ideal Short- (1-3 years), Mid- (3-5 years), or Long- (5+ years) term project based on feasibility, crash reduction benefit, and cost. Costs are based on TxDOT Bid Averages in the fall of 2024 and unit prices provided by the City of Fort Worth.
Table 17: Recommended Countermeasures for Ellis Avenue Corridor 6
Estimated CMF
Estimated Cost (Construction)
Timeframe
Location
Recommendation
Intersection
Install/refresh high-visibility crosswalks 0.6
$29,568.00
Intersection
Install advance signal, stop or yield signs 0.75
$400.00
Short (1-3 years)
Intersection
Install Stop Bar
0.33
$1,860.00
Segment
Narrow Lanes
0.76
$4,140.00
Intersection
Install Curb Extension
--
$300,000
Intersection
Install median pedestrian refuge
0.44
$8,200
Reconfigure Ramps to meet ADA Standard
Intersection
--
$108,500.00
Medium (3-5 years)
Intersection
Provide intersection illumination
0.62
$45,000
Segment
Install Buffered Bike Lanes
0.47
$232,630.00
Segment
Install Additional Lighting
0.58
$559,786.50
Segment
Install Continuous Sidewalk
0.35
$257,321.50
Long (5+ years)
Intersection
Install Raised Protected Intersection 0.78
$70,000.00
$1,384,776.00
Benefit-Cost Analysis The estimated benefit-cost ratio for Ellis Avenue is 21.48 ( Table 18 ). Table 19 summarizes the estimated improvement costs by type, and Table 20 summarizes the benefits (dollars) resulting from the implementation of the proposed safety countermeasures.
Table 18: Ellis Avenue Corridor – Final Cost-Benefit Ratio Benefits Costs
Final Benefit / Cost Ratio
$57,280,000 $2,676,600
22.78
Table 19: Cost Results for Ellis Avenue Corridor
6 Note that the intersection of NW 26th Street and Ellis Avenue is accounted for in both corridors’ benefit/cost.
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