Texas Boosts Traffic Safety With $57 Million Plan
The North Central Texas Council of Governments has allocated $57 million for regional traffic safety improvements, with Fort Worth police adding overnight patrols on key highways.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Law Enforcement
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The North Central Texas Council of Governments allocated $57 million for regional traffic safety improvements, after approving $54 million in 2022 and later adding $3 million. Fort Worth police also increased overnight patrols on Loop 820 and Interstate 30 from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m.
Why it matters
The funding targets roadway engineering, pedestrian safety, speed enforcement and youth programs across the region, reflecting a push to reduce traffic deaths. For Texas readers, the effort signals how state and local partners are coordinating enforcement and infrastructure investment.
Fort Worth police overnight patrols on Loop 820 and Interstate 30 run from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. and are set to end December 31. Program details, including whether it will be extended, remain subject to change.
The players
North Central Texas Council of Governments
A regional planning body that coordinates transportation and funding decisions across North Central Texas.
Regional Transportation Council
The policy board that sets transportation priorities and allocates federal and regional funds in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Fort Worth Police Department
The municipal police agency that increased overnight patrols on Loop 820 and Interstate 30 as part of the pilot program.
The details
The North Central Texas Council of Governments, the Regional Transportation Council and Fort Worth police partnered on a pilot speed enforcement and education program. The funding comes from federal and regional sources, including a grant and toll revenue, and is being distributed to local governments.
Timeline
Nov. 10, 2026: Funding and patrol updates reported
2022: Council approved $54 million in initial funding
Dec. 31, 2026: Program scheduled to end
2050: Target year for eliminating road casualties
Seasonal Patterns
The council's pilot program builds on its Safe Streets Week awareness campaign, which highlights pedestrian safety and traffic fatality trends in Fort Worth. The effort also aims to eliminate road casualties by 2050, a long-range target that frames the current spending.
Drivers on Loop 820 and Interstate 30 in Fort Worth may see more police presence between 8 p.m. and 4 a.m. Residents may also notice new pedestrian, bicycle and speed enforcement measures as the regional funding is deployed.
The takeaway
Regional traffic safety spending is most effective when enforcement and infrastructure work together, and drivers should expect targeted patrols on busy corridors while the program runs.
What happens next
The overnight patrol program is scheduled to end December 31, 2026, and the program is described as subject to change.
Further reading
Explore more on Law Enforcement to see how police patrols and enforcement programs are shaping traffic safety in Texas.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Dallas Morning News.
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