LANE CLOSURES NEAR WEST SEVENTH STREET BRIDGE
Drivers traveling near the West Seventh Street bridge may experience lane closures Aug. 30-Nov. 15 as crews relocate utilities in preparation for replacing the bridge.
These closings are planned:
- Seventh Street from Stayton Street to Fournier Street: multiple lane closures
- Harrold Street closed from Sixth Street to Seventh Street
- Forest Park Boulevard from 10th Street to Fifth Street: multiple lane closures
- Fifth Street from Forest Park Boulevard to Penn Street: multiple lane closures
- 10th Street from Forest Park Boulevard to Penn Street: multiple lane closures
- Fournier Street from Seventh Street to 10th Street: multiple lane closures
The lane closures are part of the $25.9 million replacement of the bridge by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) in conjunction with the City of Fort Worth.
The existing West Seventh Street bridge is 982 feet long and 57 feet wide, with four traffic lanes and 4.8-foot sidewalks on each side. The proposed bridge will be 981 feet long and 88 feet wide with four traffic lanes and 10-foot sidewalks on each side to accommodate pedestrians and bicyclists.
CITY BUDGET SURVEY RESULTS
A couple of weeks ago, we sent you a survey regarding the City of Fort Worth budget for you to forward to your members. We are happy to report that we received 884 responses!
Click here to see the survey results posted on the Chamber’s website. You’ll see a link to the full results as well as results sorted by Council district.
AHNA has requested survey information for our neighborhood association. To view that inforamtion: Arlington Heights_BUDGET SURVEY
Thank you for participating in this exercise that is so critical to Fort Worth’s ability to continue vital city services. The Fort Worth Chamber encourages you to attend public hearings on this issue Sept. 14 and 21 at 7 p.m. at Fort Worth City Hall.
Thank you,
Marilyn Gilbert, executive vice president
Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce
HANDS OFF CELL PHONES IN SCHOOL ZONES
As many schools open for a new year on Monday, remember to put down the cell phone when driving through school zones.
Using a cell phone while driving in a school zone is a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $200. Cell phones can be used only with a hands-free device, in a stopped vehicle or to place a call to emergency authorities.
The National Safety Council has called for a total ban on cell phone use by drivers nationwide, based on estimates that the practice contributes to 6 percent of the 636,000 annual crashes. About half the crashes result in injuries, including 2,600 deaths, the NSC reported.
HARLEY AVENUE RE-ALIGNMENT
Harley Avenue is a major arterial on the City’s current Master Thoroughfare Plan (MTP) and currently exists as an undivided 4 lane facility. The 2004 Capital Improvement Program included $9,060,000 for the re-alignment of Harley Avenue between University Drive and Montgomery Street. The construction is expected to start as early as March of 2012 with design to commence later this year pending the revision to roadway alignment.
The re-alignment will provide for better access to additional parking that is contemplated to serve the Will Rogers Memorial Center and to accommodate an appropriately sized site for a future arena. In addition, this alignment better mirrors the existing drainage, as the City will need to make significant drainage improvements along this proposed corridor.
To view the proposed plan, click Harley MTP Amendment. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Julia McCleeary prior to Sept. 22nd.
Julia M. McCleeary, Senior Planner
City of Fort Worth | Planning and Development
Project Management Division
1000 Throckmorton Street | Fort Worth, TX 76102
Ph: 817.392.2593 | Fx: 817.392.8016
julia.mccleeary@fortworthgov.org
2011 AHNA OFFICER ELECTIONS
Arlington Heights Neighborhood Association took nominations from the floor for positions on the Executive Committee at Monday’s General Membership meeting.
A slate of candidates selected by the nominating committee will be presented to the membership during the September 20, 2010 General Membership meeting.
Elections for the 2011 AHNA Executive Committee and Officers will be held during the regularly scheduled membership meeting on Monday October 18, 2010 at Arlington Heights United Methodist Church at 6:30pm. Officers will be elected by a majority vote of regular and business members present.
The Executive Committee is responsible for supervising the affairs of The Association in accordance with its stated purposes and policies, setting the agendas for the regular meetings, transacting any business between meetings of The Association and report thereon at the next meeting, and providing recommendations to the general membership on matters before The Association.
Positions and a general overview of responsibilities on the AHNA Executive Committee include:
- President: Principal Officer of The Association, shall preside at the meetings of The Association, be spokesperson for The Association, and appoint committee members and chairpersons.
- Vice President: Act as a special assistant to the President, and responsible for preparing the newsletter.
- Secretary: Keep minutes of all meetings of The Association, maintain a current membership roster, and conduct correspondence of The Association.
- Treasurer: Have charge of all funds of The Association, present financial status report at meetings, and prepare an audit at the end of each fiscal year.
- Directors at Large (minimum 3): Serve as chairs of standing committees as appointed by the President, assist in The Association’s activities, and fill vacated offices as needed.
The Nominating Committee for AHNA, is responsible for preparing a slate of officers for next years AHNA Executive Committee. If you have any questions or comments for the Nominating Committee, please contact Kelly Jo Nial, secretary@99.198.97.170
FORT WORTH’S ARLINGTON HEIGHTS by JULIET GEORGE
Fort Worth’s Arlington Heights (Charleston, S.C.: Arcadia Publishing, 2010) by Juliet George to be published on August 9, 2010
EVENTS
August 14, 1-3 p.m.
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, Oak Room East at 1600 Gendy Street
panel discussion and book signing
moderator:
Dr. Gene Allen Smith, museum curator and TCU history professor
panelists:
Juliet George – author of Fort Worth’s Arlington Heights
Susan Allen Kline – author of Fort Worth Parks
Michael S. McDermott – author of Fort Worth’s Fairmount District
Lawana Mauldin – author of Lake Worth
August 21, 12-3 p.m.
Texas Star Books, within the Montgomery Street Antique Mall at 2601 Montgomery St.
book signing for Fort Worth’s Arlington Heights
August 28, 1-3 p.m.
The Old Home Supply House at 1801 College Ave.
book signing for Fort Worth’s Arlington Heights
September 20, 6:30 p.m.
Arlington Heights United Methodist Church, Fellowship Hall (west entrance) at 4200 Camp Bowie Blvd.
program during regular meeting of Arlington Heights Neighborhood Association and book signing for Fort Worth’s Arlington Heights after the meeting.
CHAMBER POLL REGARDING BUDGET
As you know, our City is facing a $73 million budget shortfall for 2011 and City Manager Dale Fisseler has asked for community input regarding both short- and long-term solutions.
News articles in the Business Press and an editorial in the Star-Telegram provide good background. Also, the City website has a thorough presentation here.
The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce has put together a survey for use by Arlington Heights NA as well as other neighborhoods for the purpose of gathering opinions on specific actions and solutions you would support for the 2011 budget.
http://www.fortworthchamber.com/survey/index.php?sid=36218 This survey will close on Aug. 13.
You are also encouraged to attend public hearings at City Council at City Hall Aug. 17 and Aug. 24 at 10 a.m. and Sept. 7 at 7 p.m.