Council approves Stockyards pedestrian safety improvements

Council approves Stockyards pedestrian safety improvements

Published on February 24, 2026

On Tuesday, City Council approved an increase in funds for additional pedestrian safety improvements in the Fort Worth Stockyards. The additional funds total $860,000 and are part of the 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program.

The funding increase will aid the Stockyards Pedestrian Safety Improvements project in improving pedestrian safety within the Stockyards area, specifically along East Exchange Avenue from Main Street to Packers Avenue. Traffic bollards will be installed to enhance safety by controlling vehicle access during special events to protect pedestrians. A similar initiative is planned for West Exchange Avenue from North Houston to Main Street.

Funding is budgeted in the General Capital Projects Fund, the CCPD Capital Projects Fund and the Public Events Capital Fund for the TPW Department for the purpose of funding the Stockyards Traffic Safety Improvement project.

CCPD is funded by a half-cent sales tax to implement crime reduction strategies and is led by a board of directors, which is made up of the City Council and each district in the City. The board works with the City and the Police Department to develop a crime control budget plan to impact public safety for the community.

Photo: Residents and visitors who view the Fort Worth Herd as part of their Stockyards experience will soon see safety enhancements.

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