• Technological Integration: Recognizing Fort Worth’s commitment to modernizing its infrastructure, the ordinance promotes the integration of advanced traffic management technologies, such as adaptive signal control and Global Positioning System (GPS)-based route optimization. These technologies are particularly beneficial in managing the city’s complex freight traffic and reducing congestion in critical areas. • Economic Impact and Future-Proofing: Fort Worth’s role as a critical node in regional and national freight networks makes efficient freight management essential for the local economy. The ordinance supports this by facilitating timely deliveries and reducing transportation costs for businesses. Additionally, provisions for regular updates allow the ordinance to adapt to future changes in freight traffic patterns, including the expected rise in automated freight vehicles. Takeaway : While covering a wide range of truck traffic regulations, Fort Worth Ordinance Chapter 22, Article IV, could be amended to better align with the city’s evolving goals of protecting health, safety, and welfare. • Truck route street designations could be updated to reflect current freight needs and consider future freight volume growth. • Additional regulations of truck parking (e.g. prohibiting commercial vehicles from parking in residential areas during certain hours), loading zone (designated curb space for loading and unloading), and driver rest period (mandatory rest break for truck drivers) could be incorporated into this ordinance. An updated ordinance could effectively strengthen Fort Worth’s freight transportation safety and efficiency. A few recommendations on truck ordinance revisions are provided later in this document.
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