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May 2026
The Infrastructure and Growth Committee received briefings from Transportation & Public Works and TxDOT on short- to long-range capital transportation programs, including a completed High-Speed Rail Economic Impact Study with Arlington examining connections to Houston and San Antonio-Laredo, with next steps seeking NCTCOG support through NEPA processes for key rail corridors.
Planners talk transportation needs in Fort Worth and the region
The city amends an advance funding agreement with TxDOT, increasing the total to $721,595 with $207,441 in city participation, and awards a construction contract to The Fain Group for construction related to the Trinity Railway Express at Riverside Drive project funded through the 2018 Bond Program.
(CD 11) Adopt Resolution Authorizing Execution of Amendment No. 2 to an Advance Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation to Increase the Advance Funding Agreement Amount to $721,5
Accepts $460,503.36 from the Texas Department of Transportation for FY2026 routine operation, maintenance, and non-routine repair of state-owned traffic signals, accompanied by an appropriation ordinance and Capital Improvement Program amendment.
(ALL) Accept Funds Received from the Texas Department of Transportation in the Amount of $460,503.36 for Fiscal Year 2026, in Accordance with the Texas Department of Transportation Signal Maintenance
April 2026
Adopts a resolution authorizing an Advanced Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for $11,006,805.00 to construct the Heritage Park Shared Use Path/Canopy Walk Trail Connection, with appropriation ordinances adopted and the 2026–2030 CIP amended under the 2022 Bond Program.
(CD 9) Adopt Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Advanced Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation in the Total Amount of $11,006,805.00 for the Construction of the Heritage Park -
Adopts a resolution authorizing an Advanced Funding Agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for $11,006,805.00 to construct the Heritage Park Shared Use Path/Canopy Walk Trail Connection, with appropriation ordinances adopted and the 2026–2030 CIP amended under the 2022 Bond Program.
(CD 9) Adopt Resolution Authorizing Execution of an Advanced Funding Agreement with Texas Department of Transportation in the Total Amount of $11,006,805.00 for the Construction of the Heritage Park -
Fort Worth Park & Recreation will hold the official groundbreaking for the Bomber Spur Trail on April 23 at North Z Boaz Park, a multi-use pedestrian and cycling trail along a historic WWII-era rail corridor that served the Consolidated Aircraft Corp. bomber plant.
From bombers to bicycles: Historic corridor becomes new trail
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
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
Authorization to apply for and accept a federal airport infrastructure grant up to $675,000 for runway reconstruction, taxiway rehabilitation, and lighting at Fort Worth Spinks Airport, with a $75,000 city match transfer for a total project value of $750,000.
…Grant, if Awarded, from the Federal Aviation Administration, Passed through the Texas Department of Transportation, in an Amount Up to $675,000.00 for Runway Reconstruction and Underdrain Instal…
Authorizes application for and acceptance of a federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act airport grant of up to $675,000 for runway rehabilitation, taxiway construction, and instrument landing system improvements at Meacham International Airport, with a city match transfer of up to $75,000 for a total project of $750,000.
…Grant, if Awarded, from the Federal Aviation Administration Passed through the Texas Department of Transportation in an Amount Up to $675,000.00 for Construction of the Runway 16-34 Rehabilitat…