Calling transportation one of the region?s biggest challenges and saying that public transit is part of the solution, the Fort Worth Transit Authority is hosting an unusual town hall meeting by Twitter about the future. The event will kick off at noon on Thursday at #TMasterplan. It is billed as an event for all Tarrant County residents. {{more}}The following information was provided by the FtW T.
Dallas-Fort Worth is among the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the country. By 2035, Tarrant County is projected to grow by over 50% ? from 1.8 million residents to 2.8 million. With a growing population and economy, the Fort Worth region depends on efficient, reliable, and affordable transportation choices. Expanded transit service is needed particularly during times of peak travel to maintain competitive commute times, retain and attract businesses, and support the efficient movement of freight.
Transportation preferences are changing for a new generation of Americans. The Millennial generation (approximately those born between 1977 and 2003) and future generations expect new and diverse shared mobility options. Millennials ? and other generations ? value transit because it allows them the luxury of working while in transit, staying connected with peers, relaxing, or exercising.
Residents in the Fort Worth region spend over 25% of household income on transportation.[2] In fact, the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Metro area is in the top 20 regions in the country for the highest annual transportation costs.[3] Transit provides an affordable transportation option for those who depend on public transportation and those who choose to ride it.
Congestion in the Fort Worth region is projected to increase significantly over the next decades. By providing direct and efficient transit service, we can move more people on our limited road space ? a strategy that will well serve the growing region.
Join the next #TMasterPlan Twitter Town Hall this Thursday, October 1st at noon. You can add a voice to the conversation about potential strategies for improving transit in Tarrant County. It does affect residents of Kennedale and surrounding area.Read more at the-t.com
