• Industrial and Commercial Land Use Patterns : Prioritize truck routes that align with industrial and commercial zones. Overlay designated truck routes on land use maps to confirm alignment with the most recent zoning changes . This is noted in Fort Worth’s Master Thoroughfare Plan and FHWA guidelines that emphasize strategic alignment of freight routes with land use to avoid residential conflicts. Relevant references : Fort Worth’s Master Thoroughfare Plan and FHWA guidelines on land use compatibility for freight routes support route alignment recommendations. • Safety and Crash Data : Analyze crash data involving trucks to identify high -risk areas. Consider thresholds based on crash rates, such as a higher increase in truck-involved incidents on a given route, as suggested by studies from NCHRP reports on crash risk mitigation and adjust or remove truck routes in residential or pedestrian -heavy zones accordingly. Relevant references : NCHRP’s crash risk analysis guidelines provide criteria for when to adjust or remove truck routes based on crash frequency and severity. • Resident Feedback : Regularly collect and review resident input regarding truck traffic concerns, especially in residential neighborhoods. Integrate this feedback into truck route planning to reflect community needs. Relevant references : NCTCOG freight planning and public engagement guidelines outline best practices for incorporating public feedback in truck route planning. Considerations for Designated No-Trucking Routes To address resident concerns regarding truck traffic in certain neighborhoods, the city may consider designating specific roads as no -trucking routes. The following guidelines can help determine no-trucking zones: • Residential and Sensitive Areas : Identify residential neighborhoods, school zones, and areas with high pedestrian activity where truck traffic should be minimized. Collaborate with NCTCOG’s land use and mobility planning data to pinpoint sensitive areas , applying quantitative thresholds where feasible to assess no - trucking designations . Relevant references : NCTCOG land use data and FHWA safety studies for no-trucking zones in sensitive residential areas can guide data - based truck restrictions decisions. • A lternative Freight Corridors : Designated no-trucking routes should be supported by accessible alternate truck routes that meet infrastructure and capacity needs, avoiding
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