strategies for managing freight traffic and enhancing flow, and NCFRP Report 196, which offers insights into effective congestion management and freight solutions. Together, these resources equip Fort Worth with actionable methodologies to address congestion, reduce delays, and optimize freight movement. Takeaway: • Adopt Dynamic Lane Management for Freight Routes : Designate truck-only lanes or apply peak-hour lane adjustments to improve flow on freight corridors • Optimize Intersections for Truck Safety : Redesign intersections on primary freight routes to accommodate large vehicles turning, reducing crash risks. • Applying Adaptive Signal Control : Equip key intersections with adaptive signals to adjust timing based on real-time conditions, reducing delays and congestion related incidents. Texas Freight Mobility Plan The Texas Delivers 2050: The Texas Freight Mobility Plan, published in 2023, represents the most recent iteration of the state’s long range freight transportation plan. The plan examines the key trends impacting good movement in Texas, including business and consumer practices, technology adoption, automated vehicles in Texas, energy, international trade, and natural and humanmade disruptions. A key outcome of Texas Delivers 2050 is the designation of the Texas Multimodal Freight Network (TMFN). The network consists of key roadways (the Texas Highway Freight Network [THFN]), railroads, pipelines, ports and waterways, airports and international border crossings. The multimodal network outlines the key corridors that facilitate the efficient and safe movement of goods in Texas and are most critical for focusing investment. At the federal level, the National Multimodal Freight Network (NMFN) includes highways, railways, waterways and pipelines, ports, airports, border crossings and intermodal facilities. The plan summarized the freight demand on Texas’ multimodal system and discusses designation of the TMFN and the freight demand on that network and examines the roles of the TMFN network in supporting key Texas industries and supply chains. Following the TMFN designation process, the plan provides a high-level evaluation of the conditions and performance of the modes and discusses the issues and challenges affecting the current efficiency and safety of freight movements on the TMFN, covering areas of mobility, safety, asset management, and design. Finally, the plan provides a comprehensive set of strategies and recommendations to ensure the
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