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City presents Makartt corridor study to Crowley ISD; Eagle Drive forecasted to carry far more traffic by 2045
Summary
Fort Worth project staff briefed the board on the Makartt Avenue Corridor study, citing crash history and modeling that shows current volumes near 5,300 vehicles per day and a 2045 forecast of roughly 15,878 vehicles per day on parts of the corridor; staff urged coordination on pedestrian safety and right-of-way.
City of Fort Worth staff gave trustees a briefing on the Makartt Avenue Corridor study and its implications for Crowley ISD, particularly along Eagle Drive in front of Crowley High School.
"The big thing is improving safety," Darren Foshay, the project manager, said, citing prior crash history and modeling. He told trustees that Subarea A between I-20 and Ultimate Boulevard recorded about 1,200 crashes from 2019 through 2024 and that traffic volumes in the Eagle Drive area are expected to rise from about 5,300 vehicles per day today to roughly 15,878 vehicles per day by 2045 in the study's forecast. The project team reported that some segments modeled at regional scale operate at level-of-service F during peak periods.
Foshay outlined potential treatments to protect students and pedestrians: pedestrian lighting, crosswalks and pedestrian signals, the possibility of a pedestrian bridge between the stadium/practice fields and the high school, and reconsideration of cross-sections to balance mobility with walkability. The team also described deliverables including a form-based code, a regulatory/zoning plan and three "catalytic sites" where mixed-use, multifamily, townhomes or trail-oriented development could be encouraged.
Trustees asked whether Eagle Drive is district-owned; project staff confirmed the roadway is owned by the City of Fort Worth while the district owns property in the right-of-way beyond the pavement, which creates opportunities for aesthetic or pedestrian amenities on district-owned land. City staff requested continued coordination, offered to engage at back-to-school events and said grant applications with NCTCOG and TxDOT could be pursued jointly to fund safety improvements.
Next steps: the city will continue concept plan development and requested coordination sessions and public engagement with the district, parents and students.
