Fort Worth Reverses Hemphill Street Design | Dallas News

Fort Worth is rolling back Hemphill Street’s bike lanes to four car lanes starting April, sparking heated debate — residents split between those who fear rising speeds and noise and others who say the old setup was dangerously chaotic. The $800K project, based on a 2,000-person survey, reverses a six-year safety-focused redesign that prioritized cyclists and parking. Critics like former council member Ann Zadeh warn it’s car-centric, while supporters like Paul Mercer argue the road was more dangerous before. City officials stand by the decision, citing community input — but tensions remain over whether Hemphill should serve as a safer corridor or a car-first artery. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b7dfde5429062cd4