Modern Streetcar Study Information
The primary charge of the study committee was to determine the feasibility of developing a modern streetcar network in Fort Worth. The committee accomplished the following tasks:
- Review Fort Worth’s previous streetcar studies
- Review light rail and streetcar systems in peer cities
- Conduct a preliminary assessment of costs and benefits, including potential funding sources
The study committee determined that a streetcar system is desirable for Fort Worth and have identified:
- A starter corridor.
- Potential funding sources and a preliminary funding strategy
- Next steps for implementation.
Recommendations of the study committee were presented to the Mayor and Council Dec. 16, 2008.
Committee Members
Mayor Appointees
- Andy Taft (Chair)
- Louise Appleman
- Johnny Campbell
- Ed Casebier
- Marvinell Johnson
- Fran McCarthy
- Phillip Poole
Council Member Appointees
- Dr. Carlos Vasquez (District 2)
- Don Scott (District 3)
- Bob Riley (District 4)
- Dennis Dunkins (District 5)
- Bob Parmelee (District 6)
- Bill Cranz (District 7)
- Janet Saltsgiver (District 8)
- Jeff Davis (District 9)
Ex-Officio Members
- Michael Morris, NCTCOG Transportation Director
- Judge Glen Whitley, Tarrant County Judge
- David Dubois, Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau
Past Committee Meetings
| Meeting Date | Meeting Time | Agenda (pdf) |
|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2008 | 3 p.m. | Agenda |
| July 17, 2008 | City Council Rail Trip to Dallas | Agenda |
| August 11, 2008 | 3 p.m. | Agenda |
| September 8, 2008 | 3 p.m. | Agenda |
| October 15, 2008 | 3:45 p.m. | Agenda |
| October 24, 2008 | 10 a.m. | Agenda |
| November 10, 2008 | 3 p.m. | Agenda |
Presentations and Handouts
- Congress of New Urbanism Presentation; Feb. 12, 2009
- Presentation of Committee Recommendations to Council, Dec. 16, 2008
- Presentation from Nov. 17-19 Public Meetings
- Cultural District Evaluation
- Near South Evaluation
- Future Land Use and Potential Rules
- Modern Streetcar Corridor Evaluation
- Pedestrian and Bike Evaluation
- Potential Modern Streetcar Routes
- Roadway and Bridge Corridor Criteria
- Modern Streetcar Study Peer Review
- Modern Streetcar Study Review of Previous Studies
- Land Use and Transportation Policies Supporting Transit
- Modern Streetcar Study Transit Technology Comparison
- Modern Streetcar Study Transit Technology Comparison Summary
- Overview of Mobility 2030 Transit Element
- Modern Streetcars for Fort Worth
An Update on Transit Planning and Proposed Implementation Strategy - Modern Streetcar Study, presented to the City Council, June 17, 2008
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Calendar
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City Plan Commission: Nov 20 2009 1:30PM; City Council Chamber, City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street. |
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Downtown Design Review Board: Dec 3 2009 1:00PM; . |
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Zoning Commission: Dec 9 2009 10:00AM; Council Chambers. |
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Urban Design Commission: Dec 17 2009 3:00PM; Pre-Council Chamber, City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton St.. |
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City Plan Commission: Dec 18 2009 1:30PM; City Council Chamber, City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street. |
Contact
Customer Service:
817-392-2222
Development Administration:
817-392-2512
Planning Administration:
817-392-8000
Address:
City Hall, Lower Level
1000 Throckmorton St.
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Director:
Susan Alanis
Deputy Director:
Dana Burghdoff