Project Background
East Fort Worth is an area of rich history and has been evaluated for transportation and land use improvements since the 2016-2017 East Lancaster Complete Streets Project. In January 2021, the City of Fort Worth and Trinity Metro began the Advancing East Lancaster Project, focused on street network improvements and development opportunities.
The Fort Worth Eastside Transportation Plan (FWETP) builds upon this work and expands the study area to emphasize the larger impact of transportation enhancements for the region. The FWETP will evaluate comprehensive transportation impacts, include robust public engagement, and advance safety and economic opportunities for the community.
Goals and Objectives
SAFETY
Support projects and policies that will reduce fatalities and serious injuries from crashes, improve overall comfort levels while traveling in the study area, and reduce bike and pedestrian crashes.
CONNECTIVITY
Improve mobility throughout the study area by enhancing pedestrian, bicycle, transit and roadway connectivity and interoperability and by eliminating mobility barriers.
PLACE
Encourage development that supports housing choices, economic development and transportation options.
EQUITY
Projects, policies and programs to support upward mobility, freedom of mobility and inclusion and belonging.
ENVIRONMENT
Encourage projects and policies that support public health, access to public outdoor space and human happiness.
ACCOUNTABILITY
Support transportation policies and projects to maintain a good state of repair, foster good stewardship of financial and environmental costs and resources, and strengthen long-term revenues and the tax base.
Guiding Principles
Equitable investment for east side residents and businesses that improves quality of life and provides better access to transit, jobs, housing and opportunity, and upward mobility.
Street Design that is respectful of the community, pedestrian-oriented, creates a sense of place, and catalyzes investment.
Economic development that is inclusive, provides for the community, and leverages transportation investment.
Encourage and support Affordable Housing and Business Incubator Space that creates options for aging in place and local business.
Safe, comfortable, and convenient infrastructure that provides amenities such as lighting and technology, and complete streets that provide mobility options for all users.
