To help the City of Fort Worth develop actionable strategies as part of the Vision Zero SAP process, the following areas have been identified as potential policy gaps and areas for further implementation related to the Complete Streets Policy: • Need to better understand how the Complete Streets Policy has been implemented in project selection and development. • The current policy lacks a clear implementation timeline, specific strategies for community engagement, and details on how to effectively involve residents in the planning process, as well as mechanisms for feedback and participation. • Additionally, the policy does not outline collaborative strategies between departments, such as regular meetings or joint initiatives involving transportation, public health, and urban planning. • Funding is also unclear, with no guidance on how financial resources will be allocated for successful project implementation. • Social vulnerability considerations are inadequately addressed, lacking clear guidelines on prioritizing safety improvements in underserved neighborhoods and actively involving marginalized communities in decision-making. Fort Worth City Code of Ordinances The City of Fort Worth Ordinance, Chapter 22 3 covers the regulations related to motor vehicles and traffic. This chapter of the city ordinances highlights general traffic rules; truck traffic; operation of vehicles; accidents; stopping, standing, and parking; bicycle and pedestrian rules; and other aspects of traffic that have implications for the overall safety of all users of the city roads.
Article VII: Bicycles
This ordinance, adopted in 2002, regulates several key elements of bicycle operation. It mandated the use of reflectors from 7:00 pm to 5:00 am, required the use of a proper seat and helmet, and prohibited cyclists from attaching themselves to moving vehicles or riding in a reckless manner. This ordinance updated previous regulations that addressed similar regulations. The current ordinance is generally supportive of Vision Zero. However, since the ordinance was adopted before the concept of Vision Zero was recognized and implemented in the US, it does
3 American Legal Publishing. (n.d.). Fort Worth City Code of Ordinances: Chapter 22: Motor Vehicles and Traffic. https://code library.amlegal.com/codes/ftworth/latest/ftworth_tx/0-0-0-28259.
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