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On Sat., May 7, voters approved a $560 million bond package focused on roads, parks + public services. Hereβs a breakdown of how that money will be spent in Fort Worth.
π§ Proposition A β Road and infrastructure improvements
- More sidewalks and bike facilities will be installed citywide as part of the Active Transportation Plan.
- Signage and crosswalks will be updated to ensure public safety in school zones and surrounding neighborhoods.
- East Lancaster Avenue, East Berry Street + McCart Avenue will become Complete Streets β meaning safer roads for bikers and pedestrians by adding bike lanes, sidewalks + curb extensions.
Total: $369.2 million
π³ Proposition B β Parks and recreation
- Construction and maintenance will be done on city trails to fix gaps in areas like the Bomber Spur Tail and Sycamore Creek Trail.
- The Forest Park Pool will be reconstructed to feature eight 50-meter lap lanes, interactive water elements + an expanded parking lot.
- A new 28,000-sqft Stop Six Hub Community Center will feature a gymnasium, fitness area, meeting rooms, library facilities + a new 25-yard outdoor aquatics center with a water slide.
Total: $123.9 million
π Proposition C β Public library improvements
Funds will be used to design + construct a new 18,000-sqft library in far northwest Fort Worth β near Avondale-Haslet Road and Sendera Ranch Boulevard.
Total: $12.5 million
π¨ Proposition D β Police and fire public safety improvements
- A new 32,000-sqft police station for the Northwest Patrol Division
- Fire Station No. 16 (5933 Geddes Ave.) and Fire Station No. 37 (4701 Ray White Rd.) will both be demolished and replaced with three-bay double company fire stations.
Total: $39.3 million
ποΈ Proposition E β Open space
The city will purchase and make improvements to city land to enhance air and water quality, control erosion, reduce flooding + facilitate future economic development as part of the Open Space Conservation Program.
Total: $15 million