow Forecast Study. https://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/fhwahop22037/fhwahop22037.pdf. 12 National Cooperative Highway Research Program. (2010). NCHRP Report 739: Innovative Strategies for Managing Freight Traffic, and NCFRP Report 739: Innovative Strategies for Managing Freight Traffic. https://nap.nationalacademies.org/read/22659/chapter/1.
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