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If you’ve only seen Fort Worth from behind a windshield, have you really seen it? | Photo by @ftwtoday
If you’ve been singing the lyrics “I walk a lonely road” a lot lately, you’re not… alone (well, in a sense). Fort Worth roads are actually even lonelier than many, but we’ll get to that in a minute.

If national averages indicate anything, it’s that roads overall may have been more lonely during the past few years. According to a recent data report by Streetlight, annual average daily walking trips dropped 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022.

How does that national average shake out in Fort Worth, and where are the best spots to raise those national trend (and step count) numbers? Let’s take a look.

By the numbers

  • -39% | Percent change in walking trips in Texas
  • -42% | Percent change in walking trips in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington
  • 35 | Fort Worth’s score out of 100 on Walk Score’s walkability meter
What does a percent change in walking trips mean? Say a metro area sees a -50% change in walking trips. This means, on average, walking trips declined by 50% in that area. (For the record, none of the top 100 metros in the study saw that much of a decline — the biggest dip was 49% in Akron, OH.)

Where to walk the walk

Wondering where you can get your steps in? Check out these pedestrian-friendly spots around town, from local parks to protected streets.
  • Trinity Trails | With 100+ miles of hiking, biking, and dog-walking trails across the county, there’s always somewhere nearby to get some steps in.
  • The Shops at Clearfork | Break in those Louis Vuittons with a walk to brunch, happy hour, or of course, more shopping.
  • Sundance Square | A quick jaunt will help you fit in more of the downtown food + wine offerings around the block — and you’ll probably catch some live music, too.
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Events
Tuesday, June 4
  • Public Comment Meeting | Tuesday, June 4 | 6 p.m. | City Hall, 200 Texas St., Fort Worth | Free | Register at least two hours in advance to share your opinion on City Council agenda items.
Wednesday, June 5
  • Texas Rangers vs Detroit Tigers | Wednesday, June 5 | 7:05 p.m. | Globe Life Field, 734 Stadium Dr., Arlington | $16-$537 | The first 15,000 fans get a free Nathan Eovaldi bobblehead — plus, Wednesday is dollar hot dog night in the ballpark.
Thursday, June 6
  • ICC Mens T20 World Cup | Thursday, June 6 | 10:30 a.m. | Grand Prairie Stadium, 1600 Lone Star Pkwy., Fort Worth | $63-$945 | Watch USA Cricket take on Pakistan in Match 11 at the newly renovated stadium.
Friday, June 7
  • Dierks Bentley | Friday, June 7 | 7 p.m. | Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth | $30.75-$89.75 | The “Drunk on a Plane” artist is bringing his “Gravel & Gold Tour” to Cowtown with special guests Chase Rice and Zach Top.
Saturday, June 8
  • Water Lantern Festival | Saturday, June 8 | 6-10 p.m. | Panther Island Pavilion, 395 Purcey St., Fort Worth | $46-$56 | Celebrate loved ones, messages of hope, and happy memories with thousands of commemorative lanterns floating down the Trinity River.
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News Notes
Show
  • Want to be in the room where it happens? Now through 12 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, you can register for Bass Performance Hall’s digital lottery for $10 tickets to “Hamilton,” Tuesday, June 11-Friday, June 14. Full price tickets start at $139.
Trending
  • Those of us waiting for the much-anticipated Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson boxing match at AT&T Stadium... will have to anticipate a little longer. Tyson is resting on doctor’s orders due to an ulcer flare up, meaning the match will be postponed for a few weeks. A new date will be announced this Friday, June 7.
Open
  • 360 Brunch House is now open at 9560 Feather Grass Ln. in the Alliance Town Center. The brunch spot has fourteen varieties of French toast and pancakes with toppings like fire-grilled peaches and cheesecakes bites, in addition to savory offerings like lamb chops + waffles. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Traffic
  • The red bus lane at 1001 Jones St. will be removed until 2026, when construction is complete at the Texas A&M-Fort Worth construction site. Built to increase visibility, the lane will be replaced by red “BUS ONLY” text.
Community
  • Keep Fort Worth Beautiful is asking residents to complete its 2024 Community Litter Survey by Sunday, June 30. The 16-question survey solicits feedback on the city’s existing control, cleanup, and educational programs.
Legacy
  • Former Dallas Cowboys guard, Super Bowl champion, and Pro Football Hall of Famer Larry Allen died suddenly at 52 this past Sunday. Although he played for the Steelers and 49ers throughout his career, he signed a one-day contract to retire as a Cowboy. (WFAA)
Sports
  • It was a good run. Locked On’s daily podcast covers the Dallas Stars’ Western Conference elimination by the Edmonton Oilers. Get a full breakdown of the series + a peek at what’s next for Joe Pavelski’s career from local expert Joey Erickson.
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    A Wilder Vision for the Fort Worth Zoo
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    The Fort Worth Zoo is home to 540+ species of animals. | Photo by FTWtoday
    After introducing you to the Fort Worth Zoo’s Exploration and Learning Center last week, we asked our readers to take the old with the new. Over 80% of respondents knew that the zoo was founded over 100 years ago in 1909 — but what was it like?

    It started as the Forest Park Zoo with one lion, two bear cubs, an alligator, a coyote, a peacock, and a few rabbits. Since its humble beginnings, it’s grown to house 7,000+ critters from 542 species — and along the way, came under the management of the Fort Worth Zoological Association.

    Now, the zoo is nearing completion on the $113 million renovation project that’s been in the works since 2016. Look forward to the Forests & Jungles of the World exhibit slated to open next year.
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