HomeMy WebLinkAboutIR 0710INFORMAL REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
No. 23-0710
To the Mayor and Members of the City Council
June 6, 2023
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SUBJECT: 2023 TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES FEDERAL FUNDING
APPLICATIONS
The purpose of this Informal Report is to provide information about three (3) projects being
submitted to the Texas Department of Transportation's (TxDOT) 2023 Transportation Alternatives
Set -Aside (TA) Call for Projects. The local cost share for the program is 20% and is expected to be
paid leveraging 2022 Bond funds. Two -Hundred and One Million dollars is available through this
year's TA project call. Detailed scopes and cost estimates are currently in development for each
project. The first two projects were selected based on identified needs in local or regional plans,
location on the high -injury network, partnership opportunities, and ability to leverage planned
projects and funds (e.g. roadway restriping). The third is a regionally significant trail project that
would connect to the already funded Bomber Spur Trail Phase one project to the north creating a
3.1-mile bicycle/pedestrian connection.
McPherson -Summer Creek Safe Streets
This 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.
Everman Parkway Safe Streets
This is a joint project with the City of Everman to create safe routes to parks, schools and services.
Pedestrian, safety, and operational improvements such as protected bike lanes, upgraded/new
sidewalks, and intersection enhancements are being examined for the Parkway from Oak Grove
Road to Forest Hill Drive, and several connecting streets. City of Everman and Tarrant County are
expected to be cost -share partners with this application.
Bomber Spur Trail Phase 2
This project will design and construct 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. PARD has requested CFW Partnership funds for the 20% local match, if that request
is unsuccessful they will utilize 2022 Bond funds instead. CFW Partnership funds would be
preferable as using 2022 Bond funds would reduce the amount of available funds for two other
trail gap projects.
Scopes and cost estimates for these projects are still being developed and finalized. A resolution
granting permission for staff to submit project applications will be included in the May 23, 2023 City
Council materials. If you have any questions, please contact Kelly Porter, Assistant Director,
Transportation and Public Works, Regional Transportation and Innovation Division, at 817-392-
7259.
David Cooke
City Manager
ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER
FORT WORTH, TEXAS