Politics
Fort Worth Allocates 2026 Bond Funds to 16 Roadway Projects
The unified plan directs 2026 bond funds to 16 specific roadway segments while setting design standards for standard, freight and compact development zones across Fort Worth neighborhoods.
How we reported this
The Fort Worth City Plan Commission on May 14 voted to send a new master transportation plan to the city council for adoption. The document merges the existing thoroughfare plan, active transportation blueprint and rail elements into one framework that sets priorities for the next several years. Sixteen roadway projects are scheduled for the next four years, with city funding drawn from the 2026 bond package already approved by voters.
Why the timing matters for daily travel
Assistant director Kelly Porter told the commission that population growth has already outstripped road capacity on major corridors, even after recent improvements. Without further work, the city projects travel times will more than double by 2036 and roughly 70 percent of Fort Worth roadways will operate at a poor level of service. The new plan is described as grounded in projects that can be built with available city, state and federal dollars.
Residents in the West Fork Ranch section will see construction of a four-lane connection between two unconnected segments of East Bailey Boswell Road. South Fort Worth drivers will benefit from reconstruction of East Berry Street between Cobb Park Drive and Business 287. A separate effort will widen all of Bonds Ranch Road to four lanes and add a bridge over a rail line. These segments are among the 16 projects slated for the current bond cycle.
The plan also introduces three categories of roadway design based on surrounding zoning. Standard areas will keep conventional car lanes. Freight priority areas will include wider lanes and intersections suited to large trucks. Compact development areas will add dedicated transit lanes, separated bike facilities, sidewalks and space for scooters or delivery robots. Local advocates note that these standards will shape how new development occurs along corridors that serve both commuters and freight movement.
Next steps and remaining schedule
The commission approved the recommendation unanimously. The full plan is posted on the city website at movingamillion.org for public review. Eight additional projects await voter authorization in 2030, six more in 2034 and further segments beyond that date. City staff emphasized that the list was shaped by extensive outreach and is intended to deliver improvements across multiple parts of Fort Worth.