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April 26 2024
As part of the Capital Improvement Project, which aims to improve infrastructure + facilities across the city, the Fort Worth Transportation & Public Works Department will host a community meeting to discuss the planned changes to North Riverside Drive — from Clary Avenue to Northeast 28th Street.
Here’s everything you need to know before you go.
North Riverside Dr. area map | Rendering courtesy of City of Fort Worth
When + where
- Wed., Nov. 17 at 6 p.m.
- Riverside Community Center, 3700 E. Belknap St.
Why the change?
Residents have reported the following concerns:
- Increased speeding
- Street racing
- Reckless driving (as it relates to pedestrian safety)
- Walkability and bike safety
How the improvements will look. | Rendering courtesy of City of Fort Worth
Planned improvements
A study was done last summer to determine what changes are needed to improve driver and pedestrian safety. Here are a few of the recommendations:
- Reduce the number of lanes from 4 to 3
- Reduce lane width
- Reduce speed limit
- Create bike lanes
- Add a two-lane left turn lane
Another look at the improvements. | Rendering courtesy of City of Fort Worth
Expected benefits
- Crash reduction of 19-47% (especially rear-end and left-turn crashes)
- More predictable path for emergency responders
- Increased distance between roadway + sidewalks due to bike lane
No advanced notice is required to attend or participate in the discussion.
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Today
- Cats | Tues., Nov. 16-Sun., Nov. 21 | Times vary | Bass Performance Hall | $55+ | Enjoy the record-breaking music spectacular that has captivated audiences in over 30 countries since 1982. 🎭
Wednesday
- Parents Night Out | Wed., Nov. 17 | 5-10 p.m. | Fort Worth Zoo | Free | Let the kids enjoy a night at the zoo with pizza, a movie, crafts + a night hike through the park. 🍕
Thursday
- Nelly | Thurs., Nov. 18 | 9 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas | $30+ | The multi-platinum rapper will light up the stage with special guests Blanco Brown, Harper Grace + Dusty Black. 🎶
- Moslah Annual Shrine Circus | Thurs., Nov. 18 | Times vary | Fort Worth Convention Center | $20+ | Enjoy a fun evening with the whole family at this classic circus outing. 🦁
Friday, Nov. 19
- An Artists’ Christmas | Fri., Nov. 19 | 5:30 p.m. | Fort Worth Convention Center | $300+ | Hear from three-time Super Bowl champion Emmitt Smith + enjoy a gourmet dinner in support of children in our community. 🏈
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Weather
- 79º | Sunny | 10% chance of rain
Edu
- Texas Wesleyan University is getting a new sports stadium. Trustee Karen Cramer pledged $5 million for the project near E. Rosedale Street. It will include a practice field, NCAA-certified track + new field house and concessions. The first phase is expected to be completed by fall of 2022. 🏟️
- The Key Center for Learning Differences has relocated to a new building at 7950 John T White Rd. The building will house the only Certified Academic Language Therapist training program in the county. The goal of this new program is to cover the gaps exposed by virtual learning during the pandemic. 🏫 (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Show
- Live performances will return to Will Rogers Auditorium with the 2022 Stock Show + Rodeo festivities. Among the acts announced are comedian Jeff Foxworthy and rock band Kansas. The Stock Show + Rodeo runs Jan. 14-Feb. 5 with performances sprinkled throughout. 🐎 (NBC5)
Arts
- The Fort Worth Opera's new general director, Afton Battle, is the first Black woman + Black person to lead the 75-year-old organization. Afton has been working with the Fort Worth Opera’s board of trustees since September of 2020. 🎭 (Fort Worth Report)
Number
- The John Wayne Grit Series 5k raised nearly $70,000 for the John Wayne Cancer Foundation. 500 participants showed up to show their support in the fight against cancer. 👟 (NBC5)
Finance
- Wise Bread’s high-paying cash back card has no annual fee and an easy $200 bonus after spending just $500 in the first 3 months. (That's like getting 40% cash back on the next $500 you spend). Bonus: There’s 0% interest on purchases until 2023. 💳 Ⓟ
If you’ve ever ridden on a Tandy Subway car, cherish the memory. 🚋 On the Tandy Subway, passengers could travel between a remote parking lot + Tandy Center for a trip around the ice skating rink. ⛸️
If you’re lucky enough, you can get your hands on your own trolley. Trinity Metro is auctioning off a few of the classic cars.
Bidding ends Thurs., Nov. 18 at 9 a.m. Item previews are available by appointment.
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