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Fort Worth City Council to consider McCart Avenue long-term development plan

Fort Worth City Council is scheduled to consider adopting a long-term development plan for the 10-mile McCart Avenue corridor on November 10. The plan recommends pedestrian and transit improvements, real-time traffic systems, shared-use paths, intersection enhancements, zoning changes for mixed-use development, and park improvements.

Where
Fort Worth, Tarrant County
When
Nov. 10, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets

Counties: Tarrant

Taxes and money

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  • Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Fort Worth City Council to consider adopting McCart Avenue long-term development plan (Fort Worth City Council)1 2

Who's involved

  • Armond BryantCity staffer
  • Fort Worth City CouncilDecision maker
  • City Plan CommissionRecommended plan for adoption

The facts

  • McCart Avenue corridor stretches 10 miles from Interstate 20 to Burleson.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • Plan is part of city's 2022 bond program and master transportation plan adopted June 2026.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • McCart Avenue had 15 crashes killing 17 people between 2019 and 2024.2
  • Community engagement included over 580 survey responses and targeted outreach to businesses, churches, schools and residents.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • Short-term priorities include pedestrian crossings, lighting, shared-use paths and technology upgrades.1 2 Stated by 2 sources
  • Long-term priorities include major roadway reconstructions including narrowing road medians.1 2 Stated by 2 sources

Who said what

These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.

  • Armond Bryant, city staffer There was broad desire from community to transform corridor through park, retail and safety improvements.1

How they headlined it

The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.

  • McCart Avenue long-term plan to be presented to city council next week

    Fort Worth Report

  • Fort Worth's McCart Avenue Plan Heads to City Council

    Hoodline

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  1. McCart Avenue long-term plan to be presented to city council next week Fort Worth Report Not rated, November 7, 2026
  2. Fort Worth's McCart Avenue Plan Heads to City Council Hoodline Not rated, November 8, 2026

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