HomeMy WebLinkAbout6202-12-2025 - City Council - ResolutionA Resolution
NO.6202-12-2025
ADOPTING REVISIONS TO CHAPTER 11 OF THE FORT WORTH
TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING MANUAL GOVERNING
STREET AND ROADWAY DESIGN AND ENGINEERING FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND OTHER
APPURTENANT ELEMENTS OF A STREET OR ROADWAY WITHIN
THE CITY'S RIGHTS -OF -WAY AND EASEMENTS
WHEREAS, the Transportation Engineering Manual was adopted in 2019;
and
WHEREAS, the Transportation Engineering Manual establishes design
requirements for transportation infrastructure in the City of Fort Worth; and
WHEREAS, the Transportation Engineering Manual applies to all projects
that impact public rights -of -way along the City streets, including improvements to existing
streets and alleys, construction of new streets and redevelopments; and
WHEREAS, City staff performed a review and updated language in Chapter
11 of the Transportation Engineering Manual; and
WHEREAS, the updates include the following revisions to Chapter 11:
Section 11.1 Street Closure Policy - require requests at least 10 calendar days
prior to closure date, clarify that Public Events manages requests for outdoor
events, and revise closure duration requiring Council approval from
10 to 365 days; Section 11.2 Restricted Parking on Residential Streets —clarify
approval of 2/3 of all impacted property owners for restrictions to parking on
residential streets and removed section regarding restriction of parking for
partial blocks; and Section 11.3 Temporary Use of Parking Meter Space —
update language regarding responsible department; and
WHEREAS, revisions to Chapter 11 of the Transportation Engineering
Manual will be effective on January 1, 2026.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, THAT:
The attached revised Chapter 11 of the Transportation Engineering
Manual for the City of Fort Worth, is hereby adopted, to be effective January
1, 2026.
Adopted this 9th day of December 2025.
ATTEST 'k .
Jannette S. Goodall
City Secretary
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Contents
CHAPTER 11 - PROCEDURAL POLICIES...........................................................................11-2
11.1 Street Closure Policy...........................................................................................
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11.1.1 Temporary Street Closure for Purposes Other than Construction or
Maintenance (Events)...........................................................................................11-2
11.1.2 Temporary Street Closure of Streets for Construction or Maintenance .......
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11.1.2.1 Local (Residential) Streets.......................................................
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From0-4 Hours........................................................................................
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From 4 Hours to 365 Calendar Days ........................................................
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11.1.2.2 Local (Residential) Streets to be Closed More Than 365 Calendar
Days...................................................................................................
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11.1.2.3 Collector and Thoroughfares to be Closed Fewer than 365
CalendarDays.........................................................................................
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11.1.2.4 Collector and Thoroughfares to be Closed More Than 365
CalendarDays..........................................................................................
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11.1.3 Barricading................................................................................................11-3
11.1.4 Street Classifications.................................................................................11,3
11.2 Restricted Parking on Residential Streets............................................................
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11.2.1 Restriction on Parking for Entire Block Face..............................................11-4
11.3 Temporary Use of Parking Meter Space..............................................................
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11.3.1 Authority....................................................................................................11-4
11.3.2 Meter Rental/Bagging Requests and Fees.................................................11-4
11.3.3 Fees..........................................................................................................11-4
11.3.4 Payment....................................................................................................11-5
11.3.5 Meter Rental/Bagging Procedure...............................................................11-5
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CHAPTER 11 -PROCEDURAL POLICIES
11.1 STREET CLOSURE POLICY
The City Council has authorized the Director of the Transportation and Public Works Department,
or the Director's designee ("Director"), the authority to temporarily close streets and alleys. This
policy outlines the requirements and process for the temporary closure of streets. This policy shall
in no way prevent the City or any other authorized public agency from the emergency closing of
a public street, highway, or any other public way for the protection of life or property.
Applicants shall provide a list of proposed streets to be closed to the City through the submission
of an application for a street use permit. The application must include the location of the streets
proposed to be closed, the date and length of closure, proposed detour routes, a barricade plan
prepared by a professional engineer (unless the closure is for 0-4 hours), the name of the
company that will provide and install barricades, the applicant's contact information, a statement
as to why the closure is necessary, a justification for any full street closures, the construction
contractor's name, and applicable licenses and bond numbers. No street closures will be allowed
until all requested information has been provided to the City and the City has issued the street
use permit.
Applicants must provide notification of the street closures to the public and other stakeholders in
accordance with the Temporary Street Closure Procedures promulgated by the Director.
11.1.1 Temporary Street Closure for Purposes Other than Construction or
Maintenance (Events)
Requests for temporary street closures for periods of up to three days in duration shall be made
at least ten City working days prior to the requested date of the closure so that affected
departments may review the request.
Requests for closures for outdoor public events from schools, churches, civic associations,
fraternal organizations, neighborhood associations, charitable and other nonprofit organizations,
including professional, business, and trade associations, must be submitted to and approved by
the Director of the Public Events Department, who will coordinate with other impacted City
departments. Closures for pop-up street projects or outdoor public events must follow any
additional guidelines and requirements stated in the City's Pop -Up Projects Guide and Outdoor
Public Events Policy.
Requests should minimize interference with normal traffic operations, and fire and police
emergency vehicle routes. When the temporary closing of a street is requested by individuals or
organizations not listed in this subsection, or when the street closure will be for more than three
days, City Council approval is required. Sufficient lead time (typically four to six weeks) must be
provided for the request to be reviewed and placed on the agenda of the City Council meeting.
11.1.2 Temporary Street Closure of Streets for Construction or Maintenance
11.1.2.1 Local (Residential) Streets
From 0-4 Hours
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The City's Field Supervision personnel (Maintenance Foreman, General Foreman, Construction
Inspector, etc.) may authorize temporary street closures not to exceed four hours. The Field
Supervision personnel shall make notifications of the temporary street closure in accordance with
the Temporary Street Closure Procedures.
From 4 Hours to 365 Calendar Days
The Director may authorize temporary street closures, not to exceed 365 calendar days, after
proper notification has been made in accordance with the Temporary Street Closure Procedures.
11.1.2.2 Local (Residential) Streets to be Closed More Than 365 Calendar Days
All local streets to be closed more than 365 calendar days for any purpose must be approved by
the City Council. Sufficient lead time must be provided for the request to be placed on the City
Council meeting agenda. After the closure is approved by the City Council notifications shall be
made in accordance with the Temporary Street Closure Procedures.
11.1.2.3 Collector and Thoroughfares to be Closed Fewer than 365 Calendar Days
Requests to close collectors and thoroughfares for construction or maintenance purposes for 365
days or less must be submitted to the Director, through an application for a street use permit
submitted at least ten working days prior to the beginning date of the street closure. Notification
shall be made in accordance with the Temporary Street Closure Procedures.
11.2.4 Collector and Thoroughfares to be Closed More Than 365 Calendar Days
All collectors and thoroughfares to be closed more than 365 calendar days must be approved by
the City Council. Sufficient lead time must be provided for the request to be placed on the City
Council meeting agenda. Notifications shall be made in accordance with the Temporary Street
Closure Procedures.
11.1.3 Barricading
Barricading of all streets shall be in compliance with the TMUTCD and the Temporary Street
Closure Procedures. Instructions from the Director shall be followed.
11.1.4 Street Classifications
Street classifications used in this Policy shall be in accordance with the definitions in the City's
Master Thoroughfare Plan (MTP). For purposes of this policy, the Director shall have the sole
authority in determining when a section of street is functioning as a local, collector, or
thoroughfare.
11.2 RESTRICTED PARKING ON RESIDENTIAL STREETS
The following paragraphs contain the policy for permanently removing parking from residential
streets. This policy shall in no way alter the power or authority of the City in the control of traffic
and parking for the safe and efficient movement of traffic.
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11.2.1 Restriction on Parking for Entire Block Face
The restriction on parking on residential streets will be considered when a petition is signed by
two-thirds of all property owners, on the side of the street where parking is to be restricted for the
entire length of the block.
11.3 TEMPORARY USE OF PARKING METER SPACE
The Transportation and Public Works Department handles all requests for rental/bagging of
parking meter spaces including those requests resulting from the construction or remodeling of a
building. Requests resulting from these building activities, and which require a building permit,
are handled by the Permit Center in the Development Services Department.
11.3.1 Authority
• The City Traffic Engineer, or duly authorized designee (Parking Manager), is authorized to
install or place parking meters at the established parking meter rates. Each parking meter
shall be placed upon the curb alongside of or next to the parking spaces.
• The City Traffic Engineer or Parking Manager shall provide for the installation, regulation,
control, operation, and use of the City's parking meters and shall maintain such meters in
good operating condition. Parking meters shall be capable of being operated, either
automatically or mechanically, upon the deposit therein of a designated coin or coins of United
States currency or electronic payment method, for the full period of time for which parking is
lawfully permitted at any of the established parking meter rates.
11.3.2 Meter Rental/Bagging Requests and Fees
When it is deemed necessary to rent/bag meters relating to construction work being performed in
the street, sidewalk, or adjacent property, an initial permit fee per metered space per day shall be
required. On certain occasions, it may become necessary for a contractor working in the street or
on the sidewalk to utilize unmetered curb space that has been designated "Time Limit parking" or
"No Parking". When this occurs, the City Traffic Engineer is empowered to authorize temporary
use of such space based on a temporary encroachment fee structure. In addition, when a
commercial firm or other organization shows a reasonable need for renting/bagging metered
parking spaces for non -advertising purposes and non -construction type work like special events,
the City Traffic Engineer is empowered to authorize such rentals, and an initial permit fee per
metered space per day shall be required. An expedited fee is also required under a certain
turnaround time. All requirements and fees for meter rentals/bagging can be found on the City's
webpage.
11.3.3 Fees
Contractors and private individuals shall pay for meter rentals and bagging fees. Where the City
Traffic Engineer finds such use to be in the public interest and for the general welfare, civic
associations, fraternal groups, charitable and other non-profit organizations, including
professional and trade associations, may be granted limited use of up to four metered spaces
without charge for such purposes as the review of a parade or the movement of out-of-town
delegates or visitors to and from a convention or similar special events. Requests of this tvae
shall be limited to no more than four metered spaces and for periods not exceedina one
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day at a time. Applications for more extensive space, or for longer periods of time, shall be
referred to the City Council for a decision based on public convenience and welfare.
Where an event is deemed by the City Council to be of sufficient importance to the public to justify
the closing of a street for any special event, no charge shall be made for the parking spaces
involved.
11.3.4 Payment
• Immediate payment is required by all.
11.3.5 Meter Rental/Bagging Procedure
• The Parking Management Section has the responsibility of bagging meters for rentals.
• Normal workdays are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
• All meter bagging will be completed by 8:30 p.m. the day prior to rental day.
• Upon permit expiration, meter bags will be removed.
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 12/09/25 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 25-1158
LOG NAME: 20TPW TEM REVS -TEMP STREET CLOSURES
SUBJECT
(ALL) Adopt a Resolution Revising Chapter 11 of the Transportation Engineering Manual Amending Regulations on Street Closures, Restricted
Parking on Residential Streets, and Temporary Use of Parking Meter Space
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached resolution revising Chapter 11 of the Transportation Engineering Manual amending
regulations on street closures, restricted parking on residential streets, and the temporary use of parking meter spaces.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to adopt a resolution revising Chapter 11 of the Transportation Engineering
Manual. These revisions update Chapter 11, including subsections 11.1, Street Closure Policy; 11.2, Restricted Parking on Residential Streets;
and 11.3, Temporary Use of Parking Meter Space, and are to take effect on January 1, 2026.
The Transportation Engineering Manual (TEM) was last updated in June 2019. To increase operational efficiency and avoid delaying roadways
projects, City staff recommend that City Council adopt revisions to Chapter 11 of the TEM, as discussed in the Informal Report presented to the
City Council on December 2, 2025. These revisions include amendments to the Street Closure Policy to no longer require City Council approval
for street closures for construction that are for 365 days or less. Other revisions include clarifying that the Public Events Department will manage
requests for street closures related to outdoor events, and clarifying provisions relating to restricted parking on residential streets and temporary
use of parking meter spaces.
Staff engaged internal and external stakeholders regarding the proposed changes and presented the proposed changes to the Infrastructure and
Growth Committee on June 10, 2025, and to the Development Advisory Committee on October 16, 2025.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
FISCAL INFORMATION I CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that approval of this recommendation will not have no material effect on City funds.
Submitted for Citv Manaaer's Office bv: Jesica McEachern 5804
Oriainatina Business Unit Head: Lauren Prieur 6035
Additional Information Contact: Martin Phillips 7861
Michael Owen 8079
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