On Tuesday, the Fort Worth City Council approved a resolution to apply for the 2025 Transportation Alternatives Program grant from the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) and the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). The grant, totaling $5,099,220, would fund the McPherson-Summer Creek Safe Streets project, aimed at improving safety and accessibility along key routes in the area.
The project will focus on designing and constructing bike lanes and safety enhancements along McPherson Boulevard and Summer Creek Road. The goal is to create a safer connection to several community destinations, including three schools—Summer Creek Middle School, North Crowley Ninth Grade Campus, and North Crowley High School—as well as the Chisholm Trail Skate Park, Community Center, and various commercial and residential developments.
The bike lanes will be installed along McPherson Boulevard, Hulen Street, and Summer Creek Drive, with no plans to remove existing lanes from the roads.
The project is part of broader efforts by NCTCOG to enhance mobility in Fort Worth. Additionally, the agency has been conducting the Fort Worth76104 Transit Needs Assessment, which identifies strategies to improve access to essential services in underserved areas of the city.
Public feedback on the draft recommendations will be accepted through February 17.
