Residents and visitors should anticipate increased traffic congestion as spring break draws near. From March 17-21, local school districts, including Texas Christian University (TCU), will be on break, leading to a surge in visitors at popular attractions.
Family-friendly destinations such as the Fort Worth Zoo and Trinity Park are expected to experience higher-than-usual attendance, along with an influx of vehicles. Authorities advise commuters to plan their routes accordingly to avoid potential delays in high-traffic areas.
According to the city's traffic plan, the Transportation & Public Works Department is gearing up to provide extra backup to the Fort Worth Police Department for an anticipated uptick in cars and foot traffic—especially around the Fort Worth Zoo, the barricades, cones, delineators, and signs are scheduled to be in place tomorrow at North University Drive and Colonial Parkway, with the extra bits and bobs being packed up again after the break on March 24, in hopes to keep things moving smoothly the Fort Worth Zoo, they are encouraging folks to purchase tickets online to dodge the longer-than-usual lines sure to form at ticket booths during the break, plus to help alleviate parking pandemonium, carpooling has been suggested, and if possible, visitors should consider catching a ride on the Safari Xpress.
Now, let’s talk parking: the City’s Parking Division is nudging residents toward the FWPark mobile payment app to streamline their metered parking experiences, though traditional payment methods like coins, credit card, and the ever-reliable cash are still acceptable. Dream Park adventurers, take note—the north entrance of Trinity Park is your best bet for easy access. "Visitors from I-30 should exit Henderson Street and take West Seventh Street westbound, then turn south on Stayton Street to enter the park," recommends the City of Fort Worth.
Alternate transportation options are also on the table, with Trinity Metro providing a no-hassle route to the Southside attractions via ZIPZONE, first departing for the zoo at 9:15 a.m., and for those with a penchant for papilios at Butterflies in the Garden, a detour via Lancaster Avenue to University Drive is advised over the typical I-30 route, the existence of said services are further details you can unpick by downloading their app or hitting up their webpage. If your plans don't include rubbing shoulders with crowds at these bustling locales, consider plotting alternative paths to avoid traffic congestion.
