Transportation and Public Works
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April 2026
Fort Worth is preparing a coordinated, cross-departmental response to the FIFA World Cup (June 14–July 14), during which AT&T Stadium in Arlington will host nine matches and the DFW region is expected to see over 740,000 ticketed attendees and $1.5–$2.1 billion in economic impact. City planning is organized into five work groups covering beautification, communications, transportation, public safety, and other areas.
Planning and preparations are underway for FIFA World Cup
Fort Worth's SMARTer Weather, Safer Mobility Initiative received a Smart 20 Award from Smart Cities Connect, recognizing it as one of the world's most transformative smart city projects. The initiative, funded by a $2 million U.S. DOT SMART grant, develops an intelligent micro-weather sensor network to improve transportation safety for autonomous vehicles, drones, and traditional roadway users.
Fort Worth’s SMART project earns global Smart 20 Award
March 2026
Authorizes a one-year agreement with Crafco, Inc. for the purchase of asphalt crack sealer up to $237,000, executed through an interlocal agreement, for the Transportation and Public Works Department.
(ALL) Authorize Execution of Agreement with Crafco, Inc. Using an Interlocal Agreement for Asphalt Crack Sealer for an Amount Up to $237,000.00 for a One-Year Term for the Transportation and Public Wo
The Fort Worth City Council will consider rescinding the honorary street designation for Cesar Chavez along State Highway 183 due to recent allegations against him, while preserving the concurrent honorary designation for Dolores Huerta established in the same 2020 resolution.
Council to consider removing Cesar Chavez honorary designation
Authorizes a contract with C & H Outdoor Solutions LLC (dba Sno-Biz) for a brine machine, salt supply, and tanks up to $550,000, funded through the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery, for the Transportation and Public Works Department's winter road treatment operations.
…urchase Using the Community Development Block Grant – Disaster Recovery for the Transportation and Public Works Department
The Transportation & Public Works Department is seeking public input on a newly proposed Master Transportation Plan (MTP), developed over 24 months, that addresses roadway operations, freight corridors, sidewalks, active transportation, and safety amid the city's rapid growth. Public feedback is open through March 27, with a virtual meeting on March 11 and a City Plan Commission public hearing tentatively scheduled for April 9.
Residents invited to provide feedback on Master Transportation Plan
February 2026
The Transportation & Public Works Department received multiple awards at the 2026 APWA Public Works Workshop, recognizing its innovative Stormwater Operations Dashboard, the Concrete Team's infrastructure work, and individual employees Paul Olea and Jimmy Kersey for field excellence and equipment operation.
TPW Department brings home several top honors at APWA event
Authorizes a $2,026,734.45 contract with Stabile & Winn, Inc. for street paving improvements and water/sewer main replacements in Council District 9, accepts $2,000,000 from the Southside TIF to support the street repair program bringing the revised total program amount to $18,000,000, and adopts related appropriation ordinances.
…tribution to Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvements Program, and Amend the Transportation and Public Works Fiscal Years 2026-2030 Capital Improvement Program
Fort Worth city officials toured the New Mitchell neighborhood, which has been designated as the newest Neighborhood Improvement Program area and will receive over $4 million for revitalization efforts over the next three years. The tour included city leadership and department representatives who met with residents to discuss infrastructure and safety improvements.
Top City officials tour newest Neighborhood Improvement Program area
Following a winter storm, Fort Worth's Transportation & Public Works Street Operations team conducted a week-long Pothole Roundup from February 7–13, successfully filling 1,419 potholes citywide across all council districts.
After the storm: City crews put a stop to weather-related potholes