HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5742-05-2023A Resolution
NO. 5742-05-2023
A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF
THREE REGIONALLY SIGNIFICANT PROJECTS TO BE SUBMITTED TO THE TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (TXDOT) TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES
SET -ASIDE PROGRAM CALL FOR PROJECTS: EVERMAN PARKWAY SAFE STREETS,
MCPHERSON-SUMMER CREEK SAFE STREETS AND BOMBER SPUR TRAIL PHASE 2
WHEREAS, TxDOT issued a call for projects in December 2022 for communities to apply for
funding assistance through the Transportation Alternatives Set -Aside (TA) Program; and
WHEREAS, the TA funds may be used for development of preliminary engineering (plans,
specifications, and estimates and environmental documentation) and construction of pedestrian and/or
bicycle infrastructure. The TA funds require a local match, comprised of cash or Transportation
Development Credits (TDCs), if eligible. The City of Fort Worth would be responsible for all
non -reimbursable costs and 100% of overruns, if any, for TA funds; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth intends to submit TA Project applications for three projects
to TxDOT prior to the June 5, 2023 deadline; and
WHEREAS, the Texas Transportation Commission will award funding in October of 2023 for
projects through the TA Call for Projects; and
WHEREAS, TxDOT requires the submittal of a resolution as part of the TA Call for Projects
application submittal; and
WHEREAS, transportation safety is a high priority for the City of Fort Worth and the City
Council adopted Resolution No. 5149-11-2019, supporting the Vision Zero goal of eliminating fatalities
and severe injuries from crashes; and
WHEREAS, on April 9, 2019, City Council adopted the Active Transportation Plan, which
identifies, evaluates, and prioritizes for evaluation and implementation gaps in pedestrians and bike
infrastructure citywide; and
WHEREAS, the Everman Parkway Safe Streets Project is a joint project with the City of
Everman to create safe routes to parks, schools and services. Pedestrian, safety, and improvements such
as protected bike lanes, upgraded/new sidewalks, and intersection enhancements for the Parkway from
Oak Grove Road to Forest Hill Drive, and several connecting streets are planned; and
WHEREAS, the McPherson -Summer Creek Safe Streets project includes multiple segments
including McPherson Boulevard from Chisolm Trail Parkway to South Hulen Street, South Hulen Street
from McPherson Boulevard to Nightingale Drive, and Summer Creek Boulevard on either side of
McPherson Boulevard. The project includes retrofitting existing bike lanes to fully protected bike lanes,
enhanced pavement markings, and other operational and safety improvements in keeping with the
Vision Zero High -Injury Network; and
WHEREAS, the Bomber Spur Trail Phase 2 project consists of a 12' wide shared use path from
the end of Bomber Spur Phase I pedestrian bridge at Camp Bowie Blvd / US 377 to Vickery Boulevard,
including a pedestrian crossing over Southwest Blvd /US 183 and a trail extension along Vickery Blvd
to Willis Ave.
WHEREAS, on April 21, 2022 the City's Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee was
briefed on proposed 2022 Bond bicycle projects and showed support for upgrading existing bicycle
facilities on Vision Zero High Injury Network corridors to fully protected bicycle facilities with
operational improvements to enhance comfort and safety for all roadway users; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. The City of Fort Worth supports submittal of the Everman Parkway and
McPherson -Summer Creek Safe Streets projects and the Bomber Spur Trail Phase
2 project to the 2023 Transportation Alternatives Set -Aside Call for Projects.
Section 2. The City of Fort Worth supports funding these projects as described in the 2023
TA Detailed Application (including the preliminary engineering budget, if any,
construction budget, the department's direct state cost for oversight, and the
required local match, if any) and is willing to commit to the project's
development, implementation, construction, maintenance, management, and
financing.
Section 3. The City of Fort Worth understands and acknowledges that all awarded funding is
provided only on a reimbursement basis.
Section 4. The City of Fort Worth is willing and able to enter into an agreement with the
department by resolution or ordinance, should the project be selected for funding.
Adopted this 23rd day of May2023.
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ATTEST:
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By:
Janette S. Goodall, City Secretary