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Trinity Metro

1600 East Lancaster Avenue
Fort Worth, TX 76102
817.215.8600
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The T annually provides nearly 9 million passenger trips on buses, vanpools and the Trinity Railway Express.

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Trinity Metro launches Blue Line.
The Blue Line is the agency’s second color-coded bus route and offers bus service to downtown Fort Worth every seven minutes.
June 11, 2025
City of Fort Worth
City of Fort Worth, Trinity Metro to explore urban mobility in Fort Worth.
The plan is in collaboration with Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker’s Urban Rail Committee Supporting Economic Development and Tourism, which was launched to explore the feasibility...
March 5, 2025
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A Trinity Metro Stadler DMU FLIRT vehicle.
The Stadler Board has decided to separate the Stadler U.S. location from its Swiss division.
Dec. 4, 2024
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A Trinity Metro Stadler DMU FLIRT vehicle.
The vehicles, which are expected to arrive in 2027, will help the agency increase midday train service to 30-minute intervals.
Nov. 27, 2024
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Trinity Metro's Orange Line to begin service Sept. 15.
The Orange Line will connect the Fort Worth Stockyards and downtown Fort Worth, Texas.
Sept. 10, 2024
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Trinity Metro's ZIPZONE vehicle.
To increase transit access in Tarrant County, Trinity Metro will work with Via to broaden and improve on-demand and paratransit services.
June 12, 2024
DART
DART Silver Line train.
DART's Silver Line revenue service is scheduled to begin between late 2025 and early 2026.
May 7, 2024
Trinity Metro
Trinity Metro, MHMR Tarrant partner on a new apprentice program.
MHMR Tarrant Apprentices work three days a week with Trinity Metro staff to learn new ways of providing a better environment for transit customers.
April 30, 2024
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Trinity Metro cuts ribbon on TRE's Trinity Lakes Station.
The station is one of 10 stops for TRE and will help to improve connectivity and efficiency in the system.
April 8, 2024
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Trinity Metro TEXRail celebrated five years of service on Jan. 10, 2024.
The agency commemorated its fifth anniversary with festivities and free bus fares for the day.
Jan. 11, 2024

Articles

The purpose of this solicitation is to procure a qualified contractor to provide comprehensive services for the procurement, delivery, installation, and commissioning of a permanent...
July 7, 2025
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Amy Anderson has become TEXRail's first female engineer.
Amy Anderson began as a conductor on TEXRail before becoming an engineer in November 2021.
Nov. 18, 2021
Left, Bob Baulsir and right, Paul Ballard.
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.
Oct. 27, 2021
Transit employees from across the nation joined efforts in a new video encouraging mask wearing while using public transit.
The agencies have produced a video with “a simple task” request of riders: Wear a mask.
Jan. 8, 2021
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A TEXRail train on the Fort Worth bridge.
The commuter railroad credits its small yet focused team for achieving the milestone.
Dec. 29, 2020
Photographs by Ken Fitzgerald. Courtesy of Trinity Metro.
December 2018: A major part of the TEXRail project was widening the single-track Union Pacific/Trinity Railway Express underpass, nicknamed the “Hole in the Wall,' into downtown Fort Worth to allow for adding a second track for TEXRail.
Contracting companies tap into their specialized fields of expertise to support their transit agency clients to deliver better constructed projects and enhance maintenance practices...
Dec. 17, 2020
Metra
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.
Commuter railroads are working hard through the pandemic and other challenges to meet the final PTC deadline at the end of the year.
June 8, 2020
FWTA
Fort Worth Transportation Authority President/CEO Paul Ballard.
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...
Dec. 12, 2017

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Trinity Metro is celebrating 40 years of service with free rides in November.
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...
Oct. 16, 2023
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Trinity Metro has rolled out the Community Partners Program.
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...
Oct. 3, 2023
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Reed Lanham joined Trinity Metro in 2015 and has held a variety of leadership roles in the rail industry.
Sept. 27, 2023
DART
A rendering of DART's 12th Street Station.
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...
Aug. 22, 2023
Trinity Metro
The Huitt-Zollars and TranSystems team has been selected by Trinity Metro as the final design consultant for its TEXRAIL extension project.
The $167 million program encompasses a 2.1-mile commuter rail extension from the Fort Worth T&P Station to a new station.
Aug. 3, 2023
Tolar Manufacturing Company
Trinity Metro has awarded a three-year contract to Tolar Manufacturing Company for plans to upgrade bus stops system-wide.
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...
July 31, 2023
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Trinity Metro, City of Fort Worth and NCTCOG welcomed U.S. Department of Transportation Deputy Sec. Polly Trottenberg to Fort Worth, Texas, for a discussion and a tour of Trinity Metro’s TEXRail.
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...
April 26, 2023
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TEXRail by downtown Fort Worth, Texas.
TEXRail will be offering perks to customers for the anniversary, including free rides all week and a new schedule enhancement.
Jan. 9, 2023
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Andreski is a public transportation veteran with 23 years of experience and more than 10 years of executive leadership.
April 26, 2022
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Advertising features staff and passengers in colorful face masks following the protocols while interacting and dancing to upbeat music.
The advertising campaign aims to increase ridership while building customer trust during the pandemic.
Oct. 20, 2020
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The new mobility option will provide service to a hospital, shopping center and three bus routes.
April 14, 2020
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Tex Rail
More than half a million rides and miles have been traveled on TEXRail since Jan. 10, 2019.
Jan. 14, 2020
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AJ Arjanen
Trinity Metro says AJ Arjanen will bring project management skills and a commitment to safety to the role.
April 19, 2019
Trinity Metro’s Master Plan focuses on improving overall services and the customer experience.
July 16, 2018
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Trinity Metro President/CEO Paul J Ballard and Senior Vice President Bob Baulsir working on the TEXRail-sponsored Trinity Habitat for Humanity house in Fort Worth, Texas.
Trinity Metro and Trinity Habitat for Humanity (THFH) have teamed up to build a home in Fort Worth, Texas.
July 10, 2018
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Trinity Metro announced the promotion of Reed Lanham to vice president of strategy and technology,
Trinity Metro announced the hiring of Mike Stolzman as vice president and chief operating officer of Rail.
July 10, 2018
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The Stadler Flirt 3 diesel multiple unit (DMU) trains are configured with an operator cab at either end for bidirectional movement.
The new home of TEXRail trains was on display recently. The Equipment Maintenance Facility (EMF) grand opening included tours of the facility and of a TEXRail train.
May 25, 2018
Downtown hotels are also helping pay for the service, including the Omni, Worthington Renaissance, Sheraton, Hilton, Embassy Suites and Blackstone Courtyard. The fare-free service...
March 8, 2018
Locals are used to thinking of the Fort Worth Transportation Authority as “The T,” think again.
March 8, 2018
New Flyer of America Inc. has announced that the Fort Worth Transportation Authority has awarded New Flyer with a new contract for up to 46 Xcelsior compressed natural gas (CNG...
Feb. 16, 2018
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Shawn M. Donaghy has been appointed vice president of operations and Maintenance of the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T) to direct and coordinate The T’s day-to-day...
May 12, 2015
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The T will offer an outreach even to get input on its master plan during the 2015 Main St. Arts Festival.
Even those with without artistic talent may create a Masterpiece for future public transportation in Fort Worth and Tarrant County at the 2015 Main St. Fort Worth Arts Festival...
April 7, 2015
The T
The Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T) announced today the appointment of Bob Baulsir as vice president of Tex Rail and procurement.
Baulsir experienced with large transit projects including rail construction and facilities.
Jan. 14, 2015
The T will add Richland Hills Rider Request bus service to the new Walmart Neighborhood Market that opens Jan. 7 at Rufe Snow and Hwy 26.
Jan. 6, 2015
Fort Worth Transportation Authority
Jon Michael Franks joined the board of the Fort Worth Transportation Authority.
The Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T) re-elected Scott Mahaffey, president and CEO of Cohn & Gregory Inc,. as chair of The T’s nine-member board of directors.
Oct. 21, 2014
Thanks to a $1.1 million grant awarded to The T by the FTA transportation services provided in Tarrant County by Catholic Charities Fort Worth will soon be sporting new vehicles...
Oct. 8, 2014
A ROD issued by FTA signals formal federal approval of the TEX Rail Environmental Impact Statement.
Sept. 29, 2014
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Downtown circulator trolleys of the Fort Worth Transportation Authority get decked out in racing gear to help the city promote the opening of the Texas Motor Speedway each year...
Sept. 11, 2014
More than 75 entries were submitted for this year's "Expressions That Move You" contest, which called for artwork depicting a theme on what The T, public transportation, the City...
March 18, 2014
The T’s Chairman of the Board Scott Mahaffey announced today that the TEX Rail project has been included in the President’s Budget for FY 15.
March 5, 2014
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The Fort Worth Transportation Authority announced that Paul J Ballard will become The T’s new president and chief executive officer, effective April 14.
The Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T) announced that Paul J Ballard will become The T’s new president and chief executive officer, effective April 14.
Feb. 13, 2014
Fort Worth Transportation Authority
William Johnson was named grants and DBE administrator for The T.
TRE chief operating officer and The T’s grants and DBE administrator introduced.
Jan. 28, 2014
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Anthony Johnson will serve as interim president and executive director of the Fort Worth Transportation Authority.
The Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T) announced that Anthony “Tony” Johnson, executive vice president and chief operating officer of The T, will serve as interim president...
Oct. 15, 2013
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The president and executive director of the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T) announced his retirement Sept. 16 during a meeting of the The T’s Board of Directors.
Sept. 17, 2013
The T’s Board of Directors is scheduled to take action at its Aug. 12 meeting to designate the first phase of the multi-phased TEX Rail commuter rail project.
Aug. 1, 2013
The T will jointly operate/manage the service with DART and Arlington to The T’s TRE CentrePort Station.
June 18, 2013
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Ten buses of the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T) have become moving canvases to showcase the art of Fort Worth Independent School District students who won The T’s annual “Expressions That Move You” contest this year.
Ten buses of the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T) have become moving canvases to showcase the art of Fort Worth Independent School District students who won The T’s...
June 12, 2013
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The 300 Fort Worth B-Cycle bikes got their first work out from 300 volunteers who spread 28 different directions across city streets to deliver them to 28 strategically located stations for public use.
The Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T) has become the first transit agency in the United States to develop a bike share program, as Fort Worth B-Cycle officially rolled...
May 3, 2013
Sierra Vista Transit Plaza to serve new Wal-Mart and future development planned in city partnerships.
April 25, 2013
Fort Worth Transportation Authority
Scott Mahaffey, chair of the Fort Worth Transportation Authority
The new board officers of The T (the Fort Worth Transportation Authority) convened their first regular monthly board meeting March 18
March 19, 2013
The Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T) announced Jan. 28 that a document now is available for public review and comment that presents an environmental analysis of changes...
Jan. 29, 2013
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The Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T) has been honored with five 2012 AdWheel Awards from the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) for its marketing and...
Dec. 13, 2012
The T will provide free bus rides for passengers carrying valid voter registration cards on Election Day, Tuesday, November 6.
Oct. 30, 2012
TEX Rail will reach an average daily ridership of 18,100 by 2035, up 1,500 since The T's commuter rail project was approved to enter Preliminary Engineering by the Federal Transit...
Oct. 9, 2012
Grant covers good portion of start-up capital costs for projected Spring 2013 launch.
July 30, 2012
Each bus displays artwork from the 2012 “Expressions That Move You” art contest winners from students in the Fort Worth After School Program.
June 27, 2012
Site offers improved access, technical feasibility and transit-oriented development potential.
June 22, 2012
From left, President Dick Ruddell, The T Board Chair Gary Cumbie and Rosa Navejar, The T Board Vice President
The T has received approval from the Federal Transit Administration to enter preliminary engineering for its TEX Rail commuter rail from Southwest Fort Worth to Grapevine and ...
March 28, 2012
DART and The T’s Trinity Railway Express customers began enjoying a new online ride this morning with an extensive upgrade of the TRE’s website that includes Google Transit.
March 14, 2012
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Dick Ruddell, president and executive director of The T (the Fort Worth Transportation Authority), was elected president of the South West Transit Association (SWTA) during its...
March 2, 2012
The T hosted the first 2012 stop of Amtrak’s traveling exhibit train was at its Intermodal Transportation Center (ITC) in downtown Fort Worth where Amtrak provides regular service and carries its largest Texas ridership of 128,894 in 2011. The ITC is also a major stop of The Trinity Railway Express commuter rail, jointly owned by The T and Dallas Area Rapid Transit.
The T hosts event at its Intermodal Transportation Center in Amtrak’s busiest Texas city
Jan. 17, 2012
Chair is Gary W. Cumbie, Donor Relations Officer, Tarrant County College Foundation; Vice Chair is Rosa Navejar, executive director and president of the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber...
Nov. 17, 2011
The T’s President Dick Ruddell was among community officials who complimented the students on their drawings at the Intermodal Transportation Center and encouraged them to enter The T’s 2011-2012 Expressions That Move You transit art contest.
The Fort Worth Transportation Authority (The T) converted the plaza of its downtown Intermodal Transportation Center into a gigantic canvas for a student sidewalk art celebration...
Oct. 25, 2011
The project has been planned by Richland Hills and The T for several years to improve street and pedestrian access to the TRE Station, expand parking, enhance traffic flow around...
Sept. 13, 2011