Trinity Metro (Fort Worth Transportation Authority)

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About Trinity Metro

Contact

1600 East Lancaster Avenue
Fort Worth, TX 76102

http://www.the-t.com

Phone: 817.215.8600

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The T annually provides nearly 9 million passenger trips on buses, vanpools and the Trinity Railway Express.

Products and Press Releases

Bus

Trinity Metro's Orange Line to begin service Sept. 15

Sept. 10, 2024

The Orange Line will connect the Fort Worth Stockyards and downtown Fort Worth, Texas.

Shared Mobility

Trinity Metro partners with Via to broaden and improve on-demand and paratransit services

June 12, 2024

To increase transit access in Tarrant County, Trinity Metro will work with Via to broaden and improve on-demand and paratransit services.

Vehicles

DART begins testing Silver Line trains

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)

May 7, 2024

DART's Silver Line revenue service is scheduled to begin between late 2025 and early 2026.

Management

Trinity Metro, MHMR Tarrant partner on apprentice program:

April 30, 2024

MHMR Tarrant Apprentices work three days a week with Trinity Metro staff to learn new ways of providing a better environment for transit customers.

Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

Trinity Metro cuts ribbon on TRE's Trinity Lakes Station

April 8, 2024

The station is one of 10 stops for TRE and will help to improve connectivity and efficiency in the system.

Rail

TEXRail marks fifth anniversary

Jan. 11, 2024

The agency commemorated its fifth anniversary with festivities and free bus fares for the day.

Trinity Metro bus by Tarrant County courthouse.jpg

Management

Trinity Metro celebrating 40 years of service with free rides in November

Oct. 16, 2023

Trinity Metro is offering free rides for all passengers traveling in Tarrant County, including buses, TEXRail, ZIPZONE on-demand rideshare services and ACCESS paratransit, and...

Bus

Trinity Metro rolls out Community Partners Program

Oct. 3, 2023

The program offers not-for-profit organizations the opportunity to be featured on the exterior of Trinity Metro’s Community Bus to help them promote the important work they perform...

Management

Reed Lanham named Trinity Metro's vice president of rail

Sept. 27, 2023

Reed Lanham joined Trinity Metro in 2015 and has held a variety of leadership roles in the rail industry.

Shelters, Stations, Fixtures, Parking & Lighting

DART to start construction on 12th Street Station Aug. 26

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART)

Aug. 22, 2023

The DART 12th Street Station will provide easy transfer opportunities between the Red and Orange lines and the future DART Silver Line, providing greater access to the rest of...

Articles & News

Rail

TEXRail adds first female engineer

Mass Transit Staff Report

Nov. 18, 2021

Amy Anderson began as a conductor on TEXRail before becoming an engineer in November 2021.

Left, Bob Baulsir and right, Paul Ballard.

Management

Trinity Metro’s Baulsir to retire at the end of October; Ballard named interim president and CEO

Mass Transit Staff Report

Oct. 27, 2021

Bob Baulsir succeeded Paul Ballard as president and CEO in 2019 and now the swap will occur in reverse with Ballard set to lead the agency on an interim basis.

Transit employees from across the nation joined efforts in a new video encouraging mask wearing while using public transit.

Safety & Security

Transit agencies join forces to promote mask usage

Mischa Wanek-Libman

Jan. 8, 2021

The agencies have produced a video with “a simple task” request of riders: Wear a mask.

A TEXRail train on the Fort Worth bridge.

Railroad Signals, PTC, Control Systems and Products

FRA certifies Trinity Metro TEXRail PTC system

Mischa Wanek-Libman

Dec. 29, 2020

The commuter railroad credits its small yet focused team for achieving the milestone.

Rail

Rail Contractors: Skills Honed to Help

Mischa Wanek-Libman

Dec. 17, 2020

Contracting companies tap into their specialized fields of expertise to support their transit agency clients to deliver better constructed projects and enhance maintenance practices...

Metra recently began PTC testing on its Metra Electric line as it continues work to meet the Dec. 31, 2020 deadline to have PTC fully implemented.

Railroad Signals, PTC, Control Systems and Products

Final push to PTC deadline

Mischa Wanek-Libman

June 8, 2020

Commuter railroads are working hard through the pandemic and other challenges to meet the final PTC deadline at the end of the year.

Fort Worth Transportation Authority President/CEO Paul Ballard.

Management

Best Practices: Improving Efficiencies

Dec. 12, 2017

Fort Worth, Tex.Paul J BallardPresident/CEOFort Worth Transportation AuthorityA key component of a successful transit system is not just utilizing best practices, but also developing...

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Infrastructure

Trinity Metro selects Huitt-Zollars and TranSystems as final design consultant for TEXRAIL extension project

Aug. 3, 2023

The $167 million program encompasses a 2.1-mile commuter rail extension from the Fort Worth T&P Station to a new station.

Trinity Metro in Fort Worth, Texas, has awarded a three-year contract to Tolar Manufacturing Company for plans to upgrade bus stops system-wide

Shelters, Benches and Equipment

Trinity Metro awards Tolar Manufacturing three-year contract for plans to upgrade entire bus stop system

Tolar Manufacturing Company Inc.

July 31, 2023

Along with over 254 Signature Sunset bus shelters that include agency branding advertising panels, Tolar will also provide new, uniquely designed Signature Sunset EcoShade six...

Rail

U.S. Deputy Sec. Polly Trottenberg tours TEXrail facility alongside Trinity Metro, city of Fort Worth and NCTCOG

April 26, 2023

The group discussed how Trinity Metro delivered the original TEXRail project on time and under budget, the SS4A program, the newly proposed Fort Worth streetcar and rapid transit...

Rail

TEXRail to celebrate fourth anniversary Jan. 10

Jan. 9, 2023

TEXRail will be offering perks to customers for the anniversary, including free rides all week and a new schedule enhancement.

Management

Trinity Metro names Richard Andreski new president and CEO

April 26, 2022

Andreski is a public transportation veteran with 23 years of experience and more than 10 years of executive leadership.

Advertising features staff and passengers in colorful face masks following the protocols while interacting and dancing to upbeat music.

Miscellaneous

Trinity Metro, J.O. Agency take on public transit safety

Oct. 20, 2020

The advertising campaign aims to increase ridership while building customer trust during the pandemic.

Shared Mobility

Trinity Metro’s ZIPZONE coming to city of Crowley in May

April 14, 2020

The new mobility option will provide service to a hospital, shopping center and three bus routes.

Rail

TEXRail approaching one-year anniversary

Jan. 14, 2020

More than half a million rides and miles have been traveled on TEXRail since Jan. 10, 2019.

Management

Trinity Metro names vice president and COO for rail

April 19, 2019

Trinity Metro says AJ Arjanen will bring project management skills and a commitment to safety to the role.