HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 8844INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No.
To the Mayor and Members of the City Council May 22, 2007
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° SUBJECT: Transportation Studies
At Council's request, the Transportation and Public Works (TPW) Department is preparing to conduct
three sub -area transportation studies. The purpose of this report is to inform the Mayor and Members of
the City Council of these transportation studies including scope, proposed study limits, cost, and timelines
for completion. TPW has submitted the estimated $300,000 cost for these studies as an improvement
package in their proposed FY 07 -08 operating budget.
The overall goal of these studies is to provide sound data and recommendations to City policy makers
regarding current and future transportation needs that will also assist in developing the next steps to the
City's long -range transportation plan known as the Mobility and Air Quality (MAQ) Plan. The study areas
include: Texas Motor Speedway area, Walsh Ranch /Northwest Fort Worth, and the Downtown/Cultural
District area.
Texas Motor Speedway Transportation Study
The Texas Motor Speedway study will examine current and future development trends around the
Speedway in order to provide transportation alternatives to meet current and future demands.
Components of the transportation system include: freeways, arterials and public (bus and rail)
transportation. The strategies and services for each component must be integrated for a multi -modal
transportation system to address everyday transportation needs as well as those needed for special
events. The general study limits include the area located south of FM 407, north of Litsey Road, east of
FM 156, and west of US 377. The estimated cost for this sub -area study is $75,000 and is anticipated to
commence at the beginning of FY07 -08 when funds become available with the next budget cycle.
However, the timing of the budget cycle will not meet the Planning and Development Department's
proposed schedule for the Texas Motor Speedway Master Plan study that is already underway and would
be more comprehensive if the results of this Transportation Study component were included.
Walsh Ranch /Northwest Fort Worth Transportation Study
The Walsh Ranch/Northwest Fort Worth study will also examine current and future development trends to
provide a planned transportation system within one of Fort Worth's fastest growing areas to meet current
and future transportation needs. Components of the transportation system include: freeways, arterials and
public (bus and rail) transportation options. The strategies and services for each component must be
integrated for a multi -modal transportation system to address the significant population growth that is
expected for this area. This study could examine the Walsh Ranch area and Northwest Fort Worth
together or as separate study areas. If they are conducted together, the study limits would include Bonds
Ranch Road on the north, the Union Pacific Railroad on the south, the Fort Worth City limits on the west,
and IH 820/01d Decatur Road on the east. The estimated cost for this sub -area study is $75,000 and is
anticipated for completion early next year.
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS
INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS No. 8844
To the Mayor and Members of the City Council
May 22, 2007
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SUBJECT: Transportation Studies
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Downtown/Cultural District Transportation Study
The Downtown/Cultural District study will identify existing and anticipated deficiencies in transportation
services and infrastructure and will recommend alternatives in the form of transportation projects,
programs and policies that will provide a quality, integrated transportation system. The study limits include
Northside Drive on the north, Rosedale Street on the south, Montgomery Street on the west and IH 35W
on the east. The estimated cost for this sub -area study is $150,000 and is anticipated to include
significant public involvement and be completed by the end of this year.
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Charles R. Boswell
City Manager
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER FORT WORTH, TEXAS