City of Fort Worth, TX

01/18/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 01/18/2025 06:44

City Council approves funding for key transportation projects

City Council approves funding for key transportation projects

Published on January 18, 2025

The Fort Worth City Council has approved a significant increase in funding for 11 high-priority transportation projects, totaling over $26 million. The projects, managed by the Transportation & Public Works (TPW) Department, would impact several council districts.

Why it matters: Due to current market conditions, supply chain issues and higher inflation rates, additional funds are needed to cover estimated budget shortfalls for arterial projects.

  • Staff proposes using $26 million of Transportation Impact Fee funding to complete project activities, including design, right-of-way acquisition and construction, for 11 arterial projects.
  • Due to the continued population growth and increased transportation needs, these projects are considered high-priority capacity improvement projects for the City of Fort Worth's infrastructure.
  • This additional funding will enable the projects to proceed as planned.

Go deeper:

  • Projects involved: Capacity Improvements will be made to major roads, including McCart Avenue, Avondale Haslet Road, Ray White Road and others across multiple council districts.
  • Transportation Impact Fees can only be used to expand roadway capacity and they have to be identified as eligible projects in the current Transportation Impact Fee Study.
  • Funding sources: Funding is budgeted in the Transportation Impact Fee Cap Legacy Fund and Transportation Impact Fee Cap Fund for the TPW Highway and Streets Department.
  • Purpose: This allocation will cover costs for design, right-of-way acquisition and construction, crucial for the City's infrastructure growth.

What's next: With the additional funding, some projects are poised to proceed without delay, supporting Fort Worth's expanding transportation needs and enhancing the City's infrastructure resilience.

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