Fort Worth Voters Decide on $511M Road Bond
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Fort Worth voters faced a significant decision on May 2nd: approve a $511.5 million bond for road repairs, or not. This was one of six propositions in an $845 million bond package, with each proposition voted on separately. The funds would target traffic lights, sidewalks, railroad crossings, and bridges, as per the citys 2026 bond plan. Public input played a crucial role in shaping this decision, with eleven meetings last fall drawing 260 people and 177 online participants out of nearly 700,000 voting-age residents. Districts 9 and 11, with their poor pavement conditions, would benefit the most. The city currently faces a $59 million annual shortfall for road maintenance due to rising costs and tax cuts. A potential solution is a street fee on utility bills, which is being studied. If approved, design and bids would begin, but future bonds might be needed for full project completion.
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