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Transportation and Public Works

department
35 mentions across 26 events

Also known as: TPW

The City of Fort Worth's Transportation and Public Works Department is responsible for maintaining the city's surface streets, sidewalks, parking management, pavement marking, traffic signals, traffic signs, rail crossings, and storm water infrastructure. The department manages essential public works and transportation services for the municipality.
26 eventsLast active Tracked since $20.7M city spending

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transportation (29)
contract (13)
policy (10)
utilities (10)
budget (9)
public safety (8)
development (7)
governance (5)
environment (4)
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5001 James Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76115·Show on Google Maps ↗
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August 2026

Press Release
requester

The Transportation & Public Works department presented proposed railroad grade separation priorities identified through the City's Master Transportation Plan to improve safety and mobility at Fort Worth's more than 200 public at-grade railroad crossings, where blocked crossings cause over 5,100 vehicle-hours of delay daily. Twenty-six potential grade separation projects are being evaluated, including the N.E. 23rd Street/Decatur Avenue Grade Separation Project.

City advances plans to improve safety, mobility at railroad crossings

June 2026

Press Release
requester

The City's Transportation & Public Works Department has proposed a Street Maintenance Fee to fund street preservation and heavy maintenance, aiming to close a $66 million annual funding gap without raising the tax rate.

About the proposed Street Maintenance Fee

Press Release

The Fort Worth City Council unanimously adopted the Master Transportation Plan into the Comprehensive Plan, along with City Code amendments and an updated Access Management Policy, establishing a unified framework to guide transportation investments and roadway development over 4-, 10-, and 25-year horizons.

City Council adopts Master Transportation Plan

Purchase Of Equipment, Materials, And Services Consent

Authorizes an agreement with Keystone Metal Buildings, LLC (authorized retailer of Britespan Building Systems, Inc.) for design, preparation, and installation of a salt and brine storage facility for the Transportation and Public Works Department, funded by Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery.

…,000.00 Using the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery for the Transportation and Public Works Department

Informal Report

An informal briefing on upcoming FEMA floodplain mapping updates, presented by Transportation and Public Works Assistant Director Jennifer Dyke.

Upcoming Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Floodplain Mapping Updates - Jennifer Dyke, Transportation and Public Works Assistant Director

Informal Report

An informal report update on the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Repetitive Loss Area Analysis, presented by Transportation and Public Works Assistant Director Jennifer Dyke.

National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) Repetitive Loss Area Analysis Update - Jennifer Dyke, Transportation and Public Works Assistant Director

Informal Report

An informal briefing providing an update on the Master Transportation Plan, presented by Transportation and Public Works Assistant Director Kelly Porter.

Master Transportation Plan Update - Kelly Porter, Transportation and Public Works Assistant Director

Informal Report

An informal briefing on the selection process for construction contractors and engineering professional services used for city capital projects, presented by Transportation and Public Works Director Lauren Prieur.

Selection Process for Construction Contractors and Engineering Professional Services for City Capital Projects - Lauren Prieur, Transportation and Public Works Director

May 2026

Press Release

Fort Worth's Transportation & Public Works Department has launched GoFW, a no-download web app providing real-time parking availability, curb use options, EV charger locations, ride-share zones, and Trinity Metro transit information to help residents navigate parking across the city.

Introducing GoFW: Plan. Park. Explore.

Press Release
requester

The Transportation & Public Works Department presented a proposed Street Maintenance Fee—a $3/month residential flat fee—at a budget work session to address a $66 million annual funding gap that is accelerating deterioration across the city's street network.

Street Maintenance Fee introduced at work session on Tuesday